Pure Elan Connect+ All-In-One Stereo Internet Radio with DAB+ and Bluetooth 5.0 (DAB/DAB+ & FM radio, Internet Radio, TFT Display, Music Streaming, Podcasts, Mains and Battery Powered) Stone Grey

I purchased this radio as I wanted a small unit to sit in my kitchen and i'm very happy with my purchase. It would be permanently mains powered so lack of a rechargeable battery is not an issue for me. I probably wouldn't recommend this if you are going to primarily use it as a portable radio as it will eat AA batteries. It just comes with a USB cable, and no AC adapter is included in the box, but this is normal nowadays. As I had a USB socket nearby, this was not an issue for me, but something to bear in mind. Additionally, a USB-C socket on the rear for power would be nice as Micro USB is very dated now, and I've found it to be more fragile/insecure than USB-C, but it's just a minor point. For a portable radio I would probably recommend the JBL Tuner instead, it is waterproof, has better sound quality with an integrated battery, but costs a little more and doesn't have internet radio functions. Sound quality is OK, about standard for this type of radio. Not horrible, but set expectations realistically. DAB functionality is as to be expected, but the thing that really impresses me about this is the internet radio functionality. As long as you have a strong Wi-Fi signal it works flawlessly. I was able to store a large list of worldwide radio stations to listen to while I am cooking - great for when you get bored of DAB! You can also use the "UNDOK" app to communicate over Wi-Fi with the radio from your Android or IOS device, and set up the presets there - it's a lot faster this way. I haven't tested the Bluetooth functionality as I have many other speakers for this but I think this is hard to get wrong. I can't think you'll find anything better for the price point (£50) if you want a small internet radio.

Pure Elan Connect Plus Note: When testing any DAB/ FM radio ensure that DAB and FM stations are not affected by interference from LED lights. Some LED lights can cause interference or even completely block certain radio stations. Quick Review: DAB Radio – good reception 20 presets, dependant on reception area. FM Radio – good reception, 20 presets, dependant on reception area. Internet Radio – Thousands of worldwide stations including most UK stations, a very good option if the radio is operated in an area with poor DAB and FM reception. WIFI connection required. 20 presets Podcasts – thousands of worldwide podcasts including BBC podcasts, listen when you want to without waiting for a live broadcast. Wifi connection required, 20 presets. Bluetooth – send audio from your phone, tablet, laptop etc. to the Pure radio Mobile App Control – available via one of 2 apps, UNDOK or Oktiv, which both control most of the features of the radio – volume, station selection, access to favourites etc. etc. Sound quality - more than acceptable at this price point – £59.99 at time of purchase. Not HIFi quality and bass response is not the best, but the sound is still good from two small speakers and especially when the price is taken into account. Power supplies. - USB power supply required, not supplied but it works well from a USB supply. Uses Alkaline batteries only as an alternative to the USB supply. They will not last as long as rechargeable batteries. Not ideal as a portable battery-operated radio but very good if you intend to power it from the mains via a USB power supply. At this price point a rechargeable power supply would add significantly to the cost – see the Roberts Petite radio which has a rechargeable supply but far less features – no internet radio and no podcasts. Future Proofing – when I received this radio it only had 4 icon options, DAB, FM Internet radio and Bluetooth. When connected to WIFi it automatically upgraded and added a dedicated Podcast icon, so updates are available if and when they become available. Relatively low price if manufacturers and broadcasters do decide to change standards or delete formats. For example: DAB only radios now not able to pick up DAB+ only stations, changes to USB, BBC changing its podcast standards - today’s white-hot technology can rapidly become yesterday’s white elephant! Conclusion: Highly recommended - it has an outstanding range of mostly intuitive features and they work very well, especially if one reads the quick start guide! Podcasts and Internet radio are really useful and add features that are usually only available on high-end, much higher priced radios. Podcasts in particular allow you to time shift many programs and listen to them if you missed a live broadcast. BBC stations and Podcasts are also available on internet radio and on the podcast option. It’s churlish to expect rechargeable batteries at this price - it’s still a great bargain!

This is probably my fifth DAB radio and second Pure model - and things do keep getting better. The previous Pure Evoke C-D6 was never really used as it was a replacement for a JVC valve stereo and the sound quality and functionality just could not compare. I sold it and brought a little Majority Eddington which is delightful. Colour screen, good DAB coverage and sound but at less than the size of a box of kitchen matches, and with ageing hearing, no longer suitable for use in the kitchen when you turn on an appliance. I wasn't really specifically looking for a new radio, but this Connect+ popped up when I was browsing and it was on sale. I was sceptical about getting anything by Pure again but figured if the sound was not for me, then I could return it to Amazon. The first thing that surprised me was the new Amazon minimal packing - there was none! The address was stuck to the radio's box and left on the door step. LOL. Anyway, unpacked it. Plugged in and turned on. Ran though some simple set-up questions, and the firmware update - which added podcasts to the main menu, and finally scanned DAB stations - all really easily. Decided to connect to WIFI, which although doable, takes a while using a dial to select characters. It's been up and running several days now - and impressions are: I'm keeping it. The rubbery plastic case and buttons are much better than the pictures and no different in quality to other radios I've had. The WIFI connection is excellent. It's a kitchen radio in a purpose built flat, several rooms away from the router. Normally, WIFI is patchy, but this has a clear playback of streaming stations. Station selection is possible on the radio but you can also use the Undok Android app or over your home network through a web browser to search, play or add preset stations. I quickly found a local station that I really like, but I have rubbish FM reception, added it as an internet preset and have clear playback at home now. Likewise, there is a wide choice of world wide stations and unlike UK stations - not filled with annoying gambling adverts. DAB is DAB. Found all the stations I would expect. Connection is fine with the aerial extended. Added a couple of presets which are stored separately to the internet ones. The Eddington was mostly tuned to Radio Two and occasionally changed if I'd didn't like the presenter. With the BBC shake up of the station, a lot of presenters / shows are gone and I think this Connect+ is going to fill that void with access to Internet stations and Podcasts. Podcasts, this was added during the firmware update and appears to be Internet radio under a different icon. I've never listened to them before, because my radio usage is background sound whilst doing other things. I won't go as far as to say this implementation is pointless, but it is limited. And the reason I dropped a star for the review. You cannot preset a podcast, say the Infinite Monkey Cage but only an episode of that cast. Also, if you leave and return to the episode, it starts from the beginning. This seemed wrong. Enter... Bluetooth. On the Eddington it was poor. The sound quality made it unusable. I had considered buying a standalone speaker but the connection and sound from my Moto G to this two speaker Connect+ is great. First thing I noticed was the BBC Sounds and MediaMonkey apps were displaying playback information on that lovely large colour screen in the same way as DAB or Internet Radio playback. Then I went searching and found Pocket Casts application and everything fit together perfectly. This allows you to organise casts, play individual episodes, pause and resume from your phone but use BT on the Connect+ for great sound, playback information and control. A couple of last points to finish up. Sound. Sound is subjective. And on the whole, I like this device. I can hear speech clearly above the racket of the kitchen or when wandering around the flat. Half volume is much louder than the Eddington and therefore more than enough to sing along to Gary Davies Sound of the Eighties or relax to some Jazz or Classic FM. No, the Connect+ doesn't match my Creative T100s on sound quality but it's not meant too and what it does, it does well enough to enjoy. Portability. Not really sure on this one. Would probably have to see how long a set of rechargeable batteries lasted. Probably more of a nuisance than a plus but given that we already have several good power-banks not a deal breaker. Is it worth the price I paid? YES. Is it worth the RRP? Probably. Though better Podcast management and in-built rechargeable battery for those just using the device standalone would be better. Well done Pure.

Very happy with it, wanted something for the desktop when working from home that also has Bluetooth for Teams calls (my webcam does the microphone). Really easy to set up internet radio, I used WPS and took seconds. Linking to my phone I was impressed that details of the YouTube video I was playing came up on the radio display. Sound quality is absolutely fine for what it is, a very compact radio, not unpleasant or tinny but obviously not really deep bass. NOTE ON POWER: The USB socket on the back says 5v 2.0A. I tested the current and at normal level it uses around a tenth this, rising to about 0.5A if you turn it up full and uncomfortably loud. So any 1A USB supply should be fine, and with current electricity prices it's good consumption is low. With the usb plug I use it is taking 0.9w on standby, 1.5w at a moderate level and around 3w turned up full. On battery, get decent NiMH rechargeables which could give up to 10 hours of use. It can drain a fair bit of current so alkaline not really suitable. Slight UI niggles, for example after listening to a podcast then going to DAB preset it still says Podcast at the top and the text information on the radio show isn't shown. Going to the menu with the 5 modes and reselecting DAB corrects this, hopefully a future update will rectify.

Pros Cheap Good functionality. I bought it mainly for the internet radio. Good reception on FM and DAB with extended aerial. Cons As a standalone unit, the equaliser makes very little difference. The sound quality from the in-built speakers is poor. No depth. No bass. Very flat and cheap sounding. I have smaller BT speakers with a fuller sound. WiFi setup is fiddly with the need to scroll through characters due to screen size. Edit Just discovered that you can use Undok or Oktiv apps on phone as a remote control, which is brilliant. Didn’t see any mention of this in the description. If you connect it to an external speaker or amp, via the headphone socket, then the sound quality improves massively, which is what I have done. Same goes for the equaliser. The internal electronics are let down by the amplifier/power output. As a standalone unit, there are better options out there for under £80, such as the Mangokit SR20. Pretty sure it’s got almost identical kit, but a more powerful output, possibly better drivers, and cloth speaker covers. Edit The sound continues to impress via a standalone speaker in a bedroom. The lack of a remote in a bedroom is a pain for preset stations, let alone casual browsing, but that’s my bad. Decent for kitchen use. It can be controlled via phone apps. You can remotely set presets, and control volume and equaliser. IF you connect it to external speakers, or an old but gold amp, then the innards deliver way beyond its own speakers.

I was delighted to purchase this radio for global listening. It arrived the following day and was well-packaged. Inside the box is the radio, a comprehensive instruction manual and a USB Type-A cable. A plug is required for the cable but this is a standard Type-A plug compatible with devices such as phone chargers. The cable is also of a suitable length. The radio offers a range of features including FM/DAB/Internet Radio/Podcasts and Bluetooth. For FM or DAB the internet connection is not necessary but for Internet Radio/Podcasts it must be connected to a WiFi network which is straightforward to configure. The display is highly readable and can be dimmed. The radio produces a clear sound and provides numerous options for adjusting the equaliser. It also includes an alarm function that can be set to wake the user with a buzzer or a selected radio station. This radio is well-constructed, portable and stylish. After using it for three or four weeks, we decided to purchase an additional one for the kitchen as we are so pleased with it. A well-deserved five-star rating.

I have several DAB+ devices around my house, all of which can autotune and receive DAB+ stations fine. This device struggled to autotune to the popular stations, and had to be moved from room to room to finally autotune correctly. Even when stations were tuned in, signal and station contact losses happened. It was as if the aerial was not connected to the radio. Internet connectivity was also poor. Although it connected to my network, it would not find any radio stations. I have returned it for a refund.

I wanted a radio that i could use batteries in in case of power cut but that would be mainly mains. The reviews on this ,sound wise werent great..but it had all i needed at a silly price so i took a punt. Im impressed ! Firstly it is a small plastic radio , it is never going to give hifi sound. BUT , ive been playing with the eq and ive find a combination that gives me a clear sound on music, i can hear all instruments , it dosent sound tinny, (ok not thick and warm but it is 6w ,very small speakers ) its actually very good on all music genres ive tried ! I have a small wooden stand under mine and the radio sits slightly angled up. My lounge is 11'x15' ,it fills my room ,and the rest of flat. Ive set my bass at +4 treble +6 loudness on. In the video ive shown all sources, radio wise ,i dont like dab..fm or internet for me. Any way for £50 im very impressed ..so take your time and fiddle with eq :) and remember it is a 6w portable radio . Ive also connected it to my soundbar via headphone socket..what a difference in sound ! For £50 id say yes its worth it

Pongo 5* por la relación calidad (percebida: lo tengo desde pocas semanas) y el precio. Sintonizó bien a la wifi, aun si la señal aparece cómo débil y el sonido es bueno y potente considerando el tamaño del aparato. Puntos negativos: el menú no es intuitivo y engorroso; si se pueden amanecer cómo 20 programas, sólo 2 son directamente accesibles con botones dedicados. El plástico es barato (no hay misterio al considerar el precio) y es recomendable manipular el aparato con cuidado.

très bon produit et facile à manier; en plus batteries AA permettant d'avoir une possibilité d'avoir la radio n'importe où !

Ürünü alırken "Ses kalitesi nasıl olur, internetteki radyo kanalları güncel midir?" diye merak ediyordum. Geldikten sonra iyi ki almışım dedim. Kaliteli ve net bir ses veriyor. FM radyonun sesinden daha iyi. Çekmeme sorunu yok. Biz küçük bir ilçede yaşadığımız için TRT FM dışında 6 civarı yerel ve ulusal başka radyo istasyonu çekiyor. Anneme daha başka istasyonları dinlemesi için aldım. Bluetooth bağlantısı var. 20 tane farklı internet akışını da IP adresinden radyoya bağlanıp ekleyebilirsiniz. Ses kalitesini en yüksek olarak ayarlayabilirsiniz. Diğer markanın yorumlarında çalarken kesinti olduğu söylenmişti, o yüzden bunu aldım. Kesintisiz çalıyor. Türkiye'deki ve dünyadaki bütün istasyonlar var.

+ Türkçe dil desteği var. + Bilgisayardan ip adresini yazarak arayüzüne ulaşabilir ve stream url'lerinizi manuel olarak ekleyebilirsiniz. + İsterseniz prizden aldığı elektrikle, isterseniz pille çalışabiliyor (4 AA Pil). Prize bağlı iken elektrik giderse pille çalışabiliyor (yeniden açmanız gerekli). + FM çekmesinde hiçbir problem yaşamadım. * Ses kalitesinin çalan radyoya bağlı olduğunu düşünüyorum. 256 kbps yayın yapan radyonun sesi, 64 kpbs yayın yapandan daha iyi geliyor (doğal olarak). * Yaşadığım yerde DAB/DAB+ olmadığı için bu özelliğini değerlendiremiyorum. - Ekranı çalan radyoyu gösteriyor sürekli (saat en üst satırda küçük olarak görünüyor). Birkaç saniye sonra tam ekran saat ekranına dönse daha iyi olurdu. - Bilgisayardan arayüzüne girdiğinizde tüm ayarları yapılabilseydi çok daha rahat olurdu (Kendi üzerinden de zorlanmadan yapılabiliyor ama). - Hazırladığım, herkese açık youtube playlisti çalabilseydi efsane olurdu... 02/04/2025 tarihinde ekleme: Bu cihazın kulaklık çıkışını AUX destekli bir bluetooth hoparlöre bağladım denemek için. Sonuç gerçekten temiz ve net bir ses oldu. Yani cihazın kendi hoparlörlerinin aslında hiç de iyi olmadığını anladım. Bu arada tamamen kısık seste dinliyorum cihazı, bütün gece başucumda çaldığı için. Bluetooth hoparlör de öyle çok kaliteli birşey değil. Motorola Sonic Play+ 275.

Net ontvangen. Aan de wifi hangen ging super simpel. Update ging vanzelf. Daarna instellen van de internetzenders en dat is ook erg eenvoudig. Zender gevonden dan 1, 2 of 3 kiezen voor de voorkeursinstelling die vanaf 3 tot de 20 gaan. Stroom eraf en er weer op, internet meteen gevonden en alle instellingen waren er nog. Geluid is voor de slaapkamer prima. Zit een alarminstelling en sleeptimer op. Dus ik vind het echt een topapparaat voor een topprijs. Zoals goed omschreven zit er geen stroomblokje in de doos. USB stroomaansluitblokje er aan gehangen en geen probleem. Batterijen erin doen heb ik nog niet gedaan, maar dat zal ook prima werken. Hoelang de batterijen meegaan miet ik dus nog uitvinden.