This test report on the Sandstrom SRDAB10 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.
Sandstrom SRDAB10 - test report
- Price £65
Overall verdict
The Sandstrom is a sleek-looking portable radio. It is particularly thin and tall, which makes it very susceptible to falling over. Presets can be set by holding down one of the preset buttons. Once set, presets 1 to 5 can be selected by a single press of a button. However, presets 6 to 10 require two buttons to be pressed simultaneously, which isn't easy for everyone to do. The button and dial labels are very small, so are difficult to read. The buttons themselves are small and slippy, so not easy to press. The dials are also small and slippy, so can be difficult to turn, particularly if you have a poor grip.
Features
| Size (h x w x d; cm) | 16 x 30 x 10 |
| Weight (kg) | 1.5 |
| Wavebands | DAB / FM |
| Speaker/s | stereo |
| Headphone output | stereo |
| Power | mains and battery |
| DAB presets | 10 |
| FM presets | 10 |
| Preset buttons or menu | 5 buttons + 5 via the shift |
| 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 | yes |
Last updated: August 2011
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