Philips GoGear SA2820

186 reviews

May, 2013

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Usability (31)
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Size (10)
Memory (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 186 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the value for money and size. The design and battery also get good comments, whereas there are some negative reviews about the performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Philips GoGear SA2820 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: (pocket-lint.com)

Philips GoGear SA2820 2GB MP3 player

Tiny player, but big on features?

The price is compelling for this capacity of player from a named brand, and the sound quality is reasonable once you get away from the overly-bassy output. The size is also appealing and the display gives you just about enough information, but does...

Aug, 2008

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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

Philips GoGear 2GB SA2820/02 review

Philips' 2GB GoGear is roughly the size of a matchbox.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: Nate Lanxon (cnet.co.uk)

Philips SA2820 review

Not the best sounding or the best featured player, but it's a very affordable alternative to Apple's iPod shuffle, with a distinct style many will fall for

Price ; Ease of use ; No software required for transferring music ; Battery life

Poor file format support ; Sound quality is very bass-heavy

If you love dance music, you'll certainly like the bass-heavy tendencies of this player. Those looking for a gym-friendly player and fans of a cleaner overall sound may want to look elsewhere, though

Jun, 2008

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Expert review by: (whathifi.com)

Philips SA2820

An object lesson in packaging and ergonomics, but sound lets the Philips down

Small and cute ; nicely finished ; clever interface ; a lot of memory for the size and price

Sounds grim with the supplied headphones and not much better with an upgrade

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Expert review by: paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Philips Go Gear Digital Audio Player SA2820

This is a tiny MP3 player that also can make voice recordings. Although it is tiny the screen is still very readable and with battery life of close to twenty hours between recharge it certainly has things in its favour.

Firstly it is small enough to fit in the palm of the smallest hand. It is 4cm wide and tall and only a smidgen over 1cm thick, the weight (before you attach the earbuds) is just 27grams. The top has on/off and back buttons as well as the 3.5mm jack...

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Philips GoGear SA2820

alaTest has collected and analysed 63 user reviews of the Philips GoGear SA2820 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 MP3 & Media Players on Amazon.co.uk.

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68% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Roy (amazon.co.uk)

Best MP3 player ever!

I bought this player more than a year ago and it is still living in my front jeans pocket even though my cellphone has mp3 player as well. It's because I can easily control it without taking it out of my pocket with a touch of it's front screen which...

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review by: Top shopper (amazon.co.uk)

Worth every penny.

I picked this up in the local supermarket. I need a mp3 to go jogging and did nt want to spend a fourtune. This little device turned out to be a belter! Its easy to use, has great sound quality, and takes a good bashing! I use it every day and its...

Oct, 2009

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Consumer review by: Top shopper (amazon.co.uk)