Roberts Play 11 vs Majority Petersfield Go
The Roberts Play 11 and the Majority Petersfield Go are different sizes of radio. A 360 g cabinet on four AA cells meets a 59 g pocket radio with a built-in battery.
Updated October 2, 2026
Roberts Play 11
Compact fabric-covered DAB+ and FM radio that runs on four AA cells or USB-C power.
Full specs, pros and cons
Majority Petersfield Go
Pocket DAB+ and FM radio with a clip and a built-in battery that weighs 59 g.
Full specs, pros and consThe short answer
This depends on use. The Roberts Play 11 is a cabinet radio on four AA cells that you can replace in a power cut. Roberts gives no battery figure. The Majority Petersfield Go is a 59 g pocket radio with a built-in battery that Majority rates at 10 to 12 hours. Its charging connector differs between website and manual.
Choose the Roberts Play 11 if
- you want a cabinet radio for the table rather than a pocket radio
- you want to swap in fresh AA cells instead of recharging
Choose the Majority Petersfield Go if
- you want a 59 g radio that clips to a pocket
- you want a built-in battery that Majority rates at 10 to 12 hours
Specs side by side
Roberts Play 11
Pros
- Four AA cells keep it going when the mains is off.
- The backlight dims automatically on battery power to stretch the cells.
- At 360 g it is one of the lighter radios on this list.
Cons
- No Bluetooth so phone audio stays on the phone.
Majority Petersfield Go
Pros
- Weighs 59 g and clips to a pocket or bag strap.
- bestradios.co.uk ranks it number one best pocket DAB radio.
- Wired earphones come in the box with a mains adaptor.
Cons
- The charging connector differs between the website and the manual so check which cable you get.
Frequently asked questions
How long does each radio last without mains power?
Majority rates the built-in battery of the Majority Petersfield Go at 10 to 12 hours. After that it needs a USB charge from a working source. The Roberts Play 11 runs on four AA cells and Roberts publishes no battery life for it. Fresh cells keep it going without any socket.
Does the Majority Petersfield Go charge over USB-C?
The sources disagree. The Majority website describes a Micro-USB to mains cable while the manual names USB Type-C. Check the listing before you buy. The Roberts Play 11 takes USB-C power at 5 V 1 A. A USB-A to USB-C cable is included but not the USB plug. The Majority Petersfield Go includes a mains adaptor.
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