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August MB290
August
DAB+ and FM crank radio with a 4,500 mAh battery plus Bluetooth 5.0 and a three-level torch.
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What you get
A DAB and FM radio with a 4,500 mAh battery that doubles as a phone power bank. It charges by hand crank, solar panel or USB-C and August rates it for up to 30 hours. The torch has three levels plus an SOS light.
- DAB/DAB+ and FM with presets, RDS/DLS on the LCD
- 4500mAh battery charged by hand crank, solar panel or USB-C
- Doubles as a power bank for phones
- 3-level LED torch with SOS light and alarm
- Bluetooth 5.0 speaker mode
- 300 g, 15 x 7.5 x 4 cm
Pros and cons of the August MB290
Pros
- The 4,500 mAh battery doubles as a power bank for a phone.
- DAB+ with RDS text on the LCD and Bluetooth 5.0 speaker mode.
- Three-level COB LED torch with SOS light in a 300 g body.
Cons
- Retail names vary between MB290 and MB290B so check the listing before buying.
- August sends buyers to retailers rather than selling from its own site.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB/DAB+/FM (FM 87.5-108 MHz, DAB 174-240 MHz)
- Power sources
- 4500mAh rechargeable battery, solar panel, hand-crank dynamo, USB-C
- Battery
- 4,500 mAh
- Charges a phone
- Yes
- Weight
- 300 g (10.6 oz)
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Size
- 15 x 7.5 x 4 cm
Why it scores 6.7
6.7/10
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Emergency features
- Runs on standard batteries too
- Hand crank and solar charging
- Charges a phone
- Battery of 2,000 mAh or more
- Built-in flashlight
- Water resistance rating
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