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DAB is great in good signal areas, but if you live somewhere with poor signal strength, you could be missing out on a lot of the best stations. It also features Bluetooth and Spotify Connect. Sure, the 1. The latest version of the prestigious British DAB radio is better than ever, with a touch of Scandinavia in the stripped-back bookshelf design.

It looks great and sounds fantastic, with more weight and authority than you might expect from a compact, bookshelf radio and impressive levels of space and detail. Read our full Ruark R1 Mk4 review. Sign up for our daily newsletter Newsletter. Stuart Andrews. How good is the sound? See related. Best smart speaker The top smart speakers you can buy in the UK. Discover our top ten best DAB radio recommendations of the year. Last updated by Daniel Barnes 8 days ago.

Usability We have a panel of experts who test every DAB radio to find out how easy they are to use. Our Verdict. Product Features. Our lab experts rigorously test the reception of radios so you can find out which have the best signal — look at the test results tab in our reviews to see how sensitive each model is to picking up radio stations. It depends on how clear a signal you can get in your area, where you position your radio, and how good its aerial is.

You can easily switch between the two to get the best sound quality wherever you are. Theoretically, internet radios have the potential to have the best sound quality. FM-only radios often look temptingly cheap and are usually found in less digitally focused high street shops such as supermarkets and DIY stores. Many cars are unfortunately still sold with FM-only radios. 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. If you have a smartphone or tablet, you can access internet features on that by streaming it through a standard DAB radio that supports Bluetooth. This allows you to access internet radio and podcasts from apps such as BBC Sounds, TuneIn Radio and others, without needing a dedicated internet radio. You can also access audiobook and music-streaming services including Spotify, Amazon Music Unlimited and Audible in this way may require subscriptions.

Some internet radios have an accompanying app to solve this issue. 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. See our best internet radios guide for our top tested models and buying advice. You should also consider getting a smart speaker instead of an internet radio. These are also connected via wi-fi, and you control them with voice commands rather that with buttons. You can use a smart speaker as an internet radio by asking for your favourite radios stations, and it will play them through services such as TuneIn Radio.

On average, sound quality is often better on smart speakers, too. For more information, see our guide on how to buy the best smart speaker. Test score. Our expert guide helps you choose the best DAB radio or internet radio, so you can enjoy listening to all your favourite stations.

Oliver Trebilcock. What are the best DAB radios to buy? It comes with a remote control too, making it easy to play, pause and skip tracks. Overall, we think it's stylish and great value for money. Read the full Roberts Stream 94i review.

Why we like it: We like how this one can be powered by batteries or mains power, which also makes it great for taking around with you. We like the retro-inspired design too, and the addition of a colour screen, which can show album artwork to accompany songs. Read the full Roberts Revival RD70 review. Why we like it: With its big display and USB phone charging, we think this is most suited for use as a bedside radio alarm clock.

This model is more affordable than the other Roberts devices on this list and we like how you can dim the clock screen with a button on the top of the radio. On test, we found the sound crisp when playing all genres of music and spoken word.

Read the full Roberts Ortus 3 review. Why we like it: After a lightweight and affordable radio? This compact own-brand John Lewis model can run off mains power or four AA batteries, making it just as good for the kitchen as it is for the garden.

It has dual alarm clocks, Bluetooth connectivity and can be powered by either the mains or four AA batteries. Why we like it: This Pure model is another one that makes for an ideal bedside radio. It has a large bright screen, so it's simple to see the time, date or station you're listening to, and you can easily adjust the brightness of the screen.

You can set four alarms that can be programmed to a DAB station or a tone, and it can also double up as a Bluetooth speaker too. Read the full Pure Siesta S6 review. Why we like it: If you like to listen to the radio, audiobooks or podcasts in the kitchen, this larger radio is a great option. With its wifi connectivity, it works as a home speaker too, so you can listen to internet radio stations and Spotify playlists.

The big and bright screen is easy to read from a distance, and you can also use it to check the weather forecast. Why we like it: We love how this Pure model doubles up as a smartphone charger.

If your handset supports Qi-certified wireless charging, you can just place it on top of the radio to recharge your device.



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