Roberts Sound 48 review
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The Roberts Sound 48 is a DAB/FM clock radio with a CD player, as well as Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music wirelessly from your smart device. It seems to have it all, but is it a jack of all trades and a master of none? Read our full review of this DAB radio to find out what our expert tests found.
- 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 I should know?
- Should I buy it?
First reviewed by Which?
August 2020
Released
July 2020
Technical specifications
General
- Weight1.09kg
- Height13.3 cm
- Width13.5 cm
- Depth20 cm
- Alarm featureYes
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