PAGARIA Portable FM/AM/SW Radio with 5 Watts Sound, Bluetooth/USB/TF, Earphone Port & Torch, Black

It's been 12hrs since the delivery and I am 100% satisfied with the first hand performance of this radio. Thanks to Pagaria for this wonderful analog radio. It works flawlessly on MP3 TF card, FM, AM and also SW. The reception of MW and SW are superior to my SIHUADON R108 which I purchased from Amazon two years ago. The sound quality is great, tuning is not that difficult. The plastic make may be not that durable and is not as sturdy as my other radio, however this works for the cost of 1422 that I paid for this product. All channels work as described to which I am a bit surprised. I saw many reviews noting that the product stops working after a while, I have to wait and see if it is true. The rechargeable battery is a plus but Pagaria should have given another option for AA or AAA usage as well which would help during my travel and when I am unable to charge. The volume and tuning buttons are placed next to each other which at times is mistaken and thus the tuning changes, this can be rectified in the next model or so if Pagaria makes one. Type C charging is a plus and they also give you a charger with the cable which no one else gives. I will update my review after using this for a month or so.

Good things first. 1. Sound Quality: The speaker is fabulous... 5W speaker in such a small radio ensures you don't need to raise the volume beyond half level most times, which is always the max limit to push an amp to get the best sound output it can give. But when you need to rock, you can raise it all the way up only to distort very little at the highest volume. It is large enough not just for a small room, but when cranked up, in a large room as well as outdoors. Don't expect much low end from such a small speaker (anyway FM signal cuts out a lot of bass), but the sound fidelity is good. The sound is sweet and natural, with good highs and mids. For more bass you need to look for bigger radios like Panasonic 2400. The speaker has a sound signature slightly leaning towards the bright, but not so much as too become fatiguing. 2. Reception: The FM reception is pretty decent and caught all the 12 FM radio stations in my city. The selectivity is good as well. Note that you need to tune slowly, and move back and forth around a station to identify weaker signals. Once done, this radio latches on those weaker signals well. The radio doesn't lose stations once tuned, so it locks well on a frequency. There is only one MW station in my city and Pagaria R 917 picks it up, but only when the radio is placed at the window. Note that the attached antenna is only for FM and SW, and there is no provision to attach an external MW (AM) antenna, just like most ultra portable radios of this size. Unlike FM, the MW station tends to drift and you need to readjust it after a few minutes. SW reception is okay. The receiver, even with antenna pulled out indoors doesn't latch onto anything in SW1 nd SW2, but gets some stations in SW3 and SW4 bands. But the tuning or even listening experience is not enjoyable. One would need to extend the antenna with an external (wire) antenna attached to its tip to improve its sensitivity. So, practically this would appeal to FM listeners. Don't expect even light DXing on this. 3. Bluetooth: Bluetooth connects quickly. The speaker is good enough (read above) to enjoy music from your mobile/handheld device. Again, don't expect bass. Can be used for podcasts, audio books etc. and acoustic music. 4. Other: The built in torch is good, with sufficient illumination. The battery gives above 5-6 hrs of playback at moderate volumes which suffices me. Overall design and looks are quite good and attractive in a subdued, classic way. Now the Not So Good things: 1. Quality Control: The first radio set I received could not charge at all and I had to return it. The replacement I got had a play at the base of antenna (between antenna and the body). I did not send it back fearing the third set I get might have another issue, and got it fixed from a local repair shop spending Rs 250. Pagaria should believe in the 'Quality control doesn't cost (but actually serves and makes more money in the long run)' quote and improve their QC processes. I am now concerned which part might give away next... and I hence don't expect the set to last too long. I'd be happy if it serves me well for a couple of years. 2. Sliders - I am not a fan of the two sliders. They also seem flimsy. Not having a separate On/Off button, you need top use the slider every time to start/shut the radio as well as then go to FM which one uses the most (non-intuitively placed after AM on the slider). I imagine the slider will start getting loose with use. Overall: Overall, this is decent radio and serves the primary purpose (listening to FM radio with a set that can be easily carried with you) well enough. With better quality control it could have been further better. I'd recommend it for light users who don't expect it to last a life-time.

Superb Product Very nice reception and sound quality. Build quality is extremely good. Thanks Pagaria for making such a nice product.

Bad product can't play any radio station NO GOOD FM ALSO

Very good and nice sound,good receiver,enjoyable music

After using more than 1 year I am writing this review. At first, the size is good. Its neither that big nor that small. Battery backup is very good. With all that features, a 18650 battery covers well and gives good back up. Radio or with bluetooth connectivity, I played for more than 6 hours without any problem. There are many features. Some of them I don't use, like usb function or microsd card function. But very usefull. There is DC 5v point. But no 5V adaptor comes with the radio. And USB typeC charging point is very good choice for which I want to thank Pagaria because many branded speaker or radio do not have them. Now about the sound quality and signal reception. Sound quality is neither bad nor good. Since its a simple single speaker system, sound is flat and there is no bass. But the crispness of the sound is good. I like the sound without comparing with other blutooth speaker. I thought sound output from the 5 mm jack will be good. But no. Its same as the speaker, flat sound. Signal reception has some some issue. My mobile and my other FM Radio performs better than this one. At first you have to tune very slowly. I live in hillside. But I have tested it in other places also. It can't collect very good exceptional signal comparing it's size. Since it's aRadio, it should have collect good signal. But not very satisfactory. And I am talking about fm. About othe SW/AM, I can't find any signal. So I am not very satisfied with the signal capacity of this radio. There is side light which is helpful sometimes. Blutooth connectivity is easy and good. There is play/ pause/previous /next swithwhich works good. Overall according to the price I am not very satisfied with this radio because of the signal reception.

One of the best radio in this price, build quality is good but I'll make sure to keep it safe. Reception is also good and sound is good too. It's features are very useful such as it can be used as a bluetooth speaker and with a pendrive and memory card one can use it as a saregama carvan. Torchlight is also good and actually useful feature. Overall best radio.

It's a fantastic radio in this budget. Sound is awesome FM channels cristal clear MW and SW are surprisingly well. Battery backup around 5/6 hours with low volume Some suggestions # length of antenna should be increase # a separate on/of switch should be given # No need to give a torch,it consume battery, overall it's a radio,so keep it simple to be like a radio,just keep fm mw sw vol switch on/off switch a strong antenna..just it. otherwise a mini fan, calculator,clock etc may be attached to it,like the torch also..and day by day we will have to take it like the mobile,where calling purpose is nominal now,having tv internet torch calculator etc in it.