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iRiver Clix (8GB, second generation) comparison

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iRiver Clix (8GB, second generation)

iRiver Clix (8GB, second generation)
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iRiver Clix (4GB, second generation)

iRiver Clix (4GB, second generation)
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Creative Zen (16GB)

Creative Zen (16GB)
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Creative Zen X-Fi (16GB)

Creative Zen X-Fi (16GB)
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Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)

Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)
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Price $298 at 1 store $189 at 1 store $159 to $319 at 10 stores $184 to $223 at 5 stores $92 to $102 at 4 stores
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
4.0 stars Excellent
3.5 stars Very good
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating 3.5 stars out of 30 reviews 3.0 stars out of 75 reviews 3.5 stars out of 86 reviews 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews 3.0 stars out of 168 reviews
Release date April 24, 2007 April 24, 2007 August 28, 2007 July 15, 2008 June 27, 2006
The Bottom Line The iRiver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list. The iRiver Clix offers the perfect blend of hot design, desirable features, and stellar sound quality. If you're looking for an alternative to the iPod Nano, this device should top the list. We're hard-pressed to find anything not to like about the Creative Zen. It's a great option for anyone looking for a great-sounding, pocketable MP3 player with an excellent, video-capable screen and plenty of extra features. The Creative Zen X-Fi's plastic design leaves a little to be desired, but that doesn't detract from the fact that the player is an incredible value overall: for an extremely competitive price you get a boatload of features and great sound quality. The Creative Zen V Plus is a superb choice for anyone looking for a compact and feature-filled flash MP3 player with great sound quality. If you're looking for a more sophisticated design (or have large thumbs), look elsewhere.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Battery technology Info unavailable Info unavailable Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Digital player (recorder) MP3
MP3
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Audible
MP3
AAC
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Audible
MP3
AAC
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Protected WMA (DRM 9)
Audible
MP3
Digital Player total harmonic distortion Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 0.05 %
Software type Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Creative Centrale
Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Creative MediaSource
Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable Info unavailable 3.3 in x 0.4 in x 2.2 in
3.3 in x 0.5 in x 2.2 in
1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in
Color Info unavailable Info unavailable Black
Info unavailable Blue
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
Mfr estimated battery life 24 hour(s)
24 hour(s)
Info unavailable Info unavailable 15 hour(s)