VQ Retro Mini Portable Dab Radio with Bluetooth Speaker and Aux - Dab+ FM Bedside Dual Alarm Clock Radio, Battery Operated Radio and Digital Radio Mains Powered - Light Grey

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What’s more, the Retro Mini can achieve volumes that are a lot higher than we expected when we started testing out this device. You’ll usually get better reception with a long, rigid, telescopic aerial than from a wire aerial, so it’s worth trying a model with one of these.

Using conventional batteries, such as AAs. Choose one of our best rechargeable batteries to save money and help the environment. Most portable Roberts radios are powered this way. The Pure Elan E3 (pictured above) is an anomaly in the Pure portable radio family since it takes conventional batteries. It allows you to stream internet radio, and any other audio on your smartphone, to your DAB radio – so you can listen to everything from podcasts and audiobooks to your personal music collection. NFC (near field communication) is simply an easier way of connecting via Bluetooth – instead of finding the radio in the Bluetooth menu on your smartphone or tablet, you can simply touch your device on the ‘N’ symbol on the radio. Miss some features of internet radios, such as internet-only radio stations, podcasts, audiobooks, and music-streaming services including Spotify and Apple Music (may require subscriptions). However, if you get a DAB radio with Bluetooth, you can stream all these features to your radio from your smartphone or tablet.The VQ Retro mini radio comes with DAB and DAB+ connectivity, as well as standard FM, so you can listen to any station you like. For many, a Bluetooth radio is therefore a better choice, as you have a far wider choice of radios, and you save money as well.

There are also a few modern features thrown in for good measure, like a USB charging port, so you can keep your phone powered while you’re jamming to your favourite tunes. VQ Retro Mini radio: Features DAB radios are more than just broadcast devices. To get the most out of yours, consider models with the following useful features: Alarms

The best will allow you to get out of bed in the nicest possible way: the alarm will gradually rise in volume rather than waking you up with a start, you’ll be able to select which days to set the alarm for (so you can have a lie-in at the weekend), and you’ll be able to choose how the alarm will sound – be it a buzzer or a radio station. Retro Mini is born in Britain with expert design & engineering at our studios in the Hampshire countryside. Internet-connected radios have wi-fi, usually in addition to DAB and FM radio. They generally now have Bluetooth, too, to stream audio from your smartphone or tablet. This means you get a wide choice of ways to listen. The best internet radios tend to be sold at a premium as a result, and there aren’t that many internet radios on the market to choose from in the first place. They’re usually either tabletop or portable radios. Pros of internet radios: If you and your partner need to get up at different times, look for a model with dual independent alarms, an increasingly common feature. Snooze button

Some radios use dedicated rechargeable batteries which will recharge when the radio is plugged into the mains, even while you’re listening to it. The great thing about the Retro Classic is its multi-functionality for such a small device. It has DAB/DAB+ FM Radio, and Bluetooth 5.0, and is compatible with all smartphones and devices. This contemporary, retro-styled digital radio is perfect for listening to music, FM radio, podcasts, or streaming your favourite sounds whilst working at home, cooking in the kitchen, or enjoying being out in the garden. The Retro Mini sounds fantastic with the premium single ultra-wide full range 5W speaker delivering a rich and room-filling audio experience. You can also tailor the acoustics with a range of six available presets for different music genres. Most non-budget DAB radios are also compatible with DAB Plus, although the UK is well behind the continent in taking up this technology. For radio stations that support it, DAB+ offers improved sound quality. However, if you can get a Retro Mini that works properly, we think that you should be delighted by the majority of the features and functionality.Make sure you're not influenced by cost, style or brand alone when deciding on a radio, as you could easily end up with one you'll regret buying. Some budget, fashion or nostalgia-focused radios in particular may look great, but can have tinny sound and awkward menus and buttons that are a frustrating pain to use. We’ve also found a surprising number of disappointing radios from the biggest brands. Best DAB radio features to look for