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title: "ZHIWHIS ZWS-603 Portable Bluetooth Radio"
brand: "zhiwhis"
price: "VT10307"
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# 440 stations preset memory 13-hour rechargeable battery life 4-mode high-quality digital recording ZHIWHIS ZWS-603 Portable Bluetooth Radio

**Brand:** zhiwhis
**Price:** VT10307
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## Summary

> 📻 Elevate your audio game—where vintage vibes meet modern tech!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ZHIWHIS ZWS-603 Portable Bluetooth Radio by zhiwhis
- **How much does it cost?** VT10307 with free shipping
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## Best For

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## Why This Product

- Trusted zhiwhis brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **All-in-One Audio Hub:** Seamlessly switch between Bluetooth 5.0, MP3 playback, AUX input, and shortwave radio for ultimate versatility.
- • **Compact Powerhouse Design:** Lightweight and pocket-sized with a 3W speaker delivering surprisingly rich sound wherever you go.
- • **Pro-Grade Recording Modes:** Capture crystal-clear audio from mic, line-in, radio, or Bluetooth with 320Kb/s stereo quality.
- • **Unmatched Station Storage:** Store up to 440 FM/AM/SW stations for instant access—never miss your favorite broadcast.
- • **Sleep Timer for Smart Rest:** Set auto shut-off from 10 to 90 minutes—drift off to your favorite sounds without battery worries.

## Overview

The ZHIWHIS Portable Bluetooth Radio is a compact, feature-packed device combining FM/AM/Shortwave reception with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, MP3 playback, and a rechargeable 1000mAh battery offering up to 13 hours of use. It supports 440 station presets, includes a sleep timer, and offers advanced digital recording from multiple sources with high-quality stereo output. Ideal for professionals seeking versatile, on-the-go audio with a nostalgic yet cutting-edge edge.

## Description

desertcart.com: ZHIWHIS Portable Bluetooth Radio, FM AM Shortwave Radios with Sleep Timer and Preset Function, Rechargeable Digital Recorder, Stereo MP3 Player with Lyric Display, Support Micro SD Card and AUX : Electronics

Review: It still has a couple of flaws, but this version is a major upgrade that I love overall. - First of all, I purchased an older version of this radio nearly a year and a half ago and liked it a lot even then. It could record from any source, mic, radio, line-in, even bluetooth, and could play mp3 files on a TF/MicroSD chip. But the automatic gain control built into the mic recording mode didn't really work as expected; many times the recorded sound would be too loud and would fluctuate rather wildly, while other times just clearing my throat close to the mic would allow the automatic gain control to work more as expected, though this was not guaranteed to work for every mic recording. Also, recordings were stored in folders called MRECORD, BRECORD, LRECORD, etc, and inserting a new TF card then reinserting the old one would cause recordings to be mixed in with the music in shuffle mode. Now fast forward to this new version, and wow have they outdone themselves with this one! First, the recording quality defaults to mp3 160Kb/s/channel, so stereo recordings via line or bluetooth are now 320Kb/s and mono recordings such as via the mic are recorded at 160Kb/s, a major improvement over the max 128Kb/s of the previous version. Also, the automatic gain control seems to be off by default, though I haven't checked the menu system to see whether or not it can be turned on. It's enough that it is off and that in most situations, the mic is not too sensitive and the recording will not be distorted unless I speak directly into the mic or blow into it or something as clipworthy as that. Playing back my recordings made with this new version sounds amazing now. I even got an excellent recording from FM radio, though I only tested for about half a minute. Other tests using the mic, both recording on the unit itself and connected to a computer using the unit as the recording source sounded quite good played back on the computer. Even better, recordings are now stored in folders named as AUX, BLUETOOTH, MIC and RADIO under the RECORD folder, which is only played when the unit is switched to recordings mode by holding the 0 key down. Doing the same to switch back to music playback mode will leave the RECORD folder out of the music being played, even in shuffle mode. Radio reception on all bands is very good, especially considering the price. I initially purchased the earlier version of this radio for casual shortwave listening, but found all the rest of its impressive feature set to be too compelling to ignore. Still, shortwave reception is not bad either, making this a great all-around value for the price. It won't win any battery life contests with the included battery, but the common BL5-C battery is rather inexpensive and after-market batteries will range in capacity from about the same as what ships with this radio up to more than 1 1/2 times the 1000MaH that ships with it, and that will considerably increase the life per charge. Sound quality is not bad through the internal speaker, especially as small as the radio is, and the maximum volume will certainly fill a small to medium room. Headphones though are another matter. I get more bass from the speaker than I hear through headphones, and something I find even worse is that the left and right channels on both the older and newer version of this radio as well as another similar radio by another brand are reversed, so I have to wear my headphones backwards to hear the sound as it was intended to be heard. As this seems to be a wide-spread flaw among many inexpensive radios, although I find it to be very annoying, I didn't feel the need to take off a star for this one, as the rest of the features and the newest implementation far outweigh the annoyance of the reversed headphone channels. I just note it here in case something can be done by the manufacturer at some point, as many improvements have certainly been made just in the past year and a half, all while keeping the price low. Overall, this little radio packs a ton of features in a very small, very inexpensive package, everything from AM/FM/SW reception to mp3 music playback to mp3 recording from every supported sound source to card reader to USB audio device. I can't recommend this one enough, and if it withstands the punishment the last one took, I'll be back in a year and a half to get another one.
Review: Good speaker, flexible recording capability. - This has some nice features for a low-end portable shortwave radio. Plusses include: - Bright easy to read display - Direct frequency entry - Flexible inputs for use as a computer/Bluetooth/MP3/radio speaker - Ability to record good quality sound from the air, the radio, Bluetooth or Aux input - Very strong sound - Play/Pause button that works both on music files and as a mute button on radio - Equalizer tone control (only works with recorded music, not radio) The radio is compact and convenient to recharge with the included USB cable. But while the display is bright and easy to read, the labels on the buttons are not. In anything less than bright lighting conditions, I can't read the buttons. The the tiny off white or orange labels don't provide strong contrast. You can see this in the last product photo that on my monitor is about the same size as the actual radio. It's professionally lit but the text on some of the labels is not sharp. It's much worse in indoor lighting. I've had many radios, and this the only one I can't read easily. While the sound from the radio speaker is quite good for something this small, the sound from earphones with radio is not. With a good pair of Apple ear buds, the bass disappears and an annoying high frequency hiss is substituted, something not seen in other radio models. I do not think that someone who intends to use headphones for radio will be satisfied with this product. I don't expect any serious shortwave listener will be relying on an inexpensive radio like this, but I should mention that the tuning is not all that selective, allowing clear reception of strong stations when tuned +/- 5 kHz (sometimes even 10 kHz) off frequency. Sensitivity is on par with other radios at this price point. It lacks an antenna jack. Sensitivity is fair, but not on par with something like a Tecsun PL-330. Also the shortwave coverage is limited to 4.75 to 21.85 MHz. The lack of a clock is a mystery and if you want an alarm, you're out of luck. This also means no time stamp on recorded files, but at this price point even radios with clocks don't timestamp recordings for some reason. I found some of the controls not intuitive. When listening to radio, tapping the volume up or down button actually switches between stored stations [This has been fixed with Firmware update 2.4]. Changing volume is click-hold -- but when listening to music you can just tap the buttons for volume. When entering a frequency, you complete the operation by pressing the Play/Pause button. I found that the left and right stereo channels are reversed when playing MP3 files, but correct for Bluetooth and FM. There are much better radios for more money, particularly for shortwave, but for FM plus a music player at this price point, the ZWS-603 is hard to beat. Update: I've had this radio for a year now. I never use it any more. Initially I took it with me largely because of the recording feature; I'd attach a cable to another radio that couldn't record and make recordings with with the ZHIWHIS. It's more convenient to record off the air with my phone rather than carrying an extra radio and a cable. If one has a better radio (I have several), there isn't much of a role for a lesser performing model. My review sounds more negative than I feel about the radio. It's strongest point is the speaker -- it's really good in a subcompact radio. That's what I think of first. This radio is also sold as model K-603 under the HanRongDa brand. Update 2: In 2024 a new version of this radio was introduced with a revised circuit board and firmware version 2.4. I bought the HanRongDa K-603 label. I don't know all the detailed changes but two things that stand out are the improved operation of the volume control and the USB-C charging port instead of USB Micro. The current product description (January 2026) still says USB Micro and the linked V2.4 manual say Micro, but I doubt that's accurate.

## Features

- [DSP Radio] - The portable radio comes with a quality DSP chip, and with 19.7in rotatable telescopic antenna, it can receive FM/MW(AM)/SW(Shortwave) bands sensitively and stable, and can store 440 stations. Despite its compact size, the high-quality 3W speakers give you a powerful and excellent sound quality. When you press the button, the white backlight is convenient for night operation.
- [4 Ways to Choose the Station, 2 Ways to Memory Station] - The digital radio sets up four choose station ​methods, including Automatic search, Manual search (tune up/down), Manually preset, Direct input digital selection (Input Numbers to radio stations or songs). Set two memory station ​methods, including manual and fully automatic.
- [MP3 Player, Digital Recorder] - This multi-functional radio, which has four playback modes - Radio, Bluetooth, Line in, and TF/MicroSD card, is a must-have tool for listening to music. Also, in the TF card playback, there are seven sound effects to choose from. In addition, supports four recording mode: MIC recording, Line in recording, Radio recording, Bluetooth recording.
- [Rechargeable, Sleep Timer] - The bluetooth radio is built-in 1000MAH lithium battery that you can charge the radio by connecting with a wall plug or power bank. It is charged 4 hours for 13 hours using. A battery indicator bar is displayed when charging, that is very convenient. 10-90minutes auto shut-off lets you fall asleep to the radio without worry about waking up to dead batteries.
- [Portable Design and High Quality Guarantee] - The pocket radio is small and lightweight, making it easy to carry around and use in an emergency. Great for senior, elderly person and parents. It is suitable for home, traveling, camping, hiking, walking, bicycle, etc. We provide Top Radios Product for every buyer friends. If there is any problem with the product, please contact us and we will give a satisfactory solution.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08BJLQ1GT |
| Additional Features | Bluetooth 5.0 connection, Recording function, Sleep Timer, Station memory presets (60 AM, 80 FM, 330 SW), backlit LCD |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,545 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #72 in Portable Shortwave Radios |
| Brand | ZHIWHIS |
| Built-In Media | 1 x Audio Cable, 1 x BL-5C battery, 1 x Hand strip with bracket, 1 x Storage Bag, 1 x ZWS-603 Multi-functional Radio |
| Color | White |
| Compatible Devices | [Bluetooth-enabled devices, AM/FM/Shortwave devices, 3.5mm audio output devices] |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
| Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 391 Reviews |
| Display Technology | LCD |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency | 108 Microhertz |
| Hardware Interface | 3.5mm Audio, Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5, Headphone, Micro USB Type A |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 4.7"L x 0.9"W x 3.1"H |
| Item Weight | 5.29 Ounces |
| Manufacturer | HRD |
| Mfr Part Number | 603 |
| Model Number | ZWS-603 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Power Source | Battery Powered, Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 4.7"L x 0.9"W x 3.1"H |
| Radio Bands Supported | AM, FM, SW |
| Speaker Maximum Output Power | 3 Watts |
| Special Feature | Bluetooth 5.0 connection, Recording function, Sleep Timer, Station memory presets (60 AM, 80 FM, 330 SW), backlit LCD Special Feature Bluetooth 5.0 connection, Recording function, Sleep Timer, Station memory presets (60 AM, 80 FM, 330 SW), backlit LCD See more |
| Style Name | ZWS-603 (white backlight) |
| Tuner Technology | AM/FM/Shortwave |
| Tuner Type | AM/FM/Shortwave |
| UPC | 762409350789 |
| Warranty Description | This product had been strictly inspected before leaving the factory. If it has any quality issues, we will provide the service of 100% return or replacement. If you have any questions about the product, please send us an email via Amazon or contact us via our email. |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ZHIWHIS
- **Color:** White
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth
- **Power Source:** Battery Powered, Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 4.7"L x 0.9"W x 3.1"H
- **Radio Bands Supported:** AM, FM, SW
- **Style:** ZWS-603 (white backlight)
- **Tuner Technology:** AM/FM/Shortwave

## Images

![ZHIWHIS ZWS-603 Portable Bluetooth Radio - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sRgy0OAuL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: will this speaker play music from the smartphone via bluetooth?**
A: Yes ... the speaker will play music from the smartphone via bluetooth.

**Q: How do you access bluetooth? The manual says the mode key but when i use that key it just toggles between  a padlock icon or mot. ???**
A: Don’t hold the mode button. That accesses the keyboard lock function. A momentary press will cycle through the inputs; aux, Bluetooth, SD card. Stop on Bluetooth. It will show up on your device as. ZWS-603.

**Q: Does this record FM broadcasts as MP3 files or WAV files**
A: The files are MP3 type.  I recorded from the radio.

**Q: How long can this continuously record radio on a single charge?**
A: Not sure on recording,  but listening to the radio seems to last about 8 hours

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It still has a couple of flaws, but this version is a major upgrade that I love overall.
*by K***E on December 28, 2023*

First of all, I purchased an older version of this radio nearly a year and a half ago and liked it a lot even then. It could record from any source, mic, radio, line-in, even bluetooth, and could play mp3 files on a TF/MicroSD chip. But the automatic gain control built into the mic recording mode didn't really work as expected; many times the recorded sound would be too loud and would fluctuate rather wildly, while other times just clearing my throat close to the mic would allow the automatic gain control to work more as expected, though this was not guaranteed to work for every mic recording. Also, recordings were stored in folders called MRECORD, BRECORD, LRECORD, etc, and inserting a new TF card then reinserting the old one would cause recordings to be mixed in with the music in shuffle mode. Now fast forward to this new version, and wow have they outdone themselves with this one! First, the recording quality defaults to mp3 160Kb/s/channel, so stereo recordings via line or bluetooth are now 320Kb/s and mono recordings such as via the mic are recorded at 160Kb/s, a major improvement over the max 128Kb/s of the previous version. Also, the automatic gain control seems to be off by default, though I haven't checked the menu system to see whether or not it can be turned on. It's enough that it is off and that in most situations, the mic is not too sensitive and the recording will not be distorted unless I speak directly into the mic or blow into it or something as clipworthy as that. Playing back my recordings made with this new version sounds amazing now. I even got an excellent recording from FM radio, though I only tested for about half a minute. Other tests using the mic, both recording on the unit itself and connected to a computer using the unit as the recording source sounded quite good played back on the computer. Even better, recordings are now stored in folders named as AUX, BLUETOOTH, MIC and RADIO under the RECORD folder, which is only played when the unit is switched to recordings mode by holding the 0 key down. Doing the same to switch back to music playback mode will leave the RECORD folder out of the music being played, even in shuffle mode. Radio reception on all bands is very good, especially considering the price. I initially purchased the earlier version of this radio for casual shortwave listening, but found all the rest of its impressive feature set to be too compelling to ignore. Still, shortwave reception is not bad either, making this a great all-around value for the price. It won't win any battery life contests with the included battery, but the common BL5-C battery is rather inexpensive and after-market batteries will range in capacity from about the same as what ships with this radio up to more than 1 1/2 times the 1000MaH that ships with it, and that will considerably increase the life per charge. Sound quality is not bad through the internal speaker, especially as small as the radio is, and the maximum volume will certainly fill a small to medium room. Headphones though are another matter. I get more bass from the speaker than I hear through headphones, and something I find even worse is that the left and right channels on both the older and newer version of this radio as well as another similar radio by another brand are reversed, so I have to wear my headphones backwards to hear the sound as it was intended to be heard. As this seems to be a wide-spread flaw among many inexpensive radios, although I find it to be very annoying, I didn't feel the need to take off a star for this one, as the rest of the features and the newest implementation far outweigh the annoyance of the reversed headphone channels. I just note it here in case something can be done by the manufacturer at some point, as many improvements have certainly been made just in the past year and a half, all while keeping the price low. Overall, this little radio packs a ton of features in a very small, very inexpensive package, everything from AM/FM/SW reception to mp3 music playback to mp3 recording from every supported sound source to card reader to USB audio device. I can't recommend this one enough, and if it withstands the punishment the last one took, I'll be back in a year and a half to get another one.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good speaker, flexible recording capability.
*by B***! on April 21, 2022*

This has some nice features for a low-end portable shortwave radio. Plusses include: - Bright easy to read display - Direct frequency entry - Flexible inputs for use as a computer/Bluetooth/MP3/radio speaker - Ability to record good quality sound from the air, the radio, Bluetooth or Aux input - Very strong sound - Play/Pause button that works both on music files and as a mute button on radio - Equalizer tone control (only works with recorded music, not radio) The radio is compact and convenient to recharge with the included USB cable. But while the display is bright and easy to read, the labels on the buttons are not. In anything less than bright lighting conditions, I can't read the buttons. The the tiny off white or orange labels don't provide strong contrast. You can see this in the last product photo that on my monitor is about the same size as the actual radio. It's professionally lit but the text on some of the labels is not sharp. It's much worse in indoor lighting. I've had many radios, and this the only one I can't read easily. While the sound from the radio speaker is quite good for something this small, the sound from earphones with radio is not. With a good pair of Apple ear buds, the bass disappears and an annoying high frequency hiss is substituted, something not seen in other radio models. I do not think that someone who intends to use headphones for radio will be satisfied with this product. I don't expect any serious shortwave listener will be relying on an inexpensive radio like this, but I should mention that the tuning is not all that selective, allowing clear reception of strong stations when tuned +/- 5 kHz (sometimes even 10 kHz) off frequency. Sensitivity is on par with other radios at this price point. It lacks an antenna jack. Sensitivity is fair, but not on par with something like a Tecsun PL-330. Also the shortwave coverage is limited to 4.75 to 21.85 MHz. The lack of a clock is a mystery and if you want an alarm, you're out of luck. This also means no time stamp on recorded files, but at this price point even radios with clocks don't timestamp recordings for some reason. I found some of the controls not intuitive. When listening to radio, tapping the volume up or down button actually switches between stored stations [This has been fixed with Firmware update 2.4]. Changing volume is click-hold -- but when listening to music you can just tap the buttons for volume. When entering a frequency, you complete the operation by pressing the Play/Pause button. I found that the left and right stereo channels are reversed when playing MP3 files, but correct for Bluetooth and FM. There are much better radios for more money, particularly for shortwave, but for FM plus a music player at this price point, the ZWS-603 is hard to beat. Update: I've had this radio for a year now. I never use it any more. Initially I took it with me largely because of the recording feature; I'd attach a cable to another radio that couldn't record and make recordings with with the ZHIWHIS. It's more convenient to record off the air with my phone rather than carrying an extra radio and a cable. If one has a better radio (I have several), there isn't much of a role for a lesser performing model. My review sounds more negative than I feel about the radio. It's strongest point is the speaker -- it's really good in a subcompact radio. That's what I think of first. This radio is also sold as model K-603 under the HanRongDa brand. Update 2: In 2024 a new version of this radio was introduced with a revised circuit board and firmware version 2.4. I bought the HanRongDa K-603 label. I don't know all the detailed changes but two things that stand out are the improved operation of the volume control and the USB-C charging port instead of USB Micro. The current product description (January 2026) still says USB Micro and the linked V2.4 manual say Micro, but I doubt that's accurate.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by M***E on January 2, 2025*

This is a great little radio. It's packed with lots of features for a budget device. The sound coming from this unit is surprisingly heavier (more bass) than what you'd expect from something that size. It is perfect. There is a bit of a learning curve as expected when a device is feature-rich. If there is any problem, you can always reach out to the seller to get assistance. I contacted the seller when my first purchase had a flaw and they sent out another unit to me promptly. Read the manual and experiment with the functions of the radio. What's in the box - a manual, a storage bag, a charging cable, a rechargeable battery, and a 3.5mm stereo-to-stereo cable, which can be used for auxiliary input. Hack - purchase a greater mAH battery for longer playing times.

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