iRiver iHP-120

1272 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Connectivity (58)
Storage (41)
Reliability (20)
Memory (16)
Design (6)

Negative
Headphones (1)

General overview
Price comparison
Product Specifications

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1272 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the design and memory are on the whole positive. The reliability and storage are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the headphones.

connectivity, storage, reliability, memory, design

headphones

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the iRiver iHP-120 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 1272 reviews)

Expert Reviews

User Reviews

Review Ratings

(34% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews (40% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews (13% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews (6% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews (7% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

Connectivity
Show positive (29%)Show negative (5%)(Show all)

Storage
Show positive (51%)Show negative (3%)(Show all)

Reliability
Show positive (39%)Show negative (10%)(Show all)

Memory
Show positive (38%)None yet(Show all)

Design
Show positive (56%)Show negative (17%)(Show all)

More features

Showing 1050 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Showing 1 - 10 of 1050 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (275)

Expert review by: (cnet.com)

iRiver PMC-120

The primary five-way control pad sits on the left side of the device, a tad lower than we prefer; it should have been moved up a half inch. While the buttons are easy enough to use, all but lefties will feel awkward working their left thumb to perform...

Responsive processor; ergonomic; removable battery; intuitive Windows Mobile operating system; impressive integration with Windows Media Player 10.0 and Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE); built-in kickstand; decent battery life.

Poor built-in speaker; pricey; no recording capability; no programmable preset buttons; no higher-capacity option; as with all PMCs, you can't create video playlists.

Although the PMC-120 is a much better device than its Linux-based brother, the PMP-120, it's not the best Portable Media Center device available.

May, 2005

Read the full review

Expert review by: Joel Johnson (laptopmag.com)

iRiver PMP-120

Lots of bundled extras Nice screen

Goofy design Confusing do-everything controls

Feb, 2005

Read the full review

Expert review by: Rick Broida (cnet.com)

iRiver PMP-120 (20GB)

Controls flank the 3.5-inch TFT screen, which has a typical QVGA (320x240) resolution. To the left, there's a four-way control pad with a Select button in its center; below it are the power and record buttons. There's also a help button that brings up...

Decent screen; built-in kickstand; includes a voice recorder, a line-in audio recorder, and an FM tuner; stylish carrying case; removable battery.

Doesn't record video; doesn't play DRM-protected WMA or WMV files; confusing controls and interface; below-average battery life; won't sync with desktop music managers.

With its maddening interface, its missing features, and a lack of video content sources, the PMP-120 needs to go back to the drawing board.

Oct, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by: Bill Howard (pcmag.com)

iRiver PMC-120

iRiver is making a name for itself in music players, and the iRiver PMC-120 shows that the company is off to a solid start with PMCs as well. We found it a bit less polished than the Creative entry, but that may be a function of being a bit less far...

Included kickstand for video watching. Proprietary base connector cable included.

Not quite as well-developed as the Creative Zen PMC. Output quality to TV is less than desirable.

The iRiver PMC-120 is a solid start in the PMC market. While our testing unit wasn't quite as polished as the Creative model, it wasn't as near to production, either.

Sep, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by: Dan Costa (pcmag.com)

The Techie's Player

This device isn't as pretty or easy to use as the Apple iPod, but when it comes to features, the iRiver iHP-120 delivers. The 20GB player offers an FM radio tuner, optical in and out jacks, and more than twice the battery life of the iPodfor the same...

Feb, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by: Richard Baguley (pcworld.com)

Small Player, Big Features

MP3 player is a bit hard to get to know, but well worth the effort.

Jan, 2004

Read the full review

Expert review by: Eliot Van Buskirk (cnet.com)

iRiver H120 (20GB)

Analog and digital optical inputs/outputs; 20GB hard drive; line-in and voice recording; in-line remote with LCD; long battery life; FM tuner; high-resolution display; line out can be used as a second headphone jack.

Display text is small; slow scrolling; slight learning curve; limited Mac compatibility.

Feature-hungry music fans will find their appetites whetted by this supercharged, high-capacity portable music machine.

Oct, 2003

Read the full review

Expert review by: M. Wiley (gear.ign.com)

iRiver iHP-120 Review

iPod wants to know who stole its thunder.

As always, iRiver installed a massive menu system. There are plenty of knobs to turn. Check it:

Nov, 2003

Read the full review

Expert review by: (toptenreviews.com)

IRiver PMP-120 20GB

The iRiver PMP-120 in not only a MP3 player, but an entire personal media player with 20 GB of hard drive space, a large 3.5 inch display and great screen quality. This PMP is really designed for video. Unlike the common MP3 counterparts that are...

The nice display and broad video support make the iRiver PMP-120 is one of the best media players of its time

Read the full review

Expert review by: (avecmobile.com)

iRiver PMP-120 portable media player

iRiver PMP-120 is a portable, handheld device that allows you take your music, movies and photos with you and listen to and watch favorites where you want. the product is an handy companion for movie enthusiasts who already have a collection of movies...

Read the full review

Product Specifications

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Audio Output

Headphones Form Factor:Ear-cup

Audio System

Digital Player Functions:Line-in recording / Radio

Digital Player Type:Hard drive based

Functions (KB):Digital player / Digital recorder / Radio

Sound Output Mode:Stereo

Subcategory (KB):MP3 players (flash, CD, HDD)

Type:Digital player / radio

Battery

Rechargeable Battery:Rechargeable

Run Time (Up To):16hour(s)

Cassette System

Type:

None

CD System

Type:

None

Digital Audio

Supported Audio Formats:ASF / MP3 / Ogg Vorbis / WAV / WMA/ASF / MP3 / WAV / WMA

Digital Multimedia Devices

Autonomous Use:

Yes

Device Type:Digital AV recorder/Portable media center

External Control Devices:Remote control

Key Features:Digital audio player / Digital audio recorder / Digital photo viewer / Digital video player / External HDD function / FM tuner / Voice recorder/Digital audio player / Digital video player

PC Interfaces:Hi-Speed USB

TV Standards Supported:NTSC / PAL