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Sangean RCR 5 Digital AM FM Alarm Clock Radio

Last Updated: April 4, 2024 (Refresh Now)
6.7
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
865
Unverified
50
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FM RADIO
LCD
TYPE

Review Analysis - 85 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Usage
 35
easy, radio, set, easy to set, use
+69%
-31%
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" ...  easy to set up and use.  ...  "
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" ...  Thanks to Amazon for making returns easy.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set features & lock in radio stations.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up and operate  ...  "
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" ...  It was so easy to set up and program, ... Easy fix as they also have a dimmer switch!  ...  "
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" ...  It sounds great for a small radio and I love the digital tuning and pre set station buttons.  ...  "
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" ...  I bought one 10 years ago and the top buttons finally started to act up. ... The screen is easy to read and adjustable, alarm settings are easy to access and adjust.  ...  "
Clock
 31
clock, radio, clock radio, setting, alarms
+71%
-29%
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" ...  Wanted a clock/radio with a digital tuner.  ...  "
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" ...  This clock radio is SO much better than the previous, somewhat cheaper, ones I have used for years.  ...  "
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" ...  After ordering 3 other clock radios, this one was the winner.  ...  "
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" ...  Was looking for a sleek little alarm clock with a radio for the shelf in my kitchen. ... Easy to read clock front.  ...  "
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" ...  Was looking for a small white clock radio for my kitchen counter.  ...  "
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" ...  I like this clock radio. ... The most important function for me is the weekday alarm setting. ... Monday thru Friday same time and no alarm on the weekend automatically. ... The radio sounds good and I like the gradual loudness when the alarm goes off. ... I am generally pleased with this alarm clock radio.  ...  "
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" ...  Like a lot of clock radios setting the time and alarms take more effort than needs be IMO ... I do like the slowly-increasing alarm feature  ...  "
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" ...  A neat feature of this radio is that, when the radio is used as the alarm, the volume level starts low and fades up to the preset level.  ...  "
Sound
 29
volume, radio, good, alarm, low
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Has decent sound.  ...  "
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" ...  I was looking for a decent sound and easy-to-program settings.  ...  "
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" ...  This one doesn't sound tinny and has a great volume range. ... If you're looking for a good sounding clock radio, then I would recommend this one.  ...  "
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" ...  Keeps good time, AM/FM good sound and the nite lite is just right.  ...  "
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" ...  I use this on my bathroom counter to listen to the radio while doing my morning ablutions.  ...  "
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" ...  The biggest difference is the 22 has a larger speaker and a clearer sound and the display on the 5 has larger digits that just show time.  ...  "
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" ...  The clock radio is very attractive, perfect size and very good sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Sound is very good and clear.  ...  "
Display
 13
read, brightness, clock, night, radio
+54%
-46%
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" ...  I would just make it easier to adjust the screen brightness.  ...  "
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" ...  The biggest difference is the 22 has a larger speaker and a clearer sound and the display on the 5 has larger digits that just show time.  ...  "
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" ...  Display lighting is perfect in the bedroom for sleeping.  ...  "
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" ...  the level reached 1 and no more despite what display read.  ...  "
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" ...  All of the other radios have a blue display which works great.  ...  "
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" ...  The screen is easy to read and adjustable, alarm settings are easy to access and adjust.  ...  "
Marketplace
 9
bought, away, amazon, set, returned
+22%
-78%
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" ...  So I bought the RCR-5 for a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  I called support and they emailed me their return policies. ... So, into the trash it goes.  ...  "
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" ...  Wish I hadn't thrown the packaging away so I could have returned.  ...  "
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" ...  Will be giving it away or throwing into recycling.  ...  "
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" ...  I made arrangements to return this item.  ...  "
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" ...  It took forever to learn how to set it, but the biggest problem, and the one that caused me to try to return it is that the alarm never gets loud enough to wake anyone no matter if they are a light sleeper.  ...  "
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" ...  I returned it  ...  "
Body
 9
product, actual, w, sound, radios
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Size is just right.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the compact size.  ...  "
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" ...  It fits the bill.  ...  "
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" ...  Thank you for making a better product that doesn't cost an arm & a leg!  ...  "
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" ...  It’s a nice size.  ...  "
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" ...  This little guy only needs a smaller plug and I’d say it’s just about perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  Compact and nice sound quality.  ...  "
Marketplace / Returns
 8
bought, away, set, returned, item
+13%
-88%
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" ...  So I bought the RCR-5 for a replacement.  ...  "
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" ...  I called support and they emailed me their return policies. ... So, into the trash it goes.  ...  "
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" ...  Wish I hadn't thrown the packaging away so I could have returned.  ...  "
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" ...  Will be giving it away or throwing into recycling.  ...  "
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" ...  I made arrangements to return this item.  ...  "
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" ...  It took forever to learn how to set it, but the biggest problem, and the one that caused me to try to return it is that the alarm never gets loud enough to wake anyone no matter if they are a light sleeper.  ...  "
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" ...  I returned it  ...  "
Size
 7
sound, product, actual
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Size is just right.  ...  "
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" ...  I like the compact size.  ...  "
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" ...  It fits the bill.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s a nice size.  ...  "
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" ...  This little guy only needs a smaller plug and I’d say it’s just about perfect.  ...  "
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" ...  Compact and nice sound quality.  ...  "
Reliability
 7
stopped, eventually, radio, less, error
+57%
-43%
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" ...  Thirty-six years is a good run.  ...  "
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" ...  Overall good product and seems very reliable.  ...  "
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" ...  Been using this for 5 years.  ...  "
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" ...  It has never failed me.  ...  "
Features
 5
radio, like, light, stations, set
+100%
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" ...  I like the features offered.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set features & lock in radio stations.  ...  "
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" ...  The radio has everything I wanted as far a features.  ...  "
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" ...  Light is great for nighttime  ...  "
Network
 3
station, signal, sangean, radio, good
+100%
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" ...  reception is good .  ...  "
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" ...  No turning the dial to find just the right spot where reception is strongest.  ...  "
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" ...  The reception is good in my NYC high rise apartment which was not the case with other radios I've had.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
FM Radio:  Yes 
Display
Type:  LCD 
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FM RADIO
LCD
TYPE

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