Digital Radios

Yamaha TSX-B235D review

Yamaha TSX-B235D

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Can play from a USB device.
  • CD player.
  • Excellent standby energy performance (if clock display is turned off).
  • Twin speakers.
  • Excellent reception performance.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No menu or info buttons on unit (you must use remote control).
  • Cannot display digital radio bitrate.
  • Display screen is significantly smaller than average.
  • The dipole wire antenna is really only suited to a semi-permanent installation.

Type

Radio type
Benchtop

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Sound quality score
74%
Reception score
90%
Ease of use score
70%
Standby energy score
100%

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
C
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
Malaysia

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$499.00
Annual standby energy cost
$0.80

Specifications

Number of speakers
2
Claimed power output (W)
30
Info shows bitrate and codec
Codec only
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
11.5 x 37 x 24
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
66 x 11
Display lines x characters
2 x 16
Weight (kg)
3.9
Battery type
N/A
Website
au.yamaha.com

Features

Bluetooth
AM radio
FM radio
Number of DAB+ presets
30
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
Not tested
NFC
Play/pause controls
Not tested
3.5mm line out
Screen dimmer control
Not tested
Batteries supplied
N/A
Rechargeable
N/A

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