Pros & Cons
Cons
There's one issue, and it's a dealbreaker for me. There's a loud hissing/crackling sound that comes through this radio when i listen using my headphones.
Highlights
Quality
It feels solid, is easy to set up and gives good quality of sound.
Great sound for the size, very compact and it appears to be solidly built.
I read reviews that suggested this would be a good choice, so i bought it, and a set of re-chargable aa batteries.
You turn radio off after use then leave it charging via mains.
Price
With a car charger it saves paying ££££ to get one put in.
The leather retro ones are still my most favourite, but price is a thing.
Shipping
Delivery was spot on they gave me a time slot of two hours which was great as i could go shopping to get essentials.
My mum, who is 84 and was home alone during this crisis received it within 2 days of ordering it and had it set up within 10 mi... Read More
Competitiveness
The roberts play digital radio is no exception.
Overview
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- Previous analysis of this listing was an D grade.
- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 77.7% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 350 reviews as of our last analysis date on Apr 21 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It sometimes comes back on after switching it off
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It can take a few seconds to come back on will run the battery flat if i don’t hear it switch back on
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You turn radio off after use then leave it charging via mains
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Looking at the picture i imagine most people would think that the two buttons on the right hand side would be the volume up down but no these are the tuning buttons and i only really use the memory buttons to switch between the 2 or 3 stations i listen to
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
All the stations are available without tuning
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But the most important feature for us has been the rubber bumpers around the edges
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
My son loves the radio but has dropped it frequently its held up through a lot of abuse and being dragged around
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Has lasted well until recently tuning volume issues