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Archos AV 500

Archos AV 500
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alaScore 86

365 reviews

May, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 365 reviews of Archos AV 500. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the portability and price are generally positive. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably, but many are less positive 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 Archos AV 500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Archos AV 500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 125 user reviews of Archos AV 500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the sound and portability. The size and performance also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the reliability. Comments are divided on the durability.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Archos AV 500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 117 user reviews of Archos AV 500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the performance and portability. The price and design also get good feedback, whereas there are some critical opinions about the reliability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Archos AV500 review

 

The Archos AV 500 is a portable media player with a big screen, big hard-drive capacity and big battery life – all fitting in the palm of your hand

The Archos AV500 will play or record movies or music anywhere, any time, with proper results. Pure class

Oct, 2006
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Expert review by (lordpercy.com)

Archos AV500 Review

 

A classic track for a PMP with a problem staying upright, perhaps that's why all the publicity shots always show someone holding the Archos AV500? We put the DVR though it's paces and see if stacks up as a sensible purchase.

Feb, 2006
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Expert review by : Thomas Ricker (engadget.com)

Archos AV500 reviewed

 

A hands-on review of the Archos AV500 has been posted (in French) to the generationmp3 forum by Edrysark. Lots of pr0n and a few side-by-side shots with the iRiver H320, Archos Gmini 402, and PSP. The author likes the "very luminous" 4-inch screen,...

Sep, 2005
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Expert review by : Michael Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Archos AV500

 

Archos has made the Jaguar of portable video recorders, with its new Archos AV 500. With a sleek brushed-aluminum casing, a slim profile, and a very sharp 4-inch widescreen LCD, the AV 500 is definitely set to impress. Its audio capabilities are music...

A/V recording and playback quality is excellent. Compact and lightweight. LCD is bright and sharp. Easy to use. Provides plenty of control. Removable battery.

Video recording requires using the TV Docking Pod. No OGG or FLAC support. Can't watch slide shows with music playing.

Start saving your pennies: This portable media player/recorder is worth its high price.

Dec, 2005
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Expert review by : Rick Broida (cnet.com.au)

Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)

 

If we could choose only one PVP, it'd be the Archos AV500 Mobile DVR.

Nice wide-screen LCD with great viewing angles ; Compact enough to fit in a pocket ; Supports PlaysForSure audio and video ; Superb audio quality ; Records audio and video from external sources at scheduled times ; Excellent battery life ; Good printed...

One pricey beast ; Controls can take a little getting used to ; Can't multitask ; Lacks a kickstand or carrying case ; No equaliser ; Earbuds are uncomfortable ; Doesn't have an iTunes-like source for video downloads

The Archos AV500 boots up in just a few seconds and snaps between menus with no noticeable delay. It's also relatively speedy at file transfers, though its lab score of 5.82MB per second could best be described as average. Thankfully, there's nothing...

Nov, 2005
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Expert review by : SmartHouse Team (smarthouse.com.au)

Archos AV500

 

The SmartHouse team auditions a pocket theatre and PVR, also known as a portable video and music player; the Archos AV500.

Superb screen; functions as a PVR too

A wonderful performer, despite its looks

Jan, 2007
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)

 

The Archos proved to be the best buy - it seemed a little pricey initally but we have managed to get a great deal of use out of the product. Im not a technical person and this was preety easy to get a handle on. We have 100GB option which meant we...

Good viewing screen ; great storage potential ; Good use of a variety of resolution material ; Useful to have the options of power points in the kit ; Reasonable use of power 6-7 hours per full charge

Trickey menus to start with - but it is worth it ; Doesnt cope with any shock - so travel and handle with care ; You need the leather case to keep it standing , but this covers the sensor if you want to use the remote control ; Doesnt like to charge...

May, 2007
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)

 

hey i am looking at getting either the av 700 or the 604, the main reason for it is to hook up to a helmet camera through the av in and put them on my race bike, the only people ive had to discuss this with is sales people who are all saying yeh it...

Nov, 2006
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Awesome but be prepared for stuff ups."

 

I love this device, I bought one whilst on hols in the UK in July got the 60GB version for $600 AU and got 5 year Accidental damage cover for $200 AU. So hopefully they will replace it when it accidentally dies.

Oct, 2006
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Archos AV500 Mobile DVR (30GB)

 

Sure looks cool.

Oct, 2006
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