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Ruark R1 Mk4 Deluxe Bluetooth Radio review

Ruark R1 Mk4 Deluxe Bluetooth Radio

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
Recommended
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Good sound quality.
  • Excellent reception.
  • Easy to use.
  • 3.5mm AUX in, Bluetooth and USB can be used to connect to other sources.
  • A battery can be purchased for this unit.
  • 3-year warranty.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Nothing to mention.

Type

Radio type
Benchtop

Recommended products

Recommended
Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Sound quality score
75%
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
Tested model

Cost

Price
$549.00
Annual standby energy cost
$1.70

Specifications

Number of speakers
1
Claimed power output (W)
Not stated
Info shows bitrate and codec
1
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
18.5 x 13.3 x 16
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
55 x 27
Display lines x characters
3 x 22
Weight (kg)
1.4
Battery type
N/A
Website
ruarkaudio.com

Features

Bluetooth
AM radio
FM radio
Number of DAB+ presets
8
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
Batteries supplied
N/A
Rechargeable
N/A

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