Customer Ratings & Reviews

I needed something small and compact when I attend certain circles/classes that I could record for later use and review. This has been the perfect tool and accessory for doing so. I really enjoy that I just plug into my laptop for charging without having to have extra plug or adaptor. I do recommend purchasing an external microphone.

Easy to use. Great recording quality. Purchased for recording meeting and it is excellent.

I have used Olympus recorders for years, especially the very small WS models. I looked forward to this model as it was more compatible with my Mac and I hoped it would simplify transcribing interviews and spoken notes. But I was very disappointed when I listened to the recordings. I could barely hear the words, even when audio levels were turned to the highest point. Since purchasing, I have read many complaints online about the difficulty hearing the sound. Someone neglected quality control with this model. Go back to the drawing board, Olympus. There is a strong market for compact digital voice recorders, especially those compatible with Mac. And Olympus should know by now that users want voice to text capability. We spend too many hours transcribing. Aim for a smaller, more attractive recorder form. The WS-400 was a great size but incompatible with Mac. There are many thousands of journalists, doctors, executives, sales people, etc. who need a digital voice recorder with the quality Olympus is known for. But we need to be able to hear it!! And we want to quickly convert spoken words to text, e.g. notes in a Word document. The state of the art with digital recorders should be more advanced by now. Give us a better model that can actually be heard. At a reasonable price.

Really good product and the reviews online helped with choosing which voice recorder to get. Clear sound quality and record time. Especially since I bought it for recording EVPs. However, I would recommend getting extra re-chargable batteries if you do not have access to an USB port to charge it up.Depending on what you are doing can run the charge down fast

This item is compact, works well, makes clear voice recordings.

nice looking, lightweight, small in size, big in sound, good features.

Easy to use and picks up voices clearly in a manufacturing area.

Easy to record and locate files. Audio files are saved by date and time. Audio is crispy clear.

This is perfect for what I needed! Especially love this one because of the built in USB to transfer files from handheld to computer, so you will never misplace the USB connector.

Has a long battery life and great quality sound. Best recorder I’ve ever bought

This recorder is user friendly and records clearly. I like the convenience of the USB charging.

Works great, good recording and sound quality!! I love how it has a USB connected! So convenient!!

Easy to set up and use. light weight and a carrying case included.

Easy of use, excellent playback. Per manual can record with external Mics/Line Input.

Recorder is easy to use, has very good quality, and files are easy to transfer to the computer.

Needed to record phone conversations after long hiatus, old recorder was dead due to leaking batteries left in by mistake. New recorder works as intended, WURKS GREAT!

Excellent recording! Easy to use! Rechargeable and awesome!

I found this recorder easy to set up with the features I wanted to use. Although the volume was not picking up loud enough for the meetings I needed to use it for. Had to return it for "not enough volume". If you don't need a lot of volume this recorder is very good.

I have no complaints with this product. I had an older version by the same manufacturer and it was fine, and I still use it everyday. The newer WS-850 was such a great upgrade, that it is miles ahead in digital recording. The sound is crystal clear. I have used it in work scenarios and it has performed quietly and flawlessly. Great product, no complaints.

This recorder is the perfect device for any student looking to take notes during lectures or for individuals who want to record conversations (please note the legal requirements surrounding the recording of conversations in your locality). For us, we used it to record first impressions while touring homes. Recommended.