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Sangean U4DBT review

Sangean U4DBT

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

Good Points

Easy to use.
Bluetooth and NFC for connecting other devices.
Accepts standard D-cell batteries, and it can recharge rechargeable ones.
Carry handle.

Bad Points

Poor standby energy performance.
Cannot display DAB codec.
No headphones socket.
The power lead started to show significant wear at the plug end towards the end of the test.

Type

Radio type

Portable

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating

68%

Sound quality score

73%

Reception score

63%

Ease of use score

78%

Standby energy score

40%

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating

Warranty (years)

1

Country of origin

China

Related products

Availability

Discontinued model

Cost

Price

$239.00

Annual standby energy cost

$2.80

Specifications

Number of speakers

1

Claimed power output (W)

7

Info shows bitrate and codec

Bitrate only

Carry handle

Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)

34 x 30 x 26.5

Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)

66 x 24

Display lines x characters

2 x 16

Weight (kg)

4.6

Battery type

6 x D

Website

sangean.com.au

Features

Bluetooth

AM radio

FM radio

Number of DAB+ presets

5

Streaming

Internet radio

Wireless network streaming

Stereo aux input (3.5mm)

CD player

USB input

Yes (for charging external device only)

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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