Sangean DPR-45 Review

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Sangean DPR-45 in Radios

Sangean DPR-45Picture

The Sangean DPR-45 is one of the larger digital radios we tested and looks particularly boxy. But at a medium price point and from an often-reputable brand we thought it was worth sending down to our labs for more rigorous testing. Find out what our expert testers thought of the Sangean DPR-45

Sangean DPR-45 Test Results
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Price$219 AUD
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Sangean DPR-45 Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandSangean
ModelDPR-45
StatusActive
Price ($)219
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)17 x 29 x 11
Weight (kilograms)1.8
Claimed power output, total,W1
Number of speakers1
Ethernet inputNo
Stereo 3#5mm Aux inputNo
USB input1
SD card inputNo
3#5mm headphone1
3#5mm line outNo
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)1
Power cable length, m1.8
Antenna typetelescopic
AMYes
FMYes
internet radioNo
Number of DAB+ presets10
FM presets10
StreamingNo
WirelessNo
Live radio pause/ rewindNo
RecordingNo
Clock (in standby)Yes
Display typemonochrome LCD
Info shows bit rate & codecbitrate only
Lines x characters2 x approx. 8
Dimensions (WxH, mm)55 x 24
AC powerYes
Battery type4 x D
RechargeableNo
Batteries suppliedNo
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)No
Claimed power output, total, W1
Carry HandleYes
Clock has alarms2
Clock has wake to buzzer/toneYes
Clock has wake to DAB+Yes
Clock has wake to internet radioNo
Clock has wake to FM radioYes
Surround sound or other effectsYes
On/Off controlNo
Standby controlbutton
Volume controlknob
Tone controlknob x 2
Tune/scan controlknob
Select controlpress knob
Menu controlbutton
Back controlNo
Info controlbutton
Dimmer controlbutton
Alarm setbutton
Alarm on/offvia menu
Alarm 2via menu
Alarm mode controlvia menu
Audio source controlbutton
Sleep controlbutton
Snooze controlbutton
Play/pause controlNo
Presetsbutton x 6
Country of manufactureChina