I have compiled amazing clock radio models for rating. You will find simple in functionality and therefore inexpensive. You can appreciate the benefits of multifunctional clock radio with Bluetooth support, find out the opinion of experts and users about the "niche" model of a well-known brand.
Hyundai H-RCL220
The rating opens with an alarm clock from a South Korean company. Stylish elliptical design, with 20 fixed FM tuner settings, as in HARPER HCLK-2044, with two alarms. Price - .
Pros:
- Ergonomic arrangement of buttons at the top.
- Glare-free screen.
- Good FM reception.
- Two alarms: the first one - to snooze, the second - to turn on the radio station from the device memory.
- Sleep timer.
Minuses:
- Very bright display backlighting even at minimum.
- Harsh sound and sound transmission are not up to par.
A regular 20-preset radio alarm clock, like the Ritmix RRC-1212, with a bright display, snooze or turn on an FM station.
Ritmix RRC-1212
A model of domestic production with simple controls, adjustable display backlight and backup memory, classic design - "box". Price - .
Pros:
- As in Hyundai H-RCL220, 2 alarms for snoozing and turning on the radio.
- Preset 20 receive stations, as in TELEFUNKEN TF-1570.
- Adjustable display backlight.
- Backup memory for storing information from a pair of AAA batteries: time, setting an alarm in case of power outage.
- Auto On / Off Timer radio.
- Long power cord - 140 cm.
- Three body colors.
Minuses:
- No VHF like TELEFUNKEN TF-1570.
- There is no CB as in Philips AJ 3400.
Simple classic shape alarm clock with radio. According to reviews, it clearly keeps the wave without interference. The sound is pleasant, there is a backup memory function, like in Hyundai H-RCL220, 20 automatic settings.
Max CR-2907W
Beautiful design, slim body, nice white LED display backlight, backup memory like in Ritmix RRC-1212. Price - .
Pros:
- The information display shows the time and date.
- A beautiful combination of black and silver body colors.
- White, bright, pleasant to look backlight.
- Two types of alarm clocks, as in Ritmix RRC-1212 and Hyundai H-RCL220.
Minuses:
- Fewer saved settings compared to Hyundai H-RCL220 (10/20).
- Mono mode for 1 speaker, not stereo, as in TELEFUNKEN TF-1582UB.
The model is compact, thin, can be installed on a table, narrow shelves and windowsill. Unlike Ritmix RRC-1212 displays information on the time interval and current date.
HARPER HCLK-2044
Modern design, compact form, large digital display with green backlight, FM and AM reception. Price - .
Pros:
- Big bright numbers.
- Setting two independent alarms, each remembers 10 settings.
- Spare memory like Max CR-2907W or Ritmix RRC-1212.
- Auto-off timer.
- Accepts CB like Philips AJ 3400.
Minuses:
- Very loud alarm, starts at level 10 and then repeats every 9 minutes with increasing volume to 16.
- Monoradio, the sound is bad.
Radio alarm clock for those "who cannot be woken up with a gun." High signal volume, repeating for an hour. You can set 2 alarms at once. It accepts two types of radio frequencies, like the Philips AJ 3400. Users noted not very high-quality sound transmission due to the weak speaker output power of 0.5 W, and not 2, as in the HARPER HRCB-7750.
Telefunken TF-1570
Unusual "space" design, round body, large digital display with smoothly changing backlight tones, with AUX connector for connecting to other devices. Price - .
Pros:
- Nice interesting design. Round form.
- Backlight "ears" with a variable intensity of brightness.
- 20 settings like in Ritmix RRC-1212.
- The AUX connector can be used as a speaker when connected to a third-party source. The output power is 2 W.
- Quartz stabilizer.
Minuses:
- Small indication for a large screen.
- When changing batteries, all parameters must be reset.
An unusual design radio alarm clock with a linear output, in contrast to the simple Ritmix RRC-1212 or Max CR-2907W models. Normal sound in terms of purity, broadcasting radio waves without interference.
HARPER HRCB-7750
The second model of a Taiwanese audio company. A radio alarm clock with an output power of 2 W, VHF and FM reception, looks like a tall speaker. Price - .
Pros:
- Powerful 2 watt audio speaker.
- Warm orange backlight for numbers.
- Sensitive control buttons in the form of recessed keys.
- Bottom with round soft feet for stability on smooth surfaces.
- Choice of an alarm clock with broadcasting of a radio wave or an audio signal, as in the Ritmix RRC-1212.
- There is a delayed awakening function.
- Two levels of backlight adjustment.
Minuses:
- Sound quality is average, although loud, screaming throughout the apartment.
- The backlight is too bright even when darkened, it is better not to put it near the bed - it interferes.
Excellent build quality, good loud sound, accepts two types of waves, automatically remembers 20 settings, like Telefunken TF-1570.
Ritmix RRC-616
Interesting streamlined "cozy" design of the case in a rich green tone, with colored display panel. Like the Ritmix RRC-1212, there is a spare memory. Price - .
Pros:
- "Cozy" soft design, beautiful calming body color.
- Large numbers on the display - 15 mm.
- Very light - 190 g, you can take with you on business trips, on vacation.
- The backup memory, like in the Ritmix RRC-1212, stores the time settings for 3-14 hours depending on the type and capacity of the batteries.
Minuses:
- Remembers settings in half than Ritmix RRC-1212 or HARPER HRCB-7750 (10/20).
- There is no CB reception, as in HARPER HCLK-2044.
A radio alarm clock with a beautiful design, accurate time settings, good signal volume and sound transmission. Can be an original useful gift, used in hotel rooms, at home. Fewer than in HARPER HRCB-7750, the number of auto adjustments is compensated by a pleasant signal and clarity of reproduction.
Philips AJ 3400
Case with glossy and matte plastic, LED display with a good viewing angle, smooth volume increase, 24-hour backup memory. Price - .
Pros:
- Good visualization of the digital scoreboard. Height and thickness are matched by 5 points (from reviews).
- Very clean sound for a mono speaker.
- Nice buzzer, unsharp and quiet, with smooth level gradation.
- Slip mode.
Minuses:
- There are few automatic settings - only 10, even in the cheaper Hyundai H-RCL220 there are 20 of them.
- There may be a defect, the power adapter whistling. Check right away when buying: the service refuses to change or repair.
Ordinary clock radio, like most of the rating models - Hyundai H-RCL220, HARPER HCLK-2044. And by design, for example, the Telefunken TF-1570 is higher at a lower price. Reviews for the Philips AJ 3400 model - 50% to 50% (positive and negative).
TELEFUNKEN TF-1582UB
The model differs from the previous ones in the ability to play MP3 files from USB drives, the number of settings is 50, the amplifier power is 6 W, and the Bluetooth 4.0 protocol is supported. Price - .
Pros:
- Multifunctional clock radio with file playback and wireless connectivity.
- Line-in as in Telefunken TF-1570.
- There is a headphone jack.
- The body is wooden.
- Management - buttons or remote control.
- Stereo sound.
Minuses:
- Sound reproduction through headphones is average.
- The display shows only briefly information about tracks and wave frequency.
- Inconvenient remote control.
Multifunctional clock radio, for the budget segment, give out the purest sound that does not deteriorate when you add volume. The only drawback is that you cannot set the radio for the alarm, as in the Telefunken TF-1570 or Philips AJ 3400.
JBL Horizon
Portable acoustic gadget with Bluetooth support, like TELEFUNKEN TF-1582UB, with three alarm options, two USB ports. Price - .
Pros:
- You can set a radio, a regular buzzer or a melody from a mobile phone to the alarm clock signal.
- Connects with smartphones, tablets, laptops, PCs.
- LCD display with clear visualization of information.
- AUX mini jack 3.5 mm.
- Multifunctional: alarm clock, lamp, column, two USB ports, for charging radio gadgets.
- Interesting unusual design.
Minuses:
- Lacks a Lightning connector for listening to sounds or music from an iPhone.
- The buttons are not illuminated, it is difficult to find the right one in the dark.
According to user reviews, JBL has released a very amazing "niche" model. Not everyone will like it because of its versatility and complexity of use. The design was also not particularly surprising: the same Telefunken TF-1570 or TELEFUNKEN TF-1582UB are more original and interesting in form.
