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Creative Zen V

293 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (41)
portability (22)
sound (18)
size (14)
design (13)

Negative
battery (8)
reliability (2)
performance (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 293 reviews of Creative Zen V. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the size and sound are overall positive. The design and portability are also appreciated. Opinions about the durability and headphones are mixed, while many are less positive about the reliability and performance.

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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 V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Creative Zen V

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Creative Zen V from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Creative Zen V

alaTest has collected and analyzed 90 user reviews of Creative Zen V from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the usability.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : David Price (techadvisor.co.uk)

Creative Zen V

At last: someone has come up with a navigation system for an MP3 player that doesn't involve a control wheel or four-way directional buttons. Granted, the Zen V looks very similar to a nano, but it's actually more innovative than its rivals in this...

That bold black-and-lime-green colour scheme may put a few people off, but we think most will appreciate the Creative Zen V's simple, clean look – not to mention its convenient controls, attractive price tag and decent battery life. It can be a bit...

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : Fuad Abazovic (theinquirer.net)

Small Creative Zen V + Ipod audio video contender

First INQpression Creative Labs Zen V Plus plays for 16.5 hours

Nov, 2006

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Expert review by : Dave Bailey (it week)

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Sep, 2006

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com.au)

Creative Zen V review: Creative Zen V

The Creative Zen V offers a cute, pocket-friendly design without sacrificing screen real estate, and the vivid OLED display is viewable from any angle. The player packs in some nice features, such as voice and line-in recording, photo playback, and...

The Creative Zen V's joystick is really small and has a cheap feel to it, and we wish Creative had included all the buttons found on the Vision:M. The screen is difficult to see in bright sunlight, and there's no UMS support. Also, you don't get the FM...

The Creative Zen V is a good choice for anyone looking for a compact flash MP3 player with recording features and great sound quality. However, the more feature-filled Zen V Plus is a better value.

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Jenn K. Lee (pocketables.net)

Review: Creative Zen V

With Christmas less than two months away, now might be a good time to explore an alternative to the iPod Shuffles and Nanos that will no doubt be stuffed into many a stocking this year: the Creative Zen V.

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Nov, 2006

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Creative Zen V 4GB

Ease of use and long battery life.

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Creative Zen V 1GB

Easy to navigate menu's and easy to download music.

Uses most up-to date software which none of my 2-year old PC's support.

Jan, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Creative Zen V 1GB

cute small

pointless additional features

Jan, 2008

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Creative Zen V 4GB

SMALL LIGHTWEIGHT EASE OF USE

NONE

Nov, 2007

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Creative Zen V 1GB

I like the look of the product. I think the sound quality is good. The software that came with it was really easy to use.

I find it difficult to find a charger that is compatible with this product. I'm trying to avoid having to purchase the highly priced Universal Adapter Charger. I already think I've spent enough on this product, the charger should have been part of the...

Nov, 2007

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