Roberts Ortus 4 FM/DAB/DAB+ Digital Clock Radio with Bluetooth - Black vs FM/DAB/DAB+ Digital Clock Radio with Bluetooth & CD Player - Black — Comparison

The Roberts Ortus 4 FM/DAB/DAB+ Digital Clock Radio with Bluetooth - Black and the Roberts SOUND49 FM/DAB/DAB+ Digital Clock Radio with Bluetooth & CD Player - Black are both black Roberts bedside radios, but they are aimed at different users. Ortus 4 is the more affordable £69.99 option with a strong focus on alarm visibility, while SOUND49 is the £99.99 step-up model with CD playback built in.

The shared specification covers the essentials: clock radio alarm, FM, DAB and DAB+ tuners, Bluetooth connection and dual alarm radio support. Ortus 4’s distinctive feature is the extra large LCD display, making it the better choice for quick time checks and easy bedside readability. SOUND49 does not list that screen advantage, but it adds a CD player, which changes its role from simple alarm radio to compact music system. Both are black, so finish is not the deciding factor here.

Choose Ortus 4 if your priority is a lower price, clear display and everyday radio or Bluetooth use. It is well suited to bedrooms where the alarm and time are more important than playing physical media. Choose SOUND49 if you want one device for waking up, DAB listening, Bluetooth streaming and a CD collection. The extra £30 is not for colour or tuner quality in the supplied data; it is mainly for the built-in disc player and broader music flexibility. For UK buyers, it is worth checking where the product will be used and how often it will be handled, because these choices are mostly about fit, compatibility and daily routine.

Bottom line: choose Ortus 4 if you want the cheaper black Roberts model with dual alarms and an extra large LCD display / opt for SOUND49 if you want the black £99.99 version with CD playback added.