Cassette Player, Portable Stereo Playback, Supports External Mic and Earphone Port

I was very impressed with this player when I got it. It worked very well, had great sound quality, and a sleek design with logical functionality. The earbuds are also super decent. Was using this daily for 3 months before I unfortunately dropped it by mistake onto the road. I believe it may have messed something up, because it just stopped working. So this thing can be fragile. As a portable player though, I was hoping it might survive a relatively small drop like that, though. I will probably replace it in the future, but I hate to feel like I have to treat it like glass. Still pretty impressed with it, though, while it worked!

I still have a lot of tapes and a lot of bands I like have been releasing special edition cassettes so I've really been wanting to find a "walkman" and this is such a cute one. It's like the ones I had as a kid, but with a cleaner aesthetic that I love. It's almost a retro future type of design. It plays tapes well and you can use the earbuds it comes with or any pair of headphones with an aux plug. Definitely a great gift for someone in your life that is still into cassettes!

It's been said that all modern cassette deck mechanisms are the same and sound the same. I'm here to tell you that I have two modern Walkman style portable stereos and the sound quality on the Tomashi is a lot better than the other one that I have.That being said, I do have a few minor gripes. The recording function isn't very good. I think its a mic level input but I can't get it do record with any sort of usable level. Also, I think you can accidently push the record button and record over your mix tape. Older devices required you to push play and record at the same time, this one I believe you just need to hit record.Bottom line: It sounds really great and it's inexpensive enough that you could sticker bomb it or doodle all over it and not feel bad. Love it.

The recorder and player did not work. will be returning soon

The Tomashi cassette player brings back the joy of analog music in a compact, lightweight design. It’s a fun, nostalgic device that offers a simple plug-and-play experience. Using it has rekindled memories of flipping tapes and hunting for songs by fast-forwarding. It’s easy to use, and the USB-C port adds a modern touch for powering it without relying solely on batteries. While the build is entirely plastic and feels fragile, the device gets the core job done—playing tapes reliably, especially when connected to a good speaker system or a quality set of headphones.Playback sound quality is where this little gadget surprises you. With the right equipment—be it car speakers or higher-end headphones—the analog warmth comes through beautifully. However, the device lacks any form of noise reduction, so expect some hiss, particularly with older or low-quality tapes. The included earbuds are practically unusable and should be replaced immediately. That said, the core cassette mechanism inside is standard across all modern players, so performance will be similar no matter which brand you buy today.Recording functionality is present but unimpressive. While you can technically record using the built-in mic or external mics, the results are subpar and may not even function properly with certain mics. Buttons occasionally stick, and playback speed may require manual adjustment—details that highlight this as a budget product. It’s not for audiophiles or those expecting vintage Walkman quality, but for casual use or testing old tapes, it does the job. For the price point, it’s a decent buy if you manage expectations accordingly.Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3 out of 5 stars)Reasoning: A solid playback option with good sound if paired with the right setup. Cheap build and recording limitations prevent it from being great, but it delivers where it counts—for reliving those old tape memories.

I really don't know what people are going on about in these reviews as clearly they do not understand modern cassette players. What do you really expect from a $30 (modern) cassette player? This isn't peak 1980's Sony Walkman and there are zero on the market currently that hold a candle to the quality of that era.Important point to know: There is only one cassette mechanism being made today and *all* current walkman style devices share this same mech, regardless of brand. The only differences between brands are features and construction and such and you pay to whatever pricepoint that you want. Essentially, playback will all sound the same regardless of the device you buy.With this Tomashi, I consider it mostly a playback only device as it does a good job with that and wow and flutter and speed are reasonable for a modern era cassette player (it does have a speed adjustment screw on the back, as is standard for this mechanism). If you want to record you will get basic recording, but again...don't expect vintage cassette recording quality. This mech just doesn't do that very well and the built-in mic isn't anything fancy.The headphones it comes with are just starter headphones. Anyone serious about listening to cassettes will have a decent set of headphones ready to go. You don't have to spend a lot of money to get good 3.5mm jack headphones anymore.In summary, this little device sounds good for playback. So if that's mainly what you are looking for, no need to really spend any more money. It is plastic construction, but again...it's also one of the more inexpensive ones on the market. I tried a handful of tapes (old, new, self recorded hi-bias, etc.) and was pleasantly surprised with the playback sound quality. Remember, these new players also likely won't have any noise reduction (Dolby B/C is no longer licensed) so if you have a hissy tape they will still sound hissy. But if the tape is recorded well you will certainly have a pleasant listening experience.