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Sangean WFR-27C review

Sangean WFR-27C

CHOICE Expert Rating

70%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent reception performance.
  • Very good ease of use.
  • Twin speakers.
  • Internet radio included.
  • Wireless DLNA streaming.
  • Largish colour display.
  • Recharges appropriate batteries.
  • Accepts standard batteries.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Very poor standby energy performance.
  • No 3.5mm AUX in.
  • Remote control app advertised but failed to work during test.

Type

Radio type
Portable

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
70%
Sound quality score
54%
Reception score
90%
Ease of use score
88%
Standby energy score

Energy and sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$279.00
Annual standby energy cost
$6.70

Specifications

Number of speakers
2
Claimed power output (W)
1
Info shows bitrate and codec
1
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
12 x 21.5 x 4.5
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
48 x 35
Display lines x characters
6 x 22
Weight (kg)
0.5
Battery type
6 x AA
Website
sangean.com.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
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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