Deciding on whether to buy a product like ROBERTS Ortus Time DABÔ±ì Clock Radio or perhaps JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock 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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ROBERTS Ortus Time DABﱓ Clock Radio vs JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio

ROBERTS Ortus Time DABﱓ Clock Radio specs

ROBERTS Ortus Time DABﱓ Clock Radio
 JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio specs

JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio
Type: DAB+ clock radio

Type: Clock radio

Output power: 1 W

Colour: Grey

Colour: Black & wood finish

SPEAKERS
FEATURES

Output power: 1 W RMS

Screen: Colour display

Speaker unit: Full range x 1

Playback via USB: Yes

Speaker sound level: 87 dB

Playback via aux-in: Yes

Frequency: 200 – 16,000 Hz

TUNER

RADIO / CLOCK

Digital tuner: – DAB
– DAB+

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

Analogue tuner: FM

Presets: – 10 DAB presets
– 10 FM presets

Radio bandwidths supported: – DAB 174.928 – 239.200 MHz
– FM 87.5 – 108 MHz

Auto tuning: Yes

Auto tuning: Yes

Display: LCD screen

Radio presets: – 10 DAB presets
– 10 FM presets

Clock: Yes

Antenna: Wire aerial

Alarm: – Radio alarm
– Buzz alarm
– Daily/weekdays/weekends/once
– Dual alarm

POWER

Snooze function: Yes

CONNECTIVITY
Power source: Mains

CONNECTIONS

Inputs: No

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack

Inputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

POWER
Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

USB: USB x 1

Power options: Mains

USB charging: Yes

GENERAL
USB play & charge: Yes

CLOCK

Box contents: – JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio
– Adapter
– User manual

Dimensions: 57 x 155 x 130 mm (H x W x D)

Buzz alarm: Yes

Weight: 403 g

Radio alarm: Yes

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Dual alarm: Yes

Snooze control: Yes

Auto daylight saving update: Yes

AUDIO

Speakers: 1

GENERAL

Box contents: – Roberts Ortus Time DAB+/FM Clock Radio
– AC adapter
– Instruction manual

Dimensions: 140 x 137 x 77 mm (H x W x D)

Price: £89

Price: £24.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 35

Review Score: 9.1 / 10

Review Score: 8.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ROBERTS Ortus Time DABÔ±ì Clock Radio or JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock 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 ROBERTS Ortus Time DABÔ±ì 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 JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock 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 Roberts and JVC, the average was £116.66 for Roberts, £123.93 for JVC. The max for each was £269.99/£599 and minimum was £19.99/£7.99

Price analysis of ROBERTS Ortus Time DABﱓ Clock Radio

Price analysis of JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio

  • ROBERTS Ortus Time DABÔ±ì Clock Radio
  • Colour display
  • 20 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains powered
  • USB / aux-in
  • Top features:- Wake up rejuvenated with your choice of alarm – Wide selection of programmes keep you informed and entertained – Charge your electronic devices with the USB port Wake up rejuvenatedRoll out of bed feeling rejuvenated and ready to conquer the world with the Roberts Ortus Time DAB+/FM Clock Radio.Choose a standard buzzer or program your preferred DAB or FM station to ease you gently from your slumber.A sleep timer lets you schedule naps and more.Wide selection of programmesFrom political talk shows to early jazz, the Ortus Time lets you stay informed and entertained with a wide selection of digital and analogue stations. Preset up to 20 of your favourites for instant access.Charge your electronic devicesKeep your smartphone and tablet charged with the clock radio’s convenient USB socket. This means that you’re device will be fully charged and ready for use when you wake up in the morning.
  • Product codes: 5038301306250
  • JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio
  • 20 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains powered
  • Top features: – DAB offers improved listening quality – Dual alarm helps you and your partner wake up – 20 presets let you access your favourite stations in seconds DAB Enjoy hearing the latest singles on your JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio. With DAB, you’ll hear the radio stations you love in much better quality. Whether you listen to talk shows, like discovering new music, or checking how your team are doing, you’ll hear it crystal clear and without any crackle or hiss. And with a much wider choice of radio stations available on DAB digital radio, you’re bound to find something you like the sound of. Dual alarm Whether you want to wake up later on weekends, or your partner works nearer to home and wakes up later, the JVC RA-D38-H’s dual alarm makes life that bit easier. Programme two separate alarms and your radio will wake you both up when you need to get your day started. If you aren’t quite ready to leave your bed, hit the snooze button for up to 30 minutes to get those precious extra minutes of sleep. 20 presets You won’t need to scroll through every station to get hear your favourite DJ with the JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio. Featuring ten presets for both DAB and FM stations, you can navigate to the station you want to listen to in a matter of moments.
  • Product codes: 4975769454462

What’s better ROBERTS Ortus Time DABÔ±ì Clock Radio or JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio?

There are obviously a number of differences between ROBERTS Ortus Time DABÔ±ì Clock Radio and JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock 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 £89 cost of ROBERTS Ortus Time DABÔ±ì Clock Radio is closer to the expectation you had than the £24.99 pricep point of JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock 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 ROBERTS Ortus Time DABÔ±ì Clock Radio and JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that ROBERTS Ortus Time DABÔ±ì Clock Radio scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas JVC RA-D38-H DAB/FM Clock Radio scores 7.9 out of 10 from 35 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.



ROBERTS Ortus Time DABﱓ Clock Radio



Rating:
8.70 out of
10