SharpDR-P420(BK) Tokyo Portable Digital Radio – Bluetooth 5.0, DAB+/FM, Compact, USB/Battery Powered, Dual Alarm, 40 Presets, 3.5mm Jack – Midnight Black

I bought this as an additional radio. I've had a DAB radio for about 12 years. Originally, it was for my kitchen, but I moved it to the bedroom in order to listen in bed. I decided to return that to the kitchen, and get this one for the bedroom.I first noted that DAB/DAB+ radios are relatively cheap now. I paid roughly the same for my other one all those years ago.I bought a USB model because I have a multi-USB plug, so the radio does not occupy a socket on its own. This works well.The radio is quite chunky, bigger than my other, but it does not take up much space on the bedside table. However, there are two issues which are annoying, though not enough to reduce my ☆ rating. Firstly, the power cable is connected at the back of the radio, which means it can not go right back to the wall, and so occupies a wee bit more space. Secondly, the buttons are on the front. For most, this is not an issue, but it is not easy to be lying in bed and just reach out to turn the radio on or off. The buttons are quite small but need reasonable pressure to function, which makes one-handed use awkward.The radio is not fancy, so it blends in easily. There is nothing to distract as it is solid black. It appears to be well made and sturdy.My only other criticism is the light. As I use it connected to USB all the time, there is a permanent glow. This is dimmable, but at night it still appears rather bright. I do not mind this, but some my find it annoying. I also noted that when I switched off the radio last night it had returned to full brightness. I don't know whether I did something.I can not comment upon reception with this radio. I live close to transmitters and often do not need to extend aerials as the signal is strong.Setting up the radio is fiddly. Allow there is an automatic tuning option, it automatically allocates the storage. I prefer to do this myself so that my lists are in order of favourites.All-in-all, this is a good purchase. It looks good. Is good value. The pros outweigh the cons. I recommend it.

This radio is well made and reasonably easy to tune and store stations in 40 memories.It is DAB and FM but only switches to FM automatically when tuning if the digital reception is bad on any particular station. It will always look for good DAB stations first.The BLUETOOTH system will pair with any outputting audio device to act as a speaker works well with good range.In the box there are two multiple language manuals, Quick Start and Main.The most puzzling thing is the Quick Start manual doesn't include an English translation. So it's good the Main manual does.The method of storing found stations after it's done the initial first scan and stored them for viewing on the screen, is unusual so you may need the main manual.There is a charging lead "USB C" type and an adaptor in the box.Sound quality is well rounded and pleasant to listen to from the built in speaker and wired earbuds.A nice pocket type radio with good buit in battery capacity. I like it.

What a wonderful little Dab radio great sound . Battery life good . Good value for money

This little radio is brilliant. It uses batteries so doesn’t need charging or plugging in. It is truly portable. The choice of stations is suitable for all tastes. The sound reproduction is crystal clear with a decent bass - amazing for the size. The station indicator light goes dim so no glaring light if you’re listening in the dark but you can still see track information. Simple to use with DAB+. What can I say. I love it and will be ordering another - I have 2 already! Bargain of the year.UPDATEI’ve bought 3 of these, so far and they are as good as I first thought. However, if you use the for a few hours each day, the batteries don’t last very long. So I getting rechargeable batteries for the one in a the bathroom which has no electric point, but use the others plugged in. I wish the radio had more presets (it has 3), but is easy enough to retune, so I am probably being picky. Excellent value for money and I’ll buy more if/when I need them.

The main reasons I bought this radio are;1: The ability to power it from a USB power point.2: Dab/Fm3: BluetoothThe packaging is lovely and retail quality, the radio has a good quality feel and has around the maximum features you can get at this price point,.The sound quality is clear (mono)You can get stereo if you connect headphones or an Aux cable to a amplifier via the aux connection.The Bluetooth connection is for sending music to only and works very well with Amazon music via you smart phone. I would say once the radio is connected to your phone any streaming service would work, but I have not tested.The DAB radio has worked very well, When my in cab radio stopped working I bought this for a temporary solution, driving around, this radio very rarely lost signal, I was very impressed with its performance. I have only powered this by Usb, other reviews mention battery life.Overall I think that this radio fights above its weight and is honest and capable.

Everything appears to work, however it I had seen it on display I would not have bought it.Looks cheap and Nasty, which is surprising coming from a trusted brand and one I have bought from before.

Pros - light and compact, easy to set up, sound levels good,Cons - considering the cost, it looks cheap and low quality. Instructions are poor. Storing favourites is NOT easy. I found that each time i stored one and tried to store another, it over-wrote the first.

Very nice radio, bought for my bathroom. A little bit tinny, but overall good sound for a small space.