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2801 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 2801 reviews of SanDisk Sansa Fuze (SDMX14R). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and performance. The sound and price also get good comments, whereas many are less positive about the connectivity.
usability, price, sound, performance, design
connectivity
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the SanDisk Sansa Fuze (SDMX14R) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 418 user reviews of SanDisk Sansa Fuze (SDMX14R) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the design and performance are overall positive. The sound and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some mixed comments about the reliability.
usability, price, sound, performance, design
91% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 456 user reviews of SanDisk Sansa Fuze (SDMX14R) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability and performance. The sound and price also get good views, whereas there are some less positive reviews about the reliability.
usability, price, sound, performance, portability
reliability
89% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by (engadget.com)
The Sansa Fuze+ is inexpensive and feature-packed, but hampered by slow performance and a finicky touchscreen that will have you wishing for some actual buttons.
Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)
iPods aren't for everybody. The ones with all the cool features will set you back at least $150, and the ones you can afford don't do much. If you want to spend less than $100 for a portable media player that can handle music, photos, videos, FM radio,...
The Sansa Fuze+ comes in a variety of colors and capacities, at superaffordable prices. Features such as video playback, AAC compatibility, FM radio, photos, podcasts, Rhapsody support, voice recording, and Mac compatibility make it an easy iPod...
The new touch-pad navigation is sluggish; screen resolution isn't great; audio quality is just average; and the all-plastic design feels cheap.
You can find smaller or cheaper MP3 players, but you won't find a better value than the Sansa Fuze+ in terms of dollars per features.
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
If you live outside the iTunes ecosystem, the Sansa Fuze+ offers better features than either the Apple iPod nano or the iPod shuffle and is priced to compete with both players.
Very reasonable price for capacity, performance. User interface features good-looking animated graphics. FM radio recording and voice recording. MicroSD slot for swappable content.
Slow reaction time from touch pad. Occasionally, controls don't respond to touch. Navigation can be tedious.
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Expert review by (pcworld.com)
A low price, a deep feature list, and an ultracompact design make the Sansa Fuze a very worthy Nano competitor.
Slim, compact design ; Expandable memory
Video playback isn't crisp
The Fuze is a worthy competitor to the Nano--and an even better choice if you're looking for a flash player with expandable memory, an FM tuner, and a lower price tag
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
SanDisk's latest addition to its portable media player line, the Sansa Fuze, fits cozily in between the dirt-cheap and diminutive Sansa Clip and the larger Sansa View in terms of both price and size. It's possible that the Fuze was introduced by...
Reasonably priced. Cute, compact design. A microSD slot for memory expansion. FM radio. Voice and radio recording.
File support is limited. All video and photo files require conversion.
The Sansa Fuze isn't particularly innovativeit's just another simple, yet solid portable media player from SanDisk. We just wish it had more robust file support.
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
SanDisk doesn't break new ground with its latest compact PMP, but the good news is that the tiny player won't break the bank.
Reasonably priced. Cute, compact design. A microSD slot for memory expansion. FM radio. Voice and radio recording.
File support is limited. All video and photo files require conversion.
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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)
SanDisk Sansa Fuze
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is supercheap and nicely compact; it comes in a variety of colors and has an expansion slot that accepts microSDHC cards. The player offers a variety of desirable features such as an FM tuner, Rhapsody DNA integration, photo and...
The Sansa Fuze uses a proprietary dock connection, the interface is blah, and the screen has a dingy look to it.
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is a great value; a slim design, a simple interface, plentiful features, memory expansion capability, and solid sound quality all come with an easy-to-swallow price tag.
Expert review by (cnet.com)
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is supercheap and nicely compact; it comes in a variety of colors and has an expansion slot that accepts microSDHC cards. The player offers a variety of desirable features such as an FM tuner, Rhapsody DNA integration, photo and...
The Sansa Fuze uses a proprietary dock connection, the interface is blah, and the screen has a dingy look to it.
The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is a great value; a slim design, a simple interface, plentiful features, memory expansion capability, and solid sound quality all come with an easy-to-swallow price tag.
Expert review by : Hitesh Uchil (tbreak.com)
The Sanza Fuze delivers an impressive range of features and won't make you break the bank.
In all, the Sanza Fuze delivers a good range of features and won’t make you break the bank. A worthy competitor to iPod’s Nano range by all means.
Expert review by : Sean Dillman (bcchardware.com)
My initial impression of the Sansa Fuze in one word: "San-sational". Sleek and sturdy - shiny and sharp - this unit is a step forward in Sandisk's line of mp3 players.
Ability to delete songs on the fly ; Great battery life ; Competitively Priced ; Easy to Use
Travel pouch holds player upside down, clutter gets in ; Power slider - cannot just turn on while in pouch, have to remove
Because of the quality of the Sansa Fuze, this review has almost written itself. Like the e200 series before it, this unit is very well designed and has excellent features: Great sound, attractive screen, easy-to-use interface, durable case, robust...