Deciding on whether to buy a product like VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot or perhaps THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle? 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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VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot vs THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle

VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot specs

VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot
 THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle specs

THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle
Service provider: Vodafone

Service provider: Three

Data included: 15 GB

Payment method: 30 day rolling contract

Duration: 90 days

Data options: – 5 GB – £15 per month
– 15 GB – £20 per month
– 20 GB – £23 per month

Speed: 4G

Cancelation: Cancel at any time with 30 days notice

DEVICE INFORMATION

Speed: 3G

DEVICE INFORMATION
Model: Vodafone R218

Device type: Mobile WiFi

Model: Three MF730

POWER

Device type: USB dongle

Wireless connectivity: WiFi

Power source: Built-in rechargeable battery

Wired connectivity: USB

GENERAL

POWER

Colour: White

Power source: Built-in rechargeable battery

Box contents: Vodafone R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot

GENERAL
Dimensions: 92 x 58 x 12.8 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 95 g

Colour: Black

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Box contents: – THREE ZTE MF730M Mobile Broadband Dongle
– SIM card

Dimensions: 140 x 140 x 22 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 63 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £59.99

Price: £2.97

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot or THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle, 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 8 products in the same category as VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot, which is the Mobile broadband category. Of these 8 products the average price was £33.24, the most expensive was £89.99 and the cheapest was just £2.97. We then looked at the price of the 8 in the same as the THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle, which of course the average was £33.24, top price was £89.99 and cheapest £2.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Vodafone and Three, the average was £39.99 for Vodafone, £11.48 for Three. The max for each was £59.99/£19.99 and minimum was £19.99/£2.97

Price analysis of VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot

Price analysis of THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle

  • VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot
  • 15 GB data
  • Data valid for 90 days
  • 4G
  • Connect up to 10 devices
  • Device: Vodafone R218
  • Access the internet wherever you areStream catch-up TV on a long journey, keep children entertained when out and about, or stay in touch with friends and family when you can’t access WiFi with the Vodafone R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot.You’ll have 15 GB of data built-in, which lasts for 90 days, so you’ve got loads of time to browse online.Create a portable hotspotIf you don’t use the internet that regularly, the 4G Mobile WiFi is a great alternative to regular home broadband and is perfect for locations without an existing internet connection. Using the Vodafone mobile network to create a portable WiFi hotspot, you can securely access the internet and share the connection with others.
  • Product codes: 5055153397946
  • THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle
  • Roam free in 71 destinations
  • 30 day rolling contract
  • Choose from 3 data plans
  • Must be connected in store
  • Recommended tariff: 20 GB of data – £23 per month
  • Get connected while on the move with the Three Pay Monthly USB Dongle.Surf the web anywhereThis handy device connects to the Three mobile network using 3G to get you online. This lets you browse, chat, stream and more anywhere you can receive a 3G signal. Ideal when travelling, the Pay Monthly USB Dongle is also great for boats, caravans and remote locations or for casual internet users.Plugging straight into your laptop or desktop via USB, the Three Dongle is compatible with your PC or Mac. It takes its power from your USB port, meaning there’s no need to charge it before use, simply plug and play.Hassle free contractThe Pay Monthly USB Dongle is available on a 30 day rolling contract, offering great value with a recommended tariff of ¬£23 per month for 20 GB of data. You won’t be tied into a long term contract either as this Three Dongle comes with a 30 day rolling contract, free from the hassle of topping up.Roam free in 71 destinations around the world, including 48 destination in Europe. Access the online world from almost anywhere with the Three Pay Monthly USB Dongle.
  • Product codes: 5050553176634

What’s better VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot or THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle?

There are obviously a number of differences between VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot and THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle, 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 £59.99 cost of VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot is closer to the expectation you had than the £2.97 pricep point of THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle.

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 VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot and THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas THREE Pay Monthly USB Dongle 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 Mobile broadband as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



VODAFONE R218 Pay As You Go 4G Mobile WiFi Hotspot



Rating:
9.33 out of
10