OXX Pocket DAB+ digital radio

OXX Digital Pocket review: An impressive portable digital radio that comes bundled with great earphones

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The OXX Digital Pocket is exactly what a portable digital radio should be: FM-capable as well as supporting DAB+ radio, easy to use, compact, durable and able to provide good reception. To top it off, it's also bundled with a pair of a-Jays One earphones.

Pros

  • Great headphones, easy to operate, sturdy design

Cons

  • No internal rechargeable battery

Bottom Line

The OXX Digital Pocket is the best portable digital radio that we've reviewed and it's bundled with great a-Jays earphones. It's also good value.

Would you buy this?

  • Price

    $ 139.95 (AUD)

It's similar in design and operation to the Bush Walker digital radio, but the OXX Digital Pocket is a superior product.

Unlike the Bush Walker, which seemed slightly flimsy and fragile, the Pocket feels sturdy in your hand, with the entire back cover finished in matte black plastic. The front of the Pocket has the same layout as the Bush Walker, with simple buttons and a backlit dual-line LCD. Scanning for stations, setting presets and adjusting volume and station is a breeze.

The Pocket is operated by two AA batteries so a pair of rechargeable batteries will save you money if you listen to the radio regularly. Reception was excellent when we tested it in the Sydney CBD, with both digital and FM stations clear and audible.

The bundling of Jays' entry level a-Jays One earphones is a huge incentive for people to buy the OXX Digital Pocket DAB+ digital radio. Although the earphones provided with the Bush Walker and Grundig Roam are adequate, the a-Jays One earphones blows them away. The bass is not too overpowering, with mid and treble tones crystal clear. The a-Jays One headphones also have a tangle-free cord and five pairs of silicone sleeves that do a great job of filtering out background noise.

We were very impressed with the OXX Digital Pocket DAB+ digital radio — we think it is the best portable digital radio to have passed through our Test Centre.

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KEITH VASS

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IF THIS RADIO IS SO GOOD, WHY IS IT OUT OF STOCK ALMOST EVERYWHERE?
EVERYONE GIVES IT A GOOD RAP BUT SO FAR I HAVE NOT FOUND ANYONE WHO HAS STOCK???

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