PureElan DAB+

Portable-ready
Bluetooth

£40Typical price

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The Pure Elan DAB+ is a simple, affordable DAB+/FM portable radio which can either run off batteries or the mains. Pure’s radio offerings have been disappointing recently, but does the Elan DAB+ mark a welcome return to form? We took it to our test lab to find out, so we reveal all in the full review.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Ease of use
Reception

Jan 2021First reviewed by Which?
Nov 2020Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test radios

26 Apr 2024

Overall sound quality

Overall
Speech quality
Classical sound quality
Pop sound quality
Jazz sound quality
Maximum volume

How we test overall sound quality

We rate sound quality using a professional panel of five expert listeners with a range of ages and musical tastes. They listen to nine recordings for each radio, which cover a wide range of music and radio genres, giving a rating per recording and an overall verdict (not an average).

Sound quality

Energy efficiency

How we test energy efficiency

Our lab professionals measure power use when the radio is on, in standby and using batteries where applicable, and we use this to calculate an overall rating for the radio.

Ease of use

Overall
Reception
Suitability as a bedside alarm clock radio
Brightness

How we test ease of use

Our lab professionals assess a range of factors including how simple the radio is to set up, how easy it is to find stations and get a good signal. They also assess how suitable it would be to use as a bedside alarm clock radio, which takes into account the display clarity and brightness, so with the best models you won't be kept awake by the glare from your radio.

General
Type	Portable-ready
Weight	0.52kg
Height	11cm
Width	18.4cm
Depth	9.2cm
Aerial	Telescopic
Presets	Yes
Total number of direct access presets	3
Number of alarms	2
Alarm feature	Once, Daily, Weekdays, Weekends

Power
Can be mains-powered	Yes
Battery operable	Yes
Type of batteries	4 x AA
Batteries charge in radio	No
Battery running time in hours	8.2
Battery low indicator	Yes

Features
FM	Yes
DAB radio	Yes
Internet radio	No
DAB plus	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Pause and rewind	No
Record	No
Sold as shower proof	No
CD player	No
Remote control	No
Line input	No
Bass and treble controls	Yes
EPG	No

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