WM-FX495

The WM-FX495 is an FX-series radio cassette Walkman from 2003 equipped with a digital synthesized FM/AM tuner that includes TV and weather bands along with an LCD display showing battery level. Cassette playback offers auto-reverse and Mega Bass enhancement but no Dolby noise reduction or metal-tape support, operating on a single AA battery for extended life in a plastic standing body that includes a remote control and hold function.

Sony positioned later FX models like this one to preserve radio-tape versatility at accessible price points as the broader market moved away from analog media. Aimed at listeners who wanted accurate digital tuning alongside basic cassette convenience, it served as a functional bridge in the final cassette era for commuters or travelers who appreciated preset memory and remote operation without the complexity of higher-end predecessors.