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August MB225 review

August MB225

CHOICE Expert Rating

72%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent reception.
  • Easy to use.
  • Comes with a rechargeable battery.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Lacking bass and a bit tinny.
  • Easy to confuse volume and station change via an unlabelled rocker.
  • Power cable is only 96cm long and no adapter is supplied.

Type

Radio type
Portable

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
72%
Sound quality score
45%
Reception score
90%
Ease of use score
70%
Standby energy score
100%

Energy and sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$60.00
Annual standby energy cost
$0.90

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)
7.5 x 14 x 3.5
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
48 x 12
Display lines x characters
2 x 16
Weight (kg)
1.3
Battery type
2000 mAh
Website
augustint.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
Yes (for power 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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