Audio Pro vs Pure Audio Systems

Audio Pro offers the Addon T3+ portable speaker at £149 and the C5 MkII multi-room WiFi speaker at £209 in grey or £246.97 in black. Pure, a British DAB radio specialist, offers the Woodland Glow waterproof speaker and LED lamp at £89, the CLASSIC-CD6 DAB+ and FM CD radio at £179 in Black and Walnut or White and Oak, and the Evoke Home all-in-one music system at £299.

Pure's strength is radio. Its systems combine DAB+ and FM radio, CD playback and Bluetooth streaming, and the Evoke Home adds internet radio and built-in speakers, so no separate units are needed. The CLASSIC-CD6 has a colour TFT display, a wake-up alarm, a sleep timer, AUX and USB inputs and 2 x 15W of output. Audio Pro is focused on streaming and multi-room listening, with the C5 MkII grouping with other Audio Pro speakers over WiFi and the Addon T3+ offering a built-in battery for portable use. Pure's wood finishes give a warmer look than Audio Pro's grey and black.

Audio Pro suits buyers who want Scandinavian-style speakers for multi-room streaming or portable listening rather than a radio. Pure suits radio lovers and CD owners who want a stylish all-in-one system for a kitchen, bedroom or living room. Buyers should check DAB+ coverage in their area before choosing a Pure model, and consider whether they still need a CD player. The Evoke Home suits bigger rooms, while the CLASSIC-CD6 fits smaller spaces.

Bottom line: choose Audio Pro if you want multi-room WiFi speakers or a portable Bluetooth speaker from £149. Choose Pure if you want DAB+ radio, CD and Bluetooth in one stylish unit, from £179 for the CLASSIC-CD6 or £299 for the Evoke Home.