DAB radios
JBL Tuner 3
JBL
IP68 DAB+ and FM radio and Bluetooth speaker rated for up to 12 hours per charge.
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What you get
A portable DAB, DAB+ and FM radio that is also a Bluetooth 5.3 speaker. It is IP68 rated against water and dust. The built-in battery is rated for up to 12 hours plus 3 hours with Playtime Boost. Six direct preset buttons sit under a large LCD.
- Portable DAB/DAB+/FM radio and Bluetooth 5.3 speaker
- IP68 waterproof and dustproof
- Up to 12 hours playtime plus 3 hours with Playtime Boost
- 6 direct preset buttons and large LCD
- Auracast stereo pairing / multi-speaker; carry loop
Pros and cons of the JBL Tuner 3
Pros
- IP68 rating covers water and dust for outdoor use.
- Charges in about 3.5 hours over USB-C.
- Auracast pairing links it with other speakers in stereo or as a group.
Cons
- A USB-C cable is not in the box and the battery cannot be swapped.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB, DAB+, FM
- Battery type
- Built-in Li-ion 9.0 Wh
- Battery lifemaker's claim
- 12 hours
- Presets
- 6 direct preset buttons
- Bluetooth
- 5.3 (Auracast)
- Weight
- 500 g (17.6 oz)
- Display
- LCD
- Size
- 17.5 x 7.3 x 7.1 cm (W x H x D)
Why it scores 8.7
8.7/10
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Emergency features
- DAB+ as well as DAB
- Battery life of 20 hours or more
- Runs on AA batteries or a built-in battery
- 10 presets or more
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