Material & Build | Home decor & functional use | Industry: Plastic chassis (lightweight but less durable) Base: Wood veneer over MDF (ASTM D736, 15mm) (resists scratches up to 10N) Advanced: Solid oak & brushed aluminum (EN 350-2, 20mm) ▲▲ (withstands 50kg load) | Advanced’s solid wood provides timeless aesthetic and durability | Base’s MDF may dent more easily |
Display Technology | Modern features in retro design | Industry: Basic LED indicators (frequency only) Base: 2.4" LCD with FM/Radio Text (IEC 62471) (viewable in low light) Advanced: Backlit LCD with DAB+ metadata (ISO 9241) ▲ (displays artist/track info) | Advanced shows artist/track info enhancing user experience | Base lacks DAB+ metadata display |
Audio Performance | Listening in small/medium spaces | Industry: 2W peak (IEC 60268-5) (covers 10m) Base: 3W RMS (IEC 60268-5) (covers 15m) Advanced: 10W RMS with bass boost ▲▲▲ (fills 30m² rooms) | Advanced suits larger rooms with clearer sound | Base may struggle in noisy environments |
Connectivity Options | Streaming music from devices | Industry: FM/DAB+ only (no wireless) Base: FM/DAB+ (IEC 62106) (digital clarity) Advanced: FM/DAB+ + Bluetooth 5.0 ▲ (streams from smartphones up to 10m) | Advanced allows wireless streaming from smartphones | Base limited to traditional radio signals |
Design Customization | Matching interior aesthetics | Industry: Uniform plastic (single color) Base: Retro wood/metal combo (EN 350-2) (3 finishes) Advanced: Customizable wood finishes ▲ (10 wood types) | Advanced offers personalized wood options | Base has fixed design options |
Durability & Warranty | Long-term use and investment | Industry: 1-year warranty (basic) Base: 2-year (ISO 9001) (manufacturing defects) Advanced: 5-year warranty ▲▲▲ (includes accidental damage) | Advanced ensures long-term reliability | Base has shorter warranty period |