This test report on the Roberts Expression is one of a series of digital radio reviews. If you have reached this page from an internet search, we suggest you begin by reading the Introduction to our guide to DAB digital radios. For more information about the options listed below, see also the criteria by which to judge performance and what are the main features to look for.
Roberts Expression - test report
- Price £88
- Type Tabletop
Overall verdict
The Roberts Expression gave satisfactory sound quality but is unlikely to suit you if you have no or little sight. It had one 'favourite' button to store and select just one station, but you have to use a menu for other presets, and there were no channel-sorting options. The display screen was longish and narrow, with some on-screen contrast - mid-blue text on a yellow background. There was a raised line of thin buttons and no space between them, though they needed only light pressure. A heavy radio to carry but a good-length handle, so you could use two hands.
Features
| Size (h x w x d; cm) | 21 x 27 x 12 |
| Weight (kg) | 2.3 |
| Wavebands | DAB / FM (VHF) |
| Speaker/s | mono |
| Headphone output | stereo |
| Power | mains and battery |
| DAB presets | 1 |
| FM presets | 1 |
| Preset buttons or menu | 1 button |
| Pause and rewind live radio | no |
| Electronic programme guide | no |
| Recording | no |
| Selecting the station: rotate dial | yes |
| Selecting the station: press up/down channel buttons | no |
| Auto-select mode | no |
Last updated: August 2011
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