DAB radios
Roberts Rambler Uno
Roberts
Retro DAB+ and FM radio with Bluetooth that charges NiMH AA cells inside the radio.
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What you get
A Rambler-styled DAB, DAB+ and FM radio with bamboo panels and aluminium controls. It runs on four AA cells and charges NiMH cells in the radio. Roberts rates alkaline cells at 8 to 10 hours. A mains adaptor is supplied.
- DAB+/FM RDS radio with Bluetooth in retro Rambler styling (bamboo panels, aluminium controls)
- Mains adaptor supplied; runs on 4 x AA and charges NiMH AA cells in the radio
- 8-10 hours on alkaline cells (Roberts)
- 20 presets, OLED display, sleep timer, stereo headphone socket
- Full-range driver with bass radiator and travel lock switch
Pros and cons of the Roberts Rambler Uno
Pros
- Rechargeable NiMH AA cells charge inside the radio with the supplied mains adaptor.
- Bluetooth and a stereo headphone socket come with the 20 presets.
- A travel lock switch stops the buttons being pressed in a bag.
Cons
- Roberts quotes 8 to 10 hours on alkaline cells. That is shorter than most radios here with a published figure.
- At 635 g it is heavier than the pocket and compact models.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB, DAB+, FM
- Battery type
- 4 x AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable (charged in the radio), not included
- Battery lifemaker's claim
- 8-10 (alkaline)
- Presets
- 20 (10 DAB + 10 FM)
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Weight
- 635 g (22.4 oz)
- Display
- OLED, dimmable
- Size
- 18 x 11.4 x 6.4 cm (W x H x D)
Why it scores 7.3
7.3/10
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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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