Digital Radios

Philips TAR5005/79 review

Philips TAR5005/79

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent reception at a range of 38 km from the broadcast source with a direct line of sight.
  • Good ease of use.
  • 20 DAB and 20 FM presets.
  • Excellent standby energy performance.
  • Carry handle.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • There was some momentary interruptions at a distance of 52 km from the broadcast source with no direct line of sight.
  • Information displayed on 16 character scrolling display.
  • No headphones connection.
  • No battery capability.

Type

Radio type
Benchtop

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Sound quality score
55%
Reception score
84%
Ease of use score
72%
Standby energy score
100%

Energy and sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$139.00
Annual standby energy cost
$1.20

Specifications

Number of speakers
1
Claimed power output (W)
1
Info shows bitrate and codec
Codec only
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
16 x 10 x 11.5
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
47 x 20
Display lines x characters
2 x 16
Weight (kg)
0.5
Battery type
N/A
Website
philips.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
Yes (via menu)
Batteries supplied
N/A
Rechargeable
N/A

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