Batteriebetrieb oder Netzbetrieb
Review by Hans /
(Posted on 12/11/2023)
We were looking for a portable device with FM, CD, USB, and Bluetooth playback for use in the garden and on the go, which can be operated with a battery and also charges the batteries in the device. That's when we came across the Riptunes Boombox. It comes with a remote control, which we personally don't necessarily need for outdoor use, but is convenient for indoor use. The controls are labeled, but we still kept the user manual handy. One thing we noticed right away is that there are supposed to be 2 indicators next to the display, one for the battery and one for the signal, but there is only one for power on the device. When the battery is low, lo appears on the display, and when it's fully charged, the power LED changes from red to blue.
Unfortunately, the batteries are not removable. The packaging indicates 7.4V / 2000 mAh, which suggests that it uses 2 standard Li-Ion batteries. It would be useful if they could be replaced when needed and charged in the device. The radio has 30 preset stations, which are automatically assigned by the receiver during scanning. The preset number is only briefly displayed when changing stations, otherwise it shows FM and the frequency. There is no RDS display. The numeric keys on the remote control do not function for setting preset stations.
The EQ button allows for different sound modes to be selected, such as Pop, Jazz, Classic, and Rock, and there is no sound adjustment displayed on the screen. In CD and USB mode, playback starts immediately, without displaying the number of tracks or total play time, and starts from the beginning each time it's turned on. There is no fast forward or rewind, but jumping to another track is possible. The Bluetooth mode works well, and my phone displays the Boombox as Riptunes B4. Overall, it's a decent device that may not have the latest features like RDS, but its big advantage is the battery operation with a built-in charger and various connection options. Taking everything into account, including the price, 4 points are appropriate.