Cowon iAudio E2

99 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
sound (69)
design (35)
usability (35)
price (28)
portability (25)

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battery (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 reviews of Cowon iAudio E2. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the portability and price. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. Opinions are divided on the headphones. Many are critical about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Cowon iAudio E2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Cowon iAudio E2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 26 user reviews of Cowon iAudio E2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the price and design are on the whole positive. The portability and usability also get good feedback.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Cowon iAudio E2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Cowon iAudio E2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance and design. The usability and sound also get good comments, but some have doubts about the durability and battery.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Grahm Skee (anythingbutipod.com)

Cowon iAudio E2 Review

I have never been a strong supporter of the screenless MP3 player. It is a niche product for those who want to just throw some tunes on a player and hit shuffle and I never really fell into this scenario. However, I will admit, I had a great time...

To get right to the point, the Cowon iAudio E2 is easily the best screen less MP3 player sold today. The build quality is top notch and while design is always subjective its unique modern design will definitely turn some heads. One of the things that...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau (goodgearguide.com.au)

Cowon iAudio E2 MP3 player

The stylish and ultra-compact Cowon iAudio E2 portable music player really impressed us.

Affordable price, compact

No video playback (obviously)

The Cowon iAudio E2 is a solid, ultra-compact MP3 player that promises excellent quality sound in a stylish compact form factor at an affordable price.

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Stuart Andrews (trustedreviews.com)

Cowon iAudio E2 2GB

Stu checks out Cowon's answer to the iPod shuffle.

Otherwise, the only things you’ll find on the E2 are the headphone socket, which doubles up, with the adaptor provided, as a USB connector, and a tiny green LED indicator which flashes when the unit is switched on. The E2 charges over USB in about...

Feb, 2011

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Cowon iAudio E2 2GB

Stylish look and feel, but sound lets the side down

Stylishly minimal ; the keyring loop is useful ; voice prompts are a nice touch

Sound lacks detail and authority, even with better earphones ; fiddly button placement

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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Cowon iAudio E2 MP3 player

The stylish and ultra-compact Cowon iAudio E2 portable music player really impressed us.

Affordable price, compact

No video playback (obviously)

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Shayne Rana (tech.firstpost.com)

Cowon iAudio E2 DAP

The iAudio E2 is a small and chic device that is capable of really good audio quality but the battery life is average at best.

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau, PCWorld.in (techadvisor.co.uk)

Cowon iAudio E2 review

Coming in eight different colours, the Cowon iAudio E2 is a diminutive screen-less MP3 player that sports a multitude of features under its hood. It comes in two versions: 2GB and 4GB, and it is one of the few micro MP3 players that plays FLAC and Ogg...

The Cowon iAudio E2 is a solid ultra compact MP3 player that promises excellent quality sound in a stylish compact form factor at an affordable price.

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau (pcworld.in)

Cowon iAudio E2

A keychain MP3 player from Cowon, the iAudio E2 has basic features with rich audio enhancements and it sounds excellent.

Excellent sound for its class ; Unique and stylish design ; Good build quality ; FLAC support ; Sensible Ear Safe feature

Blind operation is difficult ; Average battery life ; Proprietary data cable

Stylish MP3 player that promises quality sound at affordable price.

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Laique Khan (techmagnifier.com)

Cowon iAudio E2 ,MP3 Player Review ,Price in India,Technical Specs

Cowon iAudio E2 is a latest screen-less based MP3 player. It comes in an attractive design and sports a metallic ring that can be used as a key chain.

• It is rated at 12mW per channel on a 16 Ohm earphone ; • Voice guide for starting BBE/Shuffle Mode ; • Solid enough to take a few hard knocks ; • Excellent music quality ; • Awesome sound quality ; • Plays all formats with good sound ; • Tiny,...

• Unfortunately no AAC file support ; • There is no FM radio nor a recording feature of any sort ; • No shuffle by folder ; • The symmetry of the buttons: You might end up pressing wrong button if you are not looking what you are pressing ; • No...

To get right to the point, Cowon iAudio E2 Review shows that this unique and new age MP3 player will definitely turn some heads. This tiny and screen-less device is loaded with high-end features that allow it to stand in competition with Apple’s iPod....

Jun, 2012