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I have no other portable HD radios to compare this product to since this is my first into HD radio listening. What I can compare it to is a standard MP3 player with a radio tuner that I've been listening to.
For a device that's relatively cheap, and is really just another radio picking up the local stations in the Nashville area, I can say that the sound quality is a great improvement over the regular tuner I was using. Simple comparison is the digital TV over- the- air change if you've gotten a digital anntena recently. Just a great improvement. Not every single station will be listenable, but a lot are, and when they are they're clear and static free, no jinking around with the ear plug wires trying to eliminate the static. I was hesitant to take the step, but am glad to have went ahead and tried it. Absolutely better, no doubt. The device is simple, presets and all. The nice part as well is the option of displaying the station and song title or artist on the display depending on the type of signal broadcast.
What's great about it: Small, sturdier feel than I thought from previous reviews.
What's not so great: Arm band. Rather have a belt clip. Not a biggie.