SanDisk ZipClip -- First Impressions

Posted by Audio Snob (A) on March 16, 2012 at 12:50:10

The SanDisk ZipClip is a portable DAP (Digital Audio Player) similar in size and function to the Apple Nano (although I've never owned a Nano, so take the comparison in that light).

My overall impression is that the ZipClip with 4GB at $49 is a great bang-for-the-buck device. The greatest features to my mind are: price, sound quality, portability, 32GB microSD storage, and ability to play flac files.

For $49 you get the device and a set of ear buds with foam covering. The device itself appears relatively well constructed. It has a color screen about the size of a stamp, on-off control, volume controls, and a four-way navigation button.

In regards to sound it does a great job for my application of listening to music while I walk. It doesn't equal the sound from my HiFiMan HM-601 + Etymotic ER-4s combination, but then the ZipClip is less than one-tenth the price of that combo. The ear buds provide a good experience, that could probably be improved with higher quality phones. While good sounding, the supplied phones appear a bit fragile. Too fragile if you choose to exercise with them through strenuous conditions

Portability is terrific. About the size of a book of matches and as its name implies it clips easily to a most any piece of clothing.

The 32GB microSD capability is a useful option. That should allow me as much storage as I need for the device's intended purpose.

The ZipClip plays various types of MP3 files. I play flac files on it with good success. Also with flac files I don't have to venture into Apple world.

So a nice bang-for-the-buck device. I've been pleasantly surprised.

Oh, forgot to mention it also has FM radio capabilities. However, as of yet I haven't tried it.

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SanDisk ZipClip -- First Impressions

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