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DAB radios used to be very expensive, with a basic digital radio costing over £100. Prices have fallen a lot in the past few years, and these days you can buy a new DAB radio for £20 or less.
Obviously, the cheapest radios typically have lower build and sound quality. Nevertheless, there are some decent radios out there for very low prices.
You can’t expect these radios to last for ever, but they could be good options if price is your main priority.
We’ve gone out and found 10 of the cheapest DAB radios available to buy online in the UK so you don’t have to.
All of these radios were available for under £30 when this article was last updated, though prices can fluctuate so we can’t guarantee they’ll still be so cheap when you read this.
We’ve tried to list them in price order with the cheapest first, though we can’t guarantee this order will remain accurate.
Enjoy your bargain-hunting!
Cheapest DAB Radios in the UK
1. Goodmans Rocka DAB Radio
The Goodmans Rocka was one of the very cheapest DAB radios we could find available for sale online when this article was published.
It has a very simple design, with only the most essential buttons.
Features
- FM/DAB/DAB+ radio
- Headphone jack
- Telescopic aerial
- Saves 4 preset stations
Pros
- Easy to use
- Good sound quality for the size
Cons
- Many buyers have found that the speaker stopped working after a few months
- Limited features
- On/off switch is very sensitive
Summary
The Goodmans Rocka is easy to use and has good sound quality for something so small, but several buyers have had issues with the speaker giving up after a few months of use.
2. Bush USB DAB Clock Radio
This cube-shaped radio from Argos-owned brand Bush is one of the cheapest DAB clock radios on the market.
It offers quite a good list of features for a radio in this price range, including a dual alarm clock and a USB port for charging your phone.
Features
- FM/DAB radio
- Dual alarm clock with snooze function
- Saves 20 preset stations
- USB port for charging a phone
Dimensions: 11 cm wide x 10.6 cm deep x 8 cm
Pros
- Clock display on side of radio is easy to read in bed
- Good size for a bedside table
- Cute design
Cons
- Alarm is quite fiddly to set and change
Summary
Setting the alarm on this radio can be a bit fiddly, but it should be fine if you follow the instructions carefully. If you’re looking for an ultra-low-price DAB clock radio, it’s a good choice.
3. Bush DAB/FM Radio
The Bush DAB/FM radio is a simple and straightforward product with a useful alarm clock function and a sleep timer so you can drift off to sleep with the radio on.
Features
- FM/DAB radio
- Saves 20 preset stations
- Mains or battery powered (4 x AA)
- Alarm clock
- Sleep timer
- Headphone jack
Dimensions: 15 x 9.8 x 5 cm
Pros
- Easy to use
- Decent sound quality
- Compact design
Cons
- Storing and accessing presets can be fiddly
- Poor battery life
- Buttons and display are small
Summary
This radio offers quite good value for money. While some people find the buttons and display to be too small and fiddly, the radio is generally easy to use and has quite good sound quality for the price.
4. Groov-e Paris Portable DAB/FM Digital Radio
This cheap DAB radio from Groov-e is very straightforward and unpretentious. It offers the essential features people most people want in a digital radio at a very low price.
Features
- FM/DAB radio
- Saves 20 preset stations
- Alarm clock
- Headphone jack
- Mains or battery powered (4 x AA)
Dimensions: 19 x 9 x 3.5 cm
Weight: 300 g
Pros
- Light and easy to carry around
- Good value for money
Cons
- Not very attractive
- Instructions manual isn’t very detailed
- Alarm only works when plugged into the mains
Summary
The Groov-e Paris isn’t very exciting but it’s cheap and gets the job done. The design isn’t particularly appealing, but the Groov-e Paris is compact and works well for the price.
5. Majority Chesterton Portable Radio
At the time of writing the Majority Chestertone is one of the cheapest radios in Majority’s large range of budget DAB radios. It has a square design and can be bought in either black or white. This radio has a built-in rechargeable battery, but it only lasts for about 6 hours.
Features
- FM/DAB/DAB radio
- Saves 20 preset stations
- Alarm clock
- Powered by mains or built-in rechargeable battery
- Headphone jack
Dimensions: 13 x 13 x 4.5 cm
Pros
- Easy to use
- Very affordable
Cons
- Poor battery life (likely to be less than 3 hours)
- Signal could be better
Summary
Most portable DAB radios have quite poor battery life, but the battery life on the Majority Chesterton is worse than average, making it quite frustrating to use. However, it is very cheap, so it could be worth buying if you intend to power it using the mains.
6. i-Star DAB & DAB+ Digital and FM Radio
This cheap DAB radio from i-Star has a useful built-in rechargeable battery that charges via a USB cable and offers up to four hours of listening. You can also plug it into the mains.
Features
- FM/DAB/DAB+ radio
- Built-in rechargeable battery (charges via USB cable)
- Sleep timer (though no alarm clock)
Pros
- Smart-looking design
- Convenient built-in battery
Cons
- Display is small and can be hard to read
- Lowest volume setting is still quite loud
Summary
This radio has a sleek design and the rechargeable battery is a handy feature. However, it’s not ideal for listening to at night or in quiet places as the lowest volume setting is quite loud.
7. Goodmans Pebble Portable Radio
The Goodmans Portable Digital & FM Radio is a simple FM/DAB with a somewhat unusual design. It’s available in a choice of colours: Blue, pink, concrete, lime, purple and slate.
Features
- FM/DAB/DAB+ radio
- Mains or battery powered (4 x AA)
- 3 dedicated preset buttons
Dimensions: 19.4 x 9.5 x 6 cm
Pros
- Small and light
- Generally decent DAB reception
- Good battery life
- Easy to use
Cons
- Feels plasticky
- No headphone jack
Summary
For the price, the Goodmans Pebble performs very well. It feels quite plasticky and only has limited features (with no headphone socket), but it has decent battery life and is easy to use.
8. Logik L2DAB16 Portable Radio
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