Best DAB Radio With CD Player 2026

CDs may be on the way out, but many of us aren’t ready to replace our large CD collections with MP3 downloads and online streaming.

The good news is there’s still lots of great all-in-one CD player radio combos to choose from.

Good radio CD players range in price from less than £100 to over £2,500, and there are similarly large differences in the number of features offered and the sound quality.

This guide will help find the best radio CD player combo for you by looking at some of the best options at different price points and with different features. We hope you find these reviews useful.

Best DAB Radio CD Players

While we’ve covered many DAB radio CD players, the first 3 will be ideal for most. We’ve first included a good all rounder; ideal if you’re after high quality audio but aren’t on a tight budget. Next we have a budget option; here audio suffers a bit, but it’s still a great option. Lastly, we go super premium for when money’s not an issue & you want the absolutely best quality audio possible.

1. Majority Oakington DAB/DAB+ Digital FM Radio

If you want a DAB radio with a CD player but aren’t ready to spend on some of the more pricey options, this could be the model for you. The Majority Oakington digital radio is a real all-rounder, as it is not just a digital radio but also a CD player and a Bluetooth speaker. In its function as a digital radio, you can receive DAB and DAB + and normal FM radio. Thanks to the effortless set-up, including automatic channel scrolling, you can find your favorite channels in no time.

Features

• Available in walnut and oak finish
• Includes DAB/DAB+ and FM radio tuner
• Features a HiFi stereo system
• Includes a remote control
• Integrated alarm function as a radio alarm clock
• MP3 playback
• USB charging

Dimensions: 40 x 20 x 13 cm

Weight: 1.2 Kilograms

Pros

• Designed in two wood finishes
• Comes with a 36-month warranty
• Easy to set DAB/DAB+
• Scans quickly and automatically
• Produces a deep rich bass

Cons

• Dim led display
• CD player is a little bit noisy

Summary

With this radio, you can use the CD player, the Bluetooth function, the USB function, or the practical AUX-In connection to play your music on the digital radio. The Majority Oakington digital radio has a patented 30-watt speaker system that delivers HD sound for a unique listening experience. You can use the supplied remote control to precisely adjust the bass and treble of the sound.

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3. John Lewis Tenor Hi-Fi Music System

This sleekly designed radio from John Lewis offers not just DAB/DAB+ radio and a CD player, but also internet radio, giving you access to the 20,000+ stations that broadcast online from around the world. It offers a great balance of high-quality audio at a mid-range price point. Highly recommended for most.

Features

Dimensions: 51.8w x 30d x 24.6h cm
Weight: 5.84 kg

Summary

If looks matter to you, the John Lewis Tenor is a great choice, as it’s one of the best-looking radios on this list.

There’s more to the Tenor than just looks though—the radio has lots of features including internet radio which gives you a huge choice of things to listen to.

If you want something stylish and versatile without breaking the bank, the Tenor is a good option.

4. Ruark R7 Mk3 All-In-One Music System

The Ruark R7 Mk3 is the first of a few Ruark DAB radios with CD players on this list. This model is by far the most premium of the batch, delivering unparalleled audio quality, stand out design, and audio accuracy that’ll make any true audiophile a believer.

The Ruark R7 is a premium stereo system with numerous inputs, both analog and digital. This is a versatile digital radio with a CD player, an aptX high definition Bluetooth receiver, and a DAB/DAB +/ FM tuner. But these specs alone don’t do it justice, you simply have to hear it to believe.

Features

• Includes FM, DAB +, CD, Bluetooth, and wifi
• 160 watts power
• 3D DSP processing for wide spatialization
• Includes an OLED display
• Features Bluetooth, wifi, CD, and multiroom

Dimensions: 100 x 65 x 40 cm (W x H x D)

Weight: 30 kg

 Pros

• High fidelity sound
• Includes a classy remote
• Looks like a piece of beautiful furniture
• Includes a lot of connections

Cons

• Display fonts quite small
• Too large in dimension for some, though for others this sets a room

Summary

Ruark R7, designed like a piece of furniture, has a high-quality finish. It’s in a box made of real wood, which gives it excellent acoustic qualities. It can be placed on a piece of furniture or mounted on feet. With the addition of the dedicated TV support (optional), the speaker can be transformed into an audio-video cabinet.

2. Roberts ZoomBox 3

The ZoomBox 3 is a portable FM/DAB radio CD player from Roberts. You can plug it into the mains using the adapter provided, or power it with 6 C-size batteries.

This boombox-style radio is easy to set up and use and has a conveniently portable design.

It has some great additional features including Bluetooth and a USB port.

Features

Dimensions: 24.5 x 24.5 x 13.9 cm
Weight: 1.8 kg

Summary

This is a very well-made radio with a lot of functionality (though it doesn’t have Bluetooth). It’s a great choice if you want something portable and affordable.

This radio is easy to use and can be easily carried around the house using the carrying handle. If you want something portable with DAB radio and a CD player, this is one of the best options. Read our full review of the ZoomBox 3 here.

5. Roberts Blutune 200

The Roberts Blutune 200 is one of the most affordable radio CD players that can still be considered ‘high-end’.

It’s priced somewhere between the AZATOM Trinity and the Ruark R4 Mk3, and offers the build and sound quality you’d expect from Roberts without being too expensive.

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