Deciding on whether to buy a product like SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABÔ±ì Radio or perhaps ROBERTS PLAY-T1 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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SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABﱓ Radio vs ROBERTS PLAY-T1 Portable DABﱓ Radio

SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABﱓ Radio specs

SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABﱓ Radio
ROBERTS PLAY-T1 Portable DABﱓ Radio specs

ROBERTS PLAY-T1 Portable DABﱓ Radio
Type: Portable DAB/FM clock radio

Type: Portable radio

Output power: 2.5 W

Colour: Black & silver

Colour: Black

RADIO / CLOCK

FEATURES

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

Screen: LCD

Presets: – DAB: 30
– FM: 30

Playback via aux-in: Yes

Auto tuning: Yes

Sleep timer: Yes

Display: Colour LCD

TUNER

Clock: Yes

Alarm: – Radio alarm
– Buzz alarm

Digital tuner: – DAB
– DAB+

Snooze function: Yes

Analogue tuner: FM

CONNECTIVITY

Internet radio: No

Digital Tick certification: Yes

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

Radio bandwidths supported: – DAB/DAB+: 174.928-239.200 MHz
– FM: 87.5-108.0 MHz

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Auto tuning: Yes

POWER

Radio presets: – 5 DAB presets
– 5 FM presets

Antenna: Telescopic antennae

Power options: – Mains
– AA battery (LR6) x 4

POWER

GENERAL

Power source: – Mains
– Battery

Box contents: – Roberts PLAY-T1 Portable DAB+/FM Radio
– AC adapter
– Instruction book

Battery type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Dimensions: 175 x 115 x 115 mm (H x W x D)

Battery life: Up to 25 hours

Weight: 736 g

Batteries included: Yes

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Auto power off / dimmer: Yes

CONNECTIONS

Inputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1

Maximum wireless/Bluetooth range: 10 m

NFC: Yes

CLOCK

Radio alarm: Yes

Auto daylight saving update: Yes

AUDIO

Speakers: 1 (includes 2 x 45 mm full-range drivers)

Stereo speakers: Yes

Price: £109

Price: £79.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 2

Review Score: 9.6 / 10

Review Score: 9.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABÔ±ì Radio or ROBERTS PLAY-T1 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 SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABÔ±ì 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 PLAY-T1 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 Sony and Roberts, the average was £414.71 for Sony, £116.66 for Roberts. The max for each was £13999/£269.99 and minimum was £7.49/£19.99

Price analysis of SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABﱓ Radio

Price analysis of ROBERTS PLAY-T1 Portable DABﱓ Radio

  • SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABÔ±ì Radio
  • LCD display
  • 10 presets
  • Alarm
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Up to 25 hours battery life
  • Top features: – Enjoy up to 25 hours’ worth of wireless listening on a single charge – Listen to your music in high quality stereo sound – Instantly pair with your smartphone using Bluetooth or NFC – Lightweight and easy to carry around All-day battery life Listen to your favourite tunes on the road thanks to a rechargeable battery that lasts for up to 25 hours on a single charge. That’s more than a whole day’s worth of listening. Enjoy full-range stereo sound The Sony XDRV1BTDB features two 45 mm full-range speakers that provide full-range stereo sound perfect for enjoying your music collection or the latest radio hits to the fullest. Tap to instantly pair with your smartphone using NFC With NFC technology you can now pair the radio with another device by simply tapping the two devices together. Tap the radio with your smartphone to listen to music stored on it though the radio’s speakers in more powerful stereo sound. Lightweight portable design The Sony XDRV1BTDB offers a compact design you can carry anywhere. Paired with its 25 hour battery, it’s perfectly equipped for enjoying full-range stereo music on-the-go or anywhere in your home.
  • Product codes: 4548736032194
  • ROBERTS PLAY-T1 Portable DABÔ±ì Radio
  • 60 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Aux-in
  • Top features: – Unwind with your favourite radio stations – Save your favourite stations with 60 presets – Wake up to your chosen sounds – Connect your smartphone with an aux cable UnwindWhether you’re relaxing on a Sunday or getting ready for a night out on a Friday, you can listen to all your favourite stations and shows with the Roberts PLAY-T1 Portable DAB+/FM Radio.Save your favourite stationsThere’s no need to spend ages looking for your favourite station, with the Roberts PLAY-T1 you can save up to 60 presets so you can leap straight into the station with a couple of button clicks. The colour LCD screen lets you easily pick your settings and see what’s playing.Wake upWake up to the news, views, or tunes with the PLAY-T1. You can set numerous alarms to fit your morning schedules and if you’re the kind of person always likes a few extra minutes, just hit the snooze button.Play music from your smartphoneIf you want to listen to a certain song that’s not on the radio, just plug your smartphone into the PLAY-T1 with an aux cable and play anything you like. The radio has a compact design so it’ll fit into any space and it’s got a handy carry handle so you can take your sounds with you.
  • Product codes: 5038301306267

What’s better SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABÔ±ì Radio or ROBERTS PLAY-T1 Portable DABÔ±ì Radio?

There are obviously a number of differences between SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABÔ±ì Radio and ROBERTS PLAY-T1 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 £109 cost of SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABÔ±ì Radio is closer to the expectation you had than the £79.99 pricep point of ROBERTS PLAY-T1 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 SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABÔ±ì Radio and ROBERTS PLAY-T1 Portable DABÔ±ì Radio. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABÔ±ì Radio scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas ROBERTS PLAY-T1 Portable DABÔ±ì Radio scores 9.5 out of 10 from 2 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.



SONY XDRV1BTDB Portable DABﱓ Radio



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