Pure Oasis Flow Review

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The Pure Oasis Flow has a unique look in a sea of retro-look boxes and it's packed with features like a large display and network capability - Pure even claims it is waterproof (although we didn't test this claim). It is the most expensive radio we tested and we wanted to test whether the extra money went on features or performance. Our lab guys checked it out for us.Find out what our expert testers thought of the Pure Oasis Flow

Pure Oasis Flow Test Results
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Price$349 AUD
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Pure Oasis Flow Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandPure
ModelOasis Flow
StatusActive
Price ($)349
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)23 x 15.5 x 14.5
Weight (kilograms)2.4
Claimed power output, total,WNo
Number of speakers1
Ethernet inputNo
Stereo 3#5mm Aux input1
USB input1
SD card inputNo
3#5mm headphone1
3#5mm line outNo
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)2 on unit (1 year for ChargePAK)
Power cable length, m1.7
Antenna typetelescopic
AMNo
FMYes
internet radioYes
Number of DAB+ presets40 shared presets
FM presets40 shared presets
StreamingYes
Wireless802.11b/g
Live radio pause/ rewindNo
RecordingNo
Clock (in standby)Yes
Display typemonochrome LCD
Info shows bit rate & codecbitrate only
Lines x characters6 x approx. 22
Dimensions (WxH, mm)61 x 31
AC powerYes
Battery typeChargePAK 6CL (supplied and requires special tools for replacement)
RechargeableYes
Batteries suppliedYes
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)10
Claimed power output, total, WNo
Carry HandleYes
Clock has alarms2 alarms available only when using AC power adapter
Clock has wake to buzzer/toneOnly when using AC power adapter
Clock has wake to DAB+Only when using AC power adapter
Clock has wake to internet radioOnly when using AC power adapter
Clock has wake to FM radioOnly when using AC power adapter
Surround sound or other effectsNo
On/Off controlNo
Standby controlbutton
Volume controlknob
Tone controlNo
Tune/scan controlknob
Select controlpress knob
Menu controltouch area
Back controltouch area
Info controltouch area
Dimmer controlNo
Alarm setNo
Alarm on/offNo
Alarm 2No
Alarm mode controlNo
Audio source controlvia menu
Sleep controlNo
Snooze controlNo
Play/pause controlNo
Presetstouch area
Country of manufactureChina