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product_id: 339451376
title: "WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player"
brand: "sony"
price: "$558.50"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Sony"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/339451376-wm-fx290w-walkman-am-fm-weather-radio-and-cassette-player
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
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# 35 hours battery life 40 station presets Weather band alerts WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** $558.50
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📼 Retro never sounded so fresh — your soundtrack, your rules.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player by sony
- **How much does it cost?** $558.50 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/339451376-wm-fx290w-walkman-am-fm-weather-radio-and-cassette-player)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Mega Bass Boost:** Customize your sound with the onboard Mega Bass system for richer, deeper audio that stands out.
- • **Stay Ahead of the Storm:** Built-in weather band keeps you updated with real-time local weather alerts—because being prepared is power.
- • **Endless Audio Adventures:** Play your favorite cassette tapes or dive into 40 preset AM/FM stations with crystal-clear digital tuning.
- • **Pocket-Ready Retro Vibes:** Slim, lightweight design fits effortlessly in your shirt or pants pocket for on-the-go nostalgia.
- • **Battery Life That Keeps Up:** Up to 35 hours of uninterrupted playback on a single AA battery, with a handy battery-level indicator to avoid surprises.

## Overview

The Sony WM-FX290W Walkman is a sleek, portable cassette player and AM/FM/weather band radio combo designed for the modern retro enthusiast. It offers 40 station presets, digital auto scanning, and up to 35 hours of battery life on a single AA battery. Featuring a Mega Bass sound system and a weather band for real-time alerts, this metal-encased device blends classic tape playback with contemporary convenience, perfect for professionals craving a stylish, nostalgic audio companion.

## Description

desertcart.com Product DescriptionSmall enough to fit in a shirt pocket, Sony's slim and lightweight WM-FX290 portable cassette player packs a convenient FM/AM/TV/weather band tuner and runs for up to 35 hours on a single AA battery. It offers 40 station presets (30 FM, 10 AM) and digital auto preset scanning. Tailor the sound to suit your preferences with its onboard Mega Bass sound system.The unit's buttons are aligned in a single column for easy use. Its digital-synthesized FM/AM stereo tuner provides accurate, drift-free tuning of AM and FM stereo radio stations. With 1-button digital auto preset scanning, the tuner will play a few seconds of each memorized radio station, in sequence, to help you select stations for loading into memory.A battery-level indicator on the LCD provides visible indication of when you may need to carry replacements, and the unit's Automatic

Review: Sony Walkman - It works like brand new!
Review: A good buy - I have alot of language tapes I like to listen to and I also enjoy talk radio on am and NPR on fm. This walkman fits the bill. The sound quality is good and the tapes play easily. Also the rewind option is really handy for the tapes. I found the sound quality improved when I used higher price earphones I had; however the earphones provided were acceptable. It is a little bulkier than I would like but it fits into a pants pocket and most shirt pockets. It comes with a protective case which provides good protection (I have dropped mine a few times while walking and it had no damage due to the protective case.) It takes a little time to pre-set stations. However if you're into computers and such you probably will do ok (i'm old school baby boomer so it could be me). If you don't want to preset stations the manuel control works fine. This model also has a separate button for the government weather channel; which is helpful for incoming storm warnings etc. Overall a good buy for the money if you play casettes and listen to the radio.

## Features

- Slim Design: Take the Walkman anywhere you go thanks to its svelte styling and easy to use controls
- Tape Cassette Playback: Get lost all over again in your tape collection or shake things up with memory-inducing mixes
- Weather Band: Go beyond the FM and AM dials with up to the minute weather from local weather band broadcasts
- Enjoy one-button tuning of your favorite 4 WB, 24 FM, and 5 AM stations
- The indicator keeps you apprised of battery levels

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001D45DH2 |
| Additional Features | Weather Band radio |
| Antenna Location | Music, News |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | 2 AA batteries, Earphone |
| Color | Silver |
| Colour | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Speaker, Headphone, MP3 Player |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Connectivity technology | Auxiliary |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 128 Reviews |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Type | digital |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Frequency | 5 Hz |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio |
| Item Weight | 0.65 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Mfr Part Number | WMFX290W |
| Model Number | WM-FX290W |
| Number of Batteries | 1 AA batteries required. |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Radio Bands Supported | AM, FM |
| Smart Home Compatibility | Not Smart Home Compatible |
| Special features | Weather Band radio |
| Style | Retro |
| Style Name | Retro |
| Tuner Type | AM, FM |
| Tuner technology | AM , FM |
| UPC | 777785643547 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary
- **Special features:** Weather Band radio
- **Tuner technology:** AM, FM

## Images

![WM-FX290W Walkman AM/FM/Weather Radio and Cassette Player - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zaHSA2sSL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this unit ac adaptable?**
A: No, this unit is not AC adaptable.  Have a nice day.

**Q: I haven't seen much said about the cd's and this is mostly what i want this for so i can listen with the ear phones???**
A: This one only plays cassette tapes.  You want to go with something different for CDs and I think there are a lot of those available.

**Q: does it play normal and metal tapes?**
A: I know it plays normal tapes but I don't know what metal tapes are.  Sorry.

**Q: does this walkman come with headphones?**
A: Yes. It comes with the headphones that are pictured in the ad for it. I really love mine.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sony Walkman
*by T***E on 12 March 2026*

It works like brand new!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A good buy
*by E***D on 26 January 2011*

I have alot of language tapes I like to listen to and I also enjoy talk radio on am and NPR on fm. This walkman fits the bill. The sound quality is good and the tapes play easily. Also the rewind option is really handy for the tapes. I found the sound quality improved when I used higher price earphones I had; however the earphones provided were acceptable. It is a little bulkier than I would like but it fits into a pants pocket and most shirt pockets. It comes with a protective case which provides good protection (I have dropped mine a few times while walking and it had no damage due to the protective case.) It takes a little time to pre-set stations. However if you're into computers and such you probably will do ok (i'm old school baby boomer so it could be me). If you don't want to preset stations the manuel control works fine. This model also has a separate button for the government weather channel; which is helpful for incoming storm warnings etc. Overall a good buy for the money if you play casettes and listen to the radio.

### ⭐⭐ Why I Am Mad About My Purchase
*by J***Y on 9 April 2013*

It does not play the way my other Sony used to and I have one cassette it won't play at all. I hope all my other cassettes will play; however, the quality of sound is not real good and these are much better and later recorded from clearer sources. Given the name Sony Walkman and the high price I am unhappy with the unit and the purchase!!

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*Last updated: 2026-07-14*