Creative ZEN

5860 reviews

Dec, 2024

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connectivity (16)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5860 reviews of Creative ZEN. 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. Comments about the performance and price are generally positive. The sound and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are less positive about the connectivity and 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 Creative ZEN is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 98/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Creative ZEN

alaTest has collected and analyzed 987 user reviews of Creative ZEN from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the price and size are generally positive. The sound and usability also get good feedback, whereas many are less positive about the reliability.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Creative ZEN

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3409 user reviews of Creative ZEN from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the performance and price are overall positive. The sound and usability are also appreciated, but the connectivity and reliability get critical opinions.

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79% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Kob Monney (trustedreviews.com)

Creative Zen Hybrid Review

The Creative Zen Hybrid are a solid pair of over-ear noise-cancellers featuring a clear, detailed audio performance at an affordable price

Affordable price ; Clear, detailed audio ; Effective noise-cancellation ; Solid wireless performance

Plastic build quality ; Weak bass response ; Below average call quality

A solid pair of over-ear noise-cancelling headphones from the Creative, the Zen Hybrid features a clear, detailed audio performance and effective noise-cancellation at an affordable price, though those who enjoy bassy music should steer clear.

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (trustedreviews.com)

Creative Zen 4GB

Can the new flash-based Zen give the iPod nano a run for its money?

Creative has come up trumps with its new, flash-based, mini media player. Pitched as a direct competitor to the iPod nano it beats it on most fronts with the one exception being that its physical controls aren't quite as nice to use. It comes in a...

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)

Creative Zen review

Is Microsoft's original favourite still a class act?

A reasonable performer hampered by Microsoft's apparent insularity

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : James Rivington (techradar.com)

Creative Zen 4GB review

Creative's answer to the new iPod nano. Can it hold its own?

Competitive price ; Interface is great ; DivX support ; iTunes AAC support

It's plastic, not aluminium

The perfect iPod nano alternative

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Dean Evans (pcplus.co.uk)

PC Plus review: Creative Zen PMC

If you don't own a PC capable of TV taping, it's hugely disappointing. Without the ability to directly record video, and no easy way to port DVDs to the PMC, you'd be better off buying a portable DVD player.

Nov, 2004

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Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Creative Zen NX

Since the launch of the iPod, every hard drive based MP3 has wanted to ape its design and resulting success. The Creative Zen NX is unfortunately no different. Cased in a - you guessed it - white metal body, everything from the soft carry pouch to the...

USB 2.0 connection this time; Capacity

You’ve seen it before; not an iPod-beater

For users of the creative range before, this is just the Jukebox re-packaged. That said the smaller more convenient size - it’s about the size of a small novel - will please those who want to fit this inside a jacket pocket. If it wasn’t for the iPod...

Nov, 2003

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Creative Zen 4GB

You can't escape the fact that Apple's iPod defines portable media, but it certainly isn't the only option or the best. Take the latest addition to the Creative line-up as an example: the Zen is small, light, well designed and far more capable than the...

Good screen, Better file compatibility than the iPod, Radio and SD card slot

Interface not as good as the nano

If you own a PC, then this is a better media player than the iPod nano

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Darren Gladstone (techadvisor.co.uk)

Creative Zen 8GB review

Creative's superslim Zen has an attractive 2.5in colour display, an FM tuner, a built-in microphone, robust video- and photo-viewing capabilities and the ability to import contact management information. And the Creative Zen 8GB even plays music.

The Creative Zen 8GB lacks the Wi-Fi capabilities of the iPod touch, but has plenty else going for it and is a great choice for gadgeteers and audiophiles alike. A worthy award-winner.

May, 2008

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Creative Zen review

Creative's back with a serious-looking mini media player. How's it going to fare against Apple's ubiquitous iPod Nano?

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Ezzhan Hakim (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Creative Zen Hybrid SXFI review: Nailing the basics at a good price

A wireless headphone with both ANC and SXFI, and at a very palatable price. #Creative #SXFI #Headphones

Decent sound ; SXFI good for movies ; Good battery life ; Multipoint support ; Attractively priced

ANC is weak ; Substandard mic performance ; Poor passive noise isolation ; SXFI doesn't work well all the time

The TL;DR version: If you’re looking for a good basic set of headphones that won’t break the bank, the Zen Hybrid SXFI offers a unique blend of features and performance that punch well above their weight class. Note : You can find the Creative Zen...

Dec, 2024

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