Laser DAB-DG200AM Review

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The DAB-DG200AM from budget brand Laser comes with a carry handle, a single speaker and a small price tag. Performance can often suffer in the smaller cheaper boxes, so we wanted to test how the Laser DAB-DG200AM performed against its rivals. We sent it down to our lab guys who put it through its paces. Find out what our expert testers thought of the Laser DAB-DG200AM

Laser DAB-DG200AM Test Results
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Price$100 AUD
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Laser DAB-DG200AM Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandLaser
ModelDAB-DG200AM
StatusActive
Price ($)100
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)17.5 x 20 x 8
Weight (kilograms)0.7
Claimed power output, total,WNo
Number of speakers1
Ethernet inputNo
Stereo 3#5mm Aux inputNo
USB inputNo
SD card inputNo
3#5mm headphone1
3#5mm line outNo
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)1
Power cable length, m1.8
Antenna typetelescopic
AMNo
FMYes
internet radioNo
Number of DAB+ presets10
FM presets10
StreamingNo
WirelessNo
Live radio pause/ rewindNo
RecordingNo
Clock (in standby)No
Display typemonochrome LCD
Info shows bit rate & codecboth
Lines x characters2 x 16
Dimensions (WxH, mm)35 x 10
AC powerYes
Battery type6 x C
RechargeableNo
Batteries suppliedNo
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)No
Claimed power output, total, WNo
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 effectsNo
On/Off controlNo
Standby controlbutton
Volume controlbutton x 2
Tone controlNo
Tune/scan controlbutton
Select controlbutton
Menu controlbutton
Back controlNo
Info controlbutton
Dimmer controlNo
Alarm setNo
Alarm on/offNo
Alarm 2No
Alarm mode controlNo
Audio source controlbutton
Sleep controlNo
Snooze controlNo
Play/pause controlNo
Presetsbutton
Country of manufactureChina