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Sony XDR-S61DB review

Sony XDR-S61DB

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

Good Points

Excellent reception.
Very easy to use.
3.5mm AUX in can be used to connect to other sources.
Can use AA batteries.

Bad Points

Lacking bass and vocals a bit retrenched.
Batteries not supplied and not rechargeable in the unit.

Type

Radio type

Portable

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%

Sound quality score

45%

Reception score

90%

Ease of use score

82%

Standby energy score

100%

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating

F

Warranty (years)

1

Country of origin

China

Related products

Availability

Discontinued model

Cost

Price

$119.00

Annual standby energy cost

$0.80

Specifications

Number of speakers

1

Claimed power output (W)

Not stated

Info shows bitrate and codec

Bitrate only

Carry handle

Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)

14 x 23 x 9.5

Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)

61 x 30

Display lines x characters

5 x 22

Weight (kg)

0.9

Battery type

4 x AA

Website

sony.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

Headphone jack (3.5mm)

Remote control supplied

Remote control app available

Clock in standby

Number of alarms

1

Alarm snooze button

NFC

Play/pause controls

3.5mm line out

Screen dimmer control

Batteries supplied

Rechargeable

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