Bush TR82DAB Review

We reviewed this product in our Portable desktop digital radio reviews

As digital radio signals spread around the country we look at what's on the market.

Bush TR82DAB in Radios

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The Bush TR82DAB has really embraced the retro look that seems de rigeur for digital radios, more so than most others. In keeping with its retro styling it's carrying retro features such as long wave analogue radio. Quite what use this is in Australia we're not sure, but it's there if you need it. More importantly though - how does it perform? We sent it down to our labs to find out. Find out what our expert testers thought of the Bush TR82DAB

Bush TR82DAB Test Results
CriteriaOur test results
Price$129 AUD
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Bush TR82DAB Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandBush
ModelTR82DAB
StatusActive
Price ($)129
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)27.5 x 33.5 x 10.5
Weight (kilograms)2.1
Claimed power output, total,W2
Number of speakers1
Ethernet inputNo
Stereo 3#5mm Aux inputNo
USB inputNo
SD card inputNo
3#5mm headphone1
3#5mm line out1
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)1
Power cable length, m1.7
Antenna typetelescopic
AMYes
FMYes
internet radioNo
Number of DAB+ presets10
FM presetsNo
StreamingNo
WirelessNo
Live radio pause/ rewindNo
RecordingNo
Clock (in standby)No
Display typemonochrome LCD
Info shows bit rate & codecboth
Lines x characters3 x 14
Dimensions (WxH, mm)41 x 17
AC powerYes
Battery type6 x C
RechargeableNo
Batteries suppliedNo
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)No
Claimed power output, total, W2
Carry HandleYes
Clock has alarmsNo
Clock has wake to buzzer/toneNo
Clock has wake to DAB+No
Clock has wake to internet radioNo
Clock has wake to FM radioNo
Surround sound or other effectsYes
On/Off controlNo
Standby controlswitch in volume dial
Volume controldial
Tone controldial
Tune/scan controlbutton x 2
Select controlbutton
Menu controlbutton
Back controlNo
Info controlbutton
Dimmer controlvia menu
Alarm setNo
Alarm on/offNo
Alarm 2No
Alarm mode controlNo
Audio source controlbutton x 4
Sleep controlNo
Snooze controlNo
Play/pause controlNo
Presetsbutton x 5
Country of manufactureChina