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Model:
NS-HDRAD2
SKU:
4888900
Your price for this item is $15.99
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 1159 reviews

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  • Value

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Ease of Use

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are delighted by the Tabletop FM/HD Radio's excellent sound quality, ease of use, and good reception. Many appreciate its compact size and the inclusion of HD radio. However, some users note that the battery life could be improved, and the lack of AM radio is a drawback for some. A few also mention that the volume and controls could be enhanced for better usability.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This radio is made very well. The reception is clear and crisp. It has a nice appearance, and the price is very reasonable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hd radio

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    HD radio works great

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    HD Radio works great as this is one of the only radios on the market that offers HD Radio.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Thank you, megasnorlax, for your review of the Insignia™ Tabletop FM/HD Radio! We're thrilled to hear that the HD Radio feature is working great for you and that you appreciate its unique offering. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Ivy | Insignia Support BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good little desktop radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought to use at work and listen to local radio during bad weather. Sounds good on music and reception is good as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Am radio

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It didn't fit my expectations

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I don't know if I am being fair with my review, it is just that there was a gap between the product and my expectation; however, maybe I was wrong in regards to my expectations. In any case, the device is much bigger than I originally thought it was, and it doesn't have AM radio, only FM. However, I should have checked the dimensions and I had t make sure that it has AM before buying it. I only assumed it had. So, make sure about all specs before buying it. Sorry that I don't have something specific regarding how well it is operating or something else in that regard.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great reception

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decenf sound and great reception. I like to use it when camping and sitting out on the back porch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for my needs

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted a small HD portable radio and this little gem was perfect. It goes everywhere with me. Good fidelity and works anywhere. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little radio. One of the only ones I could find with HD.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Insignia is A Great Brand For My Electronics .

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A Very Nice Little HD Radio For Travel . I Really Enjoy Traveling With A Small Radio On The Road .

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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      Thank you for your great review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy the Insignia™ Tabletop FM/HD Radio in Black. It's wonderful to know that it's a perfect travel companion for you. Your satisfaction is very important to us! Patricia | Insignia Support BBY-ExBrand_Insignia

  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This tabletop radio gets great reception and takes very little space. Bought as a gift for my mom to use in her kitchen and she loves it. I’m buying another for my office!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cheapest HD Radio but mediocre analog reception

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this because it was on sale making what even at full retail price is inexpensive by HD Radio standards a full-on steal. I did not have any other radios that could receive HD Radio so I decided to get it. I have rated this 3 stars (I would have gone 3.5 if I could put half stars in) for two main reasons: no AM reception and mediocre analog FM reception. The former is not that big of a deal, I already have other radios that do AM just fine and for the price I paid it's an acceptable compromise, but if I had paid full price for this radio that would have been a major disappointment (especially as there are stations that broadcast HD Radio on AM). The other reason is a bigger issue. I'm not sure if it's due to cost-cutting, a poor attempt at noise reduction, or just an attempt to make HD seem better in comparison but the reception of analog FM signals is pretty mediocre. The stereo separation for stations broadcasting analog stereo is very poor. I almost can't tell the difference from mono when the "stereo" indicator is lit up on the display even when using headphones. Additionally, the frequency response seems very rolled off on the top end and, especially on weak stations, it's prone to sibilance. Comparing this with my Tecsun PL-380 DSP receiver (which does not support HD) it's night and day on non-HD signals: the stereo is much more noticeable, the highs are clearer, and there is no sibilance on the Tecsun (though the Tecsun has a bit more background hiss). The Tecsun also seems to have better sensitivity but that's harder to compare. As for positives, this radio seems to receive HD very well. Even with marginal/weak stations I can get it to lock in as long as I'm careful in positioning the receiver and antenna. That's good news as being able to receive the HD2 and HD3 sub-channels was my main reason for buying this radio. Being a digital signal, none of the complaints I had about the quality of the analog reception apply to HD: it all sounds very clear with good stereo separation and good highs (though you do suffer digital compression artifacts instead, but that's not the fault of the radio). I appreciate that a wall power adapter was included in the box, though I would have preferred a standard USB socket (instead of a DC barrel jack) as it's 5v anyways and then I could power this from a USB power bank. Another review I saw said it didn't work with rechargeable batteries but it seems to work just fine with some Eneloop NiMH rechargeables I tried. I also appreciate that an aux input was included since I can use it to listen to my phone (or my Tecsun radio) in stereo with decent quality. In summary: if you want a receiver mainly to listen to HD stations and don't want to spend a lot of money, this is the radio to get. If you want to listen to analog FM or AM or really any other type of radio spend your money elsewhere.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Convient but weak

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Moderate sized, fits in one hand. The radio is light weight and relatively easy to use with good but not great tone. However, it lacks sensitivity. I know, from using my car radio, that their are several digital radio stations near my house, but I can only receive 2. While the one I am wanted is among the two I can receive on this radio, the sensitivity of the radio does not allow me to receive the various sub-channels with any reliability.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound and large digital display. Controls on top are easy to see and use. Bought for someone who is in bed a lot and listens mostly to ball games and talk radio.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a pleasure to use this radio because of the easy way to figure out how to set the stations. It is a pleasure to listen to this radio because the sound is smooth and consistent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Radio!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this radio to use at work! It works great and looks so well. My coworkers asked me where I got it and bought one as well! The only flaw is the volume levels are fixed and you can’t go in between like you can on a phone. This is an easy fix when connecting my phone as I can control the volume with it but not with the other options.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hd radio, Sound quality

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    good cheap high def table radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    difficult to find a lo priced HD radio receiver -sound quality is good it receives all local HD stations--however the tuning menu is difficult to master and not as accessible as i would like. also the light stays on all the time and there is no dimmer switch for bed time use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great H D Radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use it in my camper when I leave my dog inside while I get somethings from the store. The size is compact. The sound is quite good. A little expensive but was not to bad.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Little HD radio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This little radio does a great job. It’s easy to go to HD radio. Great sound for such a small radio

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Hd radio

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound for small size!Easy operation & pleased with operation.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reception, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good inexpensive radio

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good station reception, small size for office desks

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Surprisingly great sound!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my mother so she can take it outside and listen to her music. I was pleasantly surprised at the great sound of this portable, little radio.

    I would recommend this to a friend