Quick verdict
A digital table radio with Bluetooth, USB and a remote, and one of the best values in the Sangean line. If you prefer analog dials, look at the Sangean WR-11 and Sangean WR-12BT.
The Sangean WR-22WL is a compact table radio that pairs digital tuning with Bluetooth and a walnut finish. It is a popular step up from basic table radios, and many owners compare it favorably with far more expensive name brand clock radios.
What you get
The WR-22WL uses digital tuning that pulls in weaker AM and FM stations, and it adds Bluetooth streaming and USB playback of MP3 and WMA files. Rotary bass and treble controls and a 7-watt full-range speaker with dynamic bass compensation shape the sound. The LCD has an adjustable backlight, there are 10 presets (5 AM and 5 FM), and an infrared remote handles the main functions. Two programmable alarms can wake you with the radio, a buzzer or USB, and the Humane Wake System plus nap, sleep and snooze timers are included.
What I like
It is complete without being complicated. The tone controls let you shape the sound to the room, the display is easy to read and the remote means you rarely have to touch the radio. The cabinet feels well made, and spoken word comes through clearly, which suits news and talk. Many owners compare it to the Bose Wave Radio and prefer the Sangean for sound and features at a lower price.
Things to know
Some listeners find the bass a little heavy, and the radio does best with a decent local signal. A buyer in a weak reception area reported poor results, so plan on an external antenna if that describes your home. One long term owner also reported a clock digit fading after about ten years of daily use. The WR-22BK on this site is the black version of the same radio.
Bottom line
For a digital table radio with Bluetooth, USB and a remote, the WR-22WL is one of the best values in the Sangean line. If you prefer analog dials and a vintage feel, the WR-11 and WR-12BT are worth a look.
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