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TV Antenna Vansky Indoor Amplified HDTV Antenna 50 Mile Range with Detachable Amplifier Signal Booster USB Power Supply and 16 5FT High Performance Coax Cable Upgraded Version Better Reception
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
998
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
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HDTV 720p
RESOLUTION
198 meters
SIZE
Yes
USB
Review Analysis - 913 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Network
201channels, reception, miles, towers, amplifier
+58%
-42%
" ... I was able to hide it behind a mirror over my fireplace and still get great reception. ... "
" ... Great little antenna picked up all of my locals with little effort. ... "
" ... Works really well, little effort in antenna placement. ... "
" ... With the amplifier I only got 1-2 channels, but without it we get very clear signals for all of the channels we hoped for! ... "
" ... We're very happy with this cost-effective antenna. ... "
" ... I am 50 miles from the stations I receive and they come in crystal clear! ... "
" ... I put the antenna on the window (Im on the 2nd floor). ... "
" ... The Antenna works very well. ... "
Resolution
159local, hd, antenna, picture, pbs
+75%
-25%
" ... Most of the channels aren't of interest (around 24), but did include the ones we're most interested in - such as sports, news, PBS (around ten or twelve). ... "
" ... I still gave it four stars because it did work and I did get channels to come in clearly, it's just not enough for me. ... "
" ... my HD TV looks a lot better and I pick up more channels ... "
" ... With the amplifier I only got 1-2 channels, but without it we get very clear signals for all of the channels we hoped for! ... "
" ... We are now receiving 23 free HD channels and the quality is better than the cable we were previously using. ... "
" ... I get a handful of channels crystal clear. ... "
" ... Able to watch all local channels for free. ... "
" ... Gives a wide variety of public media channels. ... "
Setup
87easy to install, setup, installation, easy to set, works great
+97%
-3%
" ... Once that was safely accomplished, it was really easy to channel search, and the channels that the antenna found came in clearly. ... "
" ... Just installed it. ... "
" ... Directions are easy to follow. ... "
" ... easy set up and works good I'm about 50 miles to the local broadcast and I pick them up good. ... "
" ... easy to hook up. ... "
" ... Easy to use, just plug it in connect to wifi, works great, great streaming ... "
" ... Simple to connect. ... "
" ... Simple and easy to setup. ... "
Cables
85antenna, channels, window, cut the cord, cut
+80%
-20%
" ... I get so many more channels than I did with my 'basic cable '. ... "
" ... The 16.5 foot cable is good but I wish it was longer. ... "
" ... And the cord is a nice length. ... "
" ... It's definitely cheaper than cable. ... "
" ... Picture is clearer than it was when I had cable. ... "
" ... We are getting ready to "cut the cord" and move to a streaming service and I purchased this for one of our televisions as a test to make sure it worked as advertised. ... "
" ... It brings in a gob of channels and it saves her a bunch of money over cable. ... "
" ... Once I hooked this up, I was able to receive 70+ channels, some of which I was paying cable for. ... Now with this addition and Amazon Prime, Netflix and Hulu, I can really kiss cable goodbye. ... The pictures are just as clear as on cable. ... "
Ease of Use
76easy to install, easy to set, works great, reception, set
+99%
-1%
" ... Directions are easy to follow. ... "
" ... easy to hook up. ... "
" ... Simple to connect. ... "
" ... Simple and easy to setup. ... "
" ... It is very simple to install and ease to transport. ... "
" ... easy to install and the reception is very good . ... "
" ... Very easy to set up and put into use. ... "
" ... Nice set-up, easy to install, and average appearance. ... "
Capacity
58miles, city, bedroom, antenna, apartment
+67%
-33%
" ... We purchased this to use our DVD TV in the Florida Room more efficiently. ... "
" ... The antenna does an incredible job at our daughter's home. ... "
" ... The antenna works great at home. ... "
" ... Great reception (I placed it in the window). ... "
" ... I use it at work in my office in the boonies. ... "
" ... need to be atleast 2 feet away. ... "
" ... All of this from a small antenna that is hidden behind my tv cabinet. ... "
" ... I live 35 miles from a major city. ... "
Price
55money, waste of money, worth, waste your money, worth the money
+56%
-44%
" ... I was really skeptical and did a lot of research before spending $$, but seriously this thing is awesome! ... "
" ... Great antenna and great price. ... "
" ... This is worth a try if you are interested in an easy, low cost solution. ... "
" ... I decide to try this out before going high end and spending a ton of money and time . ... "
" ... I've had it less than a week so I can't comment on the durability but this was well spent money. ... "
" ... Can't beat the price, good quality. ... "
" ... I really felt like I was paying for a bunch of infomercials. ... "
" ... Great TV antenna at a great price! ... "
Picture Quality
45clear, channels, pictures, hd, channel
+100%
" ... Picture is very good and clear, with only occasional pixilation during bad weather. ... "
" ... The reception is excellent, the picture is clear, and we highly recommend this antenna. ... "
" ... Picture is clearer than it was when I had cable. ... "
" ... Set up was very easy and the signal image is outstanding. ... "
" ... The pictures are just as clear as on cable. ... "
" ... Picture is clear and HD quality is awesome. ... "
" ... I purchased two and my parents and I are happy with the channel selection as well as the picture quality! ... "
" ... The reception is great, we're using it about 35 miles from the TV broadcast locations and the picture is beautiful. ... "
Product Reliability
43working, months, years ago, weeks, antenna
+49%
-51%
" ... Tried it again a week later. ... "
" ... I used this antenna for only three weeks before I started noticing issues. ... "
" ... But I found that the reception was not reliable. ... "
" ... Stopped working after 2 months of use. ... "
" ... Stopped working about 2 weeks after I couldn’t return it ... "
" ... Did not work as hoped! ... "
" ... Re-worked and still nothing. ... "
" ... I’ve had better, this on didn’t work great for me I replaced I after a couple months with better model. ... "
Marketplace
42works, thanks, works as described, thank, expected
+79%
-21%
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... And Amazon had a Black Friday sale so I don't feel guilty at all. ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... A great addition to my Amazon Firestick. ... "
" ... Performed exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as Advertised ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
Device Compatibility
25watch, different, back, another one, smart
+80%
-20%
" ... The hardest part for us was connecting the "Ant In" which is on the back of our Smart TV. ... Am now buying another one for our other tv. ... "
" ... I am very pleased at the reception on the tv. ... "
" ... Simple to connect. ... "
" ... I have it connected to my TV which has built in Roku so I was able to run a channel scan and Lordy, Lordy . ... "
" ... Plan to buy another soon for our other TV. ... "
" ... Well, I made the mistake of updating to Windows 10 which eliminated the Media Center. ... I finally found a program call MediaPortal which once again allows me to use my TV tuner card and watch TV on my computer. ... "
" ... I have a Sharp brand Smart TV. ... "
" ... TV to access it. ... "
Returns
24returning, back, window, going to return, ended
+13%
-88%
" ... Not even worth returning ... "
" ... Was going to return, but the return window had expired. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, I was wrong. ... "
" ... Stopped working about 2 weeks after I couldn’t return it ... "
" ... Planned to return but missed return window. ... "
" ... Too late to return it. ... "
" ... I ended up returning this product for a refund. ... "
" ... I realized that the return window was just one month, what a coincidence!. ... "
Product As Described
23works as described, expected, works as advertised, work, exactly as advertised
+83%
-17%
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... works as described ... "
" ... Performed exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Works as Advertised ... "
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Product was exactly as described and worked perfectly right out of the package. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Delivery
20promised, item, received, described, works great
+90%
-10%
" ... Works as promised. ... "
" ... Works perfectly, delivered on time as promised. ... "
" ... Fast delivery & item just as described. ... "
" ... Delivery was fast and on point. ... Product was exactly as described and worked perfectly right out of the package. ... "
" ... Quick delivery, great product! ... "
" ... Came as promised and on time. ... "
" ... Came when promised. ... "
" ... item as described, prompt shipment. ... "
Comfort
15rabbit, better, old, old rabbit ears, worked
+40%
-60%
" ... The old style rabbit ears work better than this and it had to be stuck on the window to work at all. ... "
" ... Worse than my bunny ears. ... "
" ... Glorified rabbit ears. ... "
" ... Did not pick up any additional station in Atlanta that I would not have gotten with rabbit ears. ... "
" ... Didn't really do much more than the rabbit ears I had before. ... "
" ... I won't hold my breath on this though. ... "
" ... A little flimsy feeling . ... "
" ... I tried a number of positions & directions, including perching it on top of the old rabbit ears. ... "
FM
13local, pick, reception, antenna, window
+62%
-38%
" ... I get high quality local news stations. ... "
" ... Picks up local stations okay ... "
" ... Super clear and picked up allot of stations. ... "
" ... These are all local stations, not national ones, but I wanted them. ... I am happy with this product because I got what I wanted, which was all the local broadcast stations I ought to be getting. ... "
" ... Not much reception here, but it does pull in 8 stations. ... "
" ... I don't even have it near a window in my block home and receive almost all local stations perfectly. ... "
" ... Once I oriented it properly, all my local stations come in strong. ... "
" ... I am able to pick up over 100 stations! ... "
Device Stand
12mounted, mount, window, tv, behind the tv
+75%
-25%
" ... I was able to mount it on the wall behind my television. ... "
" ... No problems, easy to mount. ... "
" ... Against the wall would have been great but the window position was amazing. ... "
" ... For best results you will want to mount on a wall or window, preferably one where the wide edge will be facing the direction from where the broadcast is coming. ... "
" ... Works great in the garage just on the wall. ... "
" ... Works great inside stuck to the wall ... "
" ... I attached it to the wall behind the desk and it works! ... "
" ... And big plus it was easy to hide it flat on the TV stand. ... "
Build Quality
12flimsy, would, works, well, quality
+50%
-50%
" ... Already broke it's a piece of junk! ... "
" ... A little flimsy feeling . ... "
" ... Flimsy crap on flexible plastic. ... "
" ... I even tried putting it on the roof which actually made it worse ... "
" ... Not worth a plug nickel! ... "
ISP
11work, get, connections, booster, worked
+55%
-45%
" ... Works great, I boughttwo ... "
" ... The connections were plan and simple. ... "
" ... works or us! ... "
" ... I had to use it without the booster. ... "
" ... Works just fine. ... "
" ... Just what I needed ... "
Overall performance
10works, job, well, performance
+100%
" ... It does the job! ... "
" ... It does the trick!! ... "
" ... Works very well ... "
" ... Does the job ... "
" ... I bought this based on the reviews which seemed to indicate decent performance. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Works really well! ... "
" ... works very well. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 198 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes
Display
Resolution: HDTV 720p
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