Best DAB radios

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What to look for

Battery or mains, and preset buttons you can see, matter more than extra features.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Roberts Play 11

Anyone wanting a simple, no-fuss portable radio for news, sport and talk stations.

Very easy to use with straightforward controls
Clear speech for talk and sport
Runs on batteries or USB-C power

Watch out for: It lacks richness with bass-heavy music at higher volumes.

Radio: DAB, DAB+, FM (RDS)
Presets: 20 (10 DAB, 10 FM)
Power: 4 x AA batteries or USB-C
Bluetooth: No

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Sources: Roberts product page · Expert Reviews DAB radio guide

Mid-range

Roberts Revival RD70

Kitchens and bedrooms where retro looks matter as much as warm, easy listening.

1950s-style cabinet with a full colour display and night dimming
Warm, punchy sound for its size
Bluetooth plus two alarms and a sleep timer

Watch out for: You pay extra for the styling compared with plainer radios that do much the same job.

Radio: DAB, DAB+, FM
Presets: 20 (10 DAB, 10 FM)
Power: Battery or mains
Bluetooth: Yes

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Sources: Roberts product page · Expert Reviews DAB radio guide

Premium

Roberts Revival iStream 3L

Listeners who want DAB plus internet radio, podcasts and music streaming in a portable retro radio.

Adds internet radio and podcasts to DAB+ and FM
Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer built in, plus Bluetooth
Can recharge AA batteries fitted inside

Watch out for: The streaming and internet radio features rely on Wi-Fi, so it is less useful away from a home network.

Radio: DAB, DAB+, FM, internet radio
Streaming: Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer
Power: AA batteries, rechargeable in the radio
Bluetooth: Yes

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Sources: Roberts product page

Pro

Pure Evoke Home

Households wanting one box for DAB, internet radio, Bluetooth and CDs instead of a separate hi-fi.

Combines DAB+, FM, internet radio, Bluetooth and a CD player
100W output from two tweeters and two 3.5in woofers
Plenty of presets: 10 DAB, 10 FM and 40 internet

Watch out for: Bass-heavy music can sound boomy, and it is mains only.

Radio: DAB, DAB+, FM, internet radio
Presets: 10 DAB, 10 FM, 40 internet
Power: Mains only
Bluetooth: Yes (4.2)
CD: Yes

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Sources: Pure product page · Expert Reviews DAB radio guide

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