However, it also comes with a wider range of features, including the unique Siesta button, the Bluetooth connectivity to play your own content, and USB charging. Simon specialises in testing the latest smart gadgets, home entertainment gear, headphones, speakers, charging kit and smartphones. If you're after a great value option, the Groove-e Roma DAB radio is a stylish and compact device with clear controls and a large display. It has excellent reception and automatically sets the date and time. As we’ve said, DAB audio quality can far exceed that of FM. Sometimes radios also offer ways to control the music through dials or an equaliser menu (so you can tweak the bass and treble). Wattage Offering everything from Bluetooth connectivity to multiple alarms, the Siesta S6 is a great piece of kit.

Pure Siesta S6 Bluetooth Radio Alarm Clock (DAB/DAB+ Digital

DAB+ is more efficient, delivers better sound quality and broadcasts more stations. Not every British station has caught on and made the switch to broadcasting on DAB+ quite yet though. You may need to pay a little more to get your hands on this device – but we think it might be worth the cost. You don’t get the precise control of an analogue knob for scrolling through radio stations, but pressing the button to move through different wavelengths will just about do. Verdict With its digital tuner, the Pure Siesta S6 allows for easy tuning to a variety of radio stations. Its built-in speakers provide clear and crisp audio, while the 63.5mm driver unit ensures powerful sound quality. The LCD display allows for easy reading of the time and other relevant information.Once that’s done, it will play any sound your phone makes through the S6’s 2.5in speaker, including ringtones and notifications. Some will connect to your home wifi network and play internet radio stations. Because it’s online, internet radio allows you to listen to thousands of shows from all over the world.

Pure Siesta S6 review - Which?

Another retro-styled Roberts model, this one is ideal if you’re after a stylish radio that will let you listen to internet radio stations and your own music. Some models have ports so you can connect a cable and charge your smartphone. Some may have a built-in wireless charging pad too. Battery power For instance, you can stream content directly to your alarm with your phone using Bluetooth with the S6. Bluetooth isn’t available on the Rise unless you pay for the “S” model. This little radio does all the basics well, at a low cost. We like how it's super compact and lightweight, yet still doubles up as a Bluetooth speaker and has enough room for 40 preset radio stations.

In This Article

However, the wireless charging will only be useful if you have a relatively recent flagship smartphone or compatible case. DAB digital radio brings you a diverse range of great content in highly-detailed, digital-quality sound much of which is only available on digital radio. DAB/DAB+ radios automatically find all your available stations and let you select them by name, and there’s also access to FM for any station(s) that have not yet gone digital.

Pure Siesta S6 DAB/DAB+/FM Bluetooth Bedside Clock Radio

It has a lovely sound, with simple customization options and presets, while the addition of QI wireless charging positions it as a hugely practical bedside gadget – if it’s a feature you’ll use. The Siesta S6 will take up a fair amount of space on your bedside table, mainly due to the large speaker grille, but also a result of the sheer number of buttons on the top. There’s the regular on/off button, volume controls, a select button with directional controls, plus various alarm and snooze buttons – 14 in total. There’s even a Siesta button, which allows you to retreat to bed in the afternoon and be woken up anything between five and 90 minutes later. Simply press “Siesta” once or repeatedly to enable a power nap from as little as 5 minutes, with varying increments up to 90 minutes. The alarm tone will then sound, so you can wake up refreshed when the set time is up! These radios often allow you to listen to both DAB and FM. Some models have built-in wifi to access your favourite internet stations and music from your smartphone and streaming services. Most newer devices will have Bluetooth connectivity as well. Other things to consider include: Sound quality Pure, one of the UK’s most popular radio brands, offers a range of stylish and modern bedside radios in the form of the Siesta range.Keep your phone, tablet or other devices fully charged when plugged into the built-in USB PowerPort, so they’re always powered up and ready to go. Convenient, intuitive, and easy to use, the Pure Siesta S6 also comes with a selection of 40 preset station options to choose from. That means that you’ll be able to save a lot more channels onto your Pure S6 than many of the other products in the Siesta range. This DAB radio can simulate sunrise to wake you up in a gentle way. You can choose one of the 31 sleep/wake sounds or set it to your preferred radio station to go with its gradual brightening light.

Pure Siesta S6 user manual (English - 2 pages) Pure Siesta S6 user manual (English - 2 pages)

It’s possible to set four separate alarms on different schedules, so you won’t get rudely awaken by your weekday alarm on Saturdays. Each one has a dedicated button, making it easy to switch them on and off. Speaking from experience, the easier an alarm is to switch off, the less likely it is to get me out of bed. With that in mind, the touch-sensitive band at the front of the S6 makes it very easy to delay the day for an extra few minutes each morning – sometimes, even by accident. That could prove dangerous for some. This Pure model is another one that makes for an ideal bedside radio. Where this one works best is for its alarms. You can set four alarms (either to a DAB station or a tone) and have different times for weekdays and weekends.Additionally, the Siesta S6 comes with the powerful custom-made speaker in the rear for when you want your music to fill your bedroom. You can also choose to listen via headphones if you prefer. You won’t get pumping bass, or the interface needed for a really seamless analogue radio experience, but the Siesta Charge performs its core functions impressively, and is well worth a look.