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iRiver S10 (2GB) comparison

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iRiver S10 (2GB)

iRiver S10 (2GB)
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iRiver Clix (4GB, second generation)

iRiver Clix (4GB, second generation)
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Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)

Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)
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iRiver Clix (2GB)

iRiver Clix (2GB)
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Iriver LPlayer (4GB, black)

Iriver LPlayer (4GB, black)
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Price $129 at 1 store $189 at 1 store $83 to $97 at 4 stores $124 at 1 store
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 9 reviews 3.0 stars out of 75 reviews 3.0 stars out of 167 reviews 3.5 stars out of 164 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one!
Release date April 16, 2007 April 24, 2007 June 27, 2006 May 15, 2006 June 23, 2008
The Bottom Line The undeniably cute iRiver S10 sounds great and is packed with features, but its lofty price tag and paltry battery life might be a deterrent for some users. 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 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. The iRiver Clix is a superbly designed MP3 player that's easy to use and packed with pretty much every feature in the book. If you're looking for a stylish Janus-compatible device and you don't need a boatload of storage, this is your player. The Iriver LPlayer is a pint-size version of the well-received Clix. You get most of the same features in a smaller package offered at a pared-down price point.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Battery technology Lithium polymer
Info unavailable Lithium ion
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Digital player (recorder) WMA
ASF
Ogg Vorbis
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2.5 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
MP3
MP3
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Protected WMA (DRM 9)
Audible
MP3
WMA
ASF
Ogg Vorbis
MPEG 1 Audio
MPEG 2.5 Audio
MPEG 2 Audio
MP3
WMA
FLAC
ASF
Ogg Vorbis
MP3
Digital Player total harmonic distortion Info unavailable Info unavailable 0.05 %
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Software type Drivers & Utilities
Drivers & Utilities
Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Creative MediaSource
Info unavailable Drivers & Utilities
Dimensions (WxDxH) 1.2 in x 0.4 in x 1.7 in
Info unavailable 1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in
2.7 in x 0.6 in x 1.8 in
2.4 in x 0.5 in x 1.7 in
Color Black
Info unavailable Blue
Info unavailable Black
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
USB
USB