J-328 Mini Portable FM Pocket Radio

I got this tiny little unit to put in my top pocket when I take the dog walking. I like the mp3 playback capability and thought the record feature might be useful occasionally although i know how bad the quality of recording these tiny things is usually. So I wasn't expecting much. What a surprise, the sound is far clearer than many small players I have heard - and I have heard a lot! Obviously the bottom end is almost - but not completely - non existent but it doesn't sound like a cheap mobile phone or laptop - the lack of bass doesn't hamper the sound at all - its well balanced with a smooth top end and a good frequency response which really belies its size and cost, not screechy or resonant at all.. I was very surprised. some far more expensive players I have owned also badly overload regardless of volume on some complicated loudly recorded tracks - so far this little beauty has coped with everything well. listen through a half decent set of headphones you could be fooled into thinking you were listening to a much more expensive item. The audio player is stereo through headphones, the radio is only mono but I can forgive that I'm sure. The radio is sensitive and holds tune well, the carrying strap doubling as an antenna. I was also quite surprised at the recording quality - again only mono but in an emergency it is more than useable, from the radio, aux or built in microphone. This little unit has an aux input via the supplied charge cable so can be used as a nice little speaker which you can record onto the SD card (mono only). Its very easy to use - a real rotary volume control rather than using the back/fwd buttons (which I hate) and a nice feel & look make it an enjoyable unit to use, the display shuts off after a few seconds to extend battery life, just leaving one indicator on. Its even got a folder + - control so you don't have to click through 75 tracks to get where you want if you dont remember the track numbers... Sure the battery capacity could be higher and the battery level indicator really isn't one - its just a light that goes out when the battery is dead (so I suppose it is in a way!) But really - for this price... it's brilliant. If you want a very compact good quality radio/player this is highly recommended.

Great sound and good volume for it's small size, quite amazing. Handy to be able to record the radio when it's good and play it back when it's not so good.

The pocket radio is compact, cute, practical and easy to use. It provides a clear crisp audio and holds connection well and for the price I am pleasantly surprised with it. The speaker packs a good punchy sound which is a great delight and improves its functionality. Only downside is that it does not show battery status so no idea where we are at with the battery charge but I’m happy with a built in battery. Would make a great gift for all ages. Record feature is a great addition.

It works, it's small, rechargeable & has a lovely sound quality, the split power cable plugged into the mini USB port also gives a massive signal, power & volume boost, so it basically works as an Ariel... Lots of features not use yet, but I love it & can take it anywhere..!🙂👍

Brilliant little radio to use on the go.

Use it when driving forklift, good signal even inside the warehouse, sound quality astonishing. Battery live sufficient, didn't expect to last that long! Not having a "hard" aerial is a big advantage! Keeps the whole compact.

We bought 4 of these radios for our family. We needed them to listen to a real time English translation at a convention. We used them for around 6 hours each day and they didn't run out of charge. We were indoors and the signal was excellent. We had no issues at all with these radios. The price was affordable, they are lightweight, pocket sized and very easy to use. The buttons are not complicated. I would recommend them.

Radio worked okay but the recording function didn't work. Not the first time I've encountered this problem. Item being returned.