AGPTEK HDMI Media Player Black
Score: 72/100
Sony NWE394
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Sony NW-E394/B is a pocket-sized MP3 player offering 35 hours of playback, ClearAudio+ sound tuning, and an FM radio. Its limitations include the absence of Bluetooth, a tiny low-resolution screen, and minimal storage without expansion. Ideal for runners, commuters, or anyone seeking a simple, long-lasting music player without smart features.
The AGPTEK Black Mini HDMI Media Player offers durable aluminum construction and extensive codec support with full-HD 1080p output. Its lack of 4K and reliance on an IR remote with missing batteries constrain advanced use. Suited for travelers and simple home media playback.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 35 hoursbest | |
— | 1.77 inchesbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 249 g | 39 gbest |
— | 8 GBbest | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
2best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 2 hoursbest |
8,192 GBbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(1) | ||
Display Resolution | 1080p | 128x160 |
Audio(1) | ||
Supported Audio Formats | MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, FLAC, APE, AC3, ATRA | MP3,WMA,AAC,Linear PCM |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 249 g | 39 g |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 87×145×84 mm mm | 6.68x1.81x3.12 mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the AGPTEK Black Mini for its ultra-compact, durable build, broad codec and subtitle support, and solid 1080p HDMI performance. They appreciate its versatile connectivity and large storage capability, but criticize the absence of 4K, networking, and a more sophisticated UI, noting that the remote's missing batteries and occasional IR range issues detract from the overall experience.
Everyday users love the plug-and-play ease, compact form factor, and reliable playback of diverse file types, especially for travel, RVs, and secondary TVs. Recurring complaints focus on limited 1080p resolution, lack of streaming, inconsistent handling of very large hard drives, remote battery inconvenience, and occasional subtitle lag on high-bitrate videos.
“simply so fun in 2024”
“refreshingly uncomplicated”
Professional reviewers commend the NW-E394 for its retro simplicity, ultra-lightweight build, and reliable 35-hour battery, noting ClearAudio+ sound tuning and the handy FM radio as standout features, while criticizing the lack of Bluetooth, low-resolution display, and absence of streaming capabilities.
Everyday users love the long battery life, pocketable size, and drag-and-drop ease, often calling it refreshingly uncomplicated, but they repeatedly mention the missing Bluetooth, small dated screen, and limited storage as drawbacks.
