MP3 players: Compare features & prices Archos 18b Vision 8GB review

The Archos 18b Vision is a budget MP3 player that comes with either 4GB or 8GB of memory. It's a compact device that weighs just 29g and has a small 1.8-inch screen for displaying photos and videos. We put it through our rigorous MP3 player test to see how it measured up against the competition.
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Music player
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Portability How easy it is to carry and use the player while on the move. Subscribe
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Photo and video player
Viewing photos Considers loading photos, compatible file formats, quality of the display and viewing the screen indoors and out. Subscribe
Video display quality Considers angle of view, image quality and reflectiveness Subscribe
Video ease of use Considers the ease of adding and playing videos Subscribe
Overall video player Considers loading video, compatible video formats, quality of the display, viewing the screen indoors and out, ease of use and battery life. Subscribe
Battery
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Archos 18b Vision 8GB

  • Launch date: Apr 2011
  • Type: Music and video
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Typical price
£33.00
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