Radios are still loyal friends of summer residents, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, and the elderly.
In our rating, we have collected radios for any task: from stationary to portable, pocket and models with a built-in alarm clock. We were guided by both profile sites and user reviews on Yandex.Market.
Best portable radios
3. Panasonic RF-3500
The average price is 2,700 rubles.
Characteristics:
- portable radio
- reception FM, DV, SV, KV
- batteries 4xC
- mains supply
- weight 0.65 kg
The firm does not knit brooms, and Panasonic has once again created a product that is worth its money. Excellent workmanship, plastic is pleasant to the touch, does not stink, nothing wiggles, does not play, does not shake.
It can be seen that not only designers, but also engineers tried to work on the radio. The ergonomics of the model are at a height, all the buttons are located exactly where it is most convenient to press them, and the knobs - to rotate. The reception is excellent, the sensitivity is high, the control is such that even a six-year-old child can handle it (if someone entrusts the radio to a six-year-old child). Sound without crackling or rattling even at high volumes. It is clear why this model has been in steady demand on the Russian market for about ten years.
pros: build quality and materials, reception, sound.
Minuses: solid scale, no sub-bands, it can be difficult to find a station, especially in the HF band.
2. HARPER HDRS-033
The average price is 1,300 rubles.
Characteristics:
- portable radio
- FM, MW, HF reception
- MP3 playback
- batteries 4xD
- weight 2.2 kg
A multifunctional device that can serve as a portable radio receiver (there is a built-in battery and the ability to power from batteries), and a player - there is a USB connector for memory cards and flash drives.
However, the sound capabilities of the device are not as good as we would like: high frequencies are raised, bass is cut off, but for such a price range it is forgivable. There are devices with more functionality and better sound, but they will also cost more.
HARPER HDRS-033 has a high sensitivity, it perfectly catches outside the city and in the country. If you wish (and have straight hands with a soldering iron), the sound can be corrected by replacing the capacitors, but decide for yourself whether you need it.
pros: nostalgic-solid appearance, good reception.
Minuses: the sides are pasted over with a film and with careless use they will quickly lose their presentation, inconvenient location of the connectors for a flash drive / memory card.
1. Perfeo Sound Ranger SV922
The average price is 900 rubles.
Characteristics:
- portable radio
- sound power 2 W
- FM, VHF reception
- fixed settings: 60
- MP3 playback
- weight 0.16 kg
- headphone jack
In the first place among portable devices is a digital radio receiver with good reception. The device for the "digital" is inexpensive, while it has a wide range of possibilities.
It can be powered both stationary, from the network, and from the battery. The battery, by the way, is of high quality from Nokia.The sound for such a kid is unexpectedly serious, by some miracle the Chinese managed to fit a bass amplifier into a small and lightweight case.
There is even an equalizer, but, alas, it only works when reading from media. Perfeo Sound Ranger SV922 has good memory at the station too, up to 50 pieces. Moreover, only those radio stations remain in the device memory that are best caught.
True, the Chinese quality can be either very good or very bad. It is worth paying attention to the level of button protrusion when buying. If they are flush with the body, we advise you to look for another copy.
pros: size, weight, price, functionality.
Minuses: the volume may "freak" when the device, when turned on, sounds either too loud or too quiet.
Best landline radios
3. Hyundai H-SRS200
The average price is 1,400 rubles.
Characteristics:
- fixed radio
- sound power 3 W
- FM reception, CB
- MP3 playback
- mains supply
- weight 0.9 kg
- headphone jack
Most of all, this stationary radio from Hyundai looks like ... a safe. The similarities are added by both the silvery front panel and solid wood-like sidewalls. In general, the device looks very interesting.
By the way, for a small body (15 x 15 cm) large levers are even a plus, because if they were a little smaller, it would be inconvenient to look for a wave. And so the H-SRS200 is easy and convenient to operate.
The device reads memory cards and flash drives, so it can also serve as a player. Sounds good for such a small cabinet, but powerful bass and clear highs like the best music center, you should not expect from him.
pros: design.
Minuses: you may get a broken scale, when the real frequency of the station does not coincide with the displayed one, the speaker grill is on the cover, which makes it difficult to clean from dust.
2. Ritmix RPR-088
The average price is 2,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- fixed radio
- FM, MW, HF reception
- MP3 playback
- batteries 4xD
- mains supply
If the creators of Hyundai H-SRS200 relied on modernity, then the authors of Ritmix RPR-088 were clearly guided by the best samples of the 50-60s. Even the color scheme is followed exactly.
True, the device's capabilities are very different from the devices of that time, and for the better. He not only catches the radio, but is also able to play music from electronic media (flash drives, memory cards) or via Bluetooth.
The sound is good, if you do not crank the volume to the maximum. Then the closely spaced speakers and a small cabinet make themselves felt. But the main advantage of the receiver is three types of power supply. It is able to work simply from the mains, from the built-in battery and conventional batteries.
pros: design, sound, three types of food.
Minuses: the device does not have a carrying handle and has difficulty reading folders from electronic media.
1. Panasonic RF-800UEE-K
The average price is 4,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- fixed radio
- sound power 2.5 W
- FM, MW, HF reception
- MP3 playback
- batteries 4xD
- mains supply
- weight 1.33 kg
- headphone jack
But this model is not only twice as expensive as its predecessors in the rating of radio receivers, but also twice as large and heavier. The quality of materials and workmanship is excellent, it catches with a bang - this is one of the best radios on the market in this regard.
The regulators, although analog, rotate smoothly and accurately, the sensitivity of the scale is excellent. The sound is excellent even at the highest possible volume (speaker power 2.5 W). Note also the presence of a separate audio input, so that if desired, the device can be used as a speaker. Perhaps, in terms of sound quality, this receiver has no competitors in this price segment. We also add that the RF-800UEE-K is economical and can run on batteries for a long time.
pros: appearance, workmanship, sound, scale accuracy.
Minuses: no own power supply, no scale backlight.
Best radio alarm clocks
3. Philips AJ 3400
The average price is 1,700 rubles.
Characteristics:
- radio alarm clock
- sound power 0.4 W
- FM reception, CB
- fixed settings: 10
- batteries 2xAAA
- mains supply
- weight 0.5 kg
This model looks solid and expensive.Although the numbers on the display do not occupy the entire front panel entirely, they are large enough for a sleepy person to distinguish them from across the room.
But the most important advantage of the Philips AJ 3400 is the alarm clock.
- First, it is double, and both calls are independent of each other.
- Secondly, it works gently and delicately: at first at a quiet volume, so as not to shock the person, and allows you to "sleep" for about ten minutes. But then the delicacy disappeared, the apparatus ceases to stand on ceremony and begins to "yell". And if there is no one to turn it off, it will turn itself off in half an hour.
As a call, you can use both a standard "buzzer" and a radio selected at will.
pros: ringer setting, good radio reception, sound decent for a small plastic case.
Minuses: it will not work intuitively to understand the control, instructions are needed, the numbers are poorly distinguishable in bright light.
2. Sangean PR-D5
The average price is 6,000 rubles.
Characteristics:
- radio alarm clock
- FM reception, CB
- fixed settings: 10
- mains supply
- headphone jack
It is a sin to call this powerful device simply a “radio alarm clock”. Rather, it is a complete radio with an alarm function. Its main advantage is its excellent, deep sound and design. There are not so many white radios, and there are even fewer beautiful white radios. Conservatives can opt for a standard black case.
The quality of the materials used matches the sound - everything is excellent. At the same time, the Sangean PR-D5 is distinguished by high sensitivity, it easily distinguishes stations that are almost close to the scale, and catches them perfectly. In general, this is one of the best options for a summer residence with good reception.
pros: appearance, sound, range and clarity of reception.
Minuses: Cannot adjust treble / bass.
1. HARPER HCLK-2044
The average price is 950 rubles.
Characteristics:
- radio alarm clock
- sound power 0.5 W
- FM reception, CB
- fixed settings: 20
- batteries 2xAAA
- mains supply
- weight 0.46 kg
One of the main advantages of this model is the combination of a small case with huge numbers right on the entire front panel. They are perfectly distinguishable even for a visually impaired person, and with illumination they are also clearly visible in the dark.
The numbers are available in two types - red and green. And so that they do not cut your eyes too much, the radio alarm clock also has a brightness control.
Do not be confused by their seeming immobility - this was done on purpose so as not to wake a falling asleep person with a blink. HARPER HCLK-2044 also has a power saving mode: if you don't want to listen to the radio and you don't need the device as an alarm clock, you can put it to sleep by pressing a special button. At the same time, it is not necessary to connect to the mains, this device has the ability to "power" from batteries.
pros: price, large bright numbers, two alarms, you can use the radio as a call.
Minuses: close proximity of the buttons on top, because of this, you can miss and press the wrong one.
Best pocket radios
3. Panasonic RF-P50EG-S
The average price is 1,300 rubles.
Characteristics:
- pocket radio
- FM reception, CB
- batteries 2xAA
- weight 0.14 kg
- headphone jack
Although the Panasonic pocket radio is analog, don't let that confuse you. The wheel of this radio rotates easily and seems to be in the right position by itself. "Digital", of course, is easier to use, but the same functionality with digital setting will cost quite a different amount.
Overall, in terms of price / quality ratio, the RF-P50EG-S is one of the best pocket radios with good reception. It has a long and foldable antenna, with which it is easy to catch all the radio stations you want, and it also has a reception indicator that makes it easy to find and tune to the desired frequency.
Users also note a pleasant sound, which is not even expected from such a small case. The efficiency of the device is also pleasing: in a quiet state it consumes 8 mA, when playing music - 15 mA. That is, on one set of high-quality batteries, Panasonic can last a very long time.
pros: size, sound, ease of customization.
Minuses: To fix all the minor flaws (like cut frequencies or high volume levels), you need technical knowledge along with a soldering iron.
2. Sony ICF-P26
The average price is 1,600 rubles.
Characteristics:
- pocket radio
- FM reception, CB
- batteries 2xAA
- weight 0.19 kg
- headphone jack
The body of the Sony pocket radio is very small and fits easily in the palm of your hand. But since you won't be constantly wearing it in your hand, the device has a loop for putting it on your wrist. The hand does not get tired of it, because the device is very light and even an elderly person can do it.
The sound of the ICF-P26 is spacious and loud, it doesn't wheeze even at high volume. The headphone jack is, however, mono, but radios of this price category do not have stereo. If desired, this can be "modified with a file", that is, with a soldering iron.
pros: size, weight, build quality.
Minuses: Difficulty tuning to medium wave in big cities.
1. Hyundai H-PSR120
The average price is 460 rubles.
Characteristics:
- pocket radio
- FM reception, CB
- batteries 2xAA
- headphone jack
Electronics and household appliances from Hyundai in the Russian market are positioned as mid-price and budget. So this pocket radio is quite ridiculous (even taking into account the current realities) amount.
At the same time, the baby has all the features of a "big" pocket radio: antenna, headphone jack, loudness and economy. The price paid for this was the ruggedness of the case, and the build quality of many H-PSR120 models leaves much to be desired. However, even this is not critical for such a price.
pros: price.
Minuses: the case is not very reliable, it is better to protect it from falls; may smell like cheap Chinese plastic.