Customer reviews for HD Radio Portable Player
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HD Radio Portable Player
When you're on the go, listen to your favorite HD and FM radio stations using this portable player that features a belt clip for easy portability.
Overall rating:
3.8
/ 5
(325 reviews)
Rating breakdown 325 reviews
5 Stars
136
4 Stars
89
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
32
1 Star
39
73%of customers recommend this product.
(
238 out of
325)
Customer reviews for HD Radio Portable Player
Review 201 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
4
Great little radio
on October 24, 2014
Posted by: Clyderandall
Verified Purchase:Yes
I bought this radio to use at work and on the go. It is small compact and very light. Battery life is excellent and I only need to charge it about once a week. The HD radio feature works great and gives you lots of variety. I do wish it had an AM radio band but beyond that it is great.
My Best Buy number: 1057712700
My Best Buy number: 1057712700
Mobile Submission: True
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 202 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
4
a quality portable HD radio
on November 19, 2014
Posted by: Mick
Verified Purchase:Yes
This HD Radio by Insignia provides high quality reception of both HD stations and simple FM stations. Its size and weight are ideal for an active user. There is no power-on indicator and the color screen's illumination goes blank after a preset time. That feature does save battery power, yet the user without earphones in place will need to press any button to know if the device is still powered on. All-in-all, this easy-to-use portable radio will provide many many hours of listening pleasure.
My Best Buy number: 0030743267
My Best Buy number: 0030743267
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 203 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
3
Average at best
on April 20, 2015
Posted by: mark
from phoenix
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good sound on the HD stations. Lightweight and decent headet. However, flimsy control buttons and the way they are arranged seem odd to me. The screen scratches really easy and it only has 10 presets which really isn't enough for a radio only unit.
My Best Buy number: 0787699510
My Best Buy number: 0787699510
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Review 204 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
4
okay but needs improvement
on April 22, 2015
Posted by: MarineMom81
from Bloomington
I like the idea of a portable HD radio, that is why I bought it. Was a great little radio, but when it came to the HD portion of the radio, it definately needs some serious reception improvements. It worked as long as you were outside, but if in a building it wasn't happening. I ended up returning it for that reason--have a phone for FM radio or a tablet. I wanted the HD. That is all I listen to in my car since WLTE left and changed to country. 104.1 on HD2 is the new WLTE if you liked that channel.
My Best Buy number: 056878364
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 205 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
2
Bad signal indoors
on April 29, 2015
Posted by: steve
from ri
Verified Purchase:Yes
Item was good using it outdoors but when took it to work no reception
My Best Buy number: 2952931326
My Best Buy number: 2952931326
Mobile Submission: True
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Review 206 for HD Radio Portable Player
Posted by: DrDudeTime
from Jenks, OK
Verified Purchase:Yes
Digital signal is high quality, but the signal cuts out all the time. I used it long enough to test it out but stopped using it due to lack of reliability.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Review 207 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
4
Decent little HD Radio device
on May 12, 2015
Posted by: Tapper
Verified Purchase:Yes
I just wanted this for listening to the radio at work. This is very light. The display is big and clear. Without an antennae, it does pick up the signals well but I do have trouble in a couple of spots. Programming the memory buttons isn't very intuitive though. The battery lasts a long time. The sound quality is digital but will of course depend on your headset, which it does not come with. Fortunately, it has the standard earphone plug that most portable devices use.
My Best Buy number: 0409708019
My Best Buy number: 0409708019
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 208 for HD Radio Portable Player
Posted by: Runningmanmike
Verified Purchase:Yes
No background noise, fair reception for my area. Nice fature is the easy of recharging the batteries. Nice features include name of songs or show on some stations, visual station identification, Easy of finding your favoite channel, either preset, scan or step up and down. Nice belt clip. I recommend purchasing the two year warrenty, just incase it craps out.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 209 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
5
great to take anywhere you go
on July 18, 2015
Posted by: SUNSHINE07
from fort wayne, in
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really enjoy this radio. I use it at work and it is easy to put it in my drawer and listen to it.
My Best Buy number: 0530769293
My Best Buy number: 0530769293
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 210 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
4
Good Radio
on July 24, 2015
Posted by: BBQm54
Verified Purchase:Yes
A good radio when you are walking. It has good reception most of the time with very little fade. Ear plug fit into your ear snug. makes walking more enjoyable.
My Best Buy number: 2921434889
My Best Buy number: 2921434889
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 211 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
5
good replacement for old walkman
on August 24, 2015
Posted by: Brian
Verified Purchase:Yes
Good replacement for old walkman. gets HD channels, which is a plus. Rechargable, so I don't have to buy batteries. Not sure how long it will stay charged, though.
My Best Buy number: 2282325956
My Best Buy number: 2282325956
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 212 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
5
with HD I get an expanded number of channels
on September 3, 2015
Posted by: Radish
Verified Purchase:Yes
There is a lot of capability for the small size of this portable radio. I like the static-free reception. I especially like receiving the additional sub-channels that several stations in the Seattle area provide. The station that I normally listen to has a total of four channels, each with different programming; with analog reception I would only get one channel. I would miss the extra channels. It also does not need a subscription!
My Best Buy number: 1054889207
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 213 for HD Radio Portable Player
Posted by: Atlasm
from Queens, NY
It's great that you can hear HD, but it's not all it's hyped up to be and the reception is barely acceptable, The sound quality is poor with it going in and out with the "wash out" effect.
What's great about it: You get HD Channels
What's not so great: Sound and reception are pooor, The sound constantly has a "raster" effecr.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
1
Durability
3
Review 214 for HD Radio Portable Player
Posted by: Rick1000
from Estero FL
What can I say? This device is everything Best Buy says it is.
It's easy to use and works great with my home stereo when connected directly to the auxiliary inputs on my receiver, in the car when using an FM transmitter, and as a stand alone unit when listening with earphones.
I was pleasantly surprised by the Insignia HD Radio's ability to lock on to all available HD stations in my area.
Keep in mind that the antenna is the earphone cable or the extension cable when connected to your stereo receiver. Placement of the radio is not an issue and works well in any location in the house or car.
A great product for the price!
A great product for the price!
What's great about it: It works just great and the price is right.
What's not so great: Need to recharge battery often - would have been nice if you could also plug it into electrical outlet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 215 for HD Radio Portable Player
Posted by: HDRich
from Metro NYC Area
Having already been well versed in HD Radio (which is Hybrid Digital, NOT High Definition) in the NYC Metro area (I own several HD receivers, car, home and a custom designed portable unit) I was fully aware of the "quirks" of HD Radio.....ie. the drop outs when the digital stream gets interrupted due to signal loss, the switching between conventional to HD modes when in "fringe" areas... similar to SAT Radios when in a high density urban environment.
I was surprised and impressed at the NS-HD01receiver's sensitivity and it's ability to lock into a HD data stream in a short time after detection of the HD identifier on the broadcast. I was even able to get it to perform quite well inside my car side-by-side with my car HD Radio on the same HD Station while traveling out from NYC to the suburbs. Since the antenna of the unit is the headphone cable, I suggest that you keep it as long as practically possible to maximize the antenna's ability to receive HD Broadcasts when in weak signal areas or areas that experience "multi-path" distortion (when signals bounce off of buildings and other reflective surfaces and arrive at the antenna at slightly different times, causing the digital signal to become "out of sequence".
Bottom line is that this NS-HD01 HD Radio is fantastic for what it is and does, the price, the fact that it is small, lightweight, and works really well. If you are like me and want to listen to more than just the "usual" over the air radio programming that is out there, then HD Radio is a great alternative to subscription based radio receivers.
What's great about it: Small size
What's not so great: Needs more Audio Output
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Durability
5
Review 216 for HD Radio Portable Player
Posted by: Rondob4
from Merryland
Really enjoyed this radio during its short life; it was easy to charge, program, had great sound, and excellent reception. After three months it started freaking out - sounded like a CD that was stuck and skipping, and it refused to respond to any commands...it would only shut off when the battery died.
It also does not do AM - it should.
What's great about it: Excellent sound quality, very good reception
What's not so great: It died.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
5
Durability
1
Review 217 for HD Radio Portable Player
Posted by: Aggie62
from Bedford, Texas
I've really enjoyed my Insignia HD Radio. I have figured out how to hook it up to my truck's speakers, and with a little help I've learned how to charge its battery through an AC outlet. I use it constantly, and find many new local (Dallas-Fort Worth) channels not available on FM. It's certainly worth the low price. (I gave it to myself for Christmas.)
What's great about it: Fun to use, get new channels, good reception and speaker qualilty
What's not so great: Battery runs down fairly quickly, but it's easily recharged.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5
Durability
5
Review 218 for HD Radio Portable Player
Posted by: cheb01
from arlington, ma
I purchased for my husband for christmas. He absolutely loves it. He uses it at home, and in the car. Sound is great, no static at all. Small and compact to take with you wherever you want.
What's great about it: great sound
What's not so great: nothing yet
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 219 for HD Radio Portable Player
Customer Rating
5
Improved version of original model
on March 13, 2015
Posted by: dgar
from Montgomeryville, PA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I have used the original version for 5 or so years. It still works, but a cracked screen developed which makes channel changing a hassle.
The buttons and switches have been shuffled around, but the control logic is unchanged. The housing is slightly bulkier with added silver trim.
I can't compare screen resolution anymore, but battery life seems to be improved. If you want a portable HD radio, this is the only game in town.
I can't compare screen resolution anymore, but battery life seems to be improved. If you want a portable HD radio, this is the only game in town.
My Best Buy number: 0210268719
My Best Buy number: 0210268719
I would recommend this to a friend!
Review 220 for HD Radio Portable Player
Posted by: bmgfl
from Tampa FL
It works well when sitting around the house, picked up a few channels, but as soon as i took it in my truck and hooked it up through an Auxillary cable it was all over. Constantly loosing channels, and i was only 2-3 miles from my house, if I stopped moving it was fine.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Sound Quality
2
Durability
4