Alarm clock radios let you wake up to music, which is much nicer than being woken up by a shrill alarm clock. Many alarm clock radios have quite limited functions, but a few come with extra features such as the ability to play CDs. If you have a lot of music on CDs, a radio …
AM/FM radio is still very popular, despite the growth of DAB radio. Many people find AM/FM radio has better signal with less interference than DAB radio. Another advantage of AM/FM radios is that they are usually very easy to use, without lots of complicated features. They’re also less power hungry than DAB radios, so you …
Online streaming and digital downloads might be convenient, but there’s something special about having a physical copy of a record. This phenomenon has led to vinyl experiencing something of a renaissance in recent years. Sales of vinyl in the UK climbed for a thirteenth consecutive year in 2020, with sales jumping by more than a …
Over the years, the price of DAB radios has come down, and today there are a wide range of affordable pocket DAB radios that you can choose from. A pocket or handheld radio is a great gadget to have when you are walking, jogging, commuting, gardening or just relaxing around the house. Pocket DAB radios …
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 that there are still lots of great all-in-one CD player radio combos out there to choose from. Radio CD players range in price from less than …
Many digital radios combine modern features such as DAB/DAB+ radio and Bluetooth with classic 1950s and 1960s designs. These radios allow you to make a fashion statement while enjoying your favourite radio stations and streaming audio. Here’s a roundup of what we consider to be the best retro DAB radios available in the UK in …
There are a lot of shower and bathroom radios available on the market, but most of them have quite a lot of negative reviews. This is often due to either poor build quality or poor reception, which is a common problem since the shower isn’t the ideal place to get good radio reception. Fortunately, there …
What’s the best DAB radio on the market in the UK? That’s a tough question to answer, as there’s no single best radio for everyone. However, after reviewing hundreds of digital radios we’ve picked out our favourites in different categories to help you choose one that won’t disappoint. The first step in choosing a DAB …
Lots of people find that listening to music while running makes their run easier, and there is growing scientific evidence that music can help athletic performance. By taking a radio with you on your run, you can listen to music to keep you feeling energised, or catch up on the news and follow sports. There …
These days, you can buy radios with all kinds of features like Bluetooth, WiFi, aux-in ports and SD card readers. There are also several DAB, FM and internet radios that offer a USB port. A USB port can be added for different reasons. Sometimes it allows you to play music from an MP3 player or …