Cowon iAudio O2 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 72 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the interface. The battery also impresses, but many are less positive about the size.

Interface, Battery, Sound, Appearance

Size

Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 86/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players, the Cowon iAudio O2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

Who needs a portable video player? Nearly everyone, it seems. While the market is full of PVPs, relatively few of them stand out. Cowon's O2 stands out for its long battery life, but that's not all it offers to recommend it. Keep reading for a closer ...

The Cowon O2 may not encounter the wild popularity of the iPod Touch or the high sales numbers of the Archos 5, but there's no doubt the O2 will find a loyal audience with those looking for a PVP that does just that -- acts as a simple, easy-to-use ...

The O2 is an impressive portable video player, but it lacks a few crucial features.

Large, responsive touch screen ; Excellent sound and video quality

Won't play DRM-protected formats ; No ID3 tag sorting

Though it may not have Internet browsing capabilities or much in the way of advanced features, the O2 is a solid portable media player. Thanks to its support for a wide range of file types, you'll spend less time trying to convert videos from one ...

The Cowon O2 looks a lot like an Archos 5, but unlike that player, it isn't hiding a large-capacity hard drive inside its large exterior. The flash-based player is offered in 8GB ($219.99), 16GB ($249.99), and 32GB ($299.99) models, the same ...

Excellent file support. Large display. Voice recorder. Comparatively affordable

Despite its large size, the player has no hard drive, only flash memory. No Internet access. Touch screen requires stylus. Few extra features

The O2's file support is fantastic, and it is cheaper than its two main competitors, the iPod touch and the Archos 5but it packs far fewer features into its inexplicably large frame.

Cowon is known for making media players that do what the user wants, rather than what the manufacturer will allow. Monopolists like Apple and Microsoft control what media you may play, but a Cowon device doesn't give a rat's ass: Toss it a media file, ...

Nigh never ending battery exceeds 8 hours in life. This polyglot reads more media file types than we care to list. Compatible with Mac, PC, and Linux; no infantile media applications irritate or limit you. SD slot lets you easily boost storage space.

Cowon axed the cool AV-in video recording and the FM radio. Tinny, tiny speaker is weak, easily muted by a misplaced finger. Manual switching to headphones is an extra, bothersome step. Wobbly stand-cum-stylus's elastic lanyard gets in the way, but ...

The Cowon O2 has a lot going for it including a large display, SDHC slot and lots of file compatibility.

Supports several photo, music, and video formats; exceptional audio and video quality

Chunky form factor; no Wi-Fi support; doesn't support VOB and QuickTime files; can't play encrypted audio or video tracks

Large touchscreen display, Supports most A/V formats, Good sound enhancements, SD/SDHC Card slot

Music not sorted by ID3 tags, No DRM support, Lacks Wi-Fi, TV-out cable costs extra

Though its touch interface doesn't match that of the iPod touch, the $219 Cowon O2 is a good choice for those who want a bigger display, broader format support, and expandable memory-but find the Archos 5 too large and expensive. The inability to sort ...

Cowon's new O2 PMP follows on from the smashing Q5W and A3 of last year, but scraps hard disks in favour of flash memory and SD cards. It's one of the most exciting product releases of the year in the PMP category, so we were thrilled to get one of ...

Huge list of supported audio and video formats ; terrific sound quality ; supports 720p HD DivX and Xvid content ; Subtitle support

We've seen crisper screens ; plastic design isn't as sexy as the Cowon A3's enclosure

If you download a lot of content from the Internet, we've got to say that unless you can afford the more costly alternatives mentioned above, this is one of the best candidates for the job