Digital Radios

Pure Pop Mini review

Pure Pop Mini

CHOICE Expert Rating

77%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent reception performance.
  • Very good standby energy performance.
  • Good ease of use.
  • 3-year warranty.
  • Recharges appropriate batteries.
  • Accepts standard batteries.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • A bit awkward to change stations.
  • No 3.5mm AUX in.
  • No info button.
  • Cannot display digital radio bitrate.
  • Display screen is a bit smaller than average.
  • Blocky display makes some characters indistinguishable.
  • Only displays 2 x 8 characters.

Type

Radio type
Portable

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
77%
Sound quality score
64%
Reception score
90%
Ease of use score
76%
Standby energy score
80%

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$149.00
Annual standby energy cost
$1.50

Specifications

Number of speakers
1
Claimed power output (W)
3.2
Info shows bitrate and codec
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
15 x 9.5 x 11
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
52 x 15
Display lines x characters
2 x 8
Weight (kg)
0.5
Battery type
4 x AA or ChargePAK D1
Website
pure.com/en-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
Yes (for firmware updates only)
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Remote control supplied
Remote control app available
Clock in standby
Number of alarms
2
Alarm snooze button
Not tested
NFC
Play/pause controls
Not tested
3.5mm line out
Screen dimmer control
Not tested
Batteries supplied
Rechargeable

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