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Sylvania Portable CD Boombox with AM FM Radio Black

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
5.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
603
Unverified
32
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FM RADIO
LED
TYPE

Review Analysis - 363 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
CD/DVD
 64
player, cds, play, radio, play a cd
+36%
-64%
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" ...  CD player stopped working, after a few weeks.  ...  "
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" ...  I BOUGTHT THIS TO USE DURING NAPTIME WITH PRESCHOOLS - THE CD Player NEVER WORKED AND I CAN'T RETURN IT NOW.  ...  "
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" ...  It won't play a cd.  ...  "
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" ...  The CD player never worked.  ...  "
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" ...  The CD player never worked.  ...  "
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" ...  It would play a cd for maybe half a song and then stop.  ...  "
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" ...  It would play a cd for maybe half a song and then stop.  ...  "
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" ...  Hello, I'm sorry to say this is that second Sylvania CD player that I purchased in the last year that has stopped working in about three months. ... I won't buy another Sylvania CD player again.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 58
working, week, cd player, quit working, cd
+5%
-95%
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" ...  It died in less than 2 months.  ...  "
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" ...  Lasted no more than a week and then just kept shutting off.  ...  "
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" ...  CD player stopped working, after a few weeks.  ...  "
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" ...  Only lasted 3 months  ...  "
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" ...  I JUST OPENED THE BOX BUT BOUGHT IT TWO MONTHS AGO.  ...  "
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" ...  Stopped recognizing CD's after a very short time and I was using in my classroom.  ...  "
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" ...  I had this a little over one month and the CD player quit working.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased this and returned it 2 days later.  ...  "
Sound Quality
 54
poor, cds, cd player, cd, plays
+59%
-41%
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" ...  She was delighted with the color and sound.  ...  "
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" ...  Love CDs still n regular radio 📻 not just playing music on an iPhone as I have over 2000 old CDs as in older music.  ...  "
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" ...  Love CDs still n regular radio 📻 not just playing music on an iPhone as I have over 2000 old CDs as in older music.  ...  "
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" ...  background music in a common area.  ...  "
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" ...  background music in a common area.  ...  "
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" ...  well NOW even the FM RADIO has gone silent!!!  ...  "
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" ...  well NOW even the FM RADIO has gone silent!!!  ...  "
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" ...  I loved my boombox it has great sound it has met all my expectations.  ...  "
For Kids
 43
daughter, school, kids, year old, room
+86%
-14%
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" ...  My daughter loves it!  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter loves it!  ...  "
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" ...  Got this in anticipation of playing CDs for our new grandson.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this in anticipation of playing CDs for our new grandson.  ...  "
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" ...  Daughter likes it alot.  ...  "
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" ...  Daughter likes it alot.  ...  "
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" ...  My 6 year old loves it for her room  ...  "
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" ...  My 6 year old loves it for her room  ...  "
Price
 26
money, spend, worth, waste your money, waste of money
+46%
-54%
comment
" ...  Not worth spending 18 dollars for a $23 item that's just going to die again.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't waste your money.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't waste your money.  ...  "
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" ...  Do not waste money on this.  ...  "
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" ...  Do not waste money on this.  ...  "
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" ...  Do not waste your money on this item  ...  "
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" ...  Do not waste your money on this item  ...  "
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" ...  What a waste of money.  ...  "
FM
 22
stations, fm, station, cd player, radio works fine
+45%
-55%
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" ...  Radio works but the CD player does not, tried with multiple CD's.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s functional, but there’s no numbers to show what radio stations you’re scanning through and the plastic is extremely cheap.  ...  "
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" ...  This radio isn't great quality. ... No antenna so stations don't come in well.  ...  "
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" ...  This radio isn't great quality. ... No antenna so stations don't come in well.  ...  "
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" ...  Radio didn't play  ...  "
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" ...  Radio didn't play  ...  "
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" ...  The radio was inoperable by the time I got it.  ...  "
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" ...  Does not pick up many radio stations.  ...  "
Returns
 20
return, sadly, send back, stopped working, return policy
-100%
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" ...  May I return this?  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter dumped the packaging and so I'm not sure if we can return this.  ...  "
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" ...  My daughter dumped the packaging and so I'm not sure if we can return this.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased this and returned it 2 days later.  ...  "
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" ...  Purchased this and returned it 2 days later.  ...  "
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" ...  Sadly, I missed the return window.  ...  "
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" ...  Sadly, I missed the return window.  ...  "
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" ...  Sadly, there is only a 30-day return policy.  ...  "
Controls
 17
station, dial, buttons, knob, radio
-100%
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" ...  The volume is muffled and the shuffle button broke less than a month of using it.  ...  "
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" ...  Both players played CDs, but none of the buttons work except play.  ...  "
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" ...  Both players played CDs, but none of the buttons work except play.  ...  "
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" ...  Volume doesn't work.also, no indication of what radio station is playing,there is no display for the radio.you just turn the knob and hit a station, no way to choose a station  ...  "
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" ...  Volume doesn't work.also, no indication of what radio station is playing,there is no display for the radio.you just turn the knob and hit a station, no way to choose a station  ...  "
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" ...  There is no face dial nor antenna, so you have to guess where your station choices may be.  ...  "
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" ...  There is no face dial nor antenna, so you have to guess where your station choices may be.  ...  "
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" ...  Just wish the button to switch from am, fm , cd was un front  ...  "
Design
 17
orange, color, love the orange, love, hot
+76%
-24%
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" ...  It's a compact design and very nice looking.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks cool, it's good sized, and the color is awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks cool, it's good sized, and the color is awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  Great appearance and sturdiness, however, no can do!  ...  "
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" ...  Great appearance and sturdiness, however, no can do!  ...  "
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" ...  Love ❤️ Hot pink.  ...  "
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" ...  Love ❤️ Hot pink.  ...  "
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" ...  actual shape is better  ...  "
Capacity
 16
kids, year old, shelves, school, reception
+88%
-13%
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" ...  I bought this for my granddaughter's room.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect size for my daughters room.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfect size for my daughters room.  ...  "
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" ...  My 6 year old loves it for her room  ...  "
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" ...  My 6 year old loves it for her room  ...  "
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" ...  This little radio is great for a kids room shelves.  ...  "
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" ...  This little radio is great for a kids room shelves.  ...  "
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" ...  I would purchase again (perhaps quality for high school or college student).  ...  "
Color
 15
orange, use, simple, plays, options
+87%
-13%
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" ...  I love the color.  ...  "
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" ...  Color is very pretty.  ...  "
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" ...  Color is very pretty.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks cool, it's good sized, and the color is awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  It looks cool, it's good sized, and the color is awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the orange color and its lightweight.  ...  "
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" ...  I love the orange color and its lightweight.  ...  "
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" ...  In her favorite color too!  ...  "
As Gift
 13
mother, gave, christmas present, christmas, week
+54%
-46%
comment
" ...  Its a Christmas gift so we'll see if she likes it.  ...  "
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" ...  I gave him this boom box as a gift on Valentine's Day.  ...  "
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" ...  I gave him this boom box as a gift on Valentine's Day.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a gift for my mother-in-law.  ...  "
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" ...  This was a gift for my mother-in-law.  ...  "
Delivery
 13
arrived, sons, promised, estimated, delivery
+77%
-23%
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" ...  Was delivered by estimated date and was received in great condition.  ...  "
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" ...  Was delivered by estimated date and was received in great condition.  ...  "
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" ...  came as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  came as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  It was delivered in a timely manner.  ...  "
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" ...  It was delivered in a timely manner.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 12
simple, set, easy to use, easy to carry, easy
+100%
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" ...  Easy to carry around.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to carry around.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple basic boombox, which is what we were looking for.  ...  "
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" ...  Simple basic boombox, which is what we were looking for.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy for my 5 year old to use by herself.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy for my 5 year old to use by herself.  ...  "
Marketplace
 10
description, described, seller, triple, sylvania
+80%
-20%
comment
" ...  Excellent Product and just as described!!! ... Thanks for being a great seller!  ...  "
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" ...  Seller was great and I received the product quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  Seller was great and I received the product quickly.  ...  "
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" ...  very pretty purple and not shaped like the picture.  ...  "
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" ...  very pretty purple and not shaped like the picture.  ...  "
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" ...  came as promised.  ...  "
comment
" ...  came as promised.  ...  "
Network
 10
weak, stations, external antenna
+20%
-80%
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" ...  No antenna so stations don't come in well.  ...  "
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" ...  No antenna so stations don't come in well.  ...  "
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" ...  Doesn't have am external antenna .  ...  "
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" ...  Doesn't have am external antenna .  ...  "
comment
" ...  Weak or no signal  ...  "
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" ...  Weak or no signal  ...  "

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Specifications

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

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