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Sony ICF P36 Portable AM FM Radio Black
Last Updated: August 24, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
877
Old Reviews
668
Unverified
23
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FM RADIO
LED
TYPE
Review Analysis - 186 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Connectivity
60fm, stations, reception, icf, transistor
+65%
-35%
" ... Sound is what you would expect from a small radio. ... "
" ... love this radio! ... "
" ... The speaker, for a small radio this size, is really good. ... An excellent replacement for the radio we have now which is twice as big and half as good. ... "
" ... I couldn't believe this little radio could replace mine. ... But this radio is amazing! ... "
" ... I like this Sony radio. ... I use this Sony radio for AM stations and I like it. ... I like it this is a small radio . ... I read few people did not like the sound quality of this radio. ... I purchased this radio for AM stations only and I do like how the AM stations sound on it. ... Typical old school AM sound I listen on AM only talk radio stations , not music. ... Also I believe it depends where the Pearson live in the country , this radio can pick up the AM signals. ... "
" ... This radio worked great for my husband while working on the property. ... "
" ... The radio fits my needs - small portable - decent sound - I just wish it had digital tuning with presets - the analog tuner is cumbersome ... "
" ... Good price for a simple AM / FM radio. ... "
Connectivity / FM
58fm, stations, reception, icf, transistor
+64%
-36%
" ... The radio is fine. ... "
" ... I would highly recommend this radio. ... "
" ... Nice little radio. ... "
" ... I decided to buy a radio (because yeah, it's been awhile since I've owned one) in advance of Hurricane Henri. ... "
" ... This is a good portable radio. ... "
" ... love this radio! ... "
" ... Good little radio, delivered on time. ... "
" ... This radio is everything a portable radio was 50 years ago. ... "
Sound
53reception, volume, stations, listen, volume control
+72%
-28%
" ... If you lose power and need to hear the news, this is the way to go. ... The sound quality is ok - not the greatest but I wasn't really focusing in on that more of - can it reach the stations that I need to be listening to and hear them clearly. ... "
" ... Sound is great! ... "
" ... Of course, the sound is not the same as a theater quality system, but it is perfectly good enough! ... "
" ... Don't expect a big stereo sound. ... "
" ... Mono sound ok ... "
" ... Sound is what you would expect from a small radio. ... "
" ... Has all the stations I listen to. ... "
" ... Great small radio for emergencies or working out in the yard or anyplace you want to hear ... some music or keep up with the news. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
48reception, stations, listen, volume, tinny
+77%
-23%
" ... Mono sound ok ... "
" ... Loved this radio——-very good sound quality. ... "
" ... Sounds clean and clear. ... "
" ... It works well and the sound quality is clear. ... "
" ... I like a variety of music so I’m not too picky which channel I pick up. ... Usually can’t get my favorite one but I can usually tune in a few different channels and get good sound quality and volume. ... "
" ... The speaker, for a small radio this size, is really good. ... No tinny feedback. ... "
" ... If you lose power and need to hear the news, this is the way to go. ... The sound quality is ok - not the greatest but I wasn't really focusing in on that more of - can it reach the stations that I need to be listening to and hear them clearly. ... "
" ... Best reception, best volume, best sound, best battery life, best design, best portability. ... "
Body
38portable, size, radio, compact, smaller
+87%
-13%
" ... Quite handy, very happy I bought it/ ... "
" ... It’s small and mighty! ... "
" ... Small size makes it easy to pack in luggage. ... "
" ... Easy to use and durable. ... "
" ... If you want a portable radio like you had in the 60's this is it. ... "
" ... The voice is good compared to size ... "
" ... Great for a desk. ... "
" ... Small but good quality ... "
Usage
28control, volume control, tuning, switch, radio
+64%
-36%
" ... Just what I wanted in my bathroom. ... "
" ... I just wanted something small and portable to listen to ball games and music while I'm at work this fit the bill I'm very happy with it ... "
" ... I mostly listen to AM talk stations during the day, so this is the radio I carry around the house and yard while I’m doing chores or hobby activities. ... "
" ... Easy to use and durable. ... "
" ... The sound is good and tuning is easy. ... "
" ... Bought as a gift for my wife. ... "
" ... Perfect gift for my 86yr old grandfather. ... "
" ... Using this radio at my office job is perfect. ... "
Body / Size
27portable, size, compact, radio, smaller
+93%
-7%
" ... It is a small compact radio with great reception ... "
" ... I like the size of the unit ... "
" ... Small but good quality ... "
" ... It’s very portable! ... "
" ... the size is small bigger, is OK. ... "
" ... The speaker, for a small radio this size, is really good. ... "
" ... Small size makes it easy to pack in luggage. ... "
" ... I was surprised how small this radio is but boy is it powerful. ... "
Sound / Volume
13volume control, loud, static, clarity, use the volume
+38%
-62%
" ... It is just that the volume and off switch should be together. ... "
" ... After about six months of very little use the volume knob stopped working - it will be the same LOUD volume no matter where I rotate it. ... "
" ... Now it only has high or blasting volume nothing in between. ... "
" ... Very disappointed with the volume control. ... You either have loud or quiet with scratchy sound in-between. ... "
" ... volume control erratic ... "
" ... The volume control broke after 11 1/2 months, blaring when trying to lower. ... "
Usage / Controls
11control, volume control, switch, controls, tuning
+9%
-91%
" ... volume control erratic ... "
" ... After about six months of very little use the volume knob stopped working - it will be the same LOUD volume no matter where I rotate it. ... "
" ... The volume control broke after 11 1/2 months, blaring when trying to lower. ... "
" ... I BOUGHT TWO OF THESE RADIOS AND NOW BOTH HAVE SUCH POOR VOLUMN CONTROL THAT THEY ARE USELESS. ... "
" ... Very disappointed with the volume control. ... After a couple of months, you are unable to adjust the volume control. ... "
" ... Radio lasted approximately one year before the poor quality volume control rendered the radio junk. ... "
" ... Last few months, the volume control was very erratic. ... "
" ... Terrible tuning control, awful reception and weak sound. ... "
Network
10signal, loses, valley, surrounded, antenna
+40%
-60%
" ... Reception isn't very good either. ... "
" ... It never really had good reception but I dealt with it. ... "
" ... Think signal is being jammed by FBI. ... "
" ... Very very poor reception. ... Moved all different locations and still loses channels. ... "
" ... Has static reception sucks.👎🏻 ... "
Marketplace
10sent, seller, return, back, returning
+30%
-70%
" ... Made in China. ... Defective right out of the box. ... "
" ... I wish I had noticed the long return window, I would have sent it back, but now I have missed it by a week :( ... "
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... We returned it. ... "
" ... Which I could return ... "
" ... You can not even contact the seller anyway! ... "
" ... I sent it back. ... "
Price
8waste, money, low, cost, beat
+63%
-38%
" ... Not the best, but given the price point and sensitivity, and simplicity and quality, strongly recommended. ... "
" ... Fully meets expectations. ... "
" ... Better made than others for the same price. ... "
" ... For the price you can't beat it . ... "
" ... The sound is good for the size/cost. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
7sent, return, back, returning
+14%
-86%
" ... I wish I had noticed the long return window, I would have sent it back, but now I have missed it by a week :( ... "
" ... I am returning it. ... "
" ... We returned it. ... "
" ... I returned it today. ... "
" ... Which I could return ... "
" ... I sent it back. ... "
Battery
7two aa batteries, radio, portable, would, uses
+86%
-14%
" ... Like: ultra portable, only two double AA batteries ... "
" ... Batteries last a LONG time. ... "
" ... Needed a good portable radio that runs on batteries ... "
" ... It takes two AA batteries, and surprise! ... "
" ... It uses two AA batteries, (I use rechargeable), and they seem to last forever. ... "
" ... Two AA batteries go in it , I use rechargeable batteries. ... "
Reliability
6years, year, working, sony, died
+50%
-50%
" ... Defective right out of the box. ... "
" ... The reception has almost completely stopped working as well. ... "
" ... It stopped working after my 2nd use. ... "
Usage / Ease
5operate, tuning, station, easy to use
+100%
" ... Lightweight, extendable antenna, simple to operate. ... "
" ... The sound is good and tuning is easy. ... "
" ... Easy to use and durable. ... "
Usage / Capacity
5yard, valley, surrounded, reception, office
+100%
" ... Using this radio at my office job is perfect. ... "
" ... Just what I wanted in my bathroom. ... "
" ... Does a decent job with reception. ... "
" ... I mostly listen to AM talk stations during the day, so this is the radio I carry around the house and yard while I’m doing chores or hobby activities. ... "
" ... It's a perfect bed partner.😋😚 ... "
Body / Build Quality
4easy to use, cheaply
+50%
-50%
" ... Very cheaply made. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
3one, made, amazon
+33%
-67%
" ... Made in China. ... "
" ... You can not even contact the seller anyway! ... "
Calling
3voice, talk, size, radio, one
+33%
-67%
" ... In holding the radio up close at the mouth part of the telephone's handset, she agreed with the issues I had experienced in discussion previously with her. ... "
" ... But you get what you pay for not good for music just news and talk ... "
Body / Fit
3box, pocket, bill
+67%
-33%
" ... Fit the bill for what I needed. ... "
Body / Design
3simple, radio, design, compact
+100%
" ... I bought this radio basically because of it simple looks. ... "
" ... Nice compact design ——— ... "
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