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Sangean DPR-45 review

Sangean DPR-45

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
Recommended
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Easy to use.
  • AM radio.
  • 15 presets for DAB and 15 for FM.
  • Excellent standby energy performance.
  • Accepts standard D-cell batteries.
  • Excellent reception.
  • Carry handle.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Cannot display DAB bitrate.
  • No 3.5mm AUX in.

Type

Radio type
Portable

Recommended products

Recommended
Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Sound quality score
60%
Reception score
90%
Ease of use score
79%
Standby energy score
100%

Energy and sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$199.00
Annual standby energy cost
$1.20

Specifications

Number of speakers
1
Claimed power output (W)
1
Info shows bitrate and codec
Codec only
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
17.5 x 29 x 11
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
57 x 24
Display lines x characters
1 x 8
Weight (kg)
1.8
Battery type
4 x D
Website
sangean.com.au

Features

Bluetooth
AM radio
FM radio
Number of DAB+ presets
15
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
NFC
Play/pause controls
3.5mm line out
Screen dimmer control
Batteries supplied
Rechargeable

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