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Sangean PR D18BK AM FM Portable Digital Radio with Protective Bumper Gray Black Black Grey
Last Updated: December 18, 2021 (Refresh Now)
8.6
SCORE
/10
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1000
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Review Analysis - 279 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Sound
96reception, small, volume, stations, size
+92%
-8%
" ... I was pleasantly surprised at the sound quality of this little radio . ... "
" ... Great sound for a little radio. ... "
" ... The digital memory and sound. ... "
" ... We’re in a bad reception area, but this little unit works well, tunes in nice and sounds good. ... "
" ... The radio is compact, looks great, is easy to use and has good sound quality for such a small radio. ... "
" ... Not very loud, but good for a personal radio. ... "
" ... Very good quality, good sound and sturdy radio. ... "
" ... Great sounds and convenient size. ... "
Usage
75buttons, bathroom, easy to use, volume control, easy
+89%
-11%
" ... Easy to program my favorite stations. ... "
" ... Keep it in the bathroom . ... "
" ... The presets make it so easy to use. ... "
" ... We live far enough from our NPR station that my previous radio had to be set on the shower lip, then fully extend the antenna and make physical contact with the metal shower frame to get a signal, particularly during night/early morning hours when I’m getting ready for work. ... "
" ... I use it mostly for company in the bathroom before work. ... "
" ... One for home one in my van. ... "
" ... It has many fewer buttons than some of the other models, which is a plus when there is someone else in the household who doesn't care to read long and not always well written manuals or to play with buttons for an hour to learn without reading. ... "
" ... I have three now to cover camping, boating and ice fishing. ... "
Body
48size, radio, compact, portable radio, sturdy
+96%
-4%
" ... Lite enough and easy to carry in an emergency. ... "
" ... Nice sound, a compact size, and good features. ... "
" ... My husband was very pleased, it's small size and very lightweight. ... "
" ... fine ,small portable radio ... "
" ... It is small, strong and pretty. ... "
" ... The sound is great good ,easy to use and compact since my area is small. ... "
" ... You can tell by the weight it's a quality item. ... "
" ... It looks good and is durable. ... "
Size
37size, compact, radio, portable radio, sound quality
+97%
-3%
" ... They are small and fit in small places in our bathrooms. ... "
" ... Small and portable and the battery last for a long time. ... "
" ... fine ,small portable radio ... "
" ... Lite enough and easy to carry in an emergency. ... "
" ... This little radio fits the bill. ... "
" ... Great sounds and convenient size. ... "
" ... Good sound quality for it's size. ... "
" ... The size is perfect to use anywhere. ... "
Battery
34radio, battery life, charger, plug, aa batteries
+76%
-24%
" ... It's a 5 star radio, but a 1 star battery hog. ... They have to be recharged every 4 or 5 days. ... "
" ... I bought 4 rechargeable AA batteries and charger. ... "
" ... It can be used with a plug or batteries and it's great for a weather radio. ... "
" ... I use the radio on batteries and they seem to last a long time. ... "
" ... It's much easier for me to put in a few batteries once in a while as opposed to hooking up a usb charger, I assume much more often. ... "
" ... We had this brand before and the radio only takes 4 batteries NICE! ... "
" ... Nice little radio and so happy it uses AA batteries which I always have on hand. ... "
" ... Having been in radio for 20+ years I really like having a battery operated radio in the house. ... "
Network
16antenna, signal, live, area, use the antenna
+94%
-6%
" ... The reception is fantastic. ... That same station comes in great on this Sangean (even with the antenna down!) ... "
" ... AM reception is good ... the antenna works well. ... "
" ... High quality and good pick up range ... "
" ... The reception is outstanding ... I don't even have to extend the antenna fully to pick up most stations. ... "
" ... I have tried and returned 2 other radios that promised long range reception, but this is the only one that was true to the description. ... "
" ... It gets clear as a bell reception even without the antenna. ... "
" ... It has really good AM reception. ... "
" ... Reception is great. ... "
Price
13value, radio, worth, money, little radio
+100%
" ... My opinion, it is a good value, for the cost. ... "
" ... The value for the money impresses me. ... "
" ... Great product for price. ... "
" ... Great for its purpose and priced right ... "
" ... Pretty good radio for the price. ... "
" ... Good little radio worth the money. ... "
" ... Sound quality is excellent, particularly given the low price point. ... "
" ... Great little radio for the price. ... "
Reliability
11years ago, years, week, stopped working, radio
+45%
-55%
" ... (10 minutes a day, 5 days a week) . ... "
" ... The buttons stopped working so it will not turn on. ... "
" ... I bought this in May and now in December it just stopped working. ... "
Battery / Charging
8charger, batteries, plug, adapter, aa batteries
+100%
" ... Just make sure that you get a battery charger and plug to use with it when needed. ... "
" ... It can be used with a plug or batteries and it's great for a weather radio. ... "
" ... I bought 4 rechargeable AA batteries and charger. ... "
" ... This is a very good value for a small, battery/plug in radio. ... "
" ... It's much easier for me to put in a few batteries once in a while as opposed to hooking up a usb charger, I assume much more often. ... "
" ... would be nice if had built in charger for batteries . ... "
" ... If the battery last less than a month a charger should be included, otherwise good portable radio. ... "
" ... You can purchase the adapter or use batteries. ... "
Sleep
7mode, use, timer, love the sleep, listen
+100%
" ... Love the sleep timer. ... The radio is my magic sleep potion. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good and it has the expected features with presets, sleep mode, etc. ... "
" ... I set the sleep timer for 2 hours, and listen to my favorite rock music as I nod off. ... "
" ... Convenient sleep mode. ... "
" ... We use the 60 minutes sleep mode for our toddler going to sleep, and it is so easy to move around we seem to listen to it everywhere. ... "
Marketplace
7returned, return, replacement, replace, picture
+43%
-57%
" ... I returned it. ... "
" ... As shipped, it is not really usable. ... "
Design
7cute, red, portable radio, performance
+100%
" ... Love the red. ... "
" ... It’s also cute. ... "
" ... Liked the looks, price and performance ... "
" ... She is delighted with it and with its looks. ... "
Cable
7power, batteries, plug in cord, radio, plug
+43%
-57%
" ... It was slightly more money but it does have a power cord and takes batteries too. ... "
" ... I wish it would have come with a cable. ... "
" ... Does not ship with a plug in cord. ... Had to pay another fee to get a plug in cord. ... "
" ... The cord does not come with it and had to order it seperate. ... "
Connectivity
6ac, c, bought, separately, plug
+67%
-33%
" ... I bought the model that includes the AC power adapter. ... "
" ... I bought it with the AC adapter, and I use it every night when I go to bed. ... "
" ... I use it with the separately purchased adapter. ... "
" ... I probably should have gotten an AC adapter! ... "
Features
5radio, feature, timer, size, lock
+100%
" ... This radio has great features and is easy to operate. ... "
" ... However, the radio is missing some useful features. ... Adding a second timer would be very useful. ... "
" ... Nice sound, a compact size, and good features. ... "
" ... Has a lock feature that you can use with the radio on or off. ... "
" ... My favorite feature is the presets. ... "
Color
5color, gray, red, colors, choice
+100%
" ... The gray/black color is classy and nonobtrusive. ... "
" ... am planning to buy another one, like the choice of colors ... "
" ... Most importantly, there were color options. ... "
" ... The color is a soft gray. ... "
" ... then grey & white . ... 3rd was red & white. ... "
Clock
5radio, clock, digital, use, timer
+80%
-20%
" ... My son uses the alarm feature which works great. ... "
" ... Alarm works well. ... "
" ... The previous radio had a digital tuner and clock - both which had come in quite handy. ... "
" ... Bro this phone is great and has his alarm I can turn off in 30 minutes or 45 or three minutes ... "
Performance
3well, looks, job
+100%
" ... Does the job and its built well. ... "
" ... Very pleased with the performance. ... "
" ... Liked the looks, price and performance ... "
Marketplace / Returns
3returned, return, replacement, replace, find
-100%
" ... I returned it. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
3one
+67%
-33%
" ... It arrived before it was expected. ... "
" ... Ordered 2nd one ... "
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