Sangean DPR-17 Review

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The Sangean DPR-17 is a neat little radio that is packed with features - such as pause, rewind and record live radio and an in-built charger. However it only has one speaker, so we were keen to hand the Sangean DPR-17 over to our lab rats to test if it's a neat little performer too. Find out what our expert testers thought of the Sangean DPR-17

Sangean DPR-17 Test Results
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Price$209 AUD
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Sangean DPR-17 Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandSangean
ModelDPR-17
StatusActive
Price ($)209
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)14 x 24 x 6
Weight (kilograms)0.9
Claimed power output, total,W1.2
Number of speakers1
Ethernet inputNo
Stereo 3#5mm Aux inputNo
USB inputNo
SD card input1
3#5mm headphone1
3#5mm line outNo
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)1
Power cable length, m1.3
Antenna typetelescopic
AMNo
FMYes
internet radioNo
Number of DAB+ presets5
FM presets5
StreamingNo
WirelessNo
Live radio pause/ rewindYes
RecordingYes
Clock (in standby)No
Display typemonochrome LCD
Info shows bit rate & codecboth
Lines x characters2 x 16
Dimensions (WxH, mm)78 x 19
AC powerYes
Battery type4 x D
RechargeableYes
Batteries suppliedNo
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)No
Claimed power output, total, W1.2
Carry HandleNo
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 controlrocker
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 controlbutton
Presetsbutton x 5
Country of manufactureChina