Sangean DAB+Box Review

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The Sangean DAB+Box has its very own roll cage for the rough and tumble of outdoor use. It's relatively cheap and Sangean claims it is rain-, dust- and shock-resistant (we didn't put these claims to the test). While it looks like a strong performer, we needed to hand it over to our testers to know for sure. Find out what our expert testers thought of the Sangean DAB+Box

Sangean DAB+Box Test Results
CriteriaOur test results
Price$199 AUD
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Sangean DAB+Box Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandSangean
ModelDAB+Box
StatusActive
Price ($)199
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)23.5 x 31 x 19.5
Weight (kilograms)3
Claimed power output, total,W5
Number of speakers1
Ethernet inputNo
Stereo 3#5mm Aux input1
USB inputNo
SD card inputNo
3#5mm headphoneNo
3#5mm line outNo
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)1
Power cable length, m2.6
Antenna typerubber duck
AMNo
FMYes
internet radioNo
Number of DAB+ presets5
FM presets5
StreamingNo
WirelessNo
Live radio pause/ rewindNo
RecordingNo
Clock (in standby)Yes
Display typemonochrome LCD
Info shows bit rate & codecboth
Lines x characters2 x 16
Dimensions (WxH, mm)48 x 14
AC powerYes
Battery type4 x C
RechargeableYes
Batteries suppliedNo
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)No
Claimed power output, total, W5
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 controlbutton
Volume controlknob
Tone controlNo
Tune/scan controlknob
Select controlpress knob
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 x 5
Country of manufactureChina