Cowon V5

29 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 reviews of Cowon V5. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the battery and performance. The portability and design are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews are divided on the reliability.

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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 V5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Cowon V5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the battery and design. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the size.

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

Dec, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Cowon V5

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Cowon V5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Views about the battery and performance are generally positive. The design and sound are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability. There are some mixed views about the portability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Darren Murph (engadget.com)

Cowon V5 review

Cowon's V5 has been out and about in South Korea for just over two months now, but thankfully for the Yanks who are downright flustered with the existing

Amazing audio quality ; Great battery life ; Fantastic video player

No WiFi ; No web browser ; No support for apps

Mar, 2010

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Expert review by : Martin Sägmüller (anythingbutipod.com)

Cowon V5 HD Review

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Ones step forward, two steps back. I'm very disappointed by the Cowon V5 as a whole. One would think Cowon would have used the last year or two to rethink their PMP plans and improve on the botched O2. Yet the V5 has just a better screen, working 720p...

May, 2010

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

Cowon iAudio V5 portable media player (32GB)

Despite a distinct trend of multimedia phones taking over, Cowon seems to be focussed on pushing new PMP and MP3 players into the market

Excellent sound, very good HD video playback, good format support, great battery life

Uninspiring interface, no Wi-Fi, better OS and more app support would make it better

The Cowon V5 (32GB version) costs $459 which is a bit steep when you can get a 64GB Apple iPod Touch with Wi-Fi for $549. The V5 for is those dedicated users who need a portable media player that provides superior audio/video playback and good...

Jul, 2010

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

Cowon iAudio V5 portable media player (32GB)

Despite a distinct trend of multimedia phones taking over, Cowon seems to be focussed on pushing new PMP and MP3 players into the market

Excellent sound, very good HD video playback, good format support, great battery life

Uninspiring interface, no Wi-Fi, better OS and more app support would make it better

Jul, 2010

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Expert review by : Siddharth Bhatia (tech.firstpost.com)

Cowon V5 HD 16 GB Personal Media Player

The world of personal media players might be in trouble according to some folks, what with the mobile phone now able to do everything a PMP can. But there will always be a niche of brands that offer quality, and albeit are priced more. Cowon has carved...

At a cost of Rs.16500, this becomes quite pricey, and the only real thing it has going for it is the core video and audio performance. The apps and browser can be substituted in something like an iPod Touch, that is cheaper too. The HD video out...

Apr, 2010

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

Cowon iAudio V5 review

The wide range of file support and its miniHDMI plus SPDIF stereo are the killer features that make the Cowon V5 a great buy for audiophiles.

The Cowon V5 (32GB version) costs £309 which is a bit steep when you can get a 64GB Apple iPod touch for £306. The V5 for is those dedicated users who need a portable media player that provides superior audio/video playback and a good connectivity...

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau (pcworld.in)

Cowon V5 32GB

Looking for a PMP that will let you hook it up to your HDTV and watch HD video? This might be just what you need.

Excellent sound ; Very good HD video playback ; Wide format support ; Great battery life

Uninspiring interface ; No Wi-Fi ; Better OS and more App support would make it better

Another premium PMP from Cowon that offers excellent audio and video playback. The wide range of file support and its miniHDMI plus SPDIF stereo are the killer features that would make this PMP a great buy for audiophiles.

Jun, 2010

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Expert review by : Alun Taylor (reghardware.co.uk)

Cowon iAudio V5 HD media player

An excellent portable video player that's small, light, and has a decent battery life and a superb 4.8in screen.

The V5 isn't cheap but you are getting one heck of a portable media player for your money, one with superb audio performance, great video format support and a superb quality screen. The menu structure is antediluvian and the lack of playlist support...

May, 2010

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Expert review by : Frazier Barretto (techtree.com)

COWON V5 HD

Choose this if you're looking for good quality audio/video playback

Sleek, lightweight, audio/video format support, good 4.8-inch screen, great battery life

Uninspiring UI, No Wi-Fi

Apr, 2010

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Cowon V5 disappoints and frustrates

The biggest problem is that my V5 is irritatingly uncooperative at random intervals (just now, the device decided to become unresponsive to touch screen input, even with the stylus, leaving me no option other than to turn it off and wait a for it to...

Wealth of audio formats accepted (especially Flac, and OGG) ; Superior audio quality ; Very pretty video ; Huge screen

Shockingly, Cowon has come out with a very disappointing V5, despite enticements such as the gorgeous screen, DivX video, and stellar audio playback ; User interface is somewhat irritating (the plethora of non-working icons crammed onto the main menu...

Jul, 2010

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