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Ruark R2 Mk4 review

Ruark R2 Mk4

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • 3.5mm AUX in.
  • Internet radio.
  • 3-year warranty (with registration).
  • USB in.
  • Bluetooth.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Nothing to mention.

Type

Radio type
Benchtop

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Sound quality score
73%
Reception score
84%
Ease of use score
78%
Standby energy score
20%

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
Warranty (years)
2 (3 with registration)
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$949.00
Annual standby energy cost
$4.80

Specifications

Number of speakers
2
Claimed power output (W)
18
Info shows bitrate and codec
1
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
17.5 x 34 x 13.5
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
52 x 38
Display lines x characters
2 x 18
Weight (kg)
4.1
Battery type
N/A
Website
ruarkaudio.com

Features

Bluetooth
AM radio
FM radio
Number of DAB+ presets
8
Streaming
Internet radio
Wireless network streaming
Stereo aux input (3.5mm)
CD player
USB input
Yes (USB C)
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
Yes (via menu)
Batteries supplied
N/A
Rechargeable
N/A

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