Quick verdict
A wood cabinet table radio that covers HD Radio, Bluetooth and clock radio features. If you do not need HD Radio, the Sangean WR-22WL delivers much of the same experience for less.
The Sangean HDR-19 is the most feature rich radio in this group: a wood cabinet table radio with HD Radio, Bluetooth and a full clock radio feature set. It sits at the premium end of the Sangean line and is aimed at listeners who want modern features in a traditional cabinet.
What you get
The HDR-19 receives digital and analog AM and FM with RDS, with 40 presets (20 AM and 20 FM) and support for emergency alerts. Bluetooth 5.2 handles streaming from a phone. The clock section has two alarms that can wake you with the radio or a buzzer, a sleep timer, the Humane Wake System and an adjustable dimmer. The display shows station name, call sign, radio text, program type, date, signal strength and frequency. Ports include a USB charging output rated for 5V and 3A, an auxiliary input, a headphone socket and connections for external AM and FM antennas.
What I like
Build quality is the first thing you notice. The wood case is solid and heavier than a radio this size suggests, and the large, bright clock is easy to read from across a room. The sound is focused and pleasant for a single speaker radio, and the remote makes it easy to use from a chair or a bed. HD Radio also adds digital subchannels and a cleaner signal where stations offer them.
Things to know
At this price, a few details matter. The clock has no battery backup, so a brief power blip resets the time, which some owners find frustrating on a clock radio. Opinions on FM music quality vary, with most owners happy and a few disappointed, so it helps to hear it in your own room if you can. A small number of buyers also report slow support from the manufacturer.
Bottom line
If you want one radio that covers HD, Bluetooth and a proper clock radio feature set in a wood cabinet, the HDR-19 is a strong choice. If you do not need HD Radio, the WR-22WL delivers much of the same experience and usually costs less.
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