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Ruark R1 MK3 review

Ruark R1 MK3

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Very good standby energy performance.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Plugpack may overlap adjacent power outlet on a double powerpoint.

Type

Radio type
Benchtop

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Sound quality score
72%
Reception score
63%
Ease of use score
75%
Standby energy score
80%

Energy and sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$449.00
Annual standby energy cost
$1.60

Specifications

Number of speakers
1
Claimed power output (W)
9
Info shows bitrate and codec
Bitrate only
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
19 x 13 x 16
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
55 x 25
Display lines x characters
2 x 16
Weight (kg)
1.4
Battery type
N/A
Website
ruarkaudio.com

Features

Bluetooth
AM radio
FM radio
Number of DAB+ presets
10
Streaming
Internet radio
Wireless network streaming
Stereo aux input (3.5mm)
CD player
USB input
Yes (for charging 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
N/A
Rechargeable
N/A

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