Deciding on whether to buy a product like SQUARE Card Reader or perhaps SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader? 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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SQUARE Card Reader vs SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader

SQUARE Card Reader specs

SQUARE Card Reader
 SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader specs

SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader
Type: Credit/Debit card reader

Type: Charging dock

Compatible app: Square Point of Sale app

Compatibility: Square Reader (not included)

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Power: USB Type-C

Connectivity: Bluetooth

GENERAL
Power: – USB Type-C
– Rechargeable battery

FEATURES

Colour: White

Box contents: Square Dock for Square Reader

1.: Take card and mobile payments wherever you are

Dimensions: 59 x 112 x 114 mm (H x W x D)

2.: Compatible with Chip & Pin

Weight: 412 g

3.: Connects wireless to iOS and Android devices

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

GENERAL

Colour: White

Box contents: – Square Card Reader
– Square magnetic stripe reader
– Micro USB cable

Dimensions: 27 x 112 x 113 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 56 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £34.99

Price: £24.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.1 / 10

Review Score: 8.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SQUARE Card Reader or SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader, 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 29 products in the same category as SQUARE Card Reader, which is the Smart toys and gadgets category. Of these 29 products the average price was £59.13, the most expensive was £219 and the cheapest was just £7.99. We then looked at the price of the 29 in the same as the SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader, which of course the average was £59.13, top price was £219 and cheapest £7.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Square and Square, the average was £71.66 for Square, £71.66 for Square. The max for each was £154.99/£154.99 and minimum was £24.99/£24.99

Price analysis of SQUARE Card Reader

Price analysis of SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader

  • SQUARE Card Reader
  • Accepts Chip & Pin / Contactless / Apple Pay / Google Pay
  • Connect wirelessly to your iOS or Android device
  • Run your entire business with the Square point-of-sale app
  • Integrate offline payments with your online store
  • Expand your business with the Square Card Reader.Whether you’re selling vintage clothes at the market or running a pop-up street food stall, you can take card payments just as easily as cash. The Square Reader works with all major cards and accepts Chip & Pin, contactless, Apple Pay and Google Pay.It won’t eat into your profit, either. Chip & Pin and contactless transactions cost only 1.75%, while online and keyed-in transactions cost 2.5%. No hidden fees, no hassle. And thanks to the included Magnetic Stripe Reader, you can process international card payments too.With the free Square app, you’ll always keep on top of receipts. It connects with your Reader and gives you access to payments, invoices, inventory, reports and more. You can even process refunds, tips and discounts, all with one handy app.And when you’re closing up shop for the day, you can relax knowing that the money will be with you as soon as the next business day.__________________________Please note: this product does not work in The Republic of Ireland, The Isle of Man, Jersey (Channel Island) or Guernsey (Channel Island).
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  • SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader
  • Charging stand for Square Card Reader
  • Works with third-party USB wall adapters
  • Keep your Square Card Reader charged up and ready to take payments with the Square Dock.Weighted to securely anchor the Square Card Reader (sold separately), the Dock makes it easier for your customers to pay. Featuring a long USB Type-C cable, you can place the dock wherever you like without spoiling the look of your shop or stall. The upward tilt makes contactless and Chip & Pin payments effortless, while the non-slip base keeps your Card Reader exactly where it’s needed.__________________________Please note: this product does not work in The Republic of Ireland, The Isle of Man, Jersey (Channel Island) or Guernsey (Channel Island).
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What’s better SQUARE Card Reader or SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader?

There are obviously a number of differences between SQUARE Card Reader and SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader, 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 £34.99 cost of SQUARE Card Reader is closer to the expectation you had than the £24.99 pricep point of SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader.

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 SQUARE Card Reader and SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SQUARE Card Reader scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader 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 Smart toys and gadgets as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



SQUARE Card Reader



Rating:
9.03 out of
10