Cowon iAudio 7 16 GB - Expert Reviews

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: A combination of great features, exceptional battery life and superior sound quality are what made us choose the Cowon iAudio 7 as the "TopTenREVIEWS Silver Award" winner in the flash mp3 category. It may not have come in first, but it is definitely a ...

Pros: The Cowon iAudio 7 is one of the most versatile MP3 players available. It plays music, video, and photos ; has unbeatable sound quality ; records line-in, voice, and FM ; supports OGG and FLAC file formats, plus DRM-protected WMA ; works in MTP and ...

Cons: As tiny as the iAudio 7 is, it's still about three times the width of an iPod Nano. The reflective, glossy plastic found on the front and back of the player is prone to smudges and glare. There's a learning curve to the Swing Touch interface, and we ...

Verdict: The Cowon iAudio 7 beats the industry heavyweight iPod Nano in price, features, battery life, and sound quality. The user interface could use some refinement, but all-in-all this is a very impressive MP3 player.

Review summary: Some things â€" KitKats, for instance â€" are better for being chunky. We don’t think an MP3 player is, especially not one that’s such a bind to use

Pros: Extensive specification; impressive volume; rapid, attacking sound

Cons: Tiny, overworked display; infuriating fascia controls; stocky looks not matched by the sound of the low end; miserable headphones