DAB radios
Majority Histon
Majority
Compact DAB+ and FM radio with a dual alarm that runs on mains or four AA cells.
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What you get
A compact DAB, DAB+ and FM radio with 20 presets and a dimmable display. It runs on the included power adaptor or four AA cells. Majority rates battery life at up to 15 hours. A dual alarm with snooze and a headphone jack are built in.
- Compact DAB/DAB+/FM radio for mains or 4 x AA battery use
- Up to 15 hours battery life (Majority)
- 20 presets (10 DAB, 10 FM)
- Dual alarm with snooze and dimmable display
- 3.5 mm headphone jack; power adaptor included
Pros and cons of the Majority Histon
Pros
- Power adaptor is included and four AA cells cover a power cut.
- Yours names it best budget portable radio.
- Dimmable display and dual alarm with snooze suit a bedside table.
Cons
- No Bluetooth so it stays a plain radio.
- Weight and size differ between the manual and the website so check the listing.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB, DAB+, FM
- Battery type
- 4 x AA
- Battery lifemaker's claim
- 15 hours
- Presets
- 20 (10 DAB + 10 FM)
- Bluetooth
- No
- Weight
- 250 g (8.8 oz)
- Display
- Mono LCD, dimmable
- Size
- 18 x 11 x 6.5 cm (website)
Why it scores 7.6
7.6/10
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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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