Roberts vs — Comparison

REUNIONBK, the Roberts REUNIONBK at £59.99, is a simple Reunion Bluetooth speaker in black. ZOOMBOXFMBK, the Roberts ZOOMBOXFMBK at £59.99, sits at the same price but takes a different route, offering a ZOOMBOXFM CD FM/AM Radio in black rather than a Bluetooth-only speaker format.

The REUNIONBK is built around Bluetooth speaker use, so its capacity is tied to wireless playback from a phone, tablet or laptop. The ZOOMBOXFMBK has CD, FM and AM radio functionality listed, making it more self-contained for discs and broadcast listening. No wattage, battery life or preset count is supplied for either model, and neither listing mentions DAB, DAB+, wireless charging or a display. The key difference is source type: REUNIONBK handles modern wireless streaming, while ZOOMBOXFMBK handles CD and FM/AM radio.

The REUNIONBK suits users who mostly listen through Spotify, podcasts, internet radio apps or downloaded music on a mobile device. It is cleaner and simpler if you do not own CDs and do not need traditional radio controls. The ZOOMBOXFMBK is better for anyone with a CD collection, a preference for FM/AM stations or a need for a straightforward radio in a bedroom, kitchen, garage or workshop. Since both cost £59.99, the trade-off is not budget but listening habit.

Bottom line: choose REUNIONBK if you want the £59.99 black Roberts option for Bluetooth streaming from your devices / opt for ZOOMBOXFMBK if you want the same-price black Roberts unit with CD playback and FM/AM radio instead.