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The Roberts Radio CD Cube
Features
- CD player with 20 programmable tracks
- Alarm clock with dual alarms and snooze function
- Battery backup for the clock
- Choice of three sound sources for the alarm: radio, alarm buzzer and CD
- Headphone jack
- Auto-dimming LED screen
- Integrated speakers
- 5 watts of power
Weight: 998 g
Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 10 cm
Pros
- Alarm clock works well and you have the choice of waking up to the CD player, radio or buzzer sound
- Compact size
- Clear and well written instructions manual (available online here)
Cons
- Can develop a humming sound, which is very annoying if you have it on your bedside table
- No DAB radio, only LW/MW/FM
- The Roberts CD Cube doesn’t remember which radio station you were listening to when you switch it to CD mode and back. You also can’t save preset stations.
- Speakers sound quite tinny
- Radio reception can be poor and hissy
Verdict
The main reason for buying the Roberts Radio CD Cube
Alternative radios
If you’re looking for a clock radio, we’d recommend considering one of these alarm clock radios. A cheaper alternative to the Roberts Radio CD Cube is the Madingley Hall DAB Bedside Digital FM Radio