We selected DAB and it immediately tuned-in dozens of stations, presenting them in a linear list that was easy to scan through. Each channel features a colourful display that shows an icon and scrolling text, although the text is reduced to a size where most of it can be presented at once. View station information and album artwork in full colour with Elan Connect’s 2.4” TFT display. This combined with the simple and clean button layout makes navigating through Elan Connect a breeze.

That comes with advantages, however – not least a 643g weight (around 770g, if you insert the four AA batteries to make it portable). We also liked its unusually small depth; measuring 115 x 82 x 247mm, it’s far less dominating on a kitchen workshop than some rival DABs. Elan Connect+ has a vibrant and informative 2.4” full colour TFT display. The ultra-clear screen makes accessing the growing number of digital radio stations a breeze. View your favourite station’s information and slideshow artwork in full colour. Simple to use Elan DAB+ is the practical and contemporary radio from Pure, with DAB+ and FM allowing you to listen to all your favourite radio stations in crystal-clear quality. The vibrant colour display and simple controls makes accessing stations and using Elan DAB+ a joyful experience. Truly versatile, with the option of being powered by USB or battery, Elan DAB+ can be enjoyed anywhere in or out of the home. Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you’re buying the best. Find out more about how we test. Available in a range of colours to help brighten up your living room or bedroom, this Pure digital radio was created for both aesthetic appeal and practicality.

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The radio has a single 2.5″ full range driver and the specifications give the output as 3 Watts. At full volume the radio fills a kitchen and can still be heard over a kettle or cooking without the sound distorting. Elan Connect+ can be used as a stereo wireless speaker with your laptop, smartphone or tablet devices. Simple to connect and control, Elan Connect+ will allow you to enjoy your radio, podcasts, music apps and more in rich stereo sound. Great quality stereo sound Simply connect your smartphone, laptop or tablet devices to Elan One to use as your personal wireless speaker. Stream your favourite playlists from any app in high-quality digital sound. Pure offers a wide range of DAB/DAB+ radios with Bluetooth and portable radios with integrated or external battery operation and colour display.

Please note, if you have a very early model of the device listed above, a DAB+ update will not be possible due to the age. Applicable models: Chronos 2, Contour 100Di, Elan 2, Evoke 1S, Evoke 2S, Highway, One Classic, One Classic Series 2, One Elite, One Elite Series 2, One Mi, One Mi Series 2, Siesta, Siesta Mi, Siesta Mi Series 2 Unlimited number of stations: Reception of up to 30,000 stations and streaming providers from all over the world via DAB+ technology.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. Elan Connect automatically finds all available digital stations in your area for an easy listening experience, plus there’s FM radio for any station that has not yet gone digital. It’s quite simple: DAB+ radios allow you to receive all your preferred stations at the best possible quality and without any static noise. The advantages of DAB and DAB+ at a glance:

This radio can deliver exceptional music whenever, and wherever you need it, whether you’re using the Elan as a bedside radio, or garden listening station. And as if that was not enough, DAB/DAB+ devices are substantially more energy efficient while also offering much more variety in terms of stations (radio programmes) than classic FM receivers. Plus, DAB/DAB+ can receive data such as song title, album, artist, album cover images or even videos in addition to sound and music.Sound quality: You can expect a clearer and fuller sonic image than with FM. The quality increases along with the transmission frequency (k/Bit). At Pure, we live and breathe our motto “joyful listening” and we want for our customers to feel the same, which is why we have taken our easy-to-use features and wrapped them up in a timeless and simple design. CDs are forever - a CD player is still worth its money