Customer Ratings & Reviews

OK man, this thing is truly a blast from the past. I'm talking 1987, mulletts for the dudes and tall hairspray for the ladies. I'm talking cassette tapes, indoor malls, free Red Barn Farms (real name changed to protect the innocent) samples and then the Orange J drink place and the giant pretzel, bandannas and ripped jeans... And you remember the old smoking area's? Yeah, it's that cool! OK, trip down memory lane done, lets talk about the unit. It's a lightweight AM/FM radio. I know, not very romantic, but totally 80's, so that IS romantic! Very easy to use, multiple pre-sets, built in digital (yeah baby, you heard me, DIGITAL!) clock. You can use the included arm/wrist band or remove that and use standard belt clip. Oh, the technology! It comes with batteries and serviceable headphones. Headphones are comfy and have the built in little ear-hook thingy that keeps them in firm place even under a decently brisk jog or gym workout. The sound quality is decent. I mean its a portable AM/FM stereo radio, so it is what it is. An audiophile would probably find the sound disappointing, but this is not intended for that guy or gal. I really like it for it's simplicity, function and blast from the past pure simple awesomeness. In all, I would recommend it to a friend!

I grew up with Memorex cassette players, CD boomboxes and even the old CRTs. Electronics have come a very long, long way since I’ve owned those devices, but sometimes a throwback AM/FM radio from yesteryear can come in very handy in this day and age. This AM/FM radio does exactly what you expect it to do, and that’s to pick up your local radio broadcasts. It has an LCD display to present time, AM/FM frequency and preset station numbers. I found it very easy to navigate radio stations, volume and preset controls. All buttons are rubber: Tune Up/Down buttons, and tuning is manual press by press; if you hold a tune up/down button, it will seek until it finds the first signal broadcast. BBS/Time set button; hold it down to set time using the tune up/down buttons, or simply press it to enable and disable bass boost Preset/Alarm button for setting preset stations or setting a personal alarm. An AM/FM button to toggle modulations. An on/off/lock radio button Volume Up/Down It comes with a pair of 3.5mm earbuds. They are decent, but don’t expect high fidelity sound out of them. They do come with ear tips to best fit your ear canals and have a rubber hook that keeps the earbud in place. You can always use your own favorite pair. You can also wear the radio on your arm with the included armband. The strap is an elastic band with a velcro closure. The elastic will help keep fitment comfortable during long periods of use. Since the radio itself doesn’t have an external antenna, the radio signal may seem spotty at times. This is the only negative I can find. Otherwise, sound output is great once locked into a broadcast. The bass boost can be overbearing so I don’t use it as much. This review is being written during an unprecedented time and many of our devices today rely on internet connections. During this uncertain time, it’s very comforting to know that you have a tried and true device that can pick up broadcasts from your local radio stations, especially if the grid goes down. Hear your favorite local radio stations and sports games (when they come back), and listen to your local government for any updates to your community.

This wearable and portable AM/FM radio kind of reminds me when we wore a portable Sony Walkman in the late 1980 into the 1990's. That was the first wearable music player that we could take with us on the go: to use for exercise, meditate, or relax at a pool or beach with. This portable armband radio came with, see attached pictures, a digital lime-green outlined black radio, 2 AAA batteries, a Velcro armband that was already attached to the radio unit, a belt clip, and a set of earbuds with 2 additional eartips so that there are small, medium. or large bud covers. The radio is about 4.75" from east to west and about 2.5" north to south and very light weight. The earbuds have a very long cord so that whether you are short or tall, wear the radio either around your arm with the armband or attach it with the belt clip, it is plenty comfortable even if you are exercising or swinging your arms back and forth while running. . Additionally, I noticed that the earbuds are marked R and L, so there is no guessing as to which ear to insert them and they are very secure-fitting in the ear as the manufacturer claims. . So, I am in a very rural area and the AM reception is so/so, whereas the FM is much better. The bass boost is a nice feature for such an inexpensive radio, it is nice that it has an alarm, but I do not know why it would need one, and the presets are also a nice feature. I live on a lot of acreage and we mow about 5 of the acres around us. I plan on listening to this radio while riding around on my John Deere and since the price point on this Armband Radio is inexpensive, I will not be upset if this radio somehow got damaged while mowing or gardening versus using my phone for music or other streaming. This is also supposed to be waterproof so whether I would be sweating during a really hot summer day, or somehow mow through a watery area, that should not be a problem. However, the box shows the LCD display as if it were lit in the lime green color, but my radio does not display like that at all and can find anyway to make it brighter or dimmer. .

Memorex - Armband Radio MR700GN Sometimes I want to hear new music, or stay connected to local or world events. The Austin area has some great radio stations and they offer a broad variety of programming for everyone’s taste. The memorex Armband radio is a really easy, cheap, and convenient way to work around the yard, or walk around the neighborhood while staying connected to local or world news or the music scene. My wife grabbed this before she went out to plant her spring garden, leaving behind her giga-dollar phone. She tends to be risk-aversive. OPERATION: The included batteries should last for a long time, because there is no backlighting for the clock/radio LCD screen. Presets for the radio require you to manually scan to find and save each station by holding down the Preset button. It looks like 10 AM and 10 FM stations can be saved. There is an included set of earbuds with 3 pairs of ear-tips for a comfortable fit. The earbuds have those odd "wings" which are very helpful keeping the buds in place. The volume is easy to find and adjust. There is no variable tone control, but there is a bass boost. PERFORMANCE: This is over-the-air radio, delivered by earbuds. AM radio is no better and no worse than any other source (car, fancy table radio, boombox) I’ve ever used. It’s prone to severe tone limitations and some underlying noise. The key issue for most people with AM radio is reception, and the Memorex finds a lot of local stations. FM ought to have much nicer sound quality and the Memorex does not disappoint. Most stations are quiet with a natural sound quality. It’s very listenable and the Memorex found every station I’m familiar with and had no trouble bringing in stations my new car could not. This is a strong radio. A number of stations popped in with full stereo signals, with NO hiss or accompanying noise. Very nicely done. Not so nice was that Bass boost. It wickedly rolled off the high frequencies and the bass was excessive. I was perfectly OK with the sound unmodified, using the included earbuds. UPDATE: I experimented with a favorite, high quality set of earbuds in place of the included Memorex earbuds. Now I found the radio sound too bright and the Bass boost made everything sound normal, even improved. Make of this what you will. Because the technology seems simple, I do wonder if the radio could have been even smaller and lighter. That would make it easier to lighten up on the armband which is a bit rough and stiff. SUMMARY: This Memorex Radio is a bit of a throw-back in time, but a credible argument can be made for a simple, rugged, inexpensive, portable nice performing radio that supplies a limitless “stream” of music at no additional cost for the media. Yep. I can recommend this Memorex radio.

I got this armband radio for listening to public radio and news outside during my morning walks or while working in the backyard garden. The box includes the portable radio, wire in-ear headphones, two extra pairs of replacement silicon earbuds caps, the adjustable arm straps, and a couple of AAA batteries. The earbuds work fine, and they don’t tangle very easily. The sound is surprisingly good, considering it is a small radio. Reception is good, especially when using outdoor. The tuner, volume, and other buttons are simple to use. Changing channels is quick and easy. I like the design that the radio can be detached/clipped while wearing the arm strip. It can be worn with the arm strip or with just the clip. Both arm strips and the clip can are removable. This armband radio is excellent and useful for many activities. Also, it is a good idea to own a battery-powered radio, especially during an emergency. It is an essential part of an emergency preparedness kit. Overall, this radio works very well for me, and I have no complaints.

--- SETUP --- The setup of this Memorex armband radio is quick and simple. In the box, you get the main unit with the armband pre-attached, a separate pouch with AA batteries, wired headphones, instruction manual and warranty documents. Just insert batteries, plug headphones, and you’re set. --- FEATURES --- The key feature of this radio is that it has an IPX4 rating, which means that it is sweatproof but not waterproof. It has an alarm feature, 20 programmable stations, and auto-find station buttons. There is a removable strap that can warp around your arm. If removed, it can be used as a belt clip. --- PERFORMANCE --- The performance of the radio is fair. The strap is big enough to wrap around thick arms, but thinner arms may have a good chunk of strap flapping around when running. It feels secure and doesn’t slip down when running. Occasionally, I did get static when listening to various stations and sometimes, the autofind would land on a station that was very static-y and only one more find away from a clearer channel. All the buttons do feel like they are accessible while working out. --- EXPECTATIONS --- The product meets my expectations with a few caveats. It definitely works as intended but it is also not the best radio experience I’ve had. Though I appreciate the return of old tech in today’s world, a few modern conveniences would be very welcomed. For example, the LCD screen is very dim and often, I didn’t know if it was on or off, or whether I was in AM of FM. I would love this radio if it gave me the option to use bluetooth headphones and not just wired ones. If it had a speaker, it would also be amazing, though I understand that those additions would probably increase price. --- VALUE --- At the price point of this radio, it makes for a great gift for people who still prefer listening to radio without the nuances that modern tech brings with it. --- APPROVAL --- I highly recommend this product for people who have relatives that still listen to the radio and could benefit from putting it on their arm or even clip it to their belt. It is perfect for hiking and experiencing the world in the days of yore.

Looking for something simple and priced economically to use while your exercising, walking, jogging, or going bicycling? Look no further. The Memorex - Armband Radio is meant for you. For the size of this radio, it surprisingly packed a punch! When listening to certain radio stations with higher wattage broadcasting output, it has great sound quality. The armband radio is not only compatible with the earbuds it came with, but also your standard stereo headphones. I tested this armband radio outdoors as well as indoors. Being an essential worker, I took it to my job and the frequency was good. The radio comes with an LCD display. Like how the plus volume is on top and the low volume is on the side, which makes it easy in locating the buttons. You are also able to set the time. The armband is powered by batteries. For those that like to keep it simple and not mess with a bunch of fancy gadgets, this is perfect. The armband has velcro on it for you to wrap around your arm to secure it. I would like for the armband to have had a glow in the dark feature on the display or a built-in light. However, for the price point, you can't beat the price!

Im not going to lie, I only expected to use my Memorex Armband while I'm working-out. Well, I use it everyday! First let me say the build quality is amazing and sturdy, the included headphones are impressive, and it actually looks cool and is comfortable while wearing it. The clock and alarm is what makes me use it everyday especially for waking up in the morning and while working out. I am not disappointed at all with my new buddy and it even gives off a feeling of nostalgia from the 90s. I love Memorex products and can't wait to see what they will bless us with next!!

Small lightweight AM-FM radio with good sound production, perfect to bring to sporting events to listen to play by play. Radio announcers generally have excellent insight which enhances the experience.

An excellent product, nice price and its sound great

This is a great portable radio made by Memorex. It’s a high quality product. The reception for both AM and FM stations in my home is very good if not great and the size is just right, although I would prefer if it was a little smaller. Memorex makes a portable radio that I bought on Amazon that was not worth the money because of its cheap quality and poor reception. This is definitely worth the money.

Battery use only last 2 weeks. Sound great but Battery big minus.

This radio is little bit thicker than ones I previously purchased. I had a problem with the headphones. They kept going out from left to right. I thought it was the headphone jack. The display was quite dim even after inserting a fresh set of batteries. Another radio improved those problems, but the sound will go from low to mute with movement. Great sound when everything operates properly.

This is an ok radio, but disappointing. The batteries seem to be wearing out much more quickly than my previous radio. And the presets are not very convenient, since you have to cycle through the settings to reach the station you want. I thought each setting would have its own button.

I bought this radio to use while walking/exercising outside. Although I live in an urban area with many high buildings, the reception is amazing. The earplugs are the most comfortable i have even gotten. The one thing that I don't like is that it is loud for me, even at the 1 level. I deal with this by using the bass boost (which lowers the tone) and put the earplugs in loosely (which is helped by the clever little arc pieces). it would be nice to have belt hook as well as the arm band. The fact that the radio works on batteries that can be replaced is good for owners and the environment.

This works really well. We strap it to my grandchild's stroller when we go on walks

Small, very easy to use. It fits perfectly on your upper arm or you can wear it lower on your wrist. It is very light weight. Perfect for jogging or a leisure walk.

I was looking to replace my 5 year old Sony which finally stopped working completely after a lot of wear and tear. This Memorex is functional and what I needed. At first I thought my headphones were failing but with this new unit they're working just fine! I prefer to carry vs. armband or belt clip; so once you can learn the buttons it's very easy to use. The only drawback so far is the dark background of the screen can make it hard to read at night. Otherwise it is what I was hoping for in a replacement.

Good radio. Digital display could be brighter, but quality product for the price.

Good exercise radio when out for walks on even daily use.