Pure Siesta S6 Bluetooth Radio Alarm Clock (DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio, FM Radio, CrystalVue Display, 40 Station Presets, Sleep Timer and Alarm Function) Graphite Black

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It’s possible to set four separate alarms on different schedules, so you won’t get rudely awaken by your weekday alarm on Saturdays. Each one has a dedicated button, making it easy to switch them on and off. However, the wireless charging will only be useful if you have a relatively recent flagship smartphone or compatible case.

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The most compact and affordable model in the retro-inspired Roberts Revival range, this one's even tinier than the Revival Mini. It fits in the palm of your hand, making it an ideal portable option, especially as it has a built-in rechargeable battery. For those who like to listen to music as they drift off to sleep each night, there are various handy extras included. For example, as well as an automatically dimming display, you can also use the built-in sleep timer to put your radio into standby mode after a certain length of time.When not testing out the latest gizmos, you’ll find Simon either catching up with the newest releases at his local cinema or out shooting with his beloved compact camera. The fact that you can’t play music from your phone over USB is also quite baffling. Most bedrooms aren’t that big and, chances are, you’ll have your phone sitting next to the S6 when playing music through it. Why not allow a wired connection, which would also allow you to wake up to your own tunes?

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The numerous buttons make it difficult to access everything the S6 can do without consulting the instructions at least once, but setting up its basic functions is easy enough.Though some people refer to the Siesta S6 as the Pure Siesta Rise S6, there’s actually no “Rise” included in the title. That might be a little confusing, particularly when you see how similar in style the S6 is to the flagship Siesta product. You can also pre-set up to 40 FM or digital radio stations, to save you scrolling through long lists of stations every time you want to find Heat FM (though setting 40 of them may slightly defeat the purpose). You can choose to either wake up to the radio or a standard alert tone, which gradually becomes louder; it doesn’t sound particularly pleasant, but that’s probably the point. There’s no option to use music from your phone, which is a shame, particularly since it’s likely to be connected via that USB port anyway. You won’t get pumping bass, or the interface needed for a really seamless analogue radio experience, but the Siesta Charge performs its core functions impressively, and is well worth a look. You can press Siesta once to set the alarm for a power nap lasting anywhere between 5 minutes and 90 minutes.

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We like how this one can take batteries or run on mains power, which also makes it great for taking around with you. Roberts didn’t skimp on the quality here and while it doesn’t have wifi features of the Roberts 94i or 94L above, it sounds just as good. Connect your phone and the first thing you’ll notice is a fairly major disparity between radio volume and the sound emitted over Bluetooth. I had to pump it up to even hear it. Measuring 147 millimeters in width, the Pure Siesta S6 has a sleek and compact design that fits well on any bedside table. The device's premium materials ensure its durability over time, making it a reliable addition to anyone's morning routine.Convenient, intuitive, and easy to use, the Pure Siesta S6 also comes with a selection of 40 preset station options to choose from. That means that you’ll be able to save a lot more channels onto your Pure S6 than many of the other products in the Siesta range.

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Simon specialises in testing the latest smart gadgets, home entertainment gear, headphones, speakers, charging kit and smartphones. Like all our products, Siesta S6 was designed and engineered in the UK by our expert engineering teams. This not only ensures great sound and impressive build quality, but allows us to offer the reassurance of a 2-year warranty as standard. Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518). Pure, one of the UK’s most popular radio brands, offers a range of stylish and modern bedside radios in the form of the Siesta range.The volume control has 32 distinct levels, though anything under 10 is basically muted, and even 32 won’t shake the walls – especially given the meagre bass levels. The Siesta Charge won’t do for hosting a house party, but for listening to the radio in your kitchen or dancing around your bedroom it will do just fine. We love the refreshed Pure Evoke lineup, where every model features a discreet flip-up screen for when you want to see a bit more information about the radio station you're playing. Positioned as an "all-in-one" music system, the Evoke Spot also comes with built-in internet radio and Spotify Connect, making it ideal for streaming music over wifi. Speaking from experience, the easier an alarm is to switch off, the less likely it is to get me out of bed. With that in mind, the touch-sensitive band at the front of the S6 makes it very easy to delay the day for an extra few minutes each morning – sometimes, even by accident. That could prove dangerous for some.