Deciding on whether to buy a product like VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio or perhaps SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABÔ±ì Smart Bluetooth Radio? 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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VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio vs SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABﱓ Smart Bluetooth Radio

VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio specs

VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio
 SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABﱓ Smart Bluetooth Radio specs

SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABﱓ Smart Bluetooth Radio
Type: Portable radio

Type: Portable radio

Output power: 10 W

Colour: Brown

Colour: Marmalade

SPEAKERS
FEATURES

Channels: 2.0

Screen: – LCD screen
– Current station
– Bluetooth connectivity

Output power: 10 W (5 W + 5 W)

Playback via USB: Yes

Speaker sound level: – Bluetooth / Aux-in: 65 dB
– FM: 45 dB

Playback via aux-in: Yes

Frequency: 60 – 15,000 Hz

TUNER

RADIO / CLOCK

Digital tuner: – DAB
– DAB+

Radio: – Internet radio
– DAB: Band III 174.928 –239.200 MHz
– FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz

Analogue tuner: FM

Presets: – Internet radio: 10
– DAB: 10
– FM: 10

Internet radio: No

Auto tuning: Yes

Radio bandwidths supported: – DAB: BAND III 5A-13F
– FM: 87.5 MHz-108 MHz

Display: 3.2″ TFT touchscreen

Auto tuning: Yes

Clock: Yes

Radio presets: – 10 DAB+ presets
– 10 FM presets

Alarm: – Buzz alarm
– Radio alarm
– Weekend / weekday alarm
– Dual alarm

Antenna: Extendable, fixed

Snooze function: Yes

POWER

CONNECTIVITY

Power source: – Mains
– Battery

Inputs: Aux-in

Battery type: Rechargeable

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Battery life: Up to 76 hours

WiFi: Yes

Auto power off / dimmer: Yes

Ethernet: Yes

CONNECTIONS

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

USB for playback: USB x 1

Inputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

USB smartphone charging: Yes

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

POWER
USB: USB 2.0 x 1

USB charging: Yes

Power options: – Mains
– Rechargeable battery

USB play & charge: Yes

Battery life: Up to 6 hours

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

Maximum wireless/Bluetooth range: 10 m

GENERAL
NFC: Yes

App: – View Quest app
– For iOS & Android

Box contents: – Sandstrom SL-IBTB18 Portable DAB+/FM Smart Bluetooth Radio
– Adapter
– Line in cable

App features: – Switch source
– Skip tracks
– Change volume
– Manage EQ presets
– Standby/wake up

Dimensions: 173.6 x 332 x 131.5 mm (H x W x D)

App store: – Apple App Store
– Google Play Store

Weight: 2.21 kg

CLOCK

Buzz alarm: Yes

Radio alarm: Yes

Price: £129.99

Price: £49.97

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 8

Review Score: 8.2 / 10

Review Score: 8.3 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio or SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABÔ±ì Smart Bluetooth Radio, 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 VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock 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 SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABÔ±ì Smart Bluetooth Radio, 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 Vq and Sandstrom, the average was £114.60 for Vq, £37.15 for Sandstrom. The max for each was £249.99/£129.99 and minimum was £19.99/£3.97

Price analysis of VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio

Price analysis of SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABﱓ Smart Bluetooth Radio

  • VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio
  • LCD display
  • 10 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Up to 76 hours battery life
  • Top features: – DAB, DAB+ and FM radio so you can tune in to digital and analogue broadcasts – Wireless connection for you to enjoy music from your own playlist or from streaming services – Exciting vintage design with colours and patterns to match your style – VQ App on Android or iOS so you can control your radio hands-free DAB, DAB+ and FM radio Listen to news, views, sports, music and much more on the VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio. Enjoy access to an unlimited range of digital and analogue stations across the UK and Europe. Select from popular pre-set stations or discover your own niche programs. Exciting vintage design Take the portable radio on picnics in the park or to relax by the sea. Wherever you listen to your VQ Hepburn, the vintage design, and exciting colours and patterns will be noticed. Embellished with quality leatherette, this radio compliments any interior d√©cor. Wireless connection In addition to the endless list of radio stations, you can connect your smartphone, tablet or MP3 player to the Mk II Portable DAB+/FM Radio’s Bluetooth speakers to enjoy your own playlists and streaming services such as Spotify. Plug your CD player into the 3.5 mm aux input or USB charging port for even more music options. VQ App on Android or iOSThe VQ App lets you control the radio’s functionality with your Android or iOS phone. With your entire listening experience in the palm of your hands, you can control your radio from the other side of the room.
  • Product codes: 5060169715042
  • SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABÔ±ì Smart Bluetooth Radio
  • 30 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Up to 6 hours battery life
  • USB / aux-in
  • Top features:- Listen to thousands of stations thanks to internet radio – Dance to your most beloved tunes via Bluetooth – Select your favourite playlists with Spotify Connect – USB port lets you change your smart devices Listen to thousands of stationsPop the radio on and listen to something new with the Sandstrom SL-IBTB18 Portable DAB+/FM Smart Bluetooth Radio. With 30 pre-sets, you can save your favourite Internet, DAB and FM radio stations so they can be accessed easily anytime. So you’ll never miss your favourite show.Dance to your most beloved tunesWith Bluetooth built-in, you can connect your smartphone or tablet to the radio and play your favourite songs straight from your device to the radio. It’s simple and means you’re not tethered to the radio when you’re moving about the room.Select your favourite playlistsIf you use Spotify, you can also take advantage on Spotify Connect. This means you’ll have access to millions of songs without having to download them and can just stream them. Expanding your music library to your wildest of dreams.USB portFeaturing a USB port, you can easily charge your smart device right from the radio, meaning you don’t need to find a free plug when your phone is running out of charge.With a built-in Ethernet port, you can always stay connected to the internet without worry of WiFi dropping out on you.
  • Product codes: 5017416767057

What’s better VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio or SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABÔ±ì Smart Bluetooth Radio?

There are obviously a number of differences between VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio and SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABÔ±ì Smart Bluetooth Radio, 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 £129.99 cost of VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio is closer to the expectation you had than the £49.97 pricep point of SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABÔ±ì Smart Bluetooth Radio.

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 VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio and SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABÔ±ì Smart Bluetooth Radio. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SANDSTROM SL-IBTB18 Portable DABÔ±ì Smart Bluetooth Radio scores 8.4 out of 10 from 8 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.



VQ by Emma Bridgewater VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio



Rating:
8.40 out of
10