Sangean DPR-25 Plus Review

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The Sangean DPR-25 Plus is very similar looking to the other Sangean brands we tested although the DPR-25 has fewer features. The more expensive price point is justified by the addition of a second speaker which should improve audio performance considerably. We gave it to our lab testers to see how well it performed.Find out what our expert testers thought of the Sangean DPR-25 Plus

Sangean DPR-25 Plus Test Results
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Price$249 AUD
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Sangean DPR-25 Plus Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandSangean
ModelDPR-25 Plus
StatusActive
Price ($)249
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)14 x 27 x 7.5
Weight (kilograms)0.9
Claimed power output, total,W2
Number of speakers2
Ethernet inputNo
Stereo 3#5mm Aux input1
USB inputNo
SD card inputNo
3#5mm headphone1
3#5mm line out1
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)1
Power cable length, m1.4
Antenna typetelescopic
AMNo
FMYes
internet radioNo
Number of DAB+ presets5
FM presets5
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)80 x 20
AC powerYes
Battery type6 x C
RechargeableYes
Batteries suppliedNo
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)20
Claimed power output, total, W2
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 controlknob
Tone controlswitch
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