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Sangean DPR-42BT review

Sangean DPR-42BT

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
Recommended
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent reception.
  • Very easy to use.
  • Bluetooth can be used to connect to other sources.
  • Can use AA batteries that are rechargeable in the unit.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Bass is lacking and a bit retrenched.
  • Batteries not supplied.

Type

Radio type
Portable

Recommended products

Recommended
Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Sound quality score
50%
Reception score
90%
Ease of use score
82%
Standby energy score
80%

Energy and sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$215.00
Annual standby energy cost
$1.90

Specifications

Number of speakers
1
Claimed power output (W)
1.2
Info shows bitrate and codec
Bitrate only
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
13.5 x 22.5 x 5.5
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
49 x 37
Display lines x characters
8 x 27
Weight (kg)
0.7
Battery type
4 x AA
Website
canohm.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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