Deciding on whether to buy a product like SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader or perhaps SPHERO R2-D2? 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 Dock for SQUARE Reader vs SPHERO R2-D2

SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader specs

SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader
 SPHERO R2-D2 specs

SPHERO R2-D2
Type: Charging dock

Type: App-enabled droid

Compatibility: Square Reader (not included)

Compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Power: USB Type-C

Connectivity: Bluetooth

GENERAL

Power: Rechargeable battery

FEATURES
Colour: White

Box contents: Square Dock for Square Reader

1.: – Authentic movement
– Integrated speaker

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

2.: Interacts with other Sphero Star Wars Droids

Weight: 412 g

3.: Holographic simulation

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

4.: Watch with me function

GENERAL

Colour: White

Box contents: – Sphero R2-D2
– USB charger
– Legal guide

Dimensions: 232 x 126 x 136 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 40 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £24.99

Price: £44.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 47

Review Score: 8.1 / 10

Review Score: 8.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader or SPHERO R2-D2, 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 Dock for SQUARE 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 SPHERO R2-D2, 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 Sphero, the average was £71.66 for Square, £56.99 for Sphero. The max for each was £154.99/£159.99 and minimum was £24.99/£16.99

Price analysis of SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader

Price analysis of SPHERO R2-D2

  • 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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  • SPHERO R2-D2
  • Control your own droid using your mobile
  • Send out your droid to patrol on its own
  • Top features: – Authentic movement for exploring different environments – Connect other Star Wars app-enabled droids for more fun – Holographic simulations let you explore the galaxy further Authentic movement If you’re looking for a droid that’s just like the Artoo in the films then look no further. The specialised tech in the Sphero R2-D2 is unlike any other droid, making it as realistic as the trusty Artoo you’ve seen on the big screen. To control Artoo, simply download the app to your smartphone or tablet. You can sit back and let it run freely, or use the commands to patrol the perimeters of the house. And when danger is near you can even get it to hide. Immerse yourself in the authentic sounds R2-D2 makes for an experience like no other. Connect other Star Wars droids If you have any other Star Wars app-enabled droids, you can link them together for entertaining interactions. You can even get them to patrol the house together. Holographic simulation To explore the Star Wars galaxy further, the app lets you roam around iconic ship interiors and get the most out of your R2-D2. You can also get your Sphero R2-D2 to watch the Star Wars saga with you.
  • Product codes: 817961020257

What’s better SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader or SPHERO R2-D2?

There are obviously a number of differences between SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader and SPHERO R2-D2, 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 £24.99 cost of SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader is closer to the expectation you had than the £44.99 pricep point of SPHERO R2-D2.

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 Dock for SQUARE Reader and SPHERO R2-D2. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that SQUARE Dock for SQUARE Reader scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SPHERO R2-D2 scores 9.2 out of 10 from 47 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 Dock for SQUARE Reader



Rating:
8.43 out of
10