Pure ELAN-ONE FM/DAB+ Radio with Bluetooth - White

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A flexible wrist strap and the light weight of the radio makes it easy to take between rooms. Verdict on the Roberts Play 10 portable radio Three dedicated preset buttons are next to the tuning control. The radio only has six presets with three for digital stations and three for FM. Saving and recalling presets is very easy. While some of the Pure radios on the market are a little pricier – you do get what you pay for. Take a look at the Pure Avalon N5 for instance – one of the most compelling digital radios available. Today, we’re going to be looking at a slightly smaller and more affordable item in the Pure portfolio – the Elan BT3. All of the radio’s controls and the display are positioned on the slightly angled top of the radio.

Another point to note about the Pure Elan BT3 portable, is that it’s one of the few DAB+ radios in its price range that comes equipped with not only Bluetooth connectivity but a full-colour display too. The Pure radio brand is excellent at creating devices that are intuitive and easy to use. You won’t need to spend hours pouring over a Pure digital radio manual before you can start listening to tunes on the Elan BT3. One other massive benefit of the Elan BT3 is that like many Pure products, it comes with access to a 3-year guarantee. That means that you have the peace of mind that comes with knowing your radio is protected – no matter what might happen.

The radio can be powered with the included adapter or AA batteries. On first impressions the radio is smaller than it looks in photos. The radio measures around 18cm wide (excluding the power adapter when it is plugged in) by 10cm tall. Controls are all on the top of the Play 10 In this review we’ll set up the radio, see how it sounds and evaluate how easy it is to use. Setting up the Roberts Play 10 First, the Elan BT3 comes with a sleek, lightweight design – something you’ll be accustomed to if you’ve seen other products like the Pure Siesta Rise before. The Elan is compact enough to carry with you around different rooms of the house – and battery power is available if you don’t want to rely on the mains for your energy supply. Unlike on some radios the time isn’t permanently shown. The station name, scrolling text, time, date and other information can be toggled by pressing the Tuning/Select knob. The display looks slightly old fashioned but the large text makes tuning very easy.

The power lead is longer than most we’ve seen with a portable radio. The battery cover is also easy to open for the insertion of four AA batteries. The Roberts Play 10 has a useful instruction manual This also occurred with the radio not finding BBC Radio Tees during a scan, while the Sony did with RDS. The Roberts Play 10 did however perform better than a supermarket DAB/FM radio. Many radio stations are available digitally, but some local commercial and most community radio stations are not. The Pet Shop Boys’“What Have I Done to Deserve This” sounds full and somewhat detailed with headphones on a cheaper DAB radio. On the Play 10 tuned into Heart 80s it sounds less clear.

Explore the world with your favourite tunes. Pure offers a range of portable radios, music systems and speakers that fit your lifestyle. The portable radios can be powered by the supplied main adapter or an extra battery or ChargePAK. That way you can listen on the go or in the comfort of your home. Most of our portable radios have power for up to 20 hours or more, letting you go as far your adventures take you. Outdoor fun News and talk radio stations like the BBC World Service sound fine from the speaker and headphones. User interface and features

The single line display with large characters, an included mains adapter and simple operation make this an ideal radio for many users. Not everyone will want or need displays with lots of information or Bluetooth connectivity. Batteries can be inserted at the rear of the radio The Pure Elan BT3 is a simple but effective portable DAB radio with Bluetooth streaming and a full-colour touchscreen. Available in a range of colours to suit your sense of style, this Pure portable DAB radio is ideal for any room of the house. There are a number of features that make this device really stand out from a visual and design perspective. Okay, so the Pure Elan Portable DAB radio looks great – and it’s lightweight enough to use in any room of the house too. But, what can we expect when it comes to features?Aside from DAB/DAB+ and FM radio functionality, the Pure Elan BT3 Bluetooth radio also comes with the option to connect your phone to the speaker. You can either use the Bluetooth setting or link your device up using the available aux-in port. Compared to its closest rivals from other brands the Roberts Play 10 is starting to look a little dated. But the small footprint, good sound and large station selection knob all mean it’s practical and easy to use. We loved how intuitive and user-friendly this device was and appreciated the fact that we could listen to music using a variety of different connection options.