Deciding on whether to buy a product like SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio or perhaps ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABÔ±ì 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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SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio vs ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABﱓ Radio

SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio specs

SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio
 ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABﱓ Radio specs

ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABﱓ Radio
Type: Portable clock radio

Type: Portable DAB/FM clock radio

Colour: Cream and white

Colour: Black

SPEAKERS

FEATURES

Channels: 2.0

Screen: – LCD screen
– Blue display backlight
– Detailed display of all radio functions

Output power: – Mains RMS: 6 W (3 W + 3 W)
– Battery RMS: 1.6 W (0.8 W + 0.8 W)

Other features: Search/manual tuning

Speaker unit: Full range x 2

TUNER
Speaker sound level: 65 dB(A)

Frequency: 100 – 16,000 Hz

Digital tuner: DAB+

RADIO / CLOCK

Analogue tuner: FM

Internet radio: No

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

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

Presets: – 10 DAB presets
– 10 FM presets

Auto tuning: Yes

Auto tuning: Yes

Radio presets: – 3 DAB presets
– 3 FM presets

Display: LCD display with white backlight

Antenna: – Telescopic aerial for DAB/DAB+/FM RDS
– Internal

Clock: Yes

POWER
Alarm: – Buzzer alarm
– Radio alarm
– Dual alarm
– Daily / weekday / weekend / once

Snooze function: Yes

Power source: – Mains
– Battery

CONNECTIVITY

Battery type: LR6 x 4 (AA size)

Batteries included: No

Inputs: 3.5 mm jack

CONNECTIONS
Outputs: 3.5 mm jack

WiFi: No

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1 (headphones)

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

USB: USB x 1 (for software updates only)

POWER

CLOCK

Power options: – Mains
– AA battery x 4

Auto daylight saving update: Yes

Battery life: Up to 5 hours

AUDIO
Auto standby / power off mode: Yes

GENERAL

Speakers: 1

Stereo speakers: No

Box contents: – Sandstrom SL-DBTC18 Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio
– Line-in cable
– User manual

GENERAL
Dimensions: 155 x 265 x 111 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 1.53 kg

Box contents: – Roberts PLAY10 Portable DAB+/FM Radio
– AC adaptor
– Instruction book

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Dimensions: 105 x 175 x 55 mm (H x W x D)

Boxed dimensions: 160 x 293 x 93 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 0.35 kg

Boxed weight: 0.78 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £39.99

Price: £33

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 317

Review Score: 8.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio or ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABÔ±ì 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 SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì 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 ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABÔ±ì 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 Sandstrom and Roberts, the average was £37.15 for Sandstrom, £116.66 for Roberts. The max for each was £129.99/£269.99 and minimum was £3.97/£19.99

Price analysis of SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio

Price analysis of ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABﱓ Radio

  • SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio
  • 20 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Up to 5 hours battery life
  • Aux-in
  • Top features: – DAB+ offers crisp and clear radio playback- Bluetooth 5.0 lets you play music from your phone, without draining power- Dual alarm helps you and your partner wake up when you both need to – Portable playback with four AA batteries, ideal for days in the park DAB+ Wake up to the sound of your favourite radio DJ with the Sandstrom SL-DBTC18 Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio. Featuring a DAB+ tuner, you’ll hear new music and talk shows in much better quality. And with an FM tuner too, there’s plenty of stations to listen to. 20 presets for both DAB+ and FM stations mean you can switch to the show you want to hear with easy navigation. Bluetooth 5.0Whether you want to hear your favourite album, DJ mix or podcast, your auxilliary cable isn’t necessary. Bluetooth 5.0 means you can hook your phone up wirelessly and hear the artists you love in crystal clear quality, without draining your device’s battery. Free from the hassle of cables, you’re not tethered to the Sandstrom SL-DBTC18 when you’re selecting a song. So, it’s the perfect function when you’re getting ready for the day.Dual alarm Whether you look forward to a lie-in on weekends, or you leave the house at a different time to your partner, the Sandstrom SL-DBTC18’s dual alarm makes life easier. Set two separate alarms so that you both wake up when you need to. And with snooze control, you’re easily able to steal those precious extra minutes of sleep. Portable playback The Sandstrom SL-DBTC18 Radio isn’t just great for waking you up in the morning. With space for four AA batteries, the radio is great for listening in the garden, picnics in the park and summer outings. With up to five hours battery life, you’ve got plenty of time to hear your own tunes and discover new songs on the radio. With a carry handle, the SL-DBTC18 Radio is easy to take with you wherever you go.
  • Product codes: 5017416767033
  • ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABÔ±ì Radio
  • LCD display
  • 6 presets
  • Mains / battery powered
  • The Roberts PLAY10 Portable DAB+/FM Radio makes it easy to listen a wide range of stations in high quality, wherever you are. The benefits of DABDAB/DAB+ radio opens up a much broader selection of stations for you to enjoy, delivering them with superior clarity and free from the static that can affect FM broadcasts.You’ll be able to tune directly to each station – displayed by name – rather than manually dialling through FM wavelengths, making for an easier and smoother listening experience. When you first turn on your Roberts PLAY10 it automatically tunes in all the available stations, allowing you to explore them freely.Get more with DAB+ and FMDAB+ gives you access to more stations in your area and you can see what you’re hearing thanks to scrolling text on the PLAY10’s LCD screen. If you want to listen more traditionally and tune in to certain stations, the radio also offers an FM facility, so you get the best of both worlds.Convenient presets and designThere are three DAB and three FM presets available on your Roberts PLAY10 Radio, so you can store favourite stations for instant access – now you won’t have to miss out on parts of your favourite shows just because you can’t tune in quickly enough.Run the radio off mains power for home listening or use four AA-size batteries if you want to take it on an excursion like a picnic or if you’re working outdoors. It’s really compact, so won’t take up excessive space, and there’s a headphone jack if you want to listen discreetly.Get more out of your daily listening with the Roberts PLAY10 Portable DAB+/FM Radio.
  • Product codes: 5038301304119

What’s better SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio or ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABÔ±ì Radio?

There are obviously a number of differences between SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio and ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABÔ±ì 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 £39.99 cost of SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio is closer to the expectation you had than the £33 pricep point of ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABÔ±ì 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 SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio and ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABÔ±ì Radio. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Radio scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas ROBERTS PLAY10 Portable DABÔ±ì Radio scores 8.6 out of 10 from 317 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.



SANDSTROM SL-DBTC18 Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Radio



Rating:
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