Roberts Revival Petite review
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- Portable-ready
- Bluetooth
The Roberts Revival Petite portable DAB radio is a stylish-looking retro radio that also offers Bluetooth to stream audio from your smartphone. It’s attractively priced and compact, being small enough to fit in the grasp of your hand. It even runs off rechargeable batteries. But is it an excellent budget buy, or is the striking design style over substance? Our expert lab delivers the definitive verdict in our full review.
What's included:- Pros and cons
- What is it?
- What’s the sound like?
- What’s it like to use?
- How long does the battery last?
- Is there anything else I should know?
- What’s the reception like?
- Should I buy it?
Last checked by Which?
February 2022
First reviewed by Which?
January 2022
Released
September 2021
Technical specifications
General
- Weight0.44kg
- Height7.3cm
- Width12.5cm
- Depth7.7cm
- Alarm featureNo
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