Its perfect for those who dont want to solely rely on their own music collection.
With decent robustness, reasonable battery life and a handle, its perfect for taking outside too.
None of this would matter if it was awful to use but some thought has been put into it.
This isnt just about music though as the Pure Woodland also has a reliable DAB and FM radio component.
It works well giving you plenty of suitable options with the LCD screen highlighting what station is playing.
At 139.99 / 149.99, its not the most competitively priced radio/speaker combo but its reasonable.
It costs 139.99 and 149.99 in respective markets, which places it squarely in the mid-range market.
You also get a rechargeable battery here rather than needing to dig out AA batteries all the time.
The handle is soft to hold too which is so important compared to it biting through your hand.
Its 14 hour battery life also means you have a days worth of picnicking without needing a power source.
The Bluetooth 5.1 that’s onboard is reliable and means no dropouts to speak of.
you could also switch to DAB radio mode or a FM radio if you choose.
Instead, its a balanced mix of offering everything the average person needs.
It broke through the background noise of my dehumidifier and my mechanical keyboard well.
Similarly, Black Eyed PeasI Gotta Feelingdoesnt quite get you in the party mood.
However, its all likeable and pleasant enough.
As cliched as it might sound, the Pure Woodland is a reliable all-rounder.
Nothing sounds poor or over processed and the soundstage is reasonable for this speaker, at least indoors.
It has the aforementioned carry handle which has been designed to be soft to hold onto yet sturdy.
Itll easily hook onto something too.
Six presets are available in all with three DAB and three FM giving you some options.
Pairing to Bluetooth takes mere moments.
On the back, theres nothing to speak of.
A USB-C port for charging.
14 hours of battery life means this wont be too commonplace, fortunately.
Reinforced bumpers at the top and bottom of the rig adds to the robustness of the Pure Woodland.
Its not as good looking as the Robert Revival RD70 but its portable which is vital for some people.
A jack of all trades?
Maybe, but it works.
Should you buy the Pure Woodland?
Its not the smallest but its simple to carry around.
Read our full Roberts Revival RD70 review
Sony XDR-P1The Sony XDR-P1 is very portable but pretty ugly.
Its the thing you pull out and place in the garden during the summer.
On the plus side, it does have a headphone port.
I listened to a wide variety of music.
Over the past decade, Ive reviewed dozens of speakers, headphones, and earbuds.
level to much more expensive options.
