Top 10 - Best DAB Radios of 2020

The VQ Susie Q is a Which? Best Buy DAB Radio that will instantly impress with its retro-inspired design and exceptional audio. Having scooped up an array of accolades for both design and sound it provides DAB, DAB+, FM, Wi-Fi for Internet Radio, and Spotify Connect through an incredibly powerful speaker system. It has Bluetooth with NFC to connect your smartphone and other devices to play music, podcasts and more. It is capable of filling even the largest of rooms with rich, detailed audio and boasts a beautifully large 2.4” full-colour OLED screen, technology more often seen on high-end televisions. With an enamel and flared-chrome front, it also makes for a great design statement, too. Having recently come down considerably in price, the Susie Q is a real bargain!

The Roberts Revival RD70 combines classic British design with the very latest in audio technology to create a truly timeless DAB radio. Hand-crafted from real wood and with a gorgeous leather casing available in a wide range of colours, this is one radio that's sure to impress. It also provides top-of-the-range sound quality for both music and speech content, meaning it sounds great all the way across the dial. With built-in Bluetooth connectivity, you can also listen to your own choice of music and podcasts. And if you like to listen on the go, the Revival RD70 can even be made portable simply by popping some AA batteries in- perfect for the garden or a picnic!

Handcrafted from a single piece of real wood, the VQ Rosie Lee is as much a bold design statement as it is a great bedside DAB radio. It also features a stylish premium leatherette casing for the perfect finishing touch. Inside, twin ultra-wide speakers offer an impressive 10W total output, for sound that really shines. Twin alarm settings, 60 station preset options, and Bluetooth connectivity make this a real feature-packed DAB radio that would be equally at home in your bedroom or living room.

The flagship model of Pure’s Evoke range, the H4 is an excellent mid-sized DAB radio with a great range of features. First and foremost, the sound quality is some of the best we’ve heard from a model of this size, with a 3” driver that has been carefully tuned by the experts at Pure to ensure peak performance. An innovative snooze handle makes the Evoke H4 ideal as a bedside radio, but it is plenty powerful enough for most living rooms, too. And it’s not just a DAB radio either- the H4 also includes Bluetooth connectivity, so you can choose the soundtrack yourself, and an aux-in connection for devices without Bluetooth. It all comes encased in a gorgeous wooden body, which not only looks great but also helps to give the Evoke H4 a little extra acoustic sparkle.

Combining Roberts' flair for vintage design with the very latest in audio technology, the Revival iStream 3 is a feature-packed DAB and internet radio that does just about anything you could ask for. From FM and digital radio to internet stations and built-in Spotify Connect, it provides so many different ways to listen to your favourite music and speech content. It also includes Bluetooth connectivity, so you can link up your smartphone or laptop to enjoy podcasts or local files. Whatever you're listening to, it's sure to sound great coming out of the Revival iStream 3's hand-tuned speaker.

A wooden case is something of a trademark for Pure, but their Avalon range takes a very different approach to design. They’ve dropped the box-like look of the Evoke, and instead gone for something more akin to the Panasonic RF-D10EB-K. The slimline design is then wrapped in a gorgeous woven wool for a finish that’s subtle yet stylish. Even though it’s more compact than the Evoke range, it still provides a nice rich sound across both DAB radio and a Bluetooth connection. Making smart use of a small footprint, that design approach even extends to the unique pop button- both an on/off switch and volume control in one neat little package.

Next up, we have the Roberts Stream 94i, an award-winning radio with an enormous array of features. Along with DAB and FM modes, the Stream 94i is also internet-compatible, allowing you to tune in to tens of thousands of online stations from across the globe. It also boasts on-board Spotify Connect to stream directly to the radio itself (hence the name), and Bluetooth connectivity to play music or podcasts from your phone.

If you're looking for a portable DAB radio that's sure to turn heads wherever you go, then look no further than the Roberts Rambler BT. Taking its starting point from Roberts' classic 1970's original, the Rambler BT brings things right up to date with digital radio functionality and Bluetooth connectivity. And for wired devices, there's also a 3.5mm jack so you can plug in and play. Just pop in some batteries, and the Rambler BT will be all set for your next day out.

The Geneva Touring S+ is a portable Bluetooth speaker and DAB radio that combines stunning design with superb sound quality. Crafted from aircraft-grade aluminium and topped off with an eco-leather casing available in a range of colours, the Touring S+ is one of the most stylish speakers on the market. And thanks to its built-in rechargeable battery with up to 20 hours' listening time, you can show it off wherever you go.

The Pure Siesta Charge is undoubtedly one of the most advanced bedside DAB radio alarm clocks on the market today. For one thing, it features full stereo sound that has been carefully tuned by Pure's audio experts to ensure the best performance. But it also comes loaded with a whole host of extra features, most notably a wireless charging pad on the top to power up compatible smartphones overnight. With a crystal clear display screen that's easily visible from any angle, and even Bluetooth connectivity to boot, the Siesta Charge is a fantastic bedside radio that's well worth considering.