We Are Rewind: The Modern Cassette Player with Bluetooth

Music & Audio Devices, Wearable Technology

We Are Rewind: The Modern Cassette Player with Bluetooth

The We Are Rewind Cassette Player blends premium aluminum design, Bluetooth connectivity, and rechargeable battery, bringing retro mixtapes into modern audio experiences.

January 5, 2026

2–3 minutes

The We Are Rewind Portable Cassette Player combines a premium aluminum design with Bluetooth connectivity and a rechargeable battery, bringing the mixtape era into the 21st century.

Three We Are Rewind players standing upright in a row, showing off the Orange, Blue, and Grey color options against a clean background. — Available in distinctive colors like Orange, Blue, and Grey to match your personal style.

In an age dominated by streaming and perfectly polished digital audio, there is a growing hunger for something tactile, imperfect, and real. The cassette tape is back, and the French company We Are Rewind has created the ultimate device to experience it. This isn’t a cheap plastic toy found in a bargain bin; it is a premium, heavy-duty piece of audio equipment designed for those who appreciate the ritual of physical music but demand modern convenience.

A Premium Design That Demands Attention

The first thing you notice is the build quality. Unlike the plastic portables of the past, the We Are Rewind player features a cold, sleek aluminum casing. It feels substantial and cool to the touch, evoking the industrial design of the original Sony Walkman TPS-L2 but with a minimalist, modern twist. Available in distinct colors named after music legends—Orange (Serge), Blue (Kurt), and Grey (Keith)—its sharp angles and mechanical buttons make it a stylish statement piece as much as a music player.

A stylish individual sitting on the floor, listening to the We Are Rewind player which is sitting on the ground, but they are wearing wireless over-ear headphones. — Enjoy the warm analog sound of cassettes with the freedom of modern Bluetooth headphones.

Old School Sound, New School Connection

While it plays your classic tapes with that signature warm, analog hiss, the We Are Rewind player fixes the biggest annoyance of vintage tech: wires. It features built-in Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity, allowing you to pair it seamlessly with your modern wireless headphones or Bluetooth speakers. Of course, for the purists, there is still a high-quality 3.5mm headphone jack to keep the signal path completely analog.

The Return of the Mixtape

This device isn’t just for listening; it’s for creating. It includes a 3.5mm line-in jack that allows you to record in stereo. You can connect it to your phone or laptop and record your digital playlists onto a cassette, reviving the lost art of making a physical mixtape for a friend or loved one.

Ditch the AAs

A close-up shot of the We Are Rewind cassette player's top buttons and aluminum body, highlighting the textured metal finish and mechanical "Play/Stop" buttons. — The premium aluminum chassis gives the player a substantial, high-end feel that plastic competitors can’t match.

Remember the panic of your batteries dying in the middle of a song? That’s a thing of the past. The player is powered by a modern built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, offering approximately 10 to 12 hours of continuous playback. It charges via a standard USB-C cable, ensuring you can power it up with the same charger you use for your phone or laptop.

The We Are Rewind Portable Cassette Player is a beautiful bridge between eras. It respects the tactile joy of the cassette tape while removing the friction of outdated power and connection standards. If you are looking to disconnect from the algorithm and reconnect with your music, this is the perfect companion.

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