DAB radios
Roberts Play 11
Roberts
Compact fabric-covered DAB+ and FM radio that runs on four AA cells or USB-C power.
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What you get
A 360 g DAB, DAB+ and FM radio with 20 presets and a headphone socket. Power comes from four AA cells or a USB-C input. On battery the backlight dims by itself to save energy.
- Runs on 4 x AA batteries or USB-C power
- DAB/DAB+/FM with 20 presets (10 DAB, 10 FM)
- Fabric-covered compact cabinet, about 360 g
- Headphone socket and sleep timer
- Backlight dims automatically on battery power to save energy
Pros and cons of the 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.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB, DAB+, FM
- Battery type
- 4 x AA (UM3/LR6)
- Presets
- 20 (10 DAB + 10 FM)
- Bluetooth
- No
- Weight
- 360 g (12.7 oz)
- Display
- LCD (blue backlight)
- Size
- 175 x 110 x 60 mm (W x H x D)
Why it scores 8.6
8.6/10
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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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