An internet radio is useful because it need not choose between old and new sources. The strongest models combine stations delivered over wi-fi with DAB+ and FM, then add Bluetooth, streaming services, USB playback or a CD drive. This guide covers a recorded field of 91 radios, split between compact models without a disc drive and larger all-in-one systems that play CDs.
What follows is recorded testing, translated. Nobody at Truthful Reviews has used any of these radios.
What matters most
Internet radio opens a wide station catalogue, while DAB+ and FM keep local broadcasts available without a network stream. Bluetooth handles phone services; built-in services are more direct but vary by model. USB and AUX matter for stored files and older equipment, while a CD mechanism serves an existing disc collection.
Cabinet volume and speaker layout matter more than similar menus suggest. Stereo gives width; a downward bass driver or reflex port adds weight. Compact mono radios save space, while the largest CD models can replace a small stereo. Controls range from remotes and preset keys to top dials and phone apps.
Best internet radios without a CD player
Top pick — Teufel Radio 3Sixty (2020)
The best all-round model. Its fabric-covered upper section sends sound through 360 degrees, while a downward bass driver adds depth. Listening found balanced, room-filling sound even in larger rooms. Amazon Music and Spotify Connect sit in the menu, Bluetooth handles other phone services, and USB supports WAV, FLAC, MP3, AAC and WMA. A colour display, four presets, remote and responsive menu simplify operation; the cube design divides opinion.
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Premium pick — Sonoro Primus
The Primus combines a carefully finished cabinet, two coaxial two-way speakers and a downward subwoofer. Listening found controlled bass and room-filling sound. Internet radio, DAB+, FM, Bluetooth and several built-in services give it broad support, with clear front controls and a remote. It is a substantial living-room radio, not a bedside set.
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Design pick — Revo SuperConnect Stereo
The Revo SuperConnect Stereo is the current design recommendation. The labelled prose records that role but no dependable per-model measurements, so this guide does not decorate it with specifications taken from the unlabelled table.
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Portable pick — Kenwood CR-ST90S
An internal 1,800 mAh battery delivered up to eight hours, with USB-C charging. Internet radio, DAB+, FM, Bluetooth, USB, podcasts and Spotify Connect are joined by app control. Two full-range drivers and a rear reflex opening produced convincing stereo sound; the large display and three favourite keys aid operation. There is no remote.
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Value pick — Xoro DAB 700 IR
The Xoro covers internet radio, DAB+, FM, Spotify Connect, Bluetooth, USB and AUX. Its wooden cabinet supports balanced stereo sound with useful bass; only very high volume brought boom. A cramped remote and conventional styling are the compromises.
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Best internet radios with a CD player
Top CD pick — TechniSat DigitRadio 3 IR
The leading CD model pairs a slot drive with internet radio, DAB+, FM, Bluetooth, USB and AUX. Two full-range speakers with reflex ports produced natural sound and clear stereo separation without a subwoofer. Three direct presets and a front headphone socket are practical; the small remote is less comfortable than the radio controls.
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Also good — Majority Quadriga
The Quadriga combines internet, DAB+ and FM radio with Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, podcasts and CD. Phono, optical, USB, front AUX and headphone connections broaden its use. A cabinet almost 30 cm deep houses a downward subwoofer, producing enough scale to replace a compact stereo.
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Premium CD system — Teufel Musicstation
At 53 cm wide, the Musicstation is the broadest recommendation. CD, internet radio, DAB, FM, USB, AUX and built-in services sit behind clean touch controls. Six drivers — two full-range units and one bass driver per channel — produced wide, room-filling sound with adjustable bass, treble and stereo width.
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Design-led CD pick — Kenwood CR-ST700SCD
The curved metal-grille cabinet houses internet, DAB+ and FM radio, CD, Bluetooth, AUX and several services, with app and multiroom control. A downward subwoofer makes a 2.1-channel system; listening found deep bass without overwhelming the broad stereo image.
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Compact mounting option — Imperial Dabman i450 CD
The i450 CD includes a mounting bracket and front USB and headphone sockets. Internet radio, DAB+, FM, CD and multiple services are built in. Two full-range speakers cover midrange and treble while a downward bass unit supplies the low end; only the plain design disappoints.
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Also tested: models without CD
Pure Classic H4i — compact, beautifully finished and strong in mono, with internet, DAB, FM, Bluetooth and AUX. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Telestar TOP 200 — small and mono, with broad sources but needlessly laborious wi-fi entry. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Telestar TOP 250 — adds stereo speakers while retaining the smaller model's broad sources and app control. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Kenwood CR-ST500S-B — needs only about 20 x 20 cm of surface space yet produces stereo sound and forceful bass from a 10 cm downward driver. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Ruark R2 MK4 — beautifully made and balanced, with simple controls and wide stereo sound. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Nordmende Transita 120 IR — weighs about 1.5 kg and carries a 5,000 mAh battery; build and operation impressed more than its mono sound. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Imperial Dabman i205 — wired or wireless networking, front USB and useful presets; composed until very high volume. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Hama DIR 3200SBT — cylindrical and well connected, but bright tuning over-emphasised sibilance despite equaliser changes. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Xoro DAB 250IR — light portable stereo with a handle, four C-cell slots and 40 favourites. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
TechniSat SternRadio IR1 — compact but battery-free, with an oversensitive rotary-and-click control. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
PEAQ PDR 270 BT-B — intuitive controls and tone adjustment, though sound remained coloured and upper-mid shy. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Pure Elan Connect+ — battery-powered stereo with internet, DAB, FM and Bluetooth; its charging lead lacks an adaptor. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Kenwood CR-ST100S — compact, versatile and strong on broadcast reception, but less composed when loud. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Hama DIR3300SBT — striking and compact, though its light enclosure colours the sound beyond moderate levels. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Sangean WFR-70C — excellent compact mono sound, expandable with a second speaker and subwoofer, but no Bluetooth. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Xoro HMT 300 V2 — compact alarm radio with information displays and Spotify; modest sound, no DAB+ or FM. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Imperial Dabman i200 — five direct presets help, but volume steps are coarse and stereo sound unexceptional. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Imperial i110 — responsive but sparse, with neither DAB nor FM and USB used only for power. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Pinell North — refined portable with natural, near-omnidirectional sound and about 15 hours of battery operation. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Loewe klang s1 — heavy aluminium construction supports clear, room-filling sound even at high volume. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Pure Evoke Play — stereo counterpart to the Evoke Spot, with a handle, folding display and optional battery. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Pure Evoke Spot — compact mono design whose folding display hides secondary controls while leaving four presets accessible. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Roberts Stream 94i Plus — four-speaker stereo with a separate battery pack and an incongruously basic remote. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Tivoli Audio Model One Digital (Gen.2) — excellent room-filling mono sound, offset by frustrating initial networking. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Sangean WFS-58 — runs from six AA cells, connects three ways and produces good mono sound. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Teufel 3sixty — the first generation remains spacious and balanced, but its successor corrects most weaknesses. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Sonoro Stream — tall, beautifully finished and easy to control, with very good mono sound. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Also tested: models with CD
Pure Classic C-D6i — real-wood finishes, broad sources and strong bass from twin reflex ports. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Sonoro Meisterstück Gen.2 — a 10 kg HDMI ARC all-in-one with soundbar-like scale, but awkward dimensions. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
VR-Radio MSX-630.dab — its vertical cabinet fits narrow surfaces or a wall, but the shallow enclosure limits sound quality. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Xoro HMT 620 — straightforward and well equipped, with front USB and full, controlled sound. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Xoro HMT 600 V2 — a larger HMT 620 with deeper sound but every socket moved rearwards. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Hama DIR3510SCBTX — clear in rooms around 20 m², but small controls and a fussy tray weaken operation. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Telestar Dira S32i CD — large controls and two 75 mm drivers stand out; streaming relies on a phone. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Roberts Stream 67 — large, beautifully made and full sounding, with a slot CD drive. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Lenco DIR-260BK — solid wooden alternative, though AUX and headphone sockets sit inconveniently at the rear. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Albrecht DR 895 CD — large display, simple controls, broad playback and powerful sound from a roomy cabinet. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Albrecht DR 690 CD — simple and full sounding, but lacks built-in services and USB and fades in larger rooms. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
Albrecht DR 890 CD — compact wooden model with a front headphone socket, CD drawer and clean construction. Search Amazon UK · Search Amazon US
How the radios were assessed
Radios were divided by whether they included CD. Operation, networking, sources, sockets and controls were compared, followed by listening assessments of cabinet, speakers and bass. Many share menu software while sounding markedly different.
