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Kaito KA200 Pocket AM FM Radio Black
Last Updated: May 20, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
888
Unverified
38
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FM RADIO
LED
TYPE
Review Analysis - 74 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
FM
30fm, stations, reception, station, great little radio
+87%
-13%
" ... Quite good am reception for a tiny radio. ... "
" ... FM selectivity and sensitivity is also decent. ... "
" ... I think this is a great little radio. ... On/AM/FM switch, and separate volume control. ... with the same caveats--most small radios are like this, and the direction the radio is oriented will help with AM reception. ... "
" ... The radio is both AM/FM, which I really wanted. ... The radio is small, but works very well! ... "
" ... Great little radio. ... "
" ... In the Houston area, it did pick up all my FM radio stations clear. ... "
" ... This is my second purchase of this radio. ... "
" ... Great little radio ... "
Sound Quality
19speaker, loud, small, degen, clear
+95%
-5%
" ... Maybe not so great a radio for music, but for talk radio in a small speaker format, you can't beat this little dandy. ... (No back ground hiss) ... "
" ... The sound coming out of this little thing is amazing. ... "
" ... Sound through Panasonic RP HJE120-K earphones [20-20khz] is extremely good! ... "
" ... Pro: compact, loud speaker, and easy to tune. ... "
" ... I love listening to a radio!! ... "
" ... When using headphones, although you will hear the radio in your left and right speakers, the music will not be in Stereo, but, will be in Mono. ... "
" ... Loud, clear not fidelity sound, but really clear. ... "
" ... AM Talk radio has never sounded better. ... "
Size
16pocket, small, size, travel, small enough
+94%
-6%
" ... Great little pocket sized radio. ... "
" ... It great for your nightstand or tabletop. ... "
" ... I like the size of this radio. ... "
" ... I carry it always. ... "
" ... Small enough to put in my exercise pants pocket. ... "
" ... Small enough for your pocket. ... "
" ... I like it is small enough that fits in my palm. ... "
" ... For it tiny size and weight this is a good radio to put in your bag. ... "
Volume
10loud, speaker, radio, stations, clear
+90%
-10%
" ... It gets all my local stations on AM and FM and the audio is excellent, the volume can be ramped up to room-filling sound with no distortion. ... "
" ... but low to mid volume, very nice rich tones on talk or news radio. ... "
" ... It easily picked up radio stations and the speaker quality was clear and loud. ... "
" ... this is a really small radio with great sound. ... "
" ... With its tiny size and speaker, the sound comes from it really impressive, loud and clear. ... "
" ... Pro: compact, loud speaker, and easy to tune. ... "
" ... Loud, clear not fidelity sound, but really clear. ... "
Product Reliability
6stopped, year, week
+50%
-50%
" ... However after 6 months, tuning is very unstable and difficult to hold a station. ... "
" ... Stopped working July but until then ... "
" ... Stopped working 1 week after purchase ... "
Price
6radio, performance, money, little radio, beat
+100%
" ... and the price can’t be beat. ... "
" ... Excellent little radio at a very good price! ... "
" ... Incredible value and performance for $12.99. ... "
" ... Good deal for the money. ... "
Battery Life
5uses, radio, life, battery life, hours
+100%
" ... Battery life is wonderful ... "
" ... Uses 2 AAA cells. ... "
" ... The battery life is good. ... Before writing this review, I put batteries in this radio, and kept it on for 24 hours, and, the next day, the radio was still working. ... "
" ... I'm assuming battery life will be good. ... "
" ... I like that it uses AAA batteries, since most small LED flashlights use AAA. ... Better to need only one type of battery for your bugout bag/disaster kit. ... "
Comfort
4fits, small enough, pocket, hands, hand
+75%
-25%
" ... I like it is small enough that fits in my palm. ... "
" ... It fits in my pocket easily and also fits in my palm, easy to hold too. ... "
" ... Free’s my hands while fishing. ... "
Controls
3switch, volume control, volume, tuning, seems
+33%
-67%
" ... Volume button is strategically placed to lower when on a string of loud commercials. ... "
Capacity
3signal, room
+67%
-33%
" ... Signal was slightly dependent on being by a window, but it got the job done. ... "
" ... I will buy another one to keep in my room. ... "
Call quality
3talk, sound, radio, clear
+100%
" ... AM Talk radio has never sounded better. ... "
" ... AM Radio is going through a golden period thanks to all the political talk. ... "
Network
3pick, station
+100%
" ... Reception is always good. ... "
" ... They have a local signal posted for each station. ... "
" ... Signal was slightly dependent on being by a window, but it got the job done. ... "
Fit
3palm, fits, small enough, small, easily
+67%
-33%
" ... I like it is small enough that fits in my palm. ... "
" ... It fits in my pocket easily and also fits in my palm, easy to hold too. ... "
Design
3works, similar, radio, degen, cute
+67%
-33%
" ... But it's so cute and works well enough. ... "
" ... Very well thought out design! ... "
Build Quality
3broke, tuning, switch, sturdy, seems
+33%
-67%
" ... Con: no belt clip. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
FM Radio: Yes
Display
Type: LED