This player, with 16 GB of memory, is a version of the Cowon S9 8 GB that we tested.
Otherwise, its characteristics are entirely identical, and you can expect to find similar results with this product. Only battery life may vary slightly, but the differences aren't significant enough to affect our tests or the scores we give.
We've been able to confirm this both with our own tests and with assurances from manufacturers.
Otherwise, its characteristics are entirely identical, and you can expect to find similar results with this product. Only battery life may vary slightly, but the differences aren't significant enough to affect our tests or the scores we give.
We've been able to confirm this both with our own tests and with assurances from manufacturers.
Pros
- Excellent audio and video quality
- Impressive battery life
- Some controls apart from the touchscreen interface
- Easy to use menus that are also customisable
- Supports video playback without re-encoding
Cons
- Doesn't support AAC
Conclusion
Is the S9 the ultimate mini portable music player? It's certainly not far off. Either way, certainly gives its competitors some room for thought.
OUR SCORE
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