--- product_id: 48640291 title: "Roberts Sports DAB 5 DAB/FM Portable Pocket Radio" brand: "roberts" price: "98073CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Roberts" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48640291-roberts-sports-dab-5-dab-fm-portable-pocket-radio store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Headphone-only audio output DAB/DAB+/FM tuner 12-hour battery life (2x AA) Roberts Sports DAB 5 DAB/FM Portable Pocket Radio **Brand:** roberts **Price:** 98073CFA **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ“» Stay tuned, stay ahead β€” your pocket-sized gateway to endless soundscapes! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Roberts Sports DAB 5 DAB/FM Portable Pocket Radio by roberts - **How much does it cost?** 98073CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48640291-roberts-sports-dab-5-dab-fm-portable-pocket-radio) ## Best For - roberts enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted roberts brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **10 Station Presets:** Instantly access your favorite channels with 5 presets each for DAB and FMβ€”no more endless scrolling. - β€’ **Long-Lasting Battery Power:** Powered by 2 standard AA batteries delivering up to 12 hours of uninterrupted audio freedom. - β€’ **Compact Pocket-Sized Design:** Ultra-lightweight and slim, fits effortlessly in your pocket or bag for on-the-go listening. - β€’ **Crystal-Clear Digital & FM Radio:** Seamlessly switch between DAB, DAB+ and FM for endless station variety with pristine sound quality. - β€’ **Intuitive Jog Control & LCD Display:** Navigate stations and menus with a tactile jog dial and clear backlit screen for effortless operation. ## Overview The Roberts Sports DAB 5 is a sleek, portable pocket radio featuring DAB/DAB+ and FM tuners, delivering crystal-clear stereo sound exclusively via headphones. With 10 station presets, a user-friendly jog dial, and a bright LCD display, it offers quick access to countless stations. Powered by 2 AA batteries, it provides up to 12 hours of listening time, making it the perfect lightweight companion for sports fans and talk radio enthusiasts on the move. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Roberts Sports DAB 5 DAB/FM Portable Pocket Radio | With Headphones at desertcart UK. Review: Outstanding radio, well made, with quality sound. Ouse's reliability. - Although this model is now eight years old, it still provides excellent reception and features. Lots of cheaper models are available, offering more features and longer battery life. The Roberts has a solid, well made, dependable and reliable feel. The build quality is good, the controls are practical and easy to manage. It comes with a set of wired headphones, which are adequate but I chose to use a pair of Panasonics ear buds (on desertcart). No AA batteries are included in the pack, standard batteries last around 12 hours, but have I purchased four rechargeables (on desertcart), which last about the same time, two charged ready to load and two in the radio, so no chance of running out of power. Storing the 10 saved stations, (5 DAB 5 FM), is easy, and easier to recall. The wired headphones attach at the top, and a clear digital display illuminates on the front, giving device and station information. The sound quality is excellent, with option of Crystal-clear DAB or Stereo on FM stations. The number of stations available seems endless, though he aware not all European countries broadcast DAB. It is slim/ lightweight and can fit into a compact camera case, which will help protect it, though a made to measure case is also available. Review: Nice size, Good sound. What more do you want? - I bought this to replace a faulty Aves Air that I had to return.This was one of the few pocket DAB radios that had DAB+. Another plus point is that it doesn't take a silly battery pack that costs Β£10 and means waiting hours for it to recharge. First impressions.Nice and compact. I like the presets and on/off buttons on the top. Volume control on the left side and the 'jog' switch on the right. The jog control takes a little getting used to. To scroll through stations, either rotate up or down. To change screen options (like scrolling text) press inwards until the desired text is displayed. To access menus (including moving to/from FM to DAB), press and hold inwards.I'm not sure how long this control would last out, if you were too heavy handed with it. I had it out of the plastic blister (be careful opening it!) and working in 30 seconds, after inserting 2 AA's in the battery compartment and plugging in my usual earphones.Switch it on and it starts scanning DAB.I find the supplied earphones a bit uncomfortable. 5 presets on each on DAB and FM. Adequate for me, as I only listen to a few stations.To store presets, tune to the station you want, then press and hold down the appropriate preset. Sound is clear and crisp. No equaliser on it, but a DRC control is one of the menu options. It only has an effect on some stations. 2 things would make this perfect for me. 1) I find the display keeps defaulting to the rolling text, which I find annoying. If you change it to text that is 'still', it doesn't seem to 'remember' that choice. Doesn't matter whether this is from DAB to FM or vice-versa and also when you switch it on to start with, it's the same.According to Roberts, this cannot be changed.I did ask them to, pointing out that other radios (including their own), will 'remember' if you change it. 2) A socket for a mains adaptor (optional) to recharge batteries 'in-situ', rather than having to remove and replace them each time. All in all, a nice radio and worthy of consideration.As mentioned above (and by other reviewers), using rechargable batteries is highly recommended. ## Features - Experience Exceptional Audio Quality - The SportsDAB5 offers DAB/DAB+ and FM radio , providing access to countless stations and crystal clear audio. Elevate your listening experience with this DAB portable radio, great for sports and talkback - Effortlessly Personalise Your Listening - With 10 station presets available , you can quickly tune into your favourite channels while on the move - Designed for Portability - The pocket - sized design of the SportsDAB5 allows you to access digital radio wherever you go. Its compact and lightweight construction makes it the ideal companion for avid listeners - Requires 2 x AA batteries ( not included ) for operation, ensuring a simple and efficient power source - Note - This product comes with HEADPHONES ONLY, and does not have a speaker. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008R6B62K | | Antenna Location | Sports Broadcast | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | 3,927 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 38 in Portable DAB Radios | | Box Contents | Owner's Manual | | Brand | Roberts | | Brand Name | Roberts | | Colour | white | | Compatible Devices | Headphone | | Connectivity technology | Auxiliary | | Country of Origin | United Kingdom | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,434 Reviews | | Display Technology | LCD | | Display Type | LCD | | Enclosure Material | Plastic | | Frequency | 108 MHz | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00638876354172 | | Hardware Interface | Headphone | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 20L x 62W x 105H millimetres | | Item Weight | 0.07 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Roberts Radio Ltd | | Manufacturer Part Number | SportsDAB5 | | Model Number | SPORTSDAB5 | | Network Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary | | Number of Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | Battery Powered | | Product Features | Portable | | Product dimensions | 20L x 62W x 105H millimetres | | Radio Bands Supported | DAB/DAB+/FM | | Special feature | Portable | | Style Name | Sports Dab 5 | | Tuner Type | DAB | | Tuner technology | DAB | | UPC | 638876354172 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Roberts - **Colour:** white - **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary - **Included components:** Owner's Manual - **Power source:** Battery Powered - **Product dimensions:** 20L x 62W x 105H millimetres - **Radio bands supported:** DAB/DAB+/FM - **Special feature:** Portable - **Style:** Sports Dab 5 - **Tuner technology:** DAB ## Images ![Roberts Sports DAB 5 DAB/FM Portable Pocket Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51KlgmNIx3L.jpg) ![Roberts Sports DAB 5 DAB/FM Portable Pocket Radio - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Djbu4XcKL.jpg) ![Roberts Sports DAB 5 DAB/FM Portable Pocket Radio - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819KUv2pnnL.jpg) ![Roberts Sports DAB 5 DAB/FM Portable Pocket Radio - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YAO5MOasL.jpg) ![Roberts Sports DAB 5 DAB/FM Portable Pocket Radio - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51BYDItiwAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding radio, well made, with quality sound. Ouse's reliability. *by B***R on 24 August 2026* Although this model is now eight years old, it still provides excellent reception and features. Lots of cheaper models are available, offering more features and longer battery life. The Roberts has a solid, well made, dependable and reliable feel. The build quality is good, the controls are practical and easy to manage. It comes with a set of wired headphones, which are adequate but I chose to use a pair of Panasonics ear buds (on Amazon). No AA batteries are included in the pack, standard batteries last around 12 hours, but have I purchased four rechargeables (on Amazon), which last about the same time, two charged ready to load and two in the radio, so no chance of running out of power. Storing the 10 saved stations, (5 DAB 5 FM), is easy, and easier to recall. The wired headphones attach at the top, and a clear digital display illuminates on the front, giving device and station information. The sound quality is excellent, with option of Crystal-clear DAB or Stereo on FM stations. The number of stations available seems endless, though he aware not all European countries broadcast DAB. It is slim/ lightweight and can fit into a compact camera case, which will help protect it, though a made to measure case is also available. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice size, Good sound. What more do you want? *by M***Y on 8 May 2015* I bought this to replace a faulty Aves Air that I had to return.This was one of the few pocket DAB radios that had DAB+. Another plus point is that it doesn't take a silly battery pack that costs Β£10 and means waiting hours for it to recharge. First impressions.Nice and compact. I like the presets and on/off buttons on the top. Volume control on the left side and the 'jog' switch on the right. The jog control takes a little getting used to. To scroll through stations, either rotate up or down. To change screen options (like scrolling text) press inwards until the desired text is displayed. To access menus (including moving to/from FM to DAB), press and hold inwards.I'm not sure how long this control would last out, if you were too heavy handed with it. I had it out of the plastic blister (be careful opening it!) and working in 30 seconds, after inserting 2 AA's in the battery compartment and plugging in my usual earphones.Switch it on and it starts scanning DAB.I find the supplied earphones a bit uncomfortable. 5 presets on each on DAB and FM. Adequate for me, as I only listen to a few stations.To store presets, tune to the station you want, then press and hold down the appropriate preset. Sound is clear and crisp. No equaliser on it, but a DRC control is one of the menu options. It only has an effect on some stations. 2 things would make this perfect for me. 1) I find the display keeps defaulting to the rolling text, which I find annoying. If you change it to text that is 'still', it doesn't seem to 'remember' that choice. Doesn't matter whether this is from DAB to FM or vice-versa and also when you switch it on to start with, it's the same.According to Roberts, this cannot be changed.I did ask them to, pointing out that other radios (including their own), will 'remember' if you change it. 2) A socket for a mains adaptor (optional) to recharge batteries 'in-situ', rather than having to remove and replace them each time. All in all, a nice radio and worthy of consideration.As mentioned above (and by other reviewers), using rechargable batteries is highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good soun. *by M***E on 12 July 2026* Radio arrived super quick. Well made and attractive radio but like other reviews it is let down by the poor quality headphones. They do not fit in my ears comfortably and the sound is poor but they do provide a strong signal and pulled in over 100 DAB and DAB+ stations. I plugged in my Sony high quality headphones and the sound was superb and also provided a strong and stable signal. I am now using Apple earbuds as a compromise that give good sound and a strong signal. I have some reservations regarding build reliability because already preset 5 does not now work. I will not return the radio and will continue to use it unless something else more serious develops. Before purchasing this Roberts radio I had considered buying a cheaper radio with an internal rechargeable battery but by using rechargeable AA batteries I think this is a better option. ## Frequently Bought Together - Roberts SPORTS DAB5 Portable DAB Radio DAB/DAB+ and FM - White - iGadgitz U3149 -PU Leather Case Compatible with Roberts Sports DAB 5 Radio –Black - Energizer Battery Charger, Recharge Pro, for AAA and AA Batteries (4x AA Rechargeable Batteries Included) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48640291-roberts-sports-dab-5-dab-fm-portable-pocket-radio](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/48640291-roberts-sports-dab-5-dab-fm-portable-pocket-radio) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*