John Lewis Octave review
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- Tabletop
- Internet radio
- Bluetooth
With the Octave, John Lewis goes all-out to combine the typical features of a radio with those of a Bluetooth speaker. It also has internet radio and can link up to play music from your computer. This is all wrapped up in what it calls a 'delectable design', but does it actually sound good? We give it the full workout in our comprehensive review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What's it great at?
- What's the sound like?
- What's it like to use?
- Is there anything I should watch out for?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
December 2017
Released
October 2017
Technical specifications
General
- Weight2.9kg
- Height12.5cm
- Width28cm
- Depth18.4cm
- Alarm featureYes
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