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Cowon iAudio X5

648 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
sound (340)
usability (262)
performance (153)
design (140)
battery (136)

Negative
connectivity (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 648 reviews of Cowon iAudio X5. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and battery. The performance and usability are also appreciated, but views about the portability and size are mixed. Many are negative about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Cowon iAudio X5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Cowon iAudio X5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 272 user reviews of Cowon iAudio X5 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. Reviewers are impressed by the durability and battery. The performance and sound are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews about the reliability and portability are mixed.

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87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

iAudio X5 review

iAudio's X5 has a display of 260,000 colours, built in JetAudio software, a 1.8in screen and 3.5 hours of playback

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)

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Its fantastic audio quality doesn't make up for its flaws in menu and video support.

Crystal clear audio

Difficult menus, screen appears blocky

Jul, 2007

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Expert review by : Marc Perton (engadget.com)

Cowon iAudio X5 reviewed

The buzz on the Cowon iAudio X5 has been strong ever since the portable media player was announced a few months back, and has only grown stronger since its recent U.S. release at the very attractive price point of $299 for a 20GB version ($350 for...

May, 2005

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Expert review by : Ben Patterson (cnet.com)

Performance

Cowon iAudio X5

Small size; video player with 260,000-color LCD; customizable wallpaper; FM radio; line-in and voice recording; photo viewer; text-file reader; excellent sound quality; reads photos directly from digital cameras; compatible with OGG and FLAC formats,...

Must plug in an adapter to attach AC, line-in, and USB cables (however, the built-in side USB port handles camer transfers and MTP subscription downloads); so-so control layout; can't autosync music with a PC; can't browse by artist, album, or genre;...

The great-sounding Cowon iAudio X5 looks like an iPod killer on paper, but this palm-size music and video player suffers from mediocre music browsing and some key design missteps.

Nov, 2005

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Expert review by : Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Digital Media Player Does It All

Cowon's IAudio X5 offers both audio and video playback capabilities for an affordable price.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Michael Kobrin (pcmag.com)

Cowon iAudio X5

Player Type: Hard Disk MP3 Player, Radio: Yes, Recording, Voice: Yes, Recording, Line In: Yes, Screen Size: 160 X 1...

Very good sound quality. Solid recording capabilities. Interesting sound enhancement options. Broad audio file format support. USB Host port lets you transfer images directly from a camera. Doesn't require drivers.

Joystick navigation can be tedious. Screen is small and blocky. No online music store support. Requires a small adapter for charging, line in/out, and USB.

The X5 delivers sound quality that rivals the Apple iPodand a feature set that buries the iPod. So many features, however, hamper the player's ease of use.

Jul, 2005

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Expert review by : Martin Sägmüller (anythingbutipod.com)

Cowon iAudio X5 Review

I have been using my iAudio X5L for nearly two years now... long enough to really get to know the animal and write a review about it.

Feb, 2007

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Expert review by : Frazier Barretto (techtree.com)

iAudio X5

iAudio X5 is not just the run-of-the-mill DAP, its unique features give it an edge over others. Let's check how..

Good sound quality, Lots of formats supported, Good battery life

Requires subpack, Small screen, 15 fps video, Very expensive

Dec, 2006

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Expert review by : Mendelson Tiu (hardwarezone.com)

Cowon iAUDIO X5

The Cowon iAUDIO X5 is great for any audio junkie as it incorporates BBE Sound technology for great playback and is as feature filled as you'd get for a PMP of this size.

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Grahm Skee (anythingbutipod.com)

Cowon iAudio 6 Review

The iAudio 6 marks the start of a new breed of MP3 players that is based around a mini 0.85" hard drive. This media player is packed with all the necessary features supporting all the pertinent audio codec that include MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, and WAV. The...

Apr, 2006

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