Samsung YP-U4

25 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (8)
Sound (7)
Design (7)
Value for money (3)
Connectivity (3)

Negative
Reliability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the connectivity and value for money. The sound and design also get good comments, whereas there are some negative views about the reliability. Comments are divided on the headphones.

usability, design, sound, value for money, connectivity

reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Samsung YP-U4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung YP-U4 Litmus MP3 player review

The MP3 player market is a pretty crowded place, from very cheap players up to premium products, offering a huge range of options. For many, however, the deciding factors are simplicity and size. This fits the profile of the Samsung U4: a compact...

Onboard USB connection, looks pretty

Fiddly controls, nothing really stands out

Besides the pretty design, unfortunately there is little here to make the U4 really stand out from the crowd

Dec, 2008

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Best Buy!

Expert review by: Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Samsung YP-U4

The YP-U4 is the latest cut-price miniature MP3 player from Samsung. Combining sleek good looks, 4GB of storage, plug-and-play functionality and an in...

Great sound quality for the asking price, inbuilt FM radio, attractive design, drag-and-drop

User interface could be a lot better, poorly designed USB plug

The YP-U4 is an excellent MP3 player that packs in plenty of cool features for the asking price. While it fails to reach the lofty heights set by its YP-U3 predecessor, it remains a solid offering that won't disappoint the average music fan.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by: Stuart Andrews (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung YP-U4

Codenamed 'Litmus', is Samsung's YP-U4 mp3 player the perfect stocking filler this Christmas?

A nicely designed budget player that does a great impression of something more expensive. However, sound quality is mediocre in comparison to the SanDisk and Creative alternatives.

Nov, 2008

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Expert review by: (whathifi.com)

Samsung YP-U4

It looks rather snazzy from the outside but we're a little underwhelmed by sound quality and usability

Looks good, good price

Fiddly controls ; lacks detail ; lightweight sound

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Expert review by: (asia.cnet.com)

Samsung YP-U4 (2GB)

Aug, 2008

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Samsung YP-U4 (4GB)

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for the Samsung YP-U4

alaTest has collected and analysed 11 user reviews of the Samsung YP-U4 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other MP3 & Media Players on Amazon.co.uk.

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reliability

27% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: ruthy "ruthy" (amazon.co.uk)

What's wrong with Van Morrison?

This is the worst thing I've ever bought and the first time I have left a review. I thought I could trust the brand as I've always had Samsung phones and they are fantastic and very durable. I read that the controls were a bit awkward but I thought...

Jan, 2010

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

What's wrong with Van Morrison?

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: Chinry (play.com)

Small and Mighty

This MP3 is a little gem. It's very lightweight with a bright and clear screen. Songs can be transferred easily just through windows or the program provided. It does shuffle play and has a good volume on it. Perfect fit in your hand. It is a "touch"...

Jan, 2010