Deciding on whether to buy a product like VQ Lark DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio or perhaps ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock 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 Lark DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio vs ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio

VQ Lark DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio specs

VQ Lark DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio
 ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio specs

ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio
Type: Clock radio

Type: DAB/FM clock radio

Colour: Walnut

Output power: 1 W

SPEAKERS

Colour: Black

FEATURES
Channels: 2.0

Output power: 6 W (3 W + 3 W)

Screen: LCD screen:
– Blue backlight
– All radio functions

Speaker unit: Full range speakers x 2

TUNER
AUDIO FEATURES

Digital tuner: DAB

Audio processing: Patented VQ analogue sound processing

Analogue tuner: FM

Presets: – Classical
– Flat
– Jazz
– MyEQ
– Pop
– Rock

Internet radio: No

Sound enhancement: ASP

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

Other audio features: Passive bass radiator

Antenna: Wire aerial

RADIO / CLOCK

POWER

Radio: – FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
– DAB
– DAB+

Power source: Mains

Presets: 60

CONNECTIONS
Auto tuning: Yes

Display: 4″ LCD screen with auto dimmer

Outputs: 3.5 mm jack x 1

Clock: Yes

USB: USB x 1 (software updates only)

Alarm: – Buzz alarm
– Radio alarm

CLOCK
Snooze function: Yes

CONNECTIVITY

Buzz alarm: Yes

Radio alarm: Yes

Inputs: Aux-in x 1

Dual alarm: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes

Snooze control: – Yes: 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes
– Adjustable sleep, snooze & nap timer: any button snooze

USB smartphone charging: Yes

Auto daylight saving update: Yes

POWER

AUDIO

Power options: – Mains
– AAA battery x 2

Speakers: 1

GENERAL

Stereo speakers: No

GENERAL
Box contents: – VQ Lark DAB+/FM Bluetooth Clock Radio
– Mains adapter
– Instruction manual

Dimensions: 165 x 150 x 65 mm (H x W x D)

Box contents: – Roberts Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio
– Instruction manual
– AC adapter

Weight: 0.7 kg

Dimensions: 118 x 199 x 64 mm (H x W x D)

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years

Boxed dimensions: 160 x 277 x 100 mm (H x W x D)

Weight: 590 g

Boxed weight: 1 kg

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £89.99

Price: £89.99

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 75

Review Score: 8.7 / 10

Review Score: 9.8 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy VQ Lark DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio or ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock 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 Lark 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 ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock 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 Roberts, the average was £114.60 for Vq, £116.66 for Roberts. The max for each was £249.99/£269.99 and minimum was £19.99/£19.99

Price analysis of VQ Lark DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio

Price analysis of ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio

  • VQ Lark DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio
  • 60 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains / battery powered
  • Aux-in
  • Top features:- Choose from both DAB+ and FM radio to find your favourite stations – Start your day positively with dual alarms, or use the snooze function for some extra sleep – Dual USB charging ports make sure your phone is ready to start the day with you Choose from both DAB+ and FM radio Whether you’re into sports, talk radio or keeping up with the latest chart hits, explore the wide range of FM and DAB+ radio to find the ideal station to suit you. With auto-tuning and up to 60 presets, you’ll be enjoying your favourite station in no time.If you’d prefer to stream your playlists or chill out with that latest podcast episode, simply connect your phone or tablet to the VQ Lark DAB+/FM Bluetooth Clock Radio via Bluetooth to wirelessly stream through the full range speakers.Start your day positivelyIf you’re not naturally a morning person, you’ll need some music to get you in the right mood for the day. With dual alarms and a countdown timer, you’ll be able to stay on top of your morning routine. The high contrast LCD screen makes it easy to see the time from wherever you are, with the screen brightness automatically adjusting so that you’re never dazzled first thing in the morning.Sometimes you need just a bit longer in bed to feel fully rested. Simply use the snooze function to give yourself those extra few minutes that can make all the difference.Dual USB charging portsWith dual USB charging ports, you can connect your phone and tablet to the radio overnight – they’ll be fully charged and ready for use in the morning.
  • Product codes: 5060470533236
  • ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio
  • LCD display
  • 20 presets
  • Alarm / snooze function
  • Mains powered
  • Top features:- More choice with DAB and FM radio stations – 20 presets let you save favourites for direct access – Big display with night time function helps you check the time easily – Stay organised with a dual alarm featuring adjustable sleep, snooze and nap timers – Plug in a pair of headphones if you want to listen discreetly More choiceYou’re spoiled for choice with the Roberts Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio – choose between digital DAB or analogue FM bandwidths to listen the way you prefer.DAB radio opens up a huge range of stations, many of them not available on conventional radios. Sound quality is crisp and clear, with none of that analogue static interference. Go directly to the station you want without having to carefully turn the tuning dial.20 presetsMake sure you can get to the broadcast you want when you want it. The Ortus 3 gives you 10 DAB and 10 FM presets to store favourite or most-used stations for one-touch access. It’s a great way to avoid missing a serial or tuning in to the news in time.Big display with night time functionIt’s easy to check the time at a glance on the large LCD display. With the night time function, the digital clock appears when you press a button, then fades away after 10 seconds so your sleep isn’t disturbed.Stay organisedKeep yourself on schedule and wake up when you need to. The Roberts Ortus 3 Radio includes a dual alarm with two timers – so you can wake up to your favourite DAB or FM stations, or a traditional buzzer sound.Catch a few extra moments’ rest with the adjustable sleep, snooze and nap timers – ideal for workdays, weekend mornings or a lazy Sunday afternoon. The alarm can be set between 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.Plug in a pair of headphonesIf you’re in a noisy room or don’t want to disturb those around you, just plug a pair of headphones into the 3.5 mm jack port for discreet personal listening.
  • Product codes: 5038301305796

What’s better VQ Lark DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio or ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio?

There are obviously a number of differences between VQ Lark DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio and ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock 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 £89.99 cost of VQ Lark DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio is closer to the expectation you had than the £89.99 pricep point of ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock 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 Lark DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio and ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that VQ Lark DABÔ±ì Bluetooth Clock Radio scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas ROBERTS Ortus 3 DAB/FM Clock Radio scores 8.3 out of 10 from 75 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 Lark DABﱓ Bluetooth Clock Radio



Rating:
8.93 out of
10