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740 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 740 reviews of Samsung YP-K3. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and portability. The sound and design are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the connectivity.
usability, design, sound, portability, price
connectivity
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Samsung YP-K3 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 138 user reviews of Samsung YP-K3 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the performance and portability. The design and sound also get good feedback. There are some negative reviews about the durability, while reviews are divided on the memory.
usability, sound, design, portability, performance
durability
80% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 198 user reviews of Samsung YP-K3 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the price and portability. The sound and design also get good opinions, but there are some mixed comments about the headphones.
usability, design, sound, portability, price
91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : tech.co.uk staff (techradar.com)
Stylish, sexy and easy to use
Looks great ; Simple operation
Quite pricey
A desirable and versatile MP3 player, but a little expensive for the storage you get
Expert review by (pcformat.co.uk)
Everything about this player oozes sex appeal. With its chrome-trimmed exterior and sharp display, it's perhaps (whisper it) more physically desirable than the iPod Nano. The controls are excellent and the interface is a joy to use.
Superbly versatile, Great value for money, Easy to use, Plenty of bass, Good excitement, Fine tonality, Looks great, Simple operation
Lacking in some musical involvement, Quite pricey
A desirable and versatile MP3 player, but a little expensive for the storage you get
Expert review by : Matt Egan (techadvisor.co.uk)
Slightly larger, but thinner, than the original iPod nano, Samung's YP-K3 enjoys the same ‘I want one' kudos. It's stylish and sleek, and its backlit screen is a thing of beauty. But further comparison with the nano is less flattering for the K3. We...
It looks cool and sounds sharp, but the Samsung K3 is hampered by it’s clumsy interface and poor screen for photos. And it’s not an iPod nano.
Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)
Samsung's K5 has shed its speaker and been reborn as a Nano assassin. Does the K3 have the firepower to hurt you-know-who?
Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)
Samsung's YP-K3 is in the 'thin and sleek' class of mobile music players. The black fascia surrounded by a silver frame should appeal to those who are into minimalism in a big way, while the small ...
This isn't the most versatile, the smallest or the least expensive music player in its class. Its sleek black fascia gathers fingerprints. And some people might not like the touch controls. But it does have a certain panache and its sound quality is...
Expert review by : Mendelson Tiu (hardwarezone.com.sg)
The new Samsung YP-K3 is not only a good DAP, it also has other functions like a built-in FM tuner to give users the total audio package.
Expert review by : Rob Kerr (reghardware.co.uk)
"Refined, Stylish, Classy, Sleek" - are all words that have gone to describe Samsung's latest offering to the digital audio player world.
Expert review by : Good Gear Guide.au (goodgearguide.com.au)
If high quality audio and fantastic design is your cup of tea, give the Samsung YP-K3 your consideration.
Attractive design, high quality playback, price
No Video playback, sensitive touch pad
Expert review by : Mike Kobrin (cnet.com)
Samsung YP-K3
The Samsung YP-K3 is very attractive and simple to use, and it's priced competitively. It also has intuitive menus, a speedy interface, and above-average sound quality.
You can't use the K3 with a Mac or for simple data storage. Touch-sensitive controls can be challenging to use. It has no on-device playlisting features and limited file-format support. Also, it has no video or recording features.
The Samsung YP-K3 may not be a Nano-killer, but it's definitely a solid choice for those who want a simple, sexy player that's not too hard on the wallet.
Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)
Our Samsung K3 preproduction unit holds up to scrutiny.
Tiny, lightweight, and attractive. Attractive graphics. Excellent FM reception. "Resume" option is useful for podcast listening.
No video capabilities. No voice or radio recorder. Smudgy surface. Player can't be used while charging. Buttons are a bit too easy to activate accidentally.
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