Are you trying to find novelty radios among various brands on the market but aren’t sure where to begin? To assist you in finding the right one, we’ve put together a list of the 7 best to help you pick the perfect one!
We investigated and evaluated a number of the top-selling novelty radios on the market in order to create our list of the best. Making a decision among the many options available is never simple. There are an infinite number of models available, each with a distinct price. And as you’ll find out, the best options aren’t usually the ones you imagine! This comparison is rich and relevant because of the numerous factors that were employed. You will find products featured in this ranking not only based on their pricing but also on their features and other customers reviews. To write this review, we completed 12 hours of research and did 36 novelty radios tests. You won’t need to pick products at random any more. If you’re unsure of what to look for, browse our list and consult the buying guide!
An overview of our top picks
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The best novelty radios you can buy today
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- ICONIC DESIGN, IMPECCABLE SOUND - '53 pickup, LED Party Lights, rechargeable sound. USB/TF Card Ports & FM Radio included.
- 53 PICKUP PRIDE, MODERN RIDE - Vintage charm meets Hands-Free Phone Link, Built-in Mic, & Headphone Output. Modern in a classic shell.
- RETRO ROADTRIP, MODERN PLAYLIST - Classic '53 pickup design with LED lights. Play via Bluetooth, FM Radio, or USB Aux.
- CRUISE THROUGH TIME, IN STYLE - '53 pickup speaker with modern tech. Comes with USER MANUAL & USB CABLE. Retro journey ready!
- Stylish Retro FM Radio： The cabinet of this FM radio is made with retro wood finish and fabric, with antique bronze galvanized decor and black modern element, making it more than a radio, it is also a classic vintage decor increasing both great retro romantic feeling, and contemporary vibe for your home.
- White Noise Function: This Bluetooth speaker also features a surprising function as a sound machine, suitable for relieving stress, relaxing your mind, and creating a relaxing sleep environment. Rotate the NW knob to adjust your desired soothing sound. There are 6 sounds optional (1-Brook 2-Bird 3-Ocean Wave 4-Chirp 5-Music Box 6-White Noise) and a 30/60/90 minutes auto-off timer for easy use.
- Premium Sound Quality: This Bluetooth radio comes with a full-range speaker that perfectly matches the design of the wooden cavity, delivering a powerful and preset well-balanced sound without any distortion. Suitable for listening to music or radio in the living room, bedroom, dining room, cafe, kitchen, study, office, etc.
- Bluetooth & AUX Connection: Pairs Bluetooth with your smartphones, tablets, and even laptops. Whether you're working at the office, or having fun on the weekend, this retro Bluetooth speaker provides you with seamless connectivity and convenience.
- Ideal Gift: It is an ideal and warm gift choice for housewarming, birthday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Get one to express your gratitude and love! Enjoy the music and experience a nostalgic journey back to the vintage era with this retro wood Bluetooth FM Radio speaker.
- ♫【Crystal Sound & Loud Sound】: The bluetooth speaker radio has a good quality amplifer and bring nice sound quality. The loud sound can easily spread across your room. Not matter small or large volume voice, the radio speaker sound is impressive and clear. With this cute bluetooth speaker radio, you can enjoy listening to radio program and music.
- ♫【Classic Retro Design】: With cute and classtic retro appearance design, this retro radio speaker can be placed in anywhere in your home as nice retro decoration. Small size and the bluetooth radio is portable with a handing cord. Turning on the radio, it seems bring you back to the old time.
- ♫【Multi-Functions Speaker】: This Oncheer 8076BT bluetooth speaker radio is a combination of 3 band FM/AM/SW radio and stereo wireless bluetooth speaker. Build-in adjustable 360° rotating antenna and premium reception radio chip, the FM radio have nice radio listening experience. You also can connect radio to your mobile phone to play music via bluetooth, or pluging TF card/ USB drive easily to play music as a MP3 Player.
- ♫【Long Running Time】: Build-in 1200mAh rechargeable battery, the bluetooth speaker radio lasts for over 12 hours (based on the loudness of the sound). Using the DC 5V charging port to charge the radio, it will take 4-5 hours to charge to full capacity. You also can plug the charging cable to the radio all the time, your music never stop.
- ♫【Best Gift Choice】: No need to worry about sending gifts to friends, family, boy/girl friend for Chrismas, Birthday, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Thanks Giving Day. The classic looking bluetooth speaker radio will be your nice choice and place order with gift package. Sending this gifts and spending music time together.
- Includes: walkie talkies and microphone
- 【Retro Radio with Best Reception】This large size portable radio has 4 bands: AM FM SW1 SW2, the 39.4 inch long antenna has the best reception. The long antenna ensure a ultra strong stable radio signal for you to listen to your favourite music, NPR, sports and news stations no matter at home or outdoor. Never miss a station and you will have a relax radio time with your family and friends with this am fm radio.
- 【Simple to Operate & Convenient to Use】Not like other am fm radios which are too small to operate,Our radio have big TUNING button for easy operation. our shortwave radio is big enough to use and easy to operate for both elder and children as the knobs are large to tune. A handle on the radio makes it not difficult to take outside.
- 【Blurtooth Function 】Plug in your favorite retro tunes with this Bluetooth radio. This radios portable am fm has Bluetooth function, so you can stream your favorite music. You can also enjoy all kinds of music by USB or TF card. It's not just an AM FM shortwave radio
- 【High Quality Sound & Earphone Jack】With a premium built in 5W big speaker, this transistor radio offers a big great high quality sound, it can easily fill a room with your favorite musics or baseball game. A good choice for portable radio lover. Moreover, an 3.5mm earphone jack here is designed for those who wants to have private listening space. Take this portable radio for picnic,camping or party,leave a good memory with your friends.
- 【Ideal Gift for Parents】With its classic appearance and simple operation, our portable radio am fm great for seniors. If you are distressing on what to buy to your parents, grandparents, uncles or aunts, this am fm radio is the best choice for you. It is a thoughtful Christmas gift to fill their heart to joy and remember you!
- SIMPLE, EASY-TO-USE FM/AM RADIO WITH HIGH QUALITY SOUND: Portable handheld radio with digital tuner has a simple, easy-to-use interface, with antennas that pick up both AM and FM signals
- EASY-TO-SEE DESIGN: Large dial with fluorescent pointer allows for easy viewing, even in the dark
- SMOOTH TUNING: Digital tuner with AFC (Auto Frequency Control) enables easy and stable tuning
- PERFECT FOR CAMPING, SEVERE WEATHER, OR POWER OUTAGES: Use with batteries or plug--radio comes with an AC adaptor, and also takes 4 batteries (AA/LR6/R6)
- EARPHONE/ HEADPHONE COMPATIBLE: Plug in any headphones with a 3.5 millimeter jack for privacy as you listen
- Unique design: made of PU, it looks like a Vintage Radio. It looks very cute and interesting.
- Structure:1 Clip Bag.
- Small Size:7.48"*2.56"*4.72" (L*W*H); 0.87 lb lightweight
- It is lightweight and not bulky, but roomy enough for your basic stuffs like ,keys, glasses and some small cosmetics.
- It is perfect for Women Girls and can be used during travel and Shopping.It is one of the most special gifts for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Children's day, Christmas and other Special Occasions
- 2WAYS TO SUPPLY POWER:USB charging is convenient for your daily use, retro radio is built-in 1200mAH rechargeable battery. 2*D battery (not included) is essential in case of power outages .Note:To avoid the radio or batteries to be burnt out, please take the D-cell batteries out while charging with the rechargeable battery.
- RADIO WITH STRONG RECEIVING: Retractable Copper Telescopic Antenna for strong and stable reception. Frequency reception range- FM 87.5-108MHz,AM 520-1600KHz and SW 5.9-18MHz.
- EASY TO USE: Radios portable am fm has a precise, easy-to-read radio dial for easy tuning. Big tuning knob for easy operating for everyone. Best gift for dad, Mom,elderly, and friends.
- CLEAR AND LOUD SOUND: Big external speaker for loud sound, also a headphone 3.5 mm jack for private listening. 5.0 Bluetooth technology allows you to stream your music from your phone to the radio speaker. in Bluetooth mode,With the built-in microphone, you can easily make hands-free calls while cooking.USB drive and TF card playback are also available if you are somewhere without any internet access.
- TAKE SMALL PORTABLE RADIO ANYWHERE: Sized L6.5x H6x W2.5 inches. This transistor radio is a good companion for kitchen, walking, running, excise, cleaning, camping, traveling and hiking, etc.
- Timeless Design: Vintage style meets modern innovation with a classic exterior, chrome trimmings, and real moving wheels for an iconic look.
- Immersive Experience: LED lights on headlights and taillights create an engaging atmosphere, while Wavesync Technology delivers stereo sound for a captivating auditory journey.
- Versatile Playback: Enjoy music your way with Bluetooth, USB, SD, and FM Radio options, plus an auxiliary input for seamless connections.
- Easy Recharging: Equipped with a rechargeable battery and a USB Type-C port, the included USB-C to USB-C cable ensures convenient and efficient charging.
- Charging Pro Tip: To charge your TRK-5500 speaker, simply connect the provided USB-C to USB-C cable between the speaker's USB Type-C port and a power source for hassle-free replenishment.
- AM/FM Analog Radio
- 3.5mm Headphone Jack
- Aux-in Jack
- 3" Speaker
- AC/DC Power Operation
- 4 C Battery Powered
- 💘Small in Size But Powerful Sound: With its palm size and minimalist design, this SpringFlora wireless speakers with Bluetooth (wired Aux input option available), delivers a well-defined high & low frequency response, for great audio clarity which is in stereo, rich with details, and smoothly well-balanced. Powerfully loud with a 40mm 3W tweeter to provide a clean & precise sound despite a small resonance cavity. In addition, the retro turn knob allows you to adjust the volume levels at will.
- 💘Latest Bluetooth Technology & Aux Input/TF Card Option: This cute vintage speaker has built-in wireless capabilities to stream from all Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as smartphones, laptop, tablets, etc. Advanced Bluetooth V4.2 technology provides a powerful and reliable 33ft transmission-distance connection without delays, dropouts or interference, giving you freedom to stream music cordlessly. Also, it support 3.5mm Aux input option for desktop PC or devices without Bluetooth function.
- 💘Hands-Free Calls & Rechargeable Battery & Universal Compatibility: Easy button control, built in mic, answer/end calls, it’s a breeze. Its built-in 400mAh rechargeable battery offers 2-3 hours of non-stop wireless audio playback on a single charge. Micro-USB charging cable included. This retro Bluetooth speaker is compatible with iPhone, iPad, samsung galaxy, android smartphones, tablets & other Bluetooth devices as well as all devices as long as they come with Bluetooth function.
- 💘Super Compact: This retro speaker, exquisitely designed and beautifully crafted, measures 2.2×3.9×2.7 Inches. The Ultra compact design allows it to fit in your pocket for easy carrying and the handy strap makes it easier to attach to your shower room, bag or backpack. The speakers Bluetooth wireless are super portable and make it ideal both for indoor and outdoor. Place it in a bookshelf or a table while streaming your favorite music in limited space, also perfect for home office decors.
- 💘 WORRY-FREE AFTER-SALES SERVICE：What’s in the package: 1 x SpringFlora Bluetooth Speaker; 1 x User Guide;; 1 x USB Charging Cable (Adapter Required, not Included). If your Bluetooth speaker fails within 12 months, we will send you a new replacement for free. 24-hour email service support. If you have any questions about this product or other issues, please feel free to contact us via email.
- 【Strong AM/FM Radio Reception 】Equipped with a powerful DSP chip and a retractable antenna, radios portable AM FM has the excellent and stable signal quality to receive your favorite channel, like WWRC, talk shows, sports games, other local radio, etc. Frequency range:FM 87.5-108MHz , AM 520-1710kHz
- 【Enjoy Your Favorite Music】This small portable radio has a Bluetooth speaker function that hooks up to your phone in less than one second. You will easily play your favorite classic, country, and rock music by Bluetooth. Just enjoy a relaxed time with this Bluetooth speaker radio
- 【Clarity and Breathtaking Sound】With built in precision large speaker, You can even easy to the hear the clear sounds without any distortion in another room. This handheld outdoor am/fm radio with best reception is a good choice perfect for rest, family, outdoor walks in the park
- 【Two Types of Power Source】You’ll need AC 110V power for you to plug the charging cable(include) in the wall to enjoy the radio the whole day when in the bedroom, kitchen, or office. When you are outdoor, inserts 4 AA Cell batteries(not included) in the battery operated radio so that you can connect and get broadcast news or music in real-time
- 【A perfect gift for your loved ones】Simple and elegant function design， large dial tune knob easy to use, good hand feeling handle easy to carry, very friendly for elder people. This am fm shortwave radio case is made in the premium ABS materials, good solid build is sturdy and durable. It is the best choice to get a small portable AM FM radio for your parents or grandparents in your family
- Sleek Design: This YOWGULF vintage radio is made of wooden material with excellent texture, and a comfortable hand feeling, not easy to be damaged, and is durable for a long time. Retractable Copper Telescopic Antenna has a strong reception.
- Bluetooth Connectivity: The retro FM radio supports Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to play your music. Combined with the excellent sound quality, you will never leave this vintage Bluetooth speaker. Suitable for many occasions, you can enjoy your favorite audio or song.
- AM FM Radio: Large tuning buttons golden make this radio look more retro and shining, easy to operate, and even the elderly can easily use it. AM 520-1710kHz/FM 87-108M
- Good Quality Sound：Support AM/FM two frequency bands, stable signal reception, and clear sound quality allowing you to listen to your favorite radio stations anytime, anywhere.
- Warm Gifts: More than a desk transistor radio, this wooden table radio is suitable to decorate your bedroom or living room. Perfect choices for many festivals, like Christmas, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Weddings, and Birthdays.
- TURN IT UP TO 11: Retro tin tote that looks just like a retro boombox! A Toynk Toys exclusive.
- PREMIUM QUALITY: Made from quality tin. Tin tote measures 7.75 x 6.75 x 4.13 inches.
- COOL DESIGN: Fun colourful graphics of a boombox. Use it as storage or a costume accessory.
- IT'S A BOOM BOX, NOT A LUNCH BOX: Designed for item storage, not for food.
- RETRO NOSTALGIA: Sure to be a hit with any fan of the 80s! A great gift for all occasions!
- MORE THAN A RADIO- Listen to music through traditional AM/FM and through bluetooth wireless streaming with Victrola's Retro Radio (Walnut). With a classic vintage look and modern features, it elevates your home or office aesthetics perfectly
- GREAT QUALITY SOUND- This timeless radio (9.5 in x 6.3 in x 4.9 in) comes with built-in stereo speakers for a full range crisp sound reproduction and a vintage tonal quality without any distortions. Time travel to the 50s with this stunning retro radio
- WIDE-RANGE BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY – The built-in Bluetooth pairs quickly with smartphones, tablets and even laptops. Enjoy unlimited wireless streaming from your favorite streaming apps, internet radio or play music stored on any Bluetooth-enabled device
- ALL THE CONTROLS YOU NEED – Features a volume knob that doubles as the power button, an AM/FM tuner to navigate through stations, and a bass & treble knob to customize your listening experience. The knobs have a nice feel to them and a trendy antique vibe
- HIGH QUALITY DESIGN & FINISHING – Victrola's 115-year commitment to craftsmanship is evident in the stylish retro wood finish, strong built quality, practical design and mechanism, and well-balanced sound
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Bunis, Marty (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 208 Pages - 04/01/1998 (Publication Date) - Collector Books (Publisher)
- Includes one inflatable boom box. Does not include costume or any other accessories.
- Plastic
- Spot Clean
- Made by forum novelties, a leader in costumes and novelty products for more than 30 years
- 【Portable Design】You can hold mini radio by one hand. it's small enough to put it in emergency kit. This FM AM radio measures 69*128*28mm with weight only 119g (without batteries), close to the size of iPhone 7. More importantly, thanks to its back clip and lanyard, transistor radio is pretty easy to carry around whether it’s clipped to pocket or carried with lanyard. Now, take it for morning exercise, stroll or a break in park, together with a piece of brisk music or a great radio show.
- 【Easy to Use】 After busy work, sometimes it’s nice to take a nap with a simple battery radio. Designed with three control buttons - tuning knob, volume knob, band/power switch button, J-166 portable radio is quite easy to operate. The tuning indicator, on the other hand, reminds you of available radio stations. See, how simple it is.
- 【Excellent Signal Reception】FM: 87-108 MHz, AM:520-1730 kHz; I guess a small radio with excellent signal reception definitely can capture your heart, right? Our handheld radio is the right one. It’s not only equipped with 16.5 inch long 360° adjustable antenna, but built in advanced DSP chip. No matter which city or even a remote area you’re in, you can get the local stations easily.
- 【Perfect Sound quality】 With built-in magnetic speaker featured as clear sound playing, you could share the moment filled with various baseball games, talk shows, classical musics and news with your friends. Meanwhile, the music of one often speaks directly to one’s heart. So it’s fabulous to enjoy your favorite musics in your own world with plugging your earphones to 3.5mm earphone jack on the pocket radio am fm.
- 【Convenient Indicator】The AM/FM radio powered by 2*AA batteries (not included in package).The red battery indicator will tell you if the battery still has power and if it needs to be replaced. Also, when you are about to receive a station, the signal indicator will turn green, which will tell you that you need to adjust the knob amplitude less to help you find that station, very convenient.
- 【Perfect Christmas Gifts】 This am fm radio is very popular with elderly, Middle-aged people and kid, that is one of the gifts that will continue to bring joy to your family members and friends. If you want to express your love for them choose it!
- 【Great AM FM Reception】FM:88-108MHz, AM:530-1600KHz, SW:7.0-16.0MHz. Antenna can be rotated 180°, Wenpzeray D-216 AM FM Shortwave classic Radio with good reception and sensitivity, you can listen favourite music with good sound quality, listen NPR, ballgames sports, sportscast talk shows and local news stations.
- 【Multi-function Speaker Player】D-216 is not only AM FM SW 3 Band Radio, and also 5.0 Bluetooth speaker, MP3 Music player. You can collect the music in the TF card or USB flash drive and insert to it to listen to your favorite music or audiobooks. With 3.5mm earphone jack, you can enjoy the free time.
- 【3 Power Supply Options】①The portable radio built-in rechargeable battery.(INCLUDE) ②AC adaptor powered(INCLUDE) ③2 D battery(NOT INCLUDE) You can choose the way to power the radio, plug to plug into the wall sockets. And you can also insert the batteries in the back if you want to be portable.
- 【Simple to Operate】 There is a volume dial, station dial, and power FM/AM dial. With large tuning dial, the Wenpzeray D-216 is easy to use, friendly to the elder. With big handle, it easy to take use it daily house home, bedroom, kitchen; outside camping,picnics, beach, park and office, . And also great for storm's in a emergency!
- 【Nice Gift】 The Wenpzeray D-216 radio/Bluetooth speaker/MP3 player, combine today’s technology with classic vintage look, is suitable for parents, friend, elder at home or outdoor. It is very good gift for every kinds of Day.
How to choose a good novelty radios
Does the idea of finding a fantastic novelty radios make you anxious? When it comes to purchasing this product, specifically when deciding which model to select, has your head been spinning between options? You are not alone if that is the case. We are aware of the pressure involved in the purchasing process!
Your presence here indicates that you are interested in novelty radios. Before choosing which product would be the best for your needs after being inundated with information, locate a reliable source with genuine selections. You can get that information from a variety of sources, including buying guides and rating websites, word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family, online discussion forums where users can share their own experiences, product reviews that can be found all over the internet, and YouTube channels. You can only get the right product through exhaustive analysis. But you realize that’s not always simple. In order to ease your concerns, we have taken the time to develop a list of the top novelty radios products available right now. You might be wondering how we came up with the list. How was this buying guide developed?
First, we used our algorithms to gather as much reliable data as we could about these products. To verify all the data gathered, we used both artificial intelligence and a lot of algorithms.
Then, our experts used criteria that are recognized in the business to evaluate them according to their quality to price ratio, allowing us to choose the top novelty radios on the market right now!
The selection of the goods is not arbitrary. Before creating a list, we take into account a number of factors. Below are some of the criteria discussed:
Brand Value: What happens if you choose a dubious brand just because it appears to be a good deal? So the likelihood of receiving a product with a short shelf life increases. That is due to the fact that well-known brands have a reputation to uphold, while others do not. Top novelty radios brands strive to provide some distinctive traits that set them apart from the competition. So, hopefully one or more of the items on our list will be perfect for you.
Features: Useful features are all you need, not tons of them. We consider the important aspects and select the top novelty radios based on those.
Specifications: Numbers always help you measure the quality of a product in a quantitative way. We try to find products with higher specifications, but with the right balance.
Quality: A product’s quality may always be quantified with the aid of numbers. We look for goods with better standards that strike the proper balance. The best quality product that gets highly appreciated and recommended by experienced users.
Customer ratings: Would it be accurate to suggest that the novelty radios were used by hundreds of customers before you? Superior ratings indicate that many customers had better service.
Customer Reviews: Like ratings, provide you with accurate and reliable information about the product from genuine customers. Customer ratings are very important to all of us because they contain accurate and reliable information about the customer service we received from several hundred customers.
Seller Rank: This is very intriguing! Not only do you need a good novelty radios, you also need a product with rising sales that is trendy. It accomplishes two goals. First, the expanding user base proves the quality of the product. Second, given that number, producers must be able to offer greater quality and after-sales support.
Value: You get what you pay for, they say, so consider the value. Cheap isn’t always good and expensive isn’t always bad. However, that does not imply that spending a lot of money on a product that is flashy but underwhelming is a good idea. Before adding them to the list, we make an effort to evaluate how much value you can get for your money from your novelty radios.
Durability: Durability and reliability are closely related concepts. You will benefit from a strong and long-lasting novelty radios for months and years to come.
Product availability: Products come and go, and new ones replace the old ones. Most likely, a few new features and required changes were made. What use is it to use a supposedly good product if the maker no longer supports it? We make an effort to highlight products that are current and offered by one or more trustworthy sellers, if not more.
Negative Reviews: Yes, we do take that into account as well! The goods with the majority of bad reviews are filtered out and disregarded when we choose the best-rated one on the market.
These are the standards by which we selected our novelty radios. Do we end our process there? Hell no. The most crucial fact about us that you should be aware of is that we regularly update our website with current and pertinent information. We have one more layer of filtration since we place the greatest importance on reader satisfaction. Please let us know if any product included here is incorrect, irrelevant, subpar, or simply out of date. We always value your opinions, and we’ll work hard to make any necessary corrections to our list in response to them.
Why should you believe us?
There are now thousands of possibilities for these products on Amazon, but choosing the best one can be difficult and time-consuming. And what novelty radios should you purchase in 2022?
This guide is the result of more than 10 years of experience in researching, testing and writing about many topics. Each member of our team is an authority in their area. We read every article we could find online and every consumer review on every retail website for seven hours. Additionally, we discovered a ton of websites that offered helpful resources, including buying tips and thorough information on novelty radios.
