Olympus WS-321M

43 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (14)
sound (12)
performance (6)
battery (4)
size (3)

Negative
price (3)
reliability (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 reviews of Olympus WS-321M. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and battery. The performance and sound are also mentioned favorably. The reliability and price get critical comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Olympus WS-321M is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Olympus WS-321M

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Olympus WS-321M from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the size and performance. The battery and sound are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the price and portability.

usability, sound, battery, performance, size

portability, price

89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Olympus WS-321M

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Olympus WS-321M from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the sound and durability, whereas there are some less positive views about the reliability.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Molly K. McLaughlin (pcmag.com)

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Plenty of MP3 players have voice recorders, but how about a voice recorder that also syncs and plays your music collection? The Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-321M ($149.99 list) plugs right into an available USB port on your PC, syncs with Windows...

Lots of recording options. External mic jack. Direct USB connection. USB mass storage device.

Poor music sound quality. A bit pricey.

If you're looking for a voice recorder for professional use, the Olympus WS321M is an ideal choice. But although it can sync and play your digital music, it's not best used as your primary music player.

Jan, 2008

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Expert review by : Molly K. McLaughlin (pcmag.com)

Olympus Digital Voice Recorder WS-321M

If you're looking for a voice recorder for professional use, the WS321M is an ideal choice. It can also sync and play your digital music.

Lots of recording options. External mic jack. Direct USB connection. USB mass storage device.

Poor music sound quality. A bit pricey.

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Jan, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

good

The compact Olympus WS-321M voice recorder features a built-in MP3 player so you can use it for work and play. The digital recorder lets you make audio notes to yourself, or record lectures and meetings. The one-gigabyte embedded memory can hold over...

May, 2009

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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

not good for me

I have the [$]Olympus model and heard better quality sound than this recorder. Maybe I received a damaged one? but the sound was horrible, couldn't even hear the voice in the next room a few steps away and tried every setting.

Compact Design

Picks Up Background Noise, Poor Quality Sound, Unreliable

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

GREAT!!! product

This product is Great. It picks up the main speaker's voice, while keeping distractors down. I will definately purchase again.

High Quality Sound

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Excellent Product

I was not going to buy this product because of the price. Especially since other ones were so much cheaper. However, I am so glad I bought this one because it includes EVERYTHING and is small and I can use it with my computer. I love this product and I...

Works well - high quality

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Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (radioshack.com)

Definitely an excellent purchase!!!

I purchased this recorder for my daughter to use to tape her lectures in college. She loves it! The clarity of the recording is amazing. I would recommend this voice recorder to anyone.

Clarity of the recording

Feb, 2009

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