Sangean DPR-65 Review

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The Sangean DPR65 is an inexpensive, small and light transistor-styled digital radio. We were eager to see whether the equally small price tag meant small performance. We asked our listening panel to put it through its paces.Find out what our expert testers thought of the Sangean DPR-65

Sangean DPR-65 Test Results
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Price$119 AUD
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Sangean DPR-65 Specifications
CriteriaSpecifications
BrandSangean
ModelDPR-65
StatusActive
Price ($)119
Dimensions (cm, H x W x D)8 x 13 x 3
Weight (kilograms)0.2
Claimed power output, total,W0.2
Number of speakers1
Ethernet inputNo
Stereo 3#5mm Aux inputNo
USB inputNo
SD card inputNo
3#5mm headphone1
3#5mm line outNo
Additional speakerNo
Warranty (years)1
Power cable length, mNo
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)38 x 17
AC powerNo
Battery type2 x AA (1800mAh)
RechargeableYes
Batteries suppliedYes
Claimed battery life, (DAB+, h)No
Claimed power output, total, W0.2
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 controldial
Tone controlNo
Tune/scan controlbutton x 2
Select controlbutton
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