Sony XDR-V20D review
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- Portable-ready
The highly compact Sony XDR-V20D DAB radio looks like a convenient portable model, and it comes in a range of vivid colours. It even manages to pack stereo speakers into its small body – but can that really help it compete with bigger DAB radios for sound quality? We let our panel of expert listeners loose on it to see whether it punches above its weight, or isn’t up to the task.
- 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?
August 2017
Released
May 2017
Technical specifications
General
- Weight0.9kg
- Height15.7 cm
- Width10.6 cm
- Depth13 cm
- Alarm featureYes
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- 58%Average score
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