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VQMonty

Home
Bluetooth

£85.99View retailers

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The VQ Monty is a good-looking radio. Its smooth wood finish gives the appearance of quality, but this radio has to do more than look pretty if it's going to impress our panel of audio experts. Read on to find out how it did in our listening tests.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Overall sound quality
Ease of use
Reception

Feb 2024Last checked by Which?
Jul 2017First reviewed by Which?
Jun 2017Released

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	Home
Weight	1.2kg
Height	22.7cm
Width	13cm
Depth	10.5cm
Aerial	Telescopic
Presets	Yes
Number of alarms	2
Alarm feature	Yes

Power
Can be mains-powered	Yes
Battery operable	Yes
Type of batteries	VQ rechargeable 'Monty battery' pack (sold separately)
Batteries charge in radio	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	Yes
Bass and treble controls	Yes
EPG	No

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