Battery life is fantastic, but makes unit weigh a little more than the others. Has some reception problems with some crackling issues, but all and all is tolerable. Best feature about this unit is the low price you get here at amazon, but if you want high quality this is not the unit for you. Overall I gave it a 3 star rating because of the excellent, and I stress EXCELLENT battery life. I charge the unit only once a week and use it daily, sometimes for an hour at a time. Recharge time is about an hour, so that is nice too. If price is your main concern it is worth its price.