PRUNUS Retro Vintage Radio with Bluetooth, Radios Portable AM FM

This was just what I was looking for. It has good sound and reception, is easy to tune, and easy to charge. A brief experiment on battery life - on a full charge I had it on for 30 hours and it was still going strong. Others have spoke about the lack of an indicator for when the battery is fully charged and I would agree that would be a nice to have feature. As it is, the unit has a small red light to indicate charging is happening but does not go off or change color to let you know. Although if you had one of those small power meters hooked up between your charging source and the unit, you could tell when it was full, but almost all of the small battery-powered devices have that function as part of the unit and I don't see why this radio does not have that. Oh well, one small nit-pick for an otherwise solid functioning and looking portable radio. I love mine!

I’ve been putting the Prunus J170 through its paces, and overall, I’m giving it a thumbs up. It’s a well-made, good-looking radio that performs well, though it’s worth noting that it is best appreciated when you understand its strengths and limitations. ​The Highlights: ​Bluetooth Performance: This is a standout feature for me. I frequently pair it with my phone or tablet, and the range is pretty good—I can have the source device on one end of my home while I’m several rooms away, and the connection remains excellent. ​AM/FM Reception: For standard listening, the reception is pretty good. On a scale of 1–10, I’d rate the radio experience as a 7; it’s very reliable for everyday use. ​Shortwave Capability: Shortwave works great, but you really need to be listening at or near sundown or after dark to pick up those broadcasts. ​Pro-Tip for Shortwave: To get the best performance, I highly recommend making a long-wire antenna. I made a 10-foot antenna using 14-gauge automotive wire with a stainless steel alligator clip that attaches right to the telescoping antenna (as shown in my attached photo). It makes a world of difference. ​Areas for Improvement: ​Missing Accessory: It would be a fantastic addition if the manufacturer offered a simple long-wire antenna as an optional accessory. ​Battery Design: My biggest critique is that the battery is not user-replaceable. If the battery fails prematurely, the whole radio could become e-waste, which is a shame given the quality of the unit. I believe it uses an 18650, which should be easily accessible for the end-user. ​Final Thoughts: I’ve included a video review alongside this to demonstrate the shortwave setup and show the radio in action. You’ll also spot my cat, Clara, making her debut as an inspector in the video—I have my suspicions that she’s secretly working for the FCC, but since she’s a natural on camera, I let her stay! Despite the battery and accessory suggestions, I’m very happy with this purchase and definitely recommend it.

What a great find this was! I love the retro look, and it's the perfect size for sitting on my kitchen counter. It has that cool retro sound, but with nice base. The Bluetooth doesn't automatically connect each time you turn it on though. I have to go into my phone settings and manually connect it. I'm okay with that! I absolutely love this little radio!

Love this lil retro radio. Sound is even reminiscent of transister radios, which I love. I was tired of using earbuds and having something transmitted directly into my brain, because that actually gets physically uncomfortable after a while. This removes that annoyance and replaces it with the nostalgic sound of the radio coming into my home. I listen to books on tape mainly, and this has really added joy to my life. And all for an incredibly low price. If you're look for the best sound quality for your tunes because you're a connoiseur sound and can really tell the difference, this is not for you.

This sound like a cheap radio in a pretty package. The sound is like it is suffocated in a imitation wooden box. And that's what you're paying money for- a pretty imitation wood box with veneer half the thickness of a sheet of paper on it. Many people might be entirely happy with this radio, and I sound picky, but I have another radio a bit smaller than this one and the sound quality is better. 5/22/2024 Update: The sound quality is so muffled that I don't even use this on the shelf in my bathroom for back ground music/news. I makes a nice ornament of the book shelf in my living room. Someday I will open this up with a screw driver and see if I can remove/tear off the front grills (or whatever is smothering the speaker) to see if I can get a decent sound for what I paid for with my very hard earned Money.

Very cool. It looks awesome. Just like an old radio. The speaker is great too. Works very very well. Can't go wrong for the money. There are a couple things that I'm nitpicking over but they don't effect the overall outcome of the radio. The materials used could be better, but for the price they're just fine. Also it'd be nice to have easier volume adjustment for Bluetooth from your phone, but it's not a big deal. Overall I highly recommend this.

Small rechargeable bluetooth am/fm radio with great sound. Antenna is a bit limited where I have it in the kitchen but mainly used for bluetooth capability. Charge lasts a good amount of time and charges quickly.

AM and FM radio. Rechargeable. And Bluetooth! I gave one as a gift for Christmas and loved it so much that I had to get one for myself. The sound is excellent and I love the vintage style.

I’ve really been enjoying this Bluetooth radio! I love that it has that classic radio feel while still giving me the convenience of Bluetooth. It’s so easy to connect to my phone and play my favourite music or podcasts while I’m making coffee, cleaning, or just relaxing. It’s become such a fun little addition to my everyday routine. It’s simple, cute, and easy to use, and I love being able to have something playing without constantly having my phone in my hand. Definitely a great little radio for everyday use!

Havent tested it but must say the quality is top notch

So far so good bought this radio for my husband he loves it. The size is great, you can take it to beach or anywhere so cute and it has bluetooth. Great deal

This radio is awesome. Great sound and easy to find stations. I love it!

The radio was incredible right out of the box. Louder than expected with clear audio. Also had no trouble connecting to radio channels / bluetooth. The battery life of this radio was roughly 5 hours. Ever since the battery went to zero the radio however will not charge. The PRUNUS support website also does not work. Very unfortunate.