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The 10 Best DAB Radios as of June 2026

Updated 18 June 2026 ยท Reviewed by the Pickarank team ยท Prices in GBP, subject to change

We compared the best dab radios you can buy in 2026, scoring each out of 10 on performance, value, build quality and features. Here are the ten worth your money โ€” with an at-a-glance table and the current best prices.

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Our top picks at a glance

Top pick

Roberts Revival Petite 2

9.0Best overall
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ100
Best value

Roberts Play 11

8.6Best value
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ60
Also great

Ruark R1 Mk4

8.9Best premium
Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ250

Prices were correct at the time of writing and change often โ€” tap through for today's price on Amazon.

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How we ranked these dab radios

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

  • Performance (35%) โ€” how well each DAB radio does its core job.
  • Value (25%) โ€” quality and features for the price.
  • Build & reliability (20%) โ€” materials, longevity and warranty.
  • Features (20%) โ€” meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#DAB RadiosScoreBest forTunerApprox. PriceAmazon links
1Roberts Revival Petite 29.0Best overallDAB+/FM/BTยฃ100View Price
2Ruark R1 Mk48.9Best premiumDAB+/FM/BTยฃ250View Price
3Pure Evoke H68.9Best soundDAB+/FM/BTยฃ150View Price
4Roberts Revival RD708.8Best premium retroDAB+/FM/BTยฃ180View Price
5Roberts Play 118.6Best valueDAB+/FMยฃ60View Price
6Roberts Stream 94i8.6Best smart/internetDAB+/Internet/BTยฃ180View Price
7Sony XDR-S61D8.5Best simple stereoDAB+/FMยฃ70View Price
8Pure Classic H48.5Best kitchen radioDAB+/FM/BTยฃ90View Price
9Pure Elan One28.4Best budgetDAB+/FM/BTยฃ40View Price
10Majority Peterhouse8.3Best cheapDAB+/FM/BTยฃ35View Price

The full ranking

1
Best overall

Roberts Revival Petite 2

9.0Our number one pick.

The Revival Petite 2 wraps DAB+, FM and Bluetooth in Roberts' iconic compact retro design with a warm, clear sound and rechargeable battery, a brilliant all-rounder. It is mono, but the style, sound and portability are excellent.

Sound: 8.8Reception: 9.0Features: 9.0Value: 9.0
Pros
  • Iconic retro design
  • DAB+, FM and Bluetooth
  • Rechargeable
Cons
  • Mono sound
  • Small controls
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ100
2
Best premium

Ruark R1 Mk4

8.9A superb runner-up.

Ruark's R1 Mk4 is a beautifully made compact radio with a class-leading single driver, OLED display and rich, refined sound, the connoisseur's choice. It is expensive for a mono radio, but the sound and build are exceptional.

Sound: 9.4Reception: 9.0Features: 8.8Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Superb refined sound
  • Gorgeous build
  • Lovely OLED display
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Mono
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ250
3
Best sound

Pure Evoke H6

8.9Rounds out our top three.

The Evoke H6 is a stereo DAB+/FM radio with Bluetooth and a warm, full and detailed sound from its twin drivers, wrapped in a smart wood-effect cabinet. It is larger than mono rivals, but the stereo sound is excellent.

Sound: 9.2Reception: 8.8Features: 8.8Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Full stereo sound
  • Smart design
  • Bluetooth
Cons
  • Larger footprint
  • No battery as standard
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ150
4
Best premium retro

Roberts Revival RD70

8.8A standout in the upper half.

The Revival RD70 scales up the classic Roberts look with a bigger driver, rechargeable battery and warm, room-filling sound, a stylish kitchen or living-room centrepiece. It is pricey, but the style and sound are excellent.

Sound: 9.0Reception: 9.0Features: 8.8Value: 8.4
Pros
  • Classic styling
  • Warm room-filling sound
  • Rechargeable
Cons
  • Pricey
  • Mono
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ180
5
Best value

Roberts Play 11

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Play 11 is a simple, no-nonsense portable with clear sound, easy presets and long battery life on AA cells, a dependable budget pick. It lacks Bluetooth, but for straightforward DAB listening and value it is excellent.

Sound: 8.4Reception: 8.8Features: 8.2Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Simple and clear
  • Long battery life
  • Great value
Cons
  • No Bluetooth
  • Basic display
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ60
6
Best smart/internet

Roberts Stream 94i

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Stream 94i adds internet radio, Spotify Connect and podcasts to DAB+/FM with a clear colour screen and good stereo sound, a versatile connected radio. The app can be fiddly, but the features and sound are excellent.

Sound: 8.8Reception: 8.6Features: 9.2Value: 8.2
Pros
  • Internet radio and Spotify
  • Stereo sound
  • Colour screen
Cons
  • App can be fiddly
  • Needs Wi-Fi for streaming
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ180
7
Best simple stereo

Sony XDR-S61D

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

Sony's XDR-S61D is a tidy stereo DAB+/FM radio with clear, balanced sound and simple presets, a reliable everyday kitchen or bedside choice. It has no Bluetooth, but for fuss-free stereo and value it is good.

Sound: 8.6Reception: 8.8Features: 8.0Value: 8.8
Pros
  • Clear stereo sound
  • Simple to use
  • Compact
Cons
  • No Bluetooth
  • Plain design
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ70
8
Best kitchen radio

Pure Classic H4

8.5Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Classic H4 is a compact stereo radio with Bluetooth and a clear, punchy sound that cuts through kitchen noise, with handy alarms and presets. It is a touch plasticky, but for a kitchen radio it is excellent.

Sound: 8.6Reception: 8.6Features: 8.6Value: 8.6
Pros
  • Punchy stereo sound
  • Bluetooth and alarms
  • Compact
Cons
  • Slightly plasticky
  • No battery
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ90
9
Best budget

Pure Elan One2

8.4A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Elan One2 is a tiny, affordable DAB+/FM radio with Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery, ideal as a bedside or portable second radio. The mono sound is modest, but for the price and features it is excellent value.

Sound: 8.0Reception: 8.4Features: 8.6Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Tiny and affordable
  • Bluetooth and rechargeable
  • Great bedside radio
Cons
  • Modest mono sound
  • Small buttons
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ40
10
Best cheap

Majority Peterhouse

8.3Rounds out our top ten.

Majority's Peterhouse offers DAB+, FM and Bluetooth with a remote and decent sound at a rock-bottom price, strong value for a spare room or garage. It is basic and the sound is modest, but for the money it is good.

Sound: 7.8Reception: 8.2Features: 8.6Value: 9.2
Pros
  • Very affordable
  • DAB+, FM and Bluetooth
  • Includes remote
Cons
  • Modest sound
  • Basic build
Check price on Amazonโ‰ˆ ยฃ35

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the dab radios in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Roberts Revival Petite 2, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Ruark R1 Mk4 and Pure Evoke H6 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best dab radios without overthinking it, the Roberts Revival Petite 2 is our top recommendation โ€” it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon โ‰ˆ ยฃ100

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