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Sangean H201 Portable AM FM Weather Alert Digital Tuning Waterproof Shower Radio
Last Updated: January 4, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.5
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1000
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765
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FM RADIO
LCD
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Review Analysis - 185 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
FM
63fm, reception, stations, sangean, shower
+92%
-8%
" ... Love this radio. ... "
" ... I've had no problems with this radio. ... "
" ... Plenty of preset stations. ... This is a really big radio. ... "
" ... I already owned a Sangean tabletop radio that proved to be an audiophile quality product and expected no less of this one. ... "
" ... Good sound, lighted display (at turn on), weather radio, flashlight and more. ... "
" ... We love to listen to the news/radio while getting ready for work in the morning. ... "
" ... I just replaced my original Sangean H201 Portable AM/FM/Weather Alert Digital Tuning Waterproof Shower Radio this month. ... "
" ... This is just a great radio. ... No Bluetooth but i still love my fm radio. ... "
Sound Quality
60radio, sounds, shower radio, reception, shower
+92%
-8%
" ... old school and loving it, sounds awesome ... "
" ... Sound is excellent. ... "
" ... I keep this radio on the toilet tank of my bathroom and the sound quality is quite good for such a small speaker. ... "
" ... The digital reception is superior as is the sound. ... "
" ... The sound quality & reception are good. ... "
" ... He also said that it has a very good speaker. ... "
" ... Love the sound and the ease of use! ... "
" ... My only complaint is that certain design features -- like the "grill" over the speakers -- retain water, and I've just recently got a bit of mildew to deal with. ... "
Water Resistance
45radio, waterproof, bathroom, water resistant, best shower radio
+98%
-2%
" ... It is a great shower radio ... "
" ... I bought two of these - one for our shower and one for the kids - and they work great! ... "
" ... It has really improved my shower experience. ... "
" ... This item replaced a Sharp shower radio that I had for many years. ... "
" ... I had the old one in the shower, so I can confirm it’s waterproof, never had any issues with it getting wet from time to time. ... If you’re looking for a high quality, waterproof bathroom radio, that isn’t going to eat batteries…this is the one. ... "
" ... I needed a waterproof radio for the bathroom when taking a shower. ... "
" ... It works well and it seems very water resistant. ... "
" ... well it was ok for a water resistant radio. ... "
Battery Life
23battery, radio, last, cell batteries, battery life
+87%
-13%
" ... It takes two D cell batteries. ... I have been using it for a couple of months and it has a battery strength gauge on it, and it still reads as full. ... "
" ... The original batteries I put in the old one lasted for five years and they were still going strong. ... "
" ... Batteries last for months! ... "
" ... Battery operation and sound quality ... "
" ... A tone control and a recharge system would be useful ... "
" ... The 3 D cell batteries will minimize battery replacement which is an attribute I was looking for. ... "
" ... Uses D batteries that seem to last long. ... "
" ... Im still using the same batteries I put in almost two years ago, and like I said I use it every day for half an hour. ... "
Product Reliability
21months, years ago, last, two years, stopped working
+71%
-29%
" ... I've had a few weeks with this radio and I like it. ... "
" ... Now if it lasts 30 years . ... "
" ... As far as device longevity, time will tell. ... "
" ... lasts for many years ... "
" ... very well made and reliable. ... "
" ... I bought the Sangean to replace an older radio that had stopped working and I couldn't be happier with the purchase. ... "
" ... It's probably one of the best made products I have seen in the last 30 years. ... "
" ... Bought this for my husband 7 years ago and we've never had an issue. ... "
Ease of Use
16sound, buttons, reception, easy to operate, use
+100%
" ... Easy to install and use ... "
" ... It was easy to use! ... "
" ... Pros: sturdy and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... The sound quality is great and it is easy to operate. ... "
" ... It has excellent sound quality and easy-to-use controls, and it has nice "heft" - that is, it doesn't tip over or slide around even though I keep it on a bathroom counter that gets lots of use. ... "
" ... It's easy to use - simple set up and buttons. ... "
Capacity
16radio, reception, shower, house, floor
+100%
" ... I have it on a door hook across from the shower and hear it fine. ... "
" ... Overall a very good radio for the shower/bathroom. ... "
" ... Got this for my husband's bathroom. ... "
" ... Perfect bathroom radio. ... "
" ... Good digital sound in a poor reception area. ... "
" ... We use it in the bathroom and by the hot tub. ... "
" ... I use it exclusively in the bathroom. ... It's white and my bathroom walls are white so it's unnoticeable and really out of the way. ... "
" ... My previous experience with a Sangean radio was so impressive that I knew this one would work in a shower area that had difficulty getting reception. ... "
Controls
14press, radio, push button, display, button
+57%
-43%
" ... Now, I press a button and go right to them. ... "
" ... Can preset stations, has time, built in flashlight, even Emergency button! ... "
" ... It's easy to use - simple set up and buttons. ... "
" ... Convenient push button tuning and band switching, awesome radio. ... "
" ... Love the fact that it has push button presets. ... "
" ... Good sound, lighted display (at turn on), weather radio, flashlight and more. ... "
Size
11portable, size, radio, heavy, sound
+100%
" ... Like the carrying handle too. ... "
" ... Portable w handle and well made. ... "
" ... The sound is fine for that and it is easy to carry around from place to place. ... "
" ... Carrying handle that can be easily stowed away. ... "
" ... It’s size makes it quite stable which is a positive. ... "
" ... great radio, although as everyone says, it's heavy and it's big, it comes with a handle the folds in and out that will hook over your shower pipe ... "
" ... The unit has very good volume for its size. ... "
" ... The flip-up handle makes it easy to carry. ... "
Build Quality
11handle, strap, build, way, sturdy construction
+91%
-9%
" ... Considering it's cost & what seems to be solid construction, I expect it to last a long time. ... "
" ... It said high winds and dangerous lightning. ... "
" ... I love the sturdy handle that is comfortable to hold and folds out of the way if desired. ... "
" ... High quality build materials and flawless function. ... "
" ... It is very sturdy too. ... "
" ... White color goes good in the bathroom, it plays well, is sturdy, looks cool and has a neat fold-away handle, and the batteries have lasted now for many months w/o any deterioration in sound quality. ... "
" ... Build a little large, this radio is solid. ... "
" ... Choice of handle profiles from old fashioned strap to the slick rotating circle handle is a surprisingly nice touch (I choose the strap option.). ... "
Volume
8bathroom, sound, radio, size, shower radio
+88%
-13%
" ... He also said that it has a very good speaker. ... "
" ... I bought this for a fairly small bathroom. ... "
" ... I keep this radio on the toilet tank of my bathroom and the sound quality is quite good for such a small speaker. ... "
" ... Perfect bathroom radio. ... "
" ... Very sturdy, large, great sound and volume. ... "
" ... The unit has very good volume for its size. ... "
" ... Has decent sound for a shower radio and can get nice and loud to hear over the sound of the showerhead. ... "
Clock
8flashlight, clock, alarm, radio, weather alerts
+88%
-13%
" ... Ample station settings + a clock. ... "
" ... You can set an alarm for severe weather alerts and there is also a one hour timer feature. ... "
" ... Nice that there is a flashlight and alarm button for emergencies. ... "
" ... I have not had a need for the timer, siren or flashlight, but they seem to work as expected if you needed them. ... "
" ... I like the clock, timer and preset functions, and that they are all backlit. ... "
" ... From the flashlight to the always displayed clock. ... "
" ... It also has a digital clock and even a flashlight. ... "
Network
7antenna, sound, signals, signal, receives
+71%
-29%
" ... Good digital sound in a poor reception area. ... "
" ... Best reception since moving into this house in 1987. ... "
" ... Receives signals well. ... "
" ... I keep this in my bathroom tucked onto a shelf and have no issues with it getting a signal. ... "
As Gift
6husband, birthday, wife, returned, return
+83%
-17%
" ... I gave this radio to my husband as a gift. ... "
" ... It was a birthday present for my husband. ... "
" ... This was my husbands birthday gift for music in the bathroom. ... "
" ... It was a gift for my wife and she is delighted with it. ... "
" ... Also bought one as a gift for my parents and they use it all the time. ... "
Display Clarity
6time, radio, lighted, sounds, sound
+67%
-33%
" ... Good sound, lighted display (at turn on), weather radio, flashlight and more. ... "
Device Stand
5mounted, mounting, screws, plate, mount
+100%
" ... He mounted the plate on the wall. ... "
" ... As for the heavy and large…I have mine mounted on the wall, so not an issue for me. ... "
" ... It's small enough to mount out of the way. ... Good mounting base ... "
" ... Mounted on the wall. ... "
" ... Sits on a counter or can be mounted to a wall or hang by the builtin disappearing handle. ... "
Returns
5return, replace, gift, christmas, back
-100%
" ... I returned the item. ... "
" ... It does not work and I cannot send it back. ... "
" ... I returned it immediately. ... "
" ... i wish to return it but apparently, as it was a Christmas gift, it is no longer eligible to be returned. ... "
" ... Had to return mine. ... "
Features
5weather, radio, power, light, love
+100%
" ... It's got more features than I need, i.e., the weather alert stuff, but it'll also be very useful to me when the power goes out. ... "
" ... I saw this new radio in a catalog and thought it had cool features. ... "
" ... Great little radio loaded with features! ... "
" ... This light option was only a few bucks more than the H205 so I got this model. ... "
Fit
5shower, mount, hook, hang, folds
+100%
" ... I love the sturdy handle that is comfortable to hold and folds out of the way if desired. ... "
" ... Curved handle folds out of the way when you don't want it and opens up easily when you do. ... "
" ... It's small enough to mount out of the way. ... I know it's for playing during a shower but a bigger, better speaker would have fit inside. ... "
" ... It comes with a bracket that you can mount on the wall of the shower and the radio rests on two clips on the bracket. ... "
Price
4worth the money, worth every penny, last, expensive, amazon
+100%
" ... I read the reviews…expensive, heavy and large…all true…but you’re getting quality, so I was fine with the price. ... "
" ... IT’S WORTH THE MONEY ... "
" ... It was worth every penny. ... "
" ... Better price on Amazon than a got in the store. ... "
Band
4strap, multiple, bands, band
+100%
" ... I hang mine from the shower arm with the strap that came with the radio. ... "
" ... The weather bands were a plus. ... "
" ... I love the digital tuning, multiple presets across bands. ... "
Storage
4top, sitting, shelf, batteries, bathroom
+75%
-25%
" ... We use this in the bathroom on top of the toilet tank cover. ... "
" ... I have it sitting on a small shelving unit next to the sink. ... "
Design
4sounds, sleek, nice, good, easy to use
+100%
" ... Looks more experience endive than it was ... "
Setup
3use, easy
+100%
" ... Easy to install and use ... "
" ... Easy to install the bracket on the wall and even easier to unhook and bring into another room. ... "
For Kids
3one
+100%
" ... I bought two of these - one for our shower and one for the kids - and they work great! ... "
" ... When it comes to electronics, she's a no nonsense old school kind of gal. ... "
" ... BUT it's good looking and handy and my daughter loves music in the bath, so whatever. ... "
Marketplace
3seller, price
+67%
-33%
" ... Good quality and the seller followed up after the sale. ... "
" ... Better price on Amazon than a got in the store. ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
FM Radio: Yes
Display
Type: LCD