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XCD XCDDAB5BK review

XCD XCDDAB5BK

CHOICE Expert Rating

71%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent reception.
  • Easy to use.
  • 3.5mm AUX in and Bluetooth can be used to connect to other sources.
  • Wireless recharging pad on top of unit.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No battery capability.

Type

Radio type
Benchtop

Recommended products

Recommended
Not recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
71%
Sound quality score
55%
Reception score
90%
Ease of use score
73%
Standby energy score
60%

Energy and sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$129.00
Annual standby energy cost
$2.10

Specifications

Number of speakers
2
Claimed power output (W)
2 x 5
Info shows bitrate and codec
Bitrate only
Carry handle
Dimensions (H x W x D, cm)
8.5 x 21 x 9
Screen dimensions (W x H, mm)
36 x 21
Display lines x characters
3 x 16
Weight (kg)
0.9
Battery type
N/A
Website
jbhifi.com.au

Features

Bluetooth
AM radio
FM radio
Number of DAB+ presets
32
Streaming
Internet radio
Wireless network streaming
Stereo aux input (3.5mm)
CD player
USB input
Yes (for charging external device 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
N/A
Rechargeable
N/A

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