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Eton - Elite Traveler AM/FM/LW/Shortwave Radio with RDS & Custom Leather Carry Cover, 500 Station Memory, Sleep Timer, Local/World Time Setting, Snooze Function, Orange LCD Display, Earphone Jack

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• International Road: Tune in to your favorite AM, FM, longwave or shortwave bands with manual and digital tuning; It's easy to set the spacing and frequency so your stations will come in loud and clear.
• Versatile and Portable: This radio features a clock/alarm/sleep timer with time backup, rich orange LCD display and FM telescopic antenna; Powered by 6V DC adapter or 4 AA batteries (both sold separately).
• Stay Safe and Have Fun: As a proud partner of the American Red Cross, we are committed to your safety. For over 30 years, we've been dedicated to creating award-winning, innovative products for entertainment and emergency preparedness.
• Keep Connected: From World Band and Weather Alert radios, to solar powered sound systems and connected home products, we'll keep you connected and in the know at home, in the office, on the road or in the great outdoors.
• Eton's Commitment to Preparedness: We're committed to helping you be prepared for everyday fun and unexpected emergencies, whether you’re out on a 10-day backpacking trip, or just barbecuing in the backyard.Eton's Commitment to Preparedness: We're committed to helping you be prepared for everyday fun and unexpected emergencies, whether you’re out on a 10-day backpacking trip, or just barbecuing in the backyard.

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The Elite traveler offers the best performance in radio reception and audio quality and has the looks and style to match. The Elite traveler comes in an elegant leather case with Craftsman stitching that signifies elegance in its finest form. You can listen to the latest news on every radio wavelength-am(mw). and it’s easy to set the station spacing and frequency so your stations come in loud and clear wherever you are. Tmanual, auto, by memory or ATS (auto tuning storage) no matter how you tune in, you’ll see your selected station in high-contrast, bright orange on the LCD display. When you want to tune in solo, just plug in your favorite headphones. The traveler radio Features RDS for FM so you can see the station’s call letters, style of music, song Title, artist and more. When listening to AM stations, simply rotate the radio for the best reception, thanks to the interl anten. For enhanced FM and SW reception, simply pull up the telescoping anten. With local and world time settings, radio and buzzer alarm clock settings, sleep timer and snooze light, the Elite traveler III keeps you in timein any time zone. And if you want to prevent the radio or alarm from turning on all together, Just hit lock. Use 4 AA batteries or plug a 6V AC adaptor into the DC jack (sold separately).

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Customers like the appearance, size and reception of the radio. For example, they mention it's sleek, easy to carry and gets good shortwave reception. They appreciate the sound quality, and quality. Opinions are mixed on ease of use, performance, and value.

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Customers like the sound quality of the radio. They say it has good reception on AM and FM, and the speaker is basic but clear for vocals. Some customers also mention that the radio has some nice features, such as rds on FM and the ability to show the temperature.

"...good receive sensitivity for FM stations supporting RDS, and a big clear sound . This radio checks all the boxes for me...." Read more

"...The speaker is basic, clear for vocals , with no pretension of trying to be more...." Read more

"...Overall, very happy with the radio! The sound quality is great , and I like the interface quite a bit...." Read more

"...goes (really the most important part) AM is quite good and has a nice tone for as small as it is, FM is pretty good for having a small antenna, has..." Read more

Customers like the quality of the radio. They mention that it is well built, has good sound, and has no moving parts to break. Some say that it's a good radio for storms and power outages, and can last for a long time. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality.

".../SW and includes RDS which is a fun feature that displays scrolling station and song information for stations that support it...." Read more

"...Everything looks and feels solid and robust.The FM & AM bands are, as others have noted, strong, clean, and easy to use...." Read more

"...It also feels reasonably high quality ...." Read more

"Perfect size, and the build quality is great . The AM reception is spectacular!..." Read more

Customers like the size of the radio. They say it's a good size for any need, portable, and easy to carry. Customers also like the fit and finish, and say it is a perfect travel radio.

"...The main features that made this radio shine for me were its size , ease of operation, a bright readable display, RDS, ATS, good receive sensitivity..." Read more

"...enthusiast that travels a lot internationally, this is an exceptionally compact and useful unit, with the ability to nearly-instantaneously tune in..." Read more

" Perfect size , and the build quality is great. The AM reception is spectacular!..." Read more

"...I bought the adaptor they had with it, it didn't fit . Really fed up. It now graces the top of my refrigerator...." Read more

Customers like the reception of the radio. They say it gets good shortwave reception, pulls in signals, and does a nice job at receiving random short wave stations. The AM and FM performance is great, with good sensitivity. It also has a readable display, RDS, ATS, and good receive sensitivity for FM stations. Overall, customers are satisfied with the reception capabilities of the product.

"...of operation, a bright readable display, RDS, ATS, good receive sensitivity for FM stations supporting RDS, and a big clear sound...." Read more

"...compact and useful unit, with the ability to nearly-instantaneously tune in local stations and change the time to local time at the turn of a dial...." Read more

"Perfect size, and the build quality is great. The AM reception is spectacular !..." Read more

"...rds on fm, it will show you the temperature, it has an alarm, signal strength meter and a knob that will let you change time zones quickly and..." Read more

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the radio. They mention that it is sleek, top class, and has a beautiful case surrounding the radio that protects it. The leather cover is a nice touch, but it interferes with the antenna. The radio also comes with a stylish leather holster.

"...The tuning and volume controls are both knobs on the side, very natural and intuitive compare to push buttons controls in other radios...." Read more

"...I understood The Matrix but not this. By the way, it has a nice plastic cover , which completely covers the speaker and muffles the sound...." Read more

"...The look and feel is top class as is the interface. RDS is standard on this model and hooked me since my fave stations take advantage...." Read more

"A very attractive and well sounding radio. Good looks and feel ... an air of quality about it. Beautiful case surrounding the radio...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the radio. Some mention that the basic functions are easy to get at, while the extended functions are well hidden. They say the radio works fine and is easy to learn how to use the buttons. However, some customers say that the features are extremely complex to work, and the manual is confusing. The instructions miss some items or places them where they can't find.

"...The instruction manual didn't go into enough detail to help me through that process, and the process of switching from FM-->..." Read more

"...a selectable temperature/signal strength/clock display, adjustments for display brightness , a choice for 9/10 k tuning, fast/slow tuning, and can be..." Read more

"...the fact that this radio has allot of features but it’s extremely complex to work them , it comes with a manual but it is not really well written and..." Read more

"...The basic functions are easy to get at , but extended functions are well hidden and not easy to get to without picking up the manual...." Read more

Customers are mixed about the performance of the radio. Some mention that it works amazing on their last camping trip, far better than expected. However, others say that it doesn't work at all, has extremely bad quality, and almost becomes unusable after a bit of use.

"...travels a lot internationally, this is an exceptionally compact and useful unit , with the ability to nearly-instantaneously tune in local stations..." Read more

"...of features for the price point, and most importantly, the RF receiver works well ...." Read more

"...joints was designed independently from the cover because they don't work together well ; rather they seem to fight each other, making it hard for the..." Read more

"...found, as far as reception goes (really the most important part) AM is quite good and has a nice tone for as small as it is, FM is pretty good for..." Read more

Customers are mixed about the value of the radio. Some mention that it's good for the price, a solid shortwave radio that feels more premium than the price suggests, and has a good range of features for the money. However, others say that it is not worth the money, hard to use, and not a suitable choice for an emergency kit.

"...I found this small radio to be reasonably priced considering it includes RDS, and for me an exceptional value as it was Amazon Warehouse purchase." Read more

"Unfortunately the Elite Mini is not good . Its tuning, especially in MW, is disappointing" Read more

"... Good range of features for the price point , and most importantly, the RF receiver works well...." Read more

"... Not a good choice an emergency kit if you don’t already know how to use an old fashioned SW radio because you aren’t going to figure it out for the..." Read more

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Best DAB radios 2024: portable, Bluetooth and digital radio systems tested by our experts

Digital radios in all shapes, sizes and budget options

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1. The list in brief 2. Best overall 3. Best budget 4. Best premium 5. Best system 6. Also consider 7. How to choose 8. How we test 9. FAQ 10. Recent updates

Despite having myriad options for listening to music and accessing news headlines, we still love the original 'wireless' radio. There are times when switching BBC 6 Music on in the kitchen just can't be beaten. 

With the advent of DAB/DAB+, internet radio and Bluetooth streaming, the humble radio has also come a long way since its bedside clock integration. However, digital DAB radios' popularity changes depending on which part of the world you're in: it's more prevalent in the UK and various European countries like Norway, while it's non-existent if you live in the USA (which uses a different digital system).

What follows is our pick of the best DAB radios that have graced our test rooms (and our homes) over the years, put through their paces by our experienced team of in-house reviewers. You can read more about  our radio testing process here , or carry on scrolling to see our pick of the best DAB radios you can buy today.

The quick list

The best overall DAB radio

The most enjoyable and versatile radio performance that also includes Bluetooth, a headphone port, internet radio and even network streaming. Easy to use, nicely built and sounds dynamic, punchy and clear with voices. Excellent value.

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The best budget DAB radio

Incredibly cute and portable design that comes in many attractive shades, this basic radio and Bluetooth speaker sounds surprisingly big, clear and detailed for its dinky size.

The best premium DAB radio

A premium radio that offers gorgeous looks in tandem with stunning sound, the Ruark R2 Mk4 is an intuitive sonic powerhouse that gets a hearty recommendation from us.

The best DAB radio system

This isn't just a DAB radio; it's a fully-fledged music system that's packed with wi-fi streaming features. If the gorgeous retro-modern design doesn't win you over, the Revo's weighty and richly detailed sound will.

I'm the hi-fi and audio editor of What Hi-Fi? and have been testing all kinds of audio products, including DAB radios, for over 10 years. I've listened to and even lived with many of the radios recommended below – and can vouch for how relevant the humble radio still is today. The best digital radios do more than sit in your kitchen, looking stylish and pumping out Radio 4 or Heart FM (but they do this brilliantly too), with most modern radios featuring streaming smarts, multiple connectivity and the kind of sound quality to go up against the very best Bluetooth speakers . My top picks below span budget to premium models, portable and home stereo 'hi-fi' options, but they all sound (and look) fantastic for the price.

Best overall DAB radio

1. Roberts Stream 94L

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The Roberts Stream 94L is the latest iteration of an Award-winning radio (Stream 94i and 93i before it won multiple times) and its updates are simply a new logo, a faster processor and built-in Amazon Music and Deezer support alongside Spotify, while its considerable talents as an FM, DAB and internet radio remain the standard to beat.

Like almost every radio that Roberts makes, the Stream 94L is a handsome unit which, although not quite as gorgeous as some of the best the British brand offers, boasts excellent build quality throughout. The full-colour display is large and readable at a distance, and it's easy to use with the unit's buttons and the provided app.

Sonically, the Stream 94L is an enjoyable, consistently listenable performer. Vocals come through with crystal clarity and confident authority, while the rest of the presentation feels punchy, detailed and dynamically expressive. You can't ask for much more than that. 

The Stream 94L’s smooth, unfussy nature masks just how talented a performer it is, especially in its ability to sound so fluid and capable with anything you play through it. At an unchanged price of £200, it remains the best sound-per-pound radio we've tested.

Read our full Roberts Stream 94L review

Best budget DAB radio

2. Roberts Revival Petite

The Roberts Revival Petite is one of the smallest radios you'll come across, fitting easily into the palm of your hand and sporting what many psychologists might term "cute aggression" - it's so sweet you want to squeeze it until you break it. Once this illogical urge subsides, though, the smallest and most affordable radio in Roberts' Revival series reveals itself to be a serious sonic performer.

At around £100 and boasting 20 presets (10 DAB and 10 FM), Bluetooth connectivity and a 20-hour portable battery, the Petite offers an abundance of features for the money. Sound is the star, though, and considering its tiny dimensions, the Petite sounds as big and detailed as you could imagine, Roberts’ know-how when it comes to gleaning the best possible sound from a portable design. For anyone yet to invite the joys of the original wireless into their lives, the Revival Petite is an ideal gateway radio.

Bear in mind that there's a new titchy Roberts on the way - imaginatively titled the Roberts Revival Petite 2 -  which brings new features to the family's smallest member.  

Read our full Roberts Revival Petite review

It might seem obvious, but saving your favourite and most-listened-to radio stations as presets is a time-saver. Most digital radios offer a handful of presets you can readily access on the unit or through the menu or accompanying app, and it will save you so much time scrolling through endless station lists when you know you just want to tune in for a particular station, programme or even genre of music.

Best premium DAB radio

3. Ruark Audio R2 Mk4

Oh, what a lovely thing the Ruark Audio R2 Mk4 is. We rarely find audio products that achieve the Holy Trinity of sounding fantastic, looking sublime and being so easy to use that a newborn baby could probably find its way around the navigational menu, but the Ruark R2 (now in its fourth generation) has managed it, and in some style. 

The beautifully made Ruark stole our hearts pretty much as soon as it was out of the box, and things only got better once we'd fired it up and started listening. It's a good thing too, considering its rather high price tag. It has a rich, detailed sound that doesn't sacrifice any musicality or timing, with a particularly nuanced, natural way with voices that make a great radio truly great. The Ruark is an engaging, vibrant listen no matter the genre or playing method you're using.

It's also, as you'll have guessed, a wonderfully made unit, sporting that stunning wooden slatted front, a clear, crisp display and a high-quality cabinet build that screams of a product made with care and precision. Why doesn't everything look like this?!

It supports Spotify, Amazon Music and Deezer over wi-fi, while all other music can be streamed from your device over Bluetooth. Whether you're streaming, playing FM, DAB, or internet radio, the radio is easy to use thanks to the built-in controller or by using one of two third-party apps.

It's priced at the premium end for a radio, but you get what you pay for with the Ruark R2. A wonderfully complete radio that truly deserves your consideration. 

Read our full Ruark Audio R2 Mk4 review  

Best DAB radio system

4. Revo SuperConnect Stereo

The modern radio/streaming system has to be a jack-of-all-trades while still holding onto that signature look, function and feel of a classic piece of tech, and while that's a lot of different requirements to juggle, Revo's SuperConnect Stereo delivers across all fronts. It's classically handsome (more Rex Harrison than Timothée Chalamet), with its “retro with a dash of modern” aesthetic winning us over in an instant. Only the Ruark R2 Mk4 could be considered better looking. 

It's also made to a gratifyingly high standard. While slightly on the large side for a radio, the SuperConnect Stereo packs in a host of streaming features that will let you play music from popular streaming services to even picking up music stored on your network. Add some glorious sound into those dimensions, and this is a bone fide hi-fi system in its own right. Speaking of sound, the Revo gets the balance just right, offering fullness, weight and body alongside detail, space and an appreciation for the music it plays. The Ruark (above) gives you a bit more spark, but the Revo is not lacking in weight and heft.

Easy to use, great to look at and a joy to listen to, the Revo SuperConnect Stereo is a genuine alternative to a modern hi-fi system, that just also happens to offer DAB radio as one of its many talents.

Read our full  Revo SuperConnect Stereo review

Roberts Revival Uno BT : It's not quite the best-sounding radio that Roberts has ever made, but the Bluetooth-enabled Uno BT looks classy, is easy to use and certainly has its sonic strengths.  

Revo SuperConnect : The standard SuperConnect is still going (it delivers mono sound compared with the new model's stereo output) and remains a smart, slightly more affordable choice for anyone wanting that excellent Revo sonic pedigree housed in an attractive, well-made package.

How to choose the best DAB radio for you

While all of the radios on this list give you access to hundreds of digital radio stations, some models include a number of useful extra features to boot, such as Bluetooth streaming and integration of your favourite music streaming service.

Most importantly, when deciding which digital radio is right for you, you need to figure out whether you want something small and portable or larger and mains-powered, or if maybe you want a radio you can install in your car. Then, you'll have to decide if you just want to listen to the radio or if you're interested in wi-fi and Bluetooth connectivity, DAB+ and streaming support, or even CD player functionality.

Price will of course be a factor as well, but it's important to set your expectations depending on the budget. DAB/DAB+ tuner integration should be standard for any digital radio, but it's worth checking whether the addition of Bluetooth streaming, FM radio tuner and/or the ability to set presets is important to you. 

Our round-up above includes budget and premium options, featuring standard DAB digital radio and even various music streaming goodies. Perhaps you want something tiny and ridiculously cute; perhaps it needs to fill a larger room – we have the best digital radio options across all shapes and sizes on the list above. 

But most importantly, all radios have to sound good, both with voices and with music. Whether you opt for a tiny radio or a full-blown radio system, each model recommended above offers the best performance and best value in its price category.

How we test DAB radios

At What Hi-Fi? , we independently review hundreds of products each year, including DAB radios, and always test as a team. This gives us complete control over the testing process, ensuring consistency across our reviews and our impartiality. To this end, we have state-of-the-art testing facilities located in London and Reading, where we conduct most of our reviews.

We test DAB radios in these test rooms but also take them home, especially to test out the quality of the DAB or FM tuner's reception. We also test how easy and intuitive the radio is to use in everyday situations, and how easy it is to find stations and set presents. Regardless of whether the radio is placed in a permanent place or if it's portable, we use the radio in the way most people would when living with it. Naturally, we try out a variety of stations and programmes to test out the radio's sound quality during our testing period.

With DAB/DAB+ radios, we test not just the radio functionality itself (including the FM tuner) but every feature included in the product, from any wi-fi streaming to Bluetooth connectivity to global internet radio and even setting the alarms and presets. We evaluate all aspects of a product in the context of its price to ensure you're getting the best advice.

All radio products are tested against rivals in the same price category where possible, to ensure we get a good sense of their sound-per-pound value compared with the best-in-class, and that we are recommending the best radio at any given price point. 

From those reviews, we choose only the best products to feature in our Best Buys. There's no input from PR companies, brands or sales teams, either. At  What Hi-Fi?  we are proud to have been delivering honest, unbiased reviews for over four decades. Our goal? To help you to find a product you'll be over the moon with.

What’s better: internet radio or DAB radio?

Internet radio gives you access to tens of thousands of radio stations from across the globe, so you get far more choice than DAB radio. DAB is perfect if you're happy to listen to local and national stations, though, of which there are plenty in the UK in particular. 

Internet radio is your portal to world music but remember, you will need a wi-fi/internet connection, whereas DAB radios have the required tuner built in. Sound quality? Again, that depends on the radio station, the quality it has chosen to stream at, and the strength of your connection. It isn't necessarily true that one always sounds better than the other.

What’s better: FM radio or DAB radio?

DAB and FM are two different formats: DAB is digital, while FM is analogue, but which sounds best depends entirely on the strength of the signal and your location.

FM radio has the potential to sound better with more detail and depth, but the quality of the signal depends on your proximity to a station's transmitter, and how powerful that transmission is. A basic 128kbps stream of a DAB station may not sound as good as an FM radio station with an incredibly strong signal, but that compressed-sounding DAB station is your best hope if your FM radio signal is weak, patchy and sounds too static-y and fuzzy. 

On a practical note, DAB radio stations are easier to pick from a named list (and the built-in tuner will automatically pick up the stations available to you), while FM requires you to go through the frequency band (sometimes manually) to find the right local station.

One isn't necessarily better than the other, but it's worth trying out both options when you buy a new radio to find out which sounds best in your location.

Why buy a radio these days?

That's a fair question. After all, we live in a world of smartphones, smart and wireless speakers and multi-room connectivity, so what place does the humble radio have in this ruthless new era? 

Well, as we've hopefully shown above, radios do more than just play Classic FM and a bit of TalkSport – but that is still entirely valid as your main listening source. After all, radio stations are free to listen to, and can be a lifeline to plenty of people who are either living on a strict budget or live in remote areas where wi-fi connection is patchy. Or both.

However, streaming services and platforms over wi-fi such as AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect are the benefit of internet-enabled models, while Bluetooth and internet radio have become more prevalent in digital radios, even on budget models. Not all radios offer such benefits, but most new digital radios don't limit themselves to a single use case (e.g. just a FM tuner) these days.

Additionally, many of the best radios can match, or even better the finest comparative wireless and Bluetooth speakers in terms of performance. The real bonus, though, is that they are often very good-looking (just look at the retro Roberts and Ruark models), and offer more stylish designs than your standard, often utilitarian, Bluetooth speaker models. So if you care about how your tech looks and don't want to sacrifice sound quality, radios are a solid option for music fans.

• March 2024 : Replaced the Revo SuperConnect with the newer Revo SuperConnect Stereo. 
• February 2024 : Added FAQ section to help with buying decisions and frequently asked questions.
• November 2023:   What Hi-Fi?  Award winners labelled after the 2023 Awards Best Buys and Product of the Year announcements.

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Kashfia is the Hi-Fi and Audio Editor of What Hi-Fi? and first joined the brand over 10 years ago. During her time in the consumer tech industry, she has reviewed hundreds of products (including speakers, amplifiers and headphones), been to countless trade shows across the world and fallen in love with hi-fi kit much bigger than her. In her spare time, Kash can be found tending to an ever-growing houseplant collection and hanging out with her cat Jolene.

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• Jhhm Old article I know but is there a single DAB radio that has Bluetooth headphone connectivity? Some act as Bluetooth speakers but I'd like one that I can connect my headphones to. Reply

Jhhm said: Old article I know but is there a single DAB radio that has Bluetooth headphone connectivity? Some act as Bluetooth speakers but I'd like one that I can connect my headphones to.

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