Roberts DAB / FM Digital Solar Radio - White

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The first model was of a more rugged construction and had better sound, the solar DAB 2 has a more "bassier" sound to it and with no tone controls it can be somewhat annoying when listening to just vocals.

Said inbuilt battery is stored in the bottom of the radio, under a flap secured with two screws. It’s easy to get to but uses a custom battery (consisting of three AA sized NiMH cells wrapped in heatshrink plastic) with a two-pin motherboard-fan-header style connector, so replacement (if ever needed) is probably best left to the experts. We’d expect to pay about half of the price for a kit like this from any other vendor, so we can only assume that you’re paying over the odds for the Roberts label. There’s a good chance you won’t have heard of most of the solar radio brands mentioned in this article. Most solar radios are made in China, often by brands that don’t share a lot of information about themselves online. Usually, one of the first things you’ll notice about any Roberts radio is its style. Just look at the Revival iStream 3 from Roberts for instance – it’s a masterpiece in retro aesthetics. Solar-powered AM/FM radios usually have a built-in battery that lasts for about 8-10 hours on a full charge. However, it might be difficult to charge it fully using sunlight alone, especially in the UK! You can supplement solar charging with USB charging or winding the hand crank (if the radio has one). Can you get a solar-powered DAB radio?

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Not all of the radios reviewed here are described as splash resistant by their manufacturers, let alone waterproof. It’s hard to find a water-resistant solar radio, which is a shame as solar radios are usually used outside, exposed to the elements.

Solar radios often have added features that would be useful while camping or in survival situations. These include the following: There are no sales teams involved in our verdicts, which means if we don't like it for sound, design, usability and features, we simply won't recommend it. Best DAB radios: FAQs Which is better: DAB or FM? On the plus side, the sound isn’t tinny – which is a common problem for some smaller DAB radios. However, the sound quality can distort a little when you turn the volume up full. Roberts Solar DAB 2 review: Verdict The info button, meanwhile, changes which bits of the of DLS information, which is transmitted along with the DAB signal, to display. This includes station frequency, song/artist name, bandwidth, time, station name, and ancillary information like news headlines.The sound quality is excellent for speech programs, and it’s decent enough for music too, although some of the members of our team found it to be a bit bassy for their liking.

This radio has good sound quality for its size, and offers a decent amount of bass. It can be turned up quite loud without distorting. This unique solar powered radio is all about outdoor entertainment. It uses the sun as a battery, charging up on rays so that it can deliver ultra-clear music and talk shows wherever you are.This product offers plenty of features that make it a handy device for a “grab bag” or emergencies. The three charging options mean you should always be able to keep it charged up without batteries. Even if it’s dark or cloudy, you can charge it using the hand crank. It's important for us to compare the performance of each product against the specs claimed by its manufacturers, which is why we take the time to ensure the battery life (in portable models), connectivity, feature set and sound quality is as good as the brands say it is. Created for those who love to listen to their favourite tunes and shows in the great outdoors, the Roberts Solar DAB 2 digital radio is an excellent choice for anyone who wants performance, style, and durability in one. However, the radio reception isn’t great due to the small aerial. This isn’t an issue if you are using it primarily as a Bluetooth speaker. The only thing I can think of by way of improvement, well OK two things: stereo and record/rewind. Read full review