Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 13925 reviews of Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the design and price. The portability and performance are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2276 user reviews of Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the design and portability. The price and performance also get good reviews, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the connectivity. There are some negative reviews about the reliability.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7042 user reviews of Apple iPod Touch (5th Gen, Late 2012 - Mid 2014) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and price. The portability and usability also get good feedback, but many are negative about the reliability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

iPod touch 5th generation (2012)

The perfect 4-inch fun factory for those who can't afford an iPhone 5.

Good-quality screen ; Superb apps and games library ; Much-improved camera

Entry price a little high ; Loop lanyard feels gimmicky

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Graham Barlow (techradar.com)

iPod Touch (5th Generation) review

Bigger is better, if your thumb can take the strain

Better screen ; Five colour options ; iOS 6 improvements ; Very thin and light ; Better earphones

Apple Maps! ; Lightning port is a reset ; You still need iTunes

While the more recent iPod Touch 6th Generation has the most capacity and fastest processor, its lack of a bright color-scheme makes the fifth generation touch the better looking device overall.

Sep, 2018

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Apple iPod Touch 5th generation review

Does the latest iPod Touch keep Apple ahead of the pack?

Beautifull designed ; Bigger ; bolder display ; High quality cameras

Very pricey ; iOS still problematic

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Apple iPod Touch (5th gen)

Faces stiff competition, but there's no other product quite like it

Clearer and more detailed sound quality ; Richer, more subtle colours ; Great interface with swift response time ; Intuitive to use ; Web browsing is fast ; Picture clarity is better ; 5MP camera with flash ; Beautiful build and finish

Increasingly viable small tablets are the biggest rival in both screen size and price ; Expensive

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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iPod touch (2012) fifth generation

The iPod touch has always been an interesting device. Branded as an Apple music player, it's rich feature set, sitting alongside the wide functionality of the iPhone, has always attracted those who either couldn't afford, or didn't want, an iPhone in...

Design is the best yet, light and compact, amazing screen, access to hundreds of thousands of apps and games, headphones are an improvement

Expensive, still reliant on the Apple-verse, dock connector will annoy some, EQ settings aren't great

The iPod touch clearly has plenty to offer in a market full of very good devices. Phones have never been better and they're so good that they've basically killed the standalone MP3 player. But not the iPod, which survives because Apple pours as much...

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iPod touch pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

Apple has updated the iPod touch, bringing with it a larger, more impressive Retina display. Now measuring 4-inches, the 1136 x 640 display is sharp and

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Apple iPod Touch 5G review

The 5th generation iPod Touch is lighter and thinner than ever, but does it have enough tricks up its sleeve to make it more than just a media machine?

Jun, 2013

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Apple iPod Touch (5th generation) review

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The iPod Touch is the flagship model in Apple's range of celebrated MP3 players. This 5th generation model, launched in October 2012, is pretty much identical to the more recent 2015 release. The newer model does offer a more powerful chip, better...

Feb, 2016

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Expert review by : Simon Jary (macworld.co.uk)

Apple iPod touch 16GB review (2013) - Apple's cheapest iPod touch

Apple's cheapest iPod touch is limited by its lack of rear-facing camera and relatively small capacity.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Christopher Breen (macworld.co.uk)

Apple iPod touch (5th generation) review

All the kids will be wanting one this Christmas, and it might even get on the wish lists of anyone looking for a new compact camera.

Far faster than previous iPod touch model; bright screen; solid camera performance; supports Siri

No remote on the bundles headphones; Apple's new iPad mini is only £20 more

Price aside, whether you’re in it for the apps, games, or media, this is an iPod you’ll treasure. With its improved cameras, zippy performance, bright and roomy display, support for Siri, and more colorful and statuesque form, the fifth-generation iPod...

Oct, 2012

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