PURE Digital Siesta Radio Review

We like:

That it's affordable; the low power consumption; good DAB reception; simple display

We don't like:

That the alarm set-up takes some practice; the only single speaker driver

SmartPlanet judgement:

A lovely little DAB radio alarm clock. Not the single most stylish radio we've ever seen but performs well and is priced perfectly. If you demand audio quality you should check out a model with two speakers, but most casual alarm clock users will find the Siesta delightful. Plus

PURE Digital's Siesta is an uber-planet-friendly DAB radio, which prides itself on having a one-watt power consumption when in standby, where the average for portables like this is ten watts. The Siesta will set you back £49 and has the usual DAB functions we expect from PURE Digital's labs. Plus you'll have the peace of mind of knowing the system comes with minimal packaging. Continue reading...