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Philips TAR3505/79 review

Philips TAR3505/79

CHOICE Expert Rating

57%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Can use AAA batteries.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Sound is harsh and under powered.
  • No reception beyond the digital radio coverage area.
  • No headphone connection.
  • Batteries not supplied and not rechargeable in the unit.

Type

Radio type
Benchtop

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
57%
Sound quality score
28%
Reception score
63%
Ease of use score
64%
Standby energy score
100%

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$129.00
Annual standby energy cost
$0.70

Specifications

Number of speakers
1
Claimed power output (W)
1
Info shows bitrate and codec
Bitrate only
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
5.5 x 13.5 x 13.5
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
73 x 16
Display lines x characters
1 x 8
Weight (kg)
0.3
Battery type
2 x AAA
Website
philips.com.au

Features

Bluetooth
AM radio
FM radio
Number of DAB+ presets
20
Streaming
Internet radio
Wireless network streaming
Stereo aux input (3.5mm)
CD player
USB input
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Remote control supplied
Remote control app available
Clock in standby
Number of alarms
2
Alarm snooze button
NFC
Play/pause controls
3.5mm line out
Screen dimmer control
Batteries supplied
Rechargeable

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