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Sony ICF-S79W - Personal radio - white

Sony ICF-S79W - Personal radio - white
alaScore 82

306 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 306 reviews of Sony ICF-S79W - Personal radio - white. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the reliability and durability are overall positive. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but there are some less positive reviews about the memory.

sound, usability, portability, durability, reliability

memory

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony ICF-S79W - Personal radio - white is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony ICF-S79W - Personal radio - white

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of Sony ICF-S79W - Personal radio - white from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the reliability and price are on the whole positive. The size and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the portability.

usability, size, price, reliability

73% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony ICF-S79W - Personal radio - white

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Sony ICF-S79W - Personal radio - white from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The sound and usability also get good feedback. There are some less positive opinions about the portability, and there are some mixed opinions about the price.

durability, usability, sound, reliability, design

portability

92% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (sony.com)

Best Period

 

Just received this product and I can now see why all the love for it. My wife had tried a shower radio bought from amazon and the sound and clarity doesn't compare. I can see why this is a 5* product on many review sites. Just simply works. Love the...

Everything about it

Nothing at all

May, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Great radio!

 

I ordered this radio to replace an oldie that finally quit! The features are terrific, especially the timer - will definitely save on batteries! Love having the station presets - now we can easily find all our favorites. Excellent reception on the...

Exceptional features

Jan, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Get one now

 

I have had this for over two years and never had trouble it picks up stations very good.I have it in the shower and in the bath room no problems.I just bought two more for the house and to take Camping.

Very good the best the Best

none

Dec, 2011

Consumer review (sony.com)

Would buy again

 

We have had this radio for at least 15 years and it has been great. We are ordering another cause the top cover finally cracked.

Convenient

Doesn't pick up enough stations

Nov, 2010

Consumer review (sony.com)

LOVE THIS LITTLE RADIO

 

I have had this radio going on SIX YEARS now. I was purchasing a speaker system and checked to see if Sony still offers it just to see. I bought it in my senior year of High School and was a little weary of spending $50 on a shower radio but I have...

Small, Portable, Nice Sound

Nothing

Aug, 2009

Consumer review (sony.com)

great radio

 

I've had this radio in my bathroom for 18 years or more.I did not use in shower but on the shelf.Great sound now I have a second home I was going to buy another but I found out does not have tv band any longer. So I'm very disappointed.

listen to tv,or weather band noaa,or radio

off button getting wore

May, 2009

Consumer review (sony.com)

Good Radio, Disppointing design change

 

"I purchased this to replace a previous model that was broken. I was disappointed to find that the unit no longer has the local TV band. This is a big disappointment in a otherwise great unit,"

Sound

lack of TV Band

Dec, 2008

Consumer review (sony.com)

Good Radio, Disppointing design change

 

I purchased this to replace a previous model that was broken. I was disappointed to find that the unit no longer has the local TV band. This is a big disappointment in a otherwise great unit,

Sound

lack of TV Band

Dec, 2008

Consumer review (sony.com)

Love this radio

 

"I have had this radio for many many years. My mom ended up stealing it from me. Now that I remember this radio I want on again. Glad they still made it."

long battery life

after many years of use the top cracked so I had to seal it with calking

Nov, 2008

Consumer review (sony.com)

Love this radio

 

I have had this radio for many many years. My mom ended up stealing it from me. Now that I remember this radio I want on again. Glad they still made it.

long battery life

after many years of use the top cracked so I had to seal it with calking

Nov, 2008

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