Deciding on whether to buy a product like VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio or perhaps JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth 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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VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio vs JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio

VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio specs

VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio
 JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio specs

JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio
Type: Portable radio

Type: Radio

Output power: 20 W

Colour: Black

Colour: Teal

SPEAKERS
FEATURES

Channels: 2.0

Screen: LCD screen

Output power: 4 W RMS

Playback via aux-in: Yes

Speaker unit: Full range x 2

Sleep timer: Yes

Speaker sound level: 79 dB(A)

TUNER

Frequency: 20 – 20,000 Hz

RADIO / CLOCK
Digital tuner: – DAB
– DAB+

Analogue tuner: FM

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

Digital Tick certification: Yes

Presets: – Internet radio: 10
– DAB: 10
– FM: 10

Radio bandwidths supported: 87.5 – 108 MHz

Auto tuning: Yes

Auto tuning: Yes

Display: LCD screen

Radio presets: – 10 DAB+ presets
– 10 FM presets

Clock: Yes

Antenna: Telescopic fixed hinge antennae

Alarm: – Buzz
– Radio
– Weekend / weekday
– Dual
– Sleep timer

POWER

Snooze function: Yes

CONNECTIVITY
Power source: – Mains
– Battery

Battery type: Lithium-ion

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

Battery life: Up to 25 hours

Outputs: No

Batteries included: No

WiFi: Yes

Auto standby mode: Yes

Ethernet: Yes

Auto power off / dimmer: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

CONNECTIONS

USB for playback: USB 2.0 x 1

USB smartphone charging: Yes

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

POWER
USB: USB 2.0 x 1

USB charging: Yes

Power options: Mains

Bluetooth: Yes

GENERAL
Maximum wireless/Bluetooth range: 10 m

CLOCK

Box contents: – JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio
– Mains adapter
– Instruction booklet

Dimensions: 133 x 245 x 160 mm (H x W x D)

Buzz alarm: Yes

Weight: 1.44 kg

Radio alarm: Yes

Weekend / weekday alarm: Yes

Dual alarm: Yes

Snooze control: Yes

Auto daylight saving update: Yes

Price: £99.99

Price: £69.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 20

Review Score: 8.3 / 10

Review Score: 9.9 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio or JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth 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 VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth 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-D58B Smart Bluetooth 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 Vq and JVC, the average was £114.60 for Vq, £123.93 for JVC. The max for each was £249.99/£599 and minimum was £19.99/£7.99

Price analysis of VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio

Price analysis of JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio

  • VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio
  • LCD display
  • 20 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains powered
  • USB / aux-in
  • Top features: – Listen to DAB+ and FM radio stations or wirelessly steam music – High quality sound with the Digital Tick certification – Premium design which is engineered in the UK DAB+ and FM The VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DAB+/FM Bluetooth Radio is perfect for listening to all your favourite digital or analogue radio stations and is made even more convenient with 10 pre-set options, so that you can easily keep track of the stations you visit most. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity, you can wirelessly stream your favourite playlists, podcasts and more from your phone or tablet. And thanks to the USB charge port, you can power up your device as you stream. Wake up to your favourite music with the Hepburn Mk II, which includes two alarms with the choice of DAB, FM or a traditional buzzer. And because there are two alarms, you can set two alarms for you and your partner, or a weekday one and a separate one for the weekend. In addition the snooze feature allows for a few more moments of sleep. High quality sound Delivering a premium audio experience, the Hepburn Mk II has dual ultra-wide speaker drivers and a range of equaliser pre-sets, so that you can adjust bass and treble according to your own taste. The Hepburn Mk II is also certified with the Digital Tick, which is an independent award for meeting criteria on radio reception and technical functionality. Premium design Designed and engineered in the UK, theHepburn Mk II features a tactile leather effect case that looks and feels great. Enjoy your Hepburn Mk II at home or in the great outdoors with the choice to use mains power or simply add the VQ Rechargeable Battery Pack (sold separately), for up to 25 hours of playback.
  • Product codes: 5060169714953
  • JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio
  • 30 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains powered
  • USB / aux-in
  • Top features:- Discover something new with internet radio – Find your favourites quickly with 30 presets – Start the day right with the radio alarm – More ways to listen with Bluetooth, aux-in & USB Discover something newThere’s always something worth listening to on the JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio. Alongside the familiar FM and DAB stations, you can surf thousands more with internet radio. It’s easy to discover something new.Find your favouritesYou can save up to 30 presets for quick access to your favourite stations, so there’s no excuse for missing your Sunday afternoon show.Start the day rightThe JVC RA-D58B can double as your morning alarm, so you can start your day with chat and music, or alternatively set a buzzer alarm. Struggle to get started? Hit the snooze button or set second alarm, and set different times for your weekend lie-in.More ways to listenThere’s even more ways to listen with the JVC RA-D58B. Connect your smartphone via Bluetooth or aux-in to stream a new release, or play something from your library. There’s also a USB port for charging your phone or playing songs from a flash drive.
  • Product codes: 4975769454479

What’s better VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio or JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio?

There are obviously a number of differences between VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio and JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth 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 £99.99 cost of VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio is closer to the expectation you had than the £69.99 pricep point of JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth 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 VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio and JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas JVC RA-D58B Smart Bluetooth Radio scores 9.1 out of 10 from 20 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.



VQ Hepburn Mk II Portable DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio



Rating:
8.87 out of
10