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Philips TAR5505/79 review

Philips TAR5505/79

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent reception.
  • Easy to use.
  • Bluetooth can be used to connect to other sources.
  • Can use C cell batteries.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No headphone connection.
  • Batteries not supplied and not rechargeable in the unit.
  • No alarm.

Type

Radio type
Portable

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Sound quality score
63%
Reception score
90%
Ease of use score
74%
Standby energy score
60%

Energy and sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$179.00
Annual standby energy cost
$2.10

Specifications

Number of speakers
1
Claimed power output (W)
5
Info shows bitrate and codec
Bitrate only
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
14.5 x 20.5 x 10.5
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
49 x 24
Display lines x characters
3 x 16
Weight (kg)
0.9
Battery type
5 x C
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
0
Alarm snooze button
NFC
Play/pause controls
3.5mm line out
Screen dimmer control
Batteries supplied
Rechargeable

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