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Get crystal-clear sound and the widest range of stations whether you’re at home or on the move with the best DAB radios.
FM radio has been saved from extinction and will keep running until at least 2032, but if you’re thinking of buying a new radio, then picking up one of the best DAB radios is the way to go.
There are now more than 50 stations broadcasting nationally on DAB, along with many regional and local stations. You can listen to them without interference and – as long as you can get a signal – you’ll get flawless, clear digital sound.
The DAB radio market isn’t quite as busy as it was a few years ago, but there are still a lot of options out there. That’s why we’ve picked a selection of the best, covering different styles and price points, so that you can buy the best DAB radio for you.
Best DAB radio: At a glance.
Best budget portable DAB radio: Pure Elan DAB+ | ВЈ40 Best ultraportable DAB radio: Roberts Revival Petite | ВЈ99 Best DAB clock radio: Pure Siesta Charge | ВЈ119 Best high-end DAB Radio: Ruark R1 Mk4 | ВЈ239.
How to choose the best DAB radio for you.
DAB radios are now available at around the same prices as the old analogue models, and you can pick up a decent, simple, single-speaker radio for £30 to £40. A higher spend will get you more luxurious materials, a larger speaker, a more powerful amplifier, stereo and more features; but you don’t have to spend more than £250 unless you’re looking for something that’s less a radio than an all-in music system with DAB built in. If you’re interested in streaming music or podcasts, or suffer poor reception, you should consider paying extra for an internet radio, which will have the required features built in. Check out our guide to the best internet radios to find out more.
Is DAB available in my area?
DAB reception now stretches across most of the UK, covering 97% of the UK population. In the event that you’re not covered, or your station selection is poor, you could opt for an internet radio station instead. This streams radio stations from the internet by connecting via your household Wi-Fi network. This is great, but it might restrict where you can listen. DAB, in case you’re wondering, uses a broadcast DAB signal so it will work in places where Wi-Fi isn’t available.
How good is the sound?
One of the most confusing things about DAB is that there are actually two standards in play: vanilla DAB and the newer DAB+. Some UK stations still broadcast over the older DAB standard, which uses the dated MP2 codec. In a bid to cram more stations on a single multiplex and keep costs down, they also tend to use low bit rates in their broadcasts. The result? DAB doesn’t necessarily sound that amazing and can even be inferior to old-fashioned FM. Don’t get us wrong: a good DAB radio makes the most of every station, bringing talk shows and music to life, but if you’re expecting hi-fi quality audio, you may feel mildly disappointed.
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DAB+ is now supported by even the cheapest new digital radios – it’s a requirement for the green digital tick mark – and allows broadcasters to use the more efficient HE-AAC v2 audio codec, providing space for more stations without the same compromises on sound quality. The problem, until fairly recently, was that the UK authorities weren’t making DAB+ mandatory for stations, and only a handful broadcast in the format. However, the situation has changed over the last year or so, and now roughly half of the UK’s commercial national stations broadcast in DAB+. Weirdly, the BBC doesn’t, though as the BBC hasn’t resorted to the same compression levels and mono output tricks as some commercial stations, its programmes have always sounded pretty good, anyway.
What other features should I look for?
DAB radios usually have buttons or a dial to quickly scroll through and select a station, but nearly all will also allow you to assign your favourite stations to a preset button. Some also have features that allow you to pause, and even rewind, live radio so that if you’ve missed the start of a programme or have to answer the door in the middle of a song, you don’t lose out.
Otherwise, the best bonus feature is extra connectivity. Headphone sockets are standard, but some DAB radios have an analogue line-in for connecting a smartphone or Amazon Echo as a source. Better still, a growing number include Bluetooth connectivity, while a few cram in Wi-Fi to function as an internet radio, too. Some DAB radios work better as Bluetooth speakers than others, but it’s definitely a handy option if you would rather drop the DJ and listen to your own playlists for a change.
How we test DAB radios.
We test DAB radios by setting them up from scratch, scanning for channels, then listening to a range of stations and material over a period of around one week. During that time, we’ll also test Bluetooth streaming where available and use battery-powered devices away from the mains to see if the audio quality changes. We also evaluate how long the batteries last. Where possible, we make direct A-B comparisons to other radios of the same size and class.
The best DAB radios you can buy in 2024.
Roberts Play 11: The best fuss-free DAB radio.
The Play 11 is Roberts’ most basic DAB+ radio. It’s a compact portable model, powered by four AA batteries or a USB-C cable, and there’s no Bluetooth connectivity or additional modes beyond DAB and FM radio. The design is equally simple, with a black or white plastic casing with a dark or light grey fabric cover at the front, and only two knobs and three buttons to handle volume, tuning and presets. This makes it extremely easy to use, particularly with the ability to store up to ten of your favourite stations just by pressing and holding the heart button.
It’s quick to find and lock on to channels, and while the two-line LCD display doesn’t provide a lot of info, it does the job. Most importantly, the sound is great for the money. It doesn’t have the rich bass or warmth of the tiny Revival Petite, and some boxiness creeps in at higher volumes, but it’s clear and authoritative with news, sports, spoken word and drama programmes, and reasonably adept with music. You might want to steer clear of dance and heavy rock, where everything starts to sound cluttered, but for easy background listening it’s fine. You’ll need your own USB adaptor or some rechargeable AAs – these sadly don’t recharge inside the unit – but as a simple, straightforward DAB radio, the Play 11 takes some beating.
Key specs – Output: N/S; Display: Two-line backlit LCD; Bluetooth: No; Connections: USB Type-C, AUX-in; Batteries: 4 x AA; Dimensions: 174 x 110 x 60mm.
Roberts Play11 DAB/DAB+/FM Digital Radio - White - Portable Radio - Headphone Socket.
2. Groov-e Milan: Best rugged, pocket-sized DAB radio.
Price when reviewed: ВЈ35 | Check price at Argos Like the Roberts Revival Petite, below, the Groov-e Milan is a tiny DAB radio, easily small enough to shove in a bag or jacket pocket and take with you anywhere you go. It has a built-in Lithium Ion battery that lasts for 12 to 15 hours of listening, and its rock-solid splash-proof construction and sealed ports mean it can handle a little adverse weather. It packs in more features than you might expect, too, including Bluetooth connectivity, two alarms and a countdown kitchen timer.
With just a 2W output and a single, small speaker, you have to be realistic about the sound, but it’s clean and enjoyably lively. While there’s little bass to speak of and busy tracks can sound congested, it’s pretty good with rock, pop, news, sport and drama, and you can turn it up quite loud without distortion. Unfortunately, crammed-in controls and a poor button layout make the Milan slightly tricky to operate. Using the four preset buttons helps, but even switching from channel to channel or changing the volume involves squinting at the keys to work out which to press. Learn to live with that, and this is a great little DAB radio, albeit one with room for improvement.
Key specs – Output: 2W; Display: Two-line backlit LCD; Bluetooth: 5; Connections: Headphone, micro USB; Batteries: 4 x AA; Dimensions: 174 x 90 x 53mm.
Groov-e Groov-e Milan Rechargeable DAB/FM Digital Radio With Built-In Alarm Clock and Bluetooth Connectivity | USB-C or Battery Operated Portable Radio | LCD Display | 60 Preset Stations - Black.
3. Majority Little Shelford: Best cheap compact radio.
Price when reviewed: £40 | Check price at Amazon If you’re looking for a rival to Roberts’ retro radios at a third of the price, then you might want to adjust your expectations. The Majority Little Shelford does a decent job of capturing that fifties vintage look, but the gold plastic doesn’t look as good in the flesh and there are some minor issues with usability. Perhaps the biggest niggle is that the Mode button for switching between DAB, FM and Bluetooth modes also doubles as the on and standby, and holding it for long enough to go to standby rather than switching modes seems to be a touch-and-go affair. The menus aren’t clear or intuitive, and audio streamed over Bluetooth sounds horrifically weak and tinny.
However, the Little Shelford still wins a place on this list thanks to three advantages. It’s cheap as chips, reasonably stylish and it sounds half-decent when it’s playing DAB and DAB+. Sure, in terms of weight or presence it’s not going to trouble the Pure Evoke H3 or the Ruark R1 Mk. 4, but the output’s clear with a little more oomph than the budget competition. It’s fine for news and talk shows, while pop, rock, classical and country programmes are perfectly enjoyable as long as you don’t push the volume up too high. It’ll run from the bundled micro-USB charger or from four AA batteries, so it’s portable as well.
Key specs – Output: Not supplied; Display: 2 line mono LCD; Bluetooth: Yes; Connections: Headphone; Batteries: 4 x AA; Dimensions: 130 x 110 x 170mm.
DAB, DAB+ Digital and FM Bluetooth radio | Battery and Mains Powered Portable DAB Radio | Majority Little Shelford | Bluetooth Connectivity, Dual Alarm, 15 Hours Playback and LED Display | Mid-Blue.
4. Pure Elan DAB+: Best budget portable DAB radio.
Price when reviewed: £44 | Check price at Amazon If you’re looking for an affordable, portable DAB radio, the Pure Elan DAB+ should be right at the top of your list. It’s nice and simple to use, with a dial for scrolling through your station list and changing the volume, plus two presets at the touch of a button and eighteen more available with a few turns of the dial. The 2.4in colour screen makes navigating the menus easy and also gives you useful info while you’re listening.
At first, the output is a little underwhelming. There’s more warmth than you might expect from a small plastic radio, but not much clarity or definition. Give it a few minutes, though, and the sound opens up. While the quality is still a bit boxy and congested, with a muddy low-end, it’s both very listenable and easily tunable through preset and custom EQs. With four AA batteries, you’re only looking at around eight hours of use, but this is a great radio for the money, all the same.
Key specs – Output: 700mW; Display: 2.4in colour TFT; Bluetooth: 5; Connections: Headphone, micro USB; Batteries: 4 x AA; Dimensions: 187 x 109 x 85mm.
Pure DAB+ portable DAB+ radio with Bluetooth 5 (DAB/DAB+ and FM radio TFT colour display 20 station presets Preset buttons 3.5mm jack plug Battery operation possible USB) Charcoal.
5. Sharp Tokyo DR-430: Best budget bookshelf radio.
While it doesn’t have the looks or the premium materials of the Pure Evoke H3 or Ruark R1 Mk 4, the Sharp Tokyo DR-430 is brilliant value for money. There’s a lot to like about its compact form and unobtrusive looks, and it’s also very easy to set up and use, with a dual-function dial at the top to handle volume and menu selections, and straightforward buttons for switching presets and controlling the alarm. The two-line backlit LCD panel provides plenty of info, and we also found that the DR-430 even picked up marginal DAB+ stations that cheaper radios often struggle with. We also like the handy headphone socket, which sits in the bottom-right corner of the front panel, underneath the speaker. Just be aware that the unit is mains only, with no battery for mobile use.
The sound has its pros and cons. On news, sports, talk and drama programmes, it’s clear and surprisingly weighty. However, there isn’t a lot of low-end welly, meaning rock, pop and classical music can sound thin or even sibilant as you pump up the volume. This goes double for Bluetooth streaming, where podcasts are perfectly listenable while Spotify playlists sound weedy, with shrieky strings and biscuit-tin drums.
The Tokyo DR-430 is alright for background listening while you’re doing the washing up, but it can’t replace a dedicated Bluetooth speaker. All the same, you can’t expect Ruark R1-performance for this kind of money, and it’s about as good as DAB+ audio gets for under £60.
Key specs – Output: N/S; Display: Two-line backlit LCD; Bluetooth: 5; Connections: Headphone; Batteries: N/A; Dimensions: 171 x 105 x 110mm.
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