I've had both the Tecsun PL-660 and 680 for 5 months now and if I had to choose one, it would be the 660. They are virtually the same in so many ways, speaker sound, AM reception, ergonomics. However, when it comes to FM, the 660 seems more sensitive and grabs the stations without any fuss.
The biggest difference is that when I tune to 89.3 LAist, the 660 grabs it with no problem. In contrast, the 680 not only has variability depending on the antenna and radio location, the speaker volume fluctuates considerably so that when the station is weak, the volume is very low and then the volume increases when you adjust the radio location and antenna. I find this highly annoying, especially since I listen to 89.3 a lot. Therefore, the 680 is not getting much radio time. I have it on the black Yamaha piano across from my office where it gets some occasional use.
I should add that five months with the Qodosen DX-286 has made me more impressed over time. Its FM is superb, its speaker sound is loud and rich, and its AM reception is superior to both the 660 and 680, so this little marvel is a keeper.
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