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Sangean DPR-42BT review

Sangean DPR-42BT

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%

Recommended

What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?

Good Points

Excellent reception.
Very easy to use.
Bluetooth can be used to connect to other sources.
Can use AA batteries that are rechargeable in the unit.

Bad Points

Bass is lacking and a bit retrenched.
Batteries not supplied.

Type

Radio type

Portable

Recommended products

Recommended

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%

Sound quality score

50%

Reception score

90%

Ease of use score

82%

Standby energy score

80%

Energy and sustainability

Shop Ethical rating

Warranty (years)

1

Country of origin

China

Related products

Availability

Tested model

Cost

Price

$215.00

Annual standby energy cost

$1.90

Specifications

Number of speakers

1

Claimed power output (W)

1.2

Info shows bitrate and codec

Bitrate only

Carry handle

Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)

13.5 x 22.5 x 5.5

Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)

49 x 37

Display lines x characters

8 x 27

Weight (kg)

0.7

Battery type

4 x AA

Website

canohm.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

Batteries supplied

Rechargeable

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