Sony ICF-506 vs Panasonic RF-2400D AM FM Radios Compared 

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Good comparison. The Sony is more modern in design and has a bit more finesse than the Panasonic, but then it typically costs about twice as much. If you focus on performance versus price, the Panasonic wins easily as it is equal in quality to the Sony for much less money. I also like the old skool design of the Panny, looks like it landed straight from the 1980s.

Great review Thank you 🙏🏾

Which one has better AM reception? And in sound quality, which one do you think is better? Best regards

Thank you so much! GREAT comparison and very helpful.

Prefer the design of the Sony with the volume control but after the best one that gives the best reception for radio stations with very narrow bands.

Sony produces a classic sound that we know from childhood.

Can you review an Hd radio 📻 like the insignia hd radio

thanks for this. I'm looking for a basic radio for my mom. It seems that for elderly the Panasonic seems better...

The RF-2400D also has a glow in the dark dial tuning scale, the Sony does not ! The volume dial on the RF-2400D is great if you want a set volume without having to fidget around every time you turn the radio on which is great if you don't want to wake people up when you turn it on.

Good. Thanks. Just got the Sony one.

Is it available in India?

Не мешало бы ещё рассмотреть модель Филипс TAR 2506, он как раз примерно одинаковый по размеру и функционалу с этими, да и в цене также практически одинаков. Определяюсь между этим Филипсом и данным Панасоником для покупки

The dealbreaker here is that the Sony stubbornly uses 3 AAs, whereas the Panasonic wisely uses 4 AAs. Here is why: I hate it when any device uses 3 AAs; stores don't sell packs or 3 AAs, they sell packs of 4 AAs. So you use 3 batteries and what are you going to do with the 4th one? Sometimes you can find a pack of 6 AAs, but that's still not ideal. If you use Rechargeable batteries it's even worse. Many chargers do 2 or 4 AAs at a time, but won't charge uneven numbers. If you stick 3 batteries it will charge the first two but not the third. It's a mess. Newer charges can charge individually but you have to be careful to find the chargers that can do that. Still, if your device uses 3 batteries, what are you going to do with the 4th one? the first 3 rechargeables will be wearing out faster. It's ideal for your device to use 1, 2, or 4 AAs, but never 3. That way you can make full use of all your batteries, disposable or rechargeable. So I'd buy this Panasonic radio over the Sony.

I have a doubt on this comparison. Sony I'm afraid is a DSP tuner radio, while Panasonic that you are comparing is 2400D (Analogue). Panasonic 2400DD is a DSP version of the same model It would be fair to compare Apples and Oranges I guess. An ideal comparison would be between Panasonic 2400D vs Sony ICF10

They should make more 1.5v (1x AAA) powered radios. And make them to be powered by radio signals. Huge waste of materials and energy.

Який із них краще приймає FM?

Honestly with a speaker that big Panasonic can easily give it Bluetooth speaker

The Sony sounds like a tiny transister radio... I thought we were technically past that inferior sound... Panasonic not much better, but is less harsh-sounding.

Why fm comparison??

Sony ICF-9600 good❤

No short wave. :(

Sony original 😊😊

Sony the best item.

Panasonic is more crisp

Where are these radios made ?? Never mentioned in reviews. China makes junk as far as I'm concerned.