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Richter Core+ Digital Radio (RR26) review

Portable digital radio. Priced at $85.

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Bluetooth View more details.

Bluetooth support allows you to play your own music from your smart device to the speaker.

No
AM radio View more details.

Can the radio receive analogue AM broadcasts?

No
FM radio View more details.

Can the radio receive analogue FM broadcasts?

Yes
Number of DAB+ presets View more details.

The number of digital stations that you can save for quick access.

40
Streaming View more details.

Built-in support for streaming services such as Spotify, Tidal and Apple Music. The radio can connect to the services directly, rather than playing from an external device via Bluetooth, such as your phone. A direct connection has better sound quality.

No
Internet radio View more details.

Can the radio stream online radio stations? This requires an internet connection.

No
Wireless network streaming View more details.

Via a local Wi-Fi network.

No
Stereo aux input (3.5mm) View more details.

To connect external devices via a cable such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop.

No
CD player
No
USB input View more details.

The USB port on some digital radios can be used to play media stored on a removable USB drive, however the USB port on some models can only be used for firmware updates or charging devices such as your mobile phone or tablet.

No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Yes
Remote control supplied
No
Remote control app available View more details.

Apps available on iOS or Android can control the radio menu items, select stations and may even be able to play content from a smart device on the digital radio.

No
Clock in standby View more details.

Does the clock stay on when the radio is in standby mode?

Yes
Number of alarms View more details.

Many digital radios have an alarm and some have more than one which can be handy for reminders.

2
Alarm snooze button
Yes
NFC View more details.

Near Field Communication (NFC) technology streamlines the pairing process between a phone and a compatible accessory. It's the same technology used in tap-and-go style mobile payments.

No
Play/pause controls
No
3.5mm line out View more details.

To connect additional speakers or an external audio device (such as a DAC).

No
Screen dimmer control
Yes
Batteries supplied
No
Rechargeable View more details.

Some portable digital radios have in-built chargers. With the setting enabled and the power plugged in, rechargeable batteries can have their charge replenished. 

No
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