DAB radios
Lenco PDR-046GY
Lenco
Rechargeable DAB+ and FM radio with stereo speakers and a colour display in an eco build.
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What you get
A rechargeable DAB+ and FM radio with Bluetooth 5.0 and stereo 2 x 2.5 W speakers. The 2,000 mAh battery is rated for 6 to 7 hours. A 2.4-inch colour display shows 30 presets and the dual alarm. The case uses ABS with wheat fibre and bamboo.
- Rechargeable DAB+/FM radio with Bluetooth 5.0
- Integrated 2,000 mAh lithium battery (up to 7 hours on Lenco's English page, 6 hours on the Dutch page)
- Stereo 2 x 2.5 W speakers with passive radiator
- 2.4-inch colour display, 30 presets, dual alarm and sleep timer
- Eco build: ABS with wheat fibre and bamboo, plastic-free packaging
Pros and cons of the Lenco PDR-046GY
Pros
- Two 2.5 W speakers with a passive radiator play in stereo.
- What's The Best picks it as best portable DAB radio with sustainable materials.
- Thirty presets and a 3.5 mm aux input sit behind the colour display.
Cons
- Lenco rates the battery at 6 to 7 hours. Most radios here with a figure last longer.
- Lenco's own webshop serves the Netherlands so UK buyers rely on Amazon UK and UK retailers.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB+, FM
- Battery type
- Integrated rechargeable lithium 2,000 mAh
- Battery lifemaker's claim
- 6-7
- Presets
- 30
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Display
- 2.4 in colour LCD
- Size
- 18 x 6.8 x 5.5 cm (W x H x D)
Why it scores 8.1
8.1/10
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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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