Five of the best portable radios
Tune into your favourite stations with these on-the-go audio devices
1. Goodmans Pocket DAB Portable Digital Radio
Measuring just 5cm by 9cm, and weighing just 20g, this pocket model is supremely transportable. It has 13 hours of playback via a 3.5mm audio jack, and 40 presets.
2. Roberts Revival RD70 DAB/DAB+/FM Bluetooth Digital Radio with Alarm
They may have vintage-styling, but Roberts radios have crystal clear modern audio. The RD70 has Bluetooth connectivity, mains or battery power, and an alarm function.
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3. Majority Little Shelford DAB+/FM Bluetooth radio
Stylish and great value, this radio doubles up as a Bluetooth speaker and can be either mains or battery operated. Majority plants a tree for each product it sells.
4. Lexon Tykho 3 FM silicone radio and speaker
This splash-proof radio in a silicone casing is great for the shower. It has 20 hours of battery, USB charging, and can stream music via Bluetooth – but there is no digital radio.
5. John Lewis & Partners Spectrum Solo Portable DAB+/FM Digital Radio
From John Lewis’s Anyday range, this Lego-brick-like radio is compact and weighs just 350g. It also has five presets for saving your favourite stations.
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