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Roberts Vintage Radio
Roberts
Retro portable DAB and FM radio that Roberts rates for up to 80 hours on four C cells.
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What you get
A retro portable radio for DAB and FM with a headphone socket. It runs on four C cells or the supplied mains adaptor and can charge rechargeable C cells inside. Roberts claims up to 80 hours of battery life. Presets are unlimited according to Roberts.
- Retro portable DAB/DAB+/FM radio
- Runs on 4 x C cells or mains; built-in charger for rechargeable cells
- Up to 80 hours battery life (Roberts claim)
- Headphone socket, analogue line out and auxiliary input
- Unlimited station presets (Roberts)
Pros and cons of the Roberts Vintage Radio
Pros
- Roberts claims up to 80 hours from four C cells.
- Rechargeable C cells charge inside the radio with the supplied mains adaptor.
- Line out and an auxiliary input join the headphone socket.
Cons
- No Bluetooth so phone audio only comes in through the auxiliary input.
- The user guide says DAB and FM while the Roberts site also lists DAB+. Check the box for DAB+.
Specs
- Bands
- DAB, DAB+, FM (per robertsradio.com)
- Battery type
- 4 x C (LR14) alkaline, or rechargeable C cells charged in the radio
- Battery lifemaker's claim
- 80 hours
- Presets
- Unlimited (Roberts)
- Bluetooth
- No
- Weight
- 900 g (31.7 oz)
- Display
- LCD (amber)
- Size
- 23.4 x 13 x 8.7 cm (W x H x D)
Why it scores 8.9
8.9/10
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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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