I bought this to replace a Sandisk MP3 player from several years ago that I now use as a portable radio, hoping for longer battery life. The Coby radio barely picked up an FM station (almost unreadable) that the Sandisk picks up perfectly clear. I don't listen to AM, so I can't comment on that. The design looks nice, but whatever antenna it uses is worthless. Didn't use its headphones because previous reviewers said they were not good.