Revival PETITE2 FM/DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio with Bluetooth, Pop Orange

Initial reaction was that it was much smaller than I imagined, but as soon as I switched on the unit sprang into action by scanning for available stations.. Quality wise this unit is a beautifully designed compact gem of a radio. It isn't flimsy it's a solid piece of kit - and truly portable both in size and rechargeable integral battery that lasts several hours. It has the ability to store favourite channels, and the interface on the front is simplicity itself. And what about the sound I hear you ask - Well, it's better than I imagined for the size of this little box - it certainly isn't tinny - far from it. Considering the size of the unit, it packs an impressive punch - with welcome bass notes and great high end - it's probably what Bose is missing in its portfolio of products - and it would be a damn good competitor to them if they did in my opinion.

I do enjoy listening to the radio there is no doubt and I appreciate a good quality sound. I was looking for a small radio with DAB+ and FM and while trawling through manufacturers advertising I found the Roberts Petite 2. Having read glowing reports I decided to give it a go. It arrived on the day I ordered it which is excellent. I eagerly unpacked the radio and had a quick look at the instructions which I found clear and easy to understand. The radio itself is cute, small but perfectly formed and is available in a choice of several colours. It was a doddle to set up including setting radio presets! The quality of sound which comes from this radio is good, no, it's really, really good for something so small. It has a sound which made me think wow, how does something so dinky produce such a big, rich sound like that? I also found it very sensitive and received lots of stations both on DAB and FM. I particularly wanted DAB+ as so many of the new stations only transmit in DAB+. The rechargeable battery was perfect for my needs to...ideal for carrying from room to room and not having to worry about plugging it into the mains. I can also connect a pair of hi-fi stereo headphones to the output socket and the sound is like listening to a full blown hi-fi system! It also features Bluetooth so I was able to send music from my phone to it as well. If I had to nit pick about anything I would say the info screen could have been a little bit bigger. Having said that it certainly isn't a deal breaker for me and with my specs on I can read the text fine. This radio blows me away, it has made me listen to more and more radio stations than I have done in a long time. Perhaps it's the nostalgia trip thing taking me back to listening to the radio under the bed sheets back in the 1960s! You may have guessed by now how much I like it... that's an understatement! Highly recommended!

This little radio arrived today. It’s quality in every sense. The sound quality is excellent and the radio is very easy to use. It has preset settings but these are easily changed. The Bluetooth connectivity is great. It’s small but that makes it more appealing because it fits easily into a small place and can be moved easily when required. It’s very sturdy and the colour is great. I love it and for me it’s value for money because I won’t ever need to buy another radio! Would recommend.

At over £90 this is a relatively expensive mini radio. You can get one for a third of the price. However this Roberts is worth it for the sound and build quality, for ease of use and if a choice of colours is important. You will also need to be in a region of the country which has good DAB reception, true for any DAB radio. Where we live the reception does at times dip in and out at times. But you do need to know that if displaying the time is important to you, it does not, only when it is plugged into your power source. For me this is a radio for the bathroom so that clearly this isn't possible and therefore a bit of a disappointment. A reason may be to save battery but I can hardly think this is so significant. The time is shown however in battery mode when switched on and the radio playing but the text is very small and hard to see. The photos show this. As yet, looking at the instructions and trying things, I haven't discovered how to delete a preset station in FM so some of them just crackle irritatingly. In DAB mode the radio only tunes in to those stations with good reception so the job is done for you and you just choose which one you want by scrolling. Overall I'm glad I bought it and would recommend Roberts Revival PETITE 2 nevertheless with these provisos.

I clumsily knocked a cup of tea over my existing radio and despite drying it out it refused to recharge. So I had to look for a replacement. I had been tempted by the Roberts Revival Petit2 in the past but was always put off by the price. 99 pounds is an awful lot to pay for a small (very small) DAB radio when others at a fraction of the price have exactly the same features. I suppose it's similar to why you would buy a Rolex and not a Timex when they both tell the time! But there's the rub, the Roberts is just a pleasure to behold and use. It's extremely well built, it's quite heavy in the hand and just has a feeling of longevity to it. And it is indeed very petit. The sound is very good for something so tiny, it is clear and substantial in tone. Whilst the laws of physics can't be broken the bass lines can easily be followed albeit not being a bass monster.The stations tune in upon switch on and all seem present and correct. My phone connected via bluetooth without issue. The controls all feel solid and work as they should. Some people have commented that it is confusing that the large rotary knob is not for volume....it is confusing if you use the radio without reading the instruction leaflet. Everything is laid out in the leaflet and is not difficult to learn. The radio is fully portable due to it being rechargeable with a quoted battery life of circa 20 hours. Recharge time is a pedestrian 6 hours but it can be used whilst charging and of course can be used via the mains anyway (cable supplied, charging plug is not supplied). Am I glad I spent so much for this radio? I don't like spending 99 pounds on anything to be honest, BUT it is a pleasure to own and use, it just brings a smile to my face, it's like a little jewel.

Petite radio.....big sound. Never heard radio sound like it.....a premium radio for sure. Beautiful bright cheerful colour.

I have two Roberts FM radios' and a teas-made with a built-in FM radio, all three were picking up interference on the particular radio station I like to listen to when I get up. So decided to go for a small DAB radio. Found this little cutie and knowing how good Roberts radio's are (from experience plus I have a DAB radio in the kitchen), I decided to go for it. WOW! is an understatement! Not only did this tune in to my fav., station easily, it doesn't even need the aerial up. And on FM, it picked up the station really well, almost like it was sucking in the signal and boosting it! The tone is beautiful and not tinny. You can set the alarm to wake with either a buzzer or the radio. Mine's set to the radio and it comes on, gently increasing to the volume I set, so you won't jump out your skin! The alarm can be set to weekdays only or everyday. V. useful. It is very portable, very sturdy and has a solid feel to it. Just One gripe is the size of the screen display. But, lets face it, once you set it to your favourite radio station do you really need to look at it? All-in-all it is a lovely bit of kit and I would highly recommend it.

Great sounds quality. I play songs from my phone through it via Bluetooth. The radio is good to. Very small so easily moved around