Actually - a word of warning on this.
Which tested 71 'digital radios' some were internet/wifi radios - but 65 were Dab radios.
The RD59 (BK is just the colour - there is a W too), came out the worst Roberts radio tested, coming in 52nd best out of 65 with there only being 7 worse than it before falling into the DONT BUY group.
They also said its price was typically £29.74 - so bear in mind, with both discounts here, you are getting it for under 60% of the price Which stated - but the 50% off claim from Comet reflects more badly upon their original price.
The review on Which reads...
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The Roberts Gemini RD49 is a modern Roberts radio that is small and truly portable. It is easy to use and would suit those with poor sight but is let down by poor sound quality.
This is a modern looking Roberts radio, white with silver buttons and speaker. It is small and truly portable, though it lacks a carrying handle, it can be carried in your hand. It takes 6xAA batteries, standard or rechargeable, and there is a built in battery charger for removable rechargeable batteries that charges them up in situ.
Batteries were not supplied with the radio. You’ll get 13 hours of FM radio when it is running on batteries and 20 hours when listening to DAB. The backlight stays on for 12 seconds when it is running on batteries or is on all the time when the radio is plugged into the mains. Power consumption is average when it is plugged in, and it uses little power in standby too.
This Roberts offers average ease of use. The display has large text, controls are simply laid out and there is feedback from all buttons (although labels are small). The battery compartment is easy to open and close too. This is one of the best of the table top radios for those with poor sight thanks to the large bright display and easy to learn controls.
This radio is let down by below average sound quality. Sound is not clean, there is some distortion and is thin and tinny. It lacks bass and is not great for speech. But it is a small radio so this is arguably acceptable. The sound wont fill a room but it will be fine for use on the go.
This table top/portable Roberts has 5 DAB presets, but none on the FM band. You can t pause and rewind radio and there is no countdown timer or snooze feature.
Pros: Small and light for carrying in your hand, built in battery charger for rechargeable batteries, average ease of use, good for those with poor sight
Cons: Sound quality is below average
