Deciding on whether to buy a product like PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio or perhaps JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio vs JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox

PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio specs

PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
 JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox specs

JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox
Type: Portable radio

Type: Boombox

Colour: Charcoal

Output power: 4 W

SPEAKERS

Colour: Silver

FEATURES
Channels: 1.0

Output power: 30 W RMS

Screen: LCD

Speaker unit: – 2″ woofer x 1
– ¾” tweeter x 1

CD player: Top loading

FEATURES

Playable CD formats: CD-R, CD+R, CD-RW

Cassette player: Yes

Voice control: Amazon Alexa via Pure Home app

Playback via USB: Yes

RADIO / CLOCK

Playback via aux-in: Yes

TUNER
Radio: – DAB+: 174 – 240 MHz
– FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz

Presets: 4

Digital tuner: DAB

Auto tuning: Yes

Analogue tuner: FM

Display: 1.7″ LCD display

Auto tuning: Yes

Clock: No

Radio presets: – 10 DAB presets
– 10 FM presets

APP

Antenna: External

POWER
App name: Pure Select app

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Power source: – Mains
– Battery

App features: – Use your device as a smart remote
– Control internet radio
– Customise speaker settings
– Access product support

Battery type: Size C Alkaline

CONNECTIVITY

Batteries included: No

Auto standby mode: Yes

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

CONNECTIONS
WiFi: No

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

POWER

USB: USB 2.0 x 1

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1

Power options: Rechargeable battery

Maximum wireless/Bluetooth range: 10 m

Battery life: Up to 15 hours

CLOCK
GENERAL

Radio alarm: Yes

Box contents: – Pure StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
– Micro USB cable
– Quick Start Guide
– Aux connector sheath x 2

CD alarm: Yes

Dimensions: 105 x 105 x 105 mm (H x W x D)

AUDIO
Weight: 728 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Speakers: 2 (includes multiple speaker drivers)

Stereo speakers: Yes

GENERAL

Price: £170

Price: £59

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.2 / 10

Review Score: 8.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio or JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 101 products in the same category as PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio, which is the Radios category. Of these 101 products the average price was £95.37, the most expensive was £269.99 and the cheapest was just £2.97. We then looked at the price of the 101 in the same as the JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox, which of course the average was £95.37, top price was £269.99 and cheapest £2.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Pure and JVC, the average was £118.94 for Pure, £123.93 for JVC. The max for each was £230/£599 and minimum was £29.99/£7.99

Price analysis of PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio

Price analysis of JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox

  • PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
  • 4 presets
  • Battery powered
  • Up to 15 hours battery life
  • Aux-in
  • More than a radioIs it a radio? Is it a Bluetooth speaker? The Pure StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio is both and so much more.One-touch AlexaSpeak to Amazon Alexa at the touch of a button – request songs, check the weather, add an appointment to your calendar, and more. Because it links to the Pure app on your smartphone, you’ll be able to use it anywhere.Portable designWhen you’re not listening, simply push down the top of the speaker to make it even more portable. With a battery life of up to 15 hours, it’s great for the garden or caravan.__________________________ Please note: To use Amazon Alexa voice features you need to install the Pure Home app (for iOS and Android) and pair the speaker to your smartphone.
  • Product codes:
  • JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox
  • CD / cassette player
  • 20 presets
  • Alarm
  • Mains / battery powered
  • USB / aux-in
  • Top features: – Wirelessly share your music with Bluetooth connectivity – DAB and FM radio with 20 presets available – CD and cassette players for playing music in a nostalgic way Wirelessly share your music Stream music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet to the JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox. Bluetooth R provides the perfect way to share songs from your digital library or favourite streaming service. DAB and FM radio Access a huge range of radio stations with the DAB and FM connectivity. And with 20 presets available you can tune directly in to your most listened to channels. CD and cassette players Featuring a top loading CD player and cassette player at the front, you can easily embrace nostalgia and listen to your favourite albums in a classic way. Along with CDs and cassettes, you can also play MP3 files from a USB stick. If you want to listen privately, the headphone socket is perfect for enjoying music without disturbing others.
  • Product codes: 4975769446245

What’s better PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio or JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox?

There are obviously a number of differences between PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio and JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £170 cost of PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio is closer to the expectation you had than the £59 pricep point of JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio and JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas JVC RC-D327B DAB/FM Bluetooth Boombox scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Radios as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



PURE StreamR Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio



Rating:
9.53 out of
10