Amazon Basics Portable DAB/FM Radio with Mono Display and Bluetooth - Blue

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We like the retro-modern design. It's easy to use and the audio quality is impressive, too, with a weighty, grippy sound. You have to pay more for those extra features (and the room-filling sound) but if you want a premium radio with a whole lot more on offer than just DAB radio – and even act as your main sound system – this could well be the one for you.

As some radios won’t be able to receive DAB+ stations it’s unlikely that many services would switch to the newer DAB+ soon. Saying that, digital radio overage worldwide still isn't as extensive as AM/FM radio - but that's only because analogue radio has been around for longer. DAB radio will soon catch up. Do DAB radios come with Bluetooth?The Roberts Revival Petite is an item that, without a scale of reference, appears roughly the size of a shoebox, but it's actually the size of a Greggs custard slice and is so beautifully styled – in such mouth-watering retro colourways – you may experience what psychologists call 'cute aggression' and want to try to break it. Once this illogical urge subsides however, this newest, smallest and most affordable radio in Roberts' retroRevivalrange reveals itself to be a serious, stone-cold winner.

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. While all of radios on this list give you access to hundreds of digital radio stations, some models include a number of useful features to boot, such as Bluetooth streaming and integration of your favourite music streaming service. The short answer to this question is “no”. Unfortunately, Bluetooth radios only have Bluetooth receivers, not transmitters. This means they can’t be used with Bluetooth headphones. Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test.

Radio compatibility: Do I need to buy a new radio?

There are more than 20 radio stations using DAB+ instead of DAB which cover the whole of the UK. In some areas you may receive additional DAB+ radio stations. Bluetooth is now quite a common feature in radios, so if you want a radio with Bluetooth there are a lot of choices. In this article, we’ve reviewed some of the best options on the market right now, including radios with CD players, USB ports and other useful features. If you’re in range it will find your radio, which you can connect it to. Once this is done, selecting the Bluetooth mode on your radio should allow you to stream music wirelessly from your phone.

Seven of the ten trial areas have radio stations using DAB+ instead of DAB. In areas like Portsmouth and Manchester more radio stations are able to broadcast than would be the case with only DAB. The USP here is IPX7 waterproofing, which makes this a particularly good option for travelling or for poolside listening: where many portable speakers are splash-proof, the Tuner 2 is much more protected against accidental drops and deluges.Perfect by the sink, by a pool, at the beach, or if it's in danger of getting hosed while you're watering the garden.A Bluetooth DAB radio is like a regular DAB radio but with the addition of a Bluetooth receiver. This allows you to wirelessly stream music or other audio from your smartphone, tablet or laptop through the radio’s speakers.

Some will connect to your home wifi network and play internet radio stations. Because it’s online, internet radio allows you to listen to thousands of shows from all over the world. Most radios will have a built-in alarm, either offering a selection of tones or letting you wake up to your favourite station. Phone chargingDAB+ has been used in the UK for a few years and some of the UK’s national digital and local radio stations use this new technology. Although there are benefits to DAB+ some older radios don’t understand the new standard and you may not be able to receive DAB+ stations. If you're still using an analogue FM radio, it might be time to switch over to a digital radio instead. That's because DAB radios offer a wider range of stations to choose from and the sound tends to be crisper as there's less disturbance.