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The Sangean RCR-20 is one of the most comprehensive and intricate clock radios that we tested, but it is well worth the effort. Once fully set up, its many notable features are easy and intuitive to use. We really like the high-quality speakers, which have bass and treble controls giving out a full, rich sound, whether using the FM radio or your Bluetooth device. But if you prefer an alarm, the beeper on this model is a pleasant alternative since it is not too tinny or robotic sounding. Both the alarm and radio go on in 1-minute increments for a full hour or until turned off, just in case you like to wake up slowly. Since these testers have had unfortunate incidences with snooze buttons, we always check to make sure that it's not too close to any other buttons, and this one is clearly marked and easily accessible. Each alarm includes the option for being set once, daily, weekdays, or weekends, with different time setting capabilities for each. Another really cool feature is the clearly marked remote control, and it even comes with the required 2 AA batteries. Wrapped in a shiny black case, the soft white display includes everything you need to know in a clear and easily read format.
Bluetooth connectivity, excellent speakers, and lots of alarms and options have a price, making this one of the more elaborate and expensive models we tested. It is also one of the largest units we've tested, so users with smaller nightstands or bed tables may opt for something with a smaller footprint. However, our testers kept coming back to the awesome sound provided by the Sangean, making this one our favorite.

The Sangean RCR-20 is one of the most comprehensive and intricate clock radios we tested, but it is well worth the effort. Once fully set up, its many notable features are easy and intuitive to use. We like the high-quality speakers, which have bass and treble controls giving out a full, rich sound, whether using the FM radio or your Bluetooth device. But if you prefer an alarm, the beeper on this model is a pleasant alternative since it is not too tinny or robotic. The alarm and radio go on in 1-minute increments for a full hour or until turned off, just in case you like to wake up slowly. Since these testers have had unfortunate incidences with snooze buttons, we always check to make sure that it's not too close to any other controls, and this one is clearly marked and easily accessible. Each alarm includes the option of being set once, daily, on weekdays, or on weekends, with different time setting capabilities for each. Another cool feature is the clearly marked remote control that comes with 2 AA batteries. The soft white display includes everything you need to know in a clear and easily read format.
Bluetooth connectivity, excellent speakers, and many alarms and options have a price, making this one of the more elaborate and expensive models we tested. It is also one of the largest units we've tested, so users with smaller nightstands or bed tables may opt for something with a smaller footprint. However, our testers kept returning to the awesome sound provided by the Sangean, making this one our favorite.

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The Phillips AJ3116M/37 Digital is one of the least expensive models we tested and also the most intuitive and easiest-to-use. Welcoming the break from the other instructions-heavy models, our testers only needed to take a quick glance at the manual before being able to easily set the time, two alarms, figure out how to choose the buzzer or FM radio for wake-up, and set the sleep timer function and choose up to 10 radio presets.
Although delightfully simple, this clock radio is not the most high-tech model. It has a tinny, low sound quality, and no other wake-up alarms besides an awful buzzer or FM radio. There is also no USB port for phone charging and no ability to dim the LED display, which can disturb your sleep. It isn't as stylish as some of the other models we tested. However, for those who value function over form and desire a simple, no-frills alarm clock for a hard-to-beat price, this is undeniably one of the best options on the market.

The Phillips AJ3116M/37 Digital is one of the least expensive models we tested and the most intuitive and easiest to use. Welcoming the break from the instructions-heavy models, our testers only needed to take a glance at the manual before being able to easily set the time, two alarms, figure out how to choose the buzzer or FM radio for wake-up, and set the sleep timer function and choose up to 10 radio presets.
Although delightfully simple, this clock radio is not the most high-tech model. It has a tinny, low sound quality and no other wake-up alarms besides an awful buzzer or FM radio. There is also no USB port for phone charging and no ability to dim the LED display, which can disturb your sleep. It isn't as stylish as some of the other models we tested. However, for those who value function over form and desire a simple, no-frills alarm clock for a hard-to-beat price, this is undeniably one of the best options on the market.

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