Customer Reviews for GPX® R055B Portable AM/FM Radio
Item # : 1309848
Model # : GPXR055B
GPX® Portable radio facilitates analog volume control and features a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Built-in speaker
- Antenna: Telescopic FM antenna, built-in AM antenna
Price is $10.99
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Summary of reviews
The cassette/radio is praised for its compact design, good sound quality, and affordability. It is user-friendly and durable, making it suitable for various activities. However, some users report issues with reception and design stability.
Summary generated by AI based on customer reviews, including incentivized reviews.
Most helpful positive review
Posted Oct 8, 2025
Very handy
very useful product to have while walking .
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Oct 18, 2025
The reception is horrible. I wish I never bought it.
Horrible product. Get rid of it.
G.M.
Verified Buyer
Posted Oct 18, 2025
The reception is horrible. I wish I never bought it.
Horrible product. Get rid of it.
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Response from Staples :
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Staples Care, October 21, 2025
VEN P.
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Posted Oct 8, 2025
Very handy
very useful product to have while walking .
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LINDA J.
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Posted Oct 4, 2025
have not used it yet got it for use during storms
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W.W.
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Posted Aug 24, 2024
It doesn't work very well
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JOHNELL F.
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Posted Jul 15, 2024
it is the perfect size for what i was looking for !
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GRETCHEN Y.
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Posted Jun 20, 2024
Good Product
It is a reasonably priced good product - Compact well made and functional. It is small easy to operate and has quality reception. It suits my purpose beautifully. Without hesitation I would recommend this product to my friends and family.
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LYNDA R.
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Posted Dec 29, 2023
Good Sound
Very clear audio quality. Lightweight and for only 2 AAA batteries the sound is excellent. But is a problem that radio station display is much too small to read easily May need magnify glass.
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SN
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Posted Nov 3, 2023
Good
Radio works well. Stations numbers on dial are not accurate but it's easy enough to find the stations.
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PHOEBE R.
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Posted Jun 20, 2021
Mighty mouse radio
Small but powerful. I like that it has a clear sound and gets the stations I like to listen to. The price is also right and small enough to fit into a purse or pocket.
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Paula K.
Posted Sep 13, 2015
GPX® R055B Portable AM/FM Radio
This lightweight portable radio has worked well for the purpose for which it was purchased; listening to the radio while riding my bicycle.
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Paula K.
Posted Aug 20, 2015
no thanks
window is too small to read the small numbers there is no indicator it wont stand up
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Paula K.
Posted Jan 31, 2015
Good little product
It's a great little radio for the price. It does the job of keeping me informed of the new well. (I keep it on the all-news station in the morning so I can hear weather and what's going on while getting ready for work.) Pros: It's compace easy to use with great sound. Reception is pretty good too! Cons: It doesn't have a wrist strap so I can hang it on the wall. The b...
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