Samsung MP3 Players

Samsung YP-U5

Those seeking an affordable secondary MP3 player could do far worse than the YP-U5. Its battery life is good, it offers above-average sound quality and it supports a decent range of audio formats, although AAC is notably missing. A fitness app also makes it well-suited to gym fanatics

Editor's rating 6.7

Samsung YP-Q2

Up close, its plastic design leaves something to be desired, but the YP-Q2 budget MP3 player still represents excellent value for money. Its overall performance is good, there's a decent array of features, and the relatively large screen makes viewing photos and videos a pleasure

Editor's rating 6.7

Samsung YP-P3

It's not a stretch to say the touchscreen YP-P3 is an audiophile's portable media player. It sounds stellar, packs an enormous amount of features into a compact package and boasts a gorgeous display. The user interface might take a while to get used to, but there's very little to complain about really

Editor's rating 8.7

Samsung YP-Q1 Diamond

This could very well be the best Samsung MP3 player to date. Not only is it remarkably affordable at £99 for 16GB, but with support for lossless FLAC audio, BBC iPlayer, FM radio, drag-and-drop file management and a cracking little screen, it's going on our list of Samsung successes

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 8.3

Samsung YP-S2 Pebble

The easy-to-use YP-S2 Pebble doesn't just look like a very attractive, shiny skipping stone -- it also offers impressive audio quality, a number of useful features and a super-affordable price tag. Its battery life isn't fantastic, but, at this price, you can't really ask for more

Editor's rating 7.3

Samsung YP-T10

The new YP-T10 is another superb music and video player from Samsung. Its touch-sensitive navigational pad glows with every stroke, and its build exerts professionalism and style. With key updates including image and video support, this is one great player, hands down

User rating 9.5

Editor's rating 8.0

Samsung U3

The Samsung U3 is a simple and inexpensive MP3 player. It comes in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB sizes and looks good with its slim body shape. It's easy to use and is perfect for anyone who wants a cheap device that has enough space on it to enjoy basic music playback

Editor's rating 7.0

Samsung YP-P2

You'll find the gesture-based navigation system from Samsung's YP-P2 refreshing. Navigating the stylishly-animated menu simply takes a stroke of your finger. You'll find impressive Bluetooth and FM radio as well as video playback, so we think you'll be gesturing with a thumbs up

User rating 3.0

Editor's rating 7.7

Samsung YP-K3

Samsung's YP-K3 is a slim and stylish MP3 player with a touch-sensitive interface and a seamless design. If you only want to carry a couple of hundred songs around it's a desirable option that won't break the bank

User rating 6.0

Editor's rating 7.3

Samsung YP-T9

Samsung employs the twin weapons of Bluetooth and video playback on its YP-T9 in an attempt to blast the iPod nano out of the water. It's slightly more expensive than the nano, but good design, long battery life and FM radio recording are worth it

User rating 7.5

Editor's rating 8.3

Samsung YP-K5 (2GB)

Famous on account of a YouTube video, in which someone drives a truck over it, the Samsung YP-K5 is a surprisingly resilient flash-based MP3 player. The K5 is instantly recognisable because of its built-in speakers, so it's the most plausible option if you want to share your taste in music with the rest of the bus

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 7.8

Samsung YP-U1 (2GB)

The Samsung YP-U1 is a USB key-style player. Unlike the iPod Shuffle, the U1 has a small LCD, which provides enough track information to give you an idea of what you're listening to. This, combined with the extra storage, makes it a strong contender if you're after a small, light MP3 player

User rating 5.8

Editor's rating 6.0

Samsung YP-T8

The 1GB, flash-based Samsung YP-T8 can't boast the small dimensions of the iPod Shuffle, but then the Shuffle doesn't reveal what it's playing. In contrast, the YP-T8 features a 41mm colour screen, and -- impressively for such a small device -- will even play video

User rating 10.0

Editor's rating 6.0

Samsung YH-925 (20GB)

Samsung may have cut corners to include a colour screen on the YH-925, but it offers the best interface this side of the iPod, and it supports a wealth of audio formats. It also lets you upload photos directly from compatible digital cameras

User rating 5.8

Editor's rating 6.7

Samsung YH-820

The YH-820 is smaller than the iPod Mini and has a colour screen you can view photos on -- but its audio performance and music transfer software hamper its chances against the big beast of the MP3 player market

User rating 3.5

Editor's rating 6.6