Comments on: David vs. Goliath: the 4GB Sansa Fuze compared to the 16GB iPod nano 5G

By: WhatsYourTech.ca Articles: Mar 2010 – t-square

WhatsYourTech.ca Articles: Mar 2010 – t-square — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:14:36 +0000

[...] David vs. Goliath: the 4GB Sansa Fuze compared to the 16GB iPod nano 5G March 22, 2010 [...]

By: john

john — Thu, 13 May 2010 02:22:46 +0000

i own the 4gb fuze and i like it alot the only thing is is there should have been a jailbreak for the firmware 2.0 so u could load rockbox

By: Tim Teatro

Tim Teatro — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:24:09 +0000

I agree about the earbuds. It seems even premium mp3 players don’t come with decent earbuds. For quick and dirty, I usually pick up Scull Candy at my local Factory Direct. If I need better quality than that, I usually use headphones.

By: Bill

Bill — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:52:32 +0000

Hey Tim. I for one did not like the earbuds that came with the Fuze, though not the worst I’ve heard but bass was very muddled.
There good enough to hold you over, if money is short for people, but and upgrade it sooo worth it.

I did a minor upgrade. I have the Sony 36V’s about $29 at your local Best Buy. The sound is light and Day. Crisp clean sound with a solid bass. It really allows the Fuze’s Sound Quality to shine.

The Flat Equalizer is the best overall IMHO, I’ve played aroudn with the pre sets and found Normal is unquestionably the best choice.

Fiddled with the custom Equalizer. But again Flat (or middle for all Fq is the best. But again that just my opinion.

So far still enjoying it daily.

By: Tim Teatro

Tim Teatro — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:58:12 +0000

Thanks Bill,

If you’re up to it, I’d be interested in your opinion of the audio quality if you use a good set of earbuds, and flatten out the equalizers on both. I have a theory that the Fuze has better equalizer defaults, and earbuds. My earbuds broke, so I had to try to settle with what they both came with. I now have a new set, and I’m going to try using these as a baseline. I’ll report back on the results, but I’m always interested in readers experiences too.

And you’re absolutely right: you do have to ask yourself if the extra money is worth it. If I didn’t subscribe to about 30 podcasts, I would without a doubt, have gone with the Fuze. I prefer gPodder to iTunes any day of the week. But as I pointed out, the podcast support on the Fuze is really disappointing.

Take care,

Tim.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:09:08 +0000

Nice review, I for one own the Fuze and love it so far. The choice came down to the fact that is does have a micro SD Slot and I like you do not want to be forced to HAVE to use Apple.

My friend hasd both and we both felt the audio quality of The Fuze was much better, alot better actually.

but as you said the Nano 5th can be alot of fun with it’s features, but you have to ask youself if these features are worth the extra money. Audio quality and exandable memory along with being freed up for download made it an easy decision, and oh yeah I saved $70 in the process.

one small correction though, the Fuze DOES come with a customized equalizer..

I love it and recommend it.

Thanks for the review