Thorough review - Thanks - I was too hopeful they'd finally got these right. Personally, I gave up on these MP3 players a few years ago. A good Motorola burner phone, from Walmart, suits my needs for now. I may look for a hack to turn off the "no sim card" notification, someday. But, it stopped bothering me after a couple days. :)
Motorola E5 Play had a plastic back that you could pop off with just your fingernail. You could actually get inside and remove the battery. I do not like SEALED devices, or GLASS BACK shell design.
@@kitsunegiblaze8022 Yep. I have a couple Motorola E6's (w/o sim) that have the slip out battery. (#KE40) One is my main MP3 player. Sometimes I'll teather it from my phone, that has an unlimited hot spot plan. Not digging on the dedicated MP3 players. I tried several, but the burner phones are the better option for me.
You do such great reviews in your videos. A balanced review that covers many questions that we have that the big companies are so slow or refuse to answer. You help us alot when it comes to decision making by seeing the pros and cons. With your tech talents, you have a great future ahead of you. Anyway, is it possible if you could make a review with the AGPTEK A09X bluetooth mp3 player? Let me know what you think. Keep up the good work.
Funny you should mention it, the A09X is on my todo list. Agptek reached out to me a little while ago offering to send one for me to review and I gave them the green light but haven't heard back from them yet.
@@sjm4306 Since you are very experienced with Mp3 players; do you think that this mp3 player can hold more than 3 playlists? Do you think it will have the function to add a new playlist to the default 3? If not, what other mp3 player could do it?
Thanks for sharing another in-depth review! I'd heard about the G5 model but now I'm glad that I've settled on the P5S after hearing your thoughts 🤘🎶 Are there any good tutorial videos or articles that you would recommend about sideloading apps?
Hello, congratulations for the review, really very interesting. I wanted to ask you for an opinion, I have a fiio M6, do you think it is worth replacing it with this Pecsu G5? Or replace it with Innioasis G1? Thanks for any response, have a nice day.
So here's my take: fiio make really nice hardware but their software can be quite buggy and needs some work, I actually would suggest the Pecsu P5s over the G5 unless you absolutely need the google play store (I mention the specific reasons why in this video), the Innioasis G1 looks very similar to some 4" android mp3 player models I've reviewed in the past on the channel and my biggest gripe is these smaller models tend to have pretty mediocre battery life due to their tiny internal lipo batteries.
My current top pick is the Pecsu P5S, though I just received a new Luoran model that looks in the ballpark specwise but with a much larger battery so it's possible this model may become my new favorite depending on how testing goes.
I'm not sure if your aware but in the video you said that the pecsu G5 charges at 2000 mah, I was thinking of buying this and it now says that it charges at 3000 mah. Maybe an update?
It's possible they listened to my criticism and increased the capacity but I couldn't say for sure without buying a new one and tearing it open to check the battery.
I have been trying and trying to figure out how to use the SD card with the G5 but it seems to be much more complicated than I expected, or even than it should be. If you could make a video showing how to do it properly, I would be very happy. Hell, I'll even pay you for the assistance lol. I paid $200 for a quality 1TB SD card and paid $149.99 for the G5 and I am happy with the device but I really want to get this damn thing running properly.
On this model or another? Depends if you have access to a bootloader you can often force a clean wipe from that but only certain devices from certain manufacturers have user accessible bootloaders.
It's basically an android phone minus the phone part so any app an android phone can run it will run (well at least up to android os 8.0). The biggest factor I'm gonna guess in playing 24bit flacs is the dac output so to really get good audio out you would need a usb c dac dongle.
If they're gunna make them THIS THICK, they should design them with a Removable Backplate, like Motorolla E5 Play, so that when the battery finally dies permanently, you can pop the back off and put in a brand new Battery. So you can keep using the device. I ~hate~ permanently sealed devices. If the battery dies, that's it. Done. Game Over.
God I wish device manufacturers would design modern devices with user removable batteries. I know it's possible to open adhesive sealed devices but it's a pain and will never go back together exactly the same anyway. Having an easily removable back would also allow bigger after market replacement batteries which would be a huge bonus imo.
@@sjm4306 --- Thanks. Finally someone with sense! Some other little petulant asshole called me a "Dumb Old Boomer" for wanting a device with a Removable Battery. (and that was on a video about the INNIOASIS G1)
--- I talked directly to the INNIOASIS people via the Email listed on their packaging and I have given them the following suggestions: 1: Create the device with a removable plastic backplate so that the user can easily replace the internal battery when it dies.... 2: Increase onboard RAM to 3gb. This will add a bit more processing power so that apps run better. 3: Use a higher rated CPU. 4: Create the device to be able to install your own apps.... a locked down device is too limited in its ability. 5: Create the device with larger POWER / VOLUME buttons. 6: Keep having the Hiby Player for Android as the primary Music App, it has great features.... like MSEB. 7: Supply a silicone soft case that will protect the player from drops so that it won't break easily....
I'll never understand how wanting more consumer friendly features is now considered "boomer" behavior but sucking up corporate propaganda to desire throwaway tech is trendy.
Im looking for a great android with playstore mp3/mp4 player 4/5" screen. That will play music,video,game,wifi,bluetooth and will be under $100 with a good ish screen. That doesn't break the bank. It seems there isn't a great choice out there?
Honestly a good solution is to get a used flagship samsung phone and just use it over wifi/offline. Go back a few generations and they get pretty cheap but still very capable hardware, the only thing you gotta worry about is if the battery is still good.
![MP3 Player for Year 2024 [innioasis]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/-GtCsImveoQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Thorough review - Thanks - I was too hopeful they'd finally got these right.
Personally, I gave up on these MP3 players a few years ago. A good Motorola burner phone, from Walmart, suits my needs for now. I may look for a hack to turn off the "no sim card" notification, someday. But, it stopped bothering me after a couple days. :)
Motorola E5 Play had a plastic back that you could pop off with just your fingernail. You could actually get inside and remove the battery. I do not like SEALED devices, or GLASS BACK shell design.
@@kitsunegiblaze8022 Yep. I have a couple Motorola E6's (w/o sim) that have the slip out battery. (#KE40)
One is my main MP3 player. Sometimes I'll teather it from my phone, that has an unlimited hot spot plan.
Not digging on the dedicated MP3 players. I tried several, but the burner phones are the better option for me.
You do such great reviews in your videos. A balanced review that covers many questions that we have that the big companies are so slow or refuse to answer. You help us alot when it comes to decision making by seeing the pros and cons. With your tech talents, you have a great future ahead of you.
Anyway, is it possible if you could make a review with the AGPTEK A09X bluetooth mp3 player? Let me know what you think. Keep up the good work.
Funny you should mention it, the A09X is on my todo list. Agptek reached out to me a little while ago offering to send one for me to review and I gave them the green light but haven't heard back from them yet.
@@sjm4306 How long ago was that? Is there still a possibility?
It was some time before the holiday season, I'll reach back out to them. They probably just got inundated during the end of year busyness.
@@sjm4306 Since you are very experienced with Mp3 players; do you think that this mp3 player can hold more than 3 playlists? Do you think it will have the function to add a new playlist to the default 3? If not, what other mp3 player could do it?
Thank You for Review, have a nice day mate !
Thanks for sharing another in-depth review! I'd heard about the G5 model but now I'm glad that I've settled on the P5S after hearing your thoughts 🤘🎶
Are there any good tutorial videos or articles that you would recommend about sideloading apps?
I just ordered a g5. Will install a sound manager to adjust sound.
Was able to remove the lock
Click by downloading a volume control app and turning it down. Even stayed after downloading the volume control app
Im with you on air bubbles , they do my head in lol
could you make a tutorial of how do you download music? excelent review btw
Hello, congratulations for the review, really very interesting. I wanted to ask you for an opinion, I have a fiio M6, do you think it is worth replacing it with this Pecsu G5? Or replace it with Innioasis G1? Thanks for any response, have a nice day.
So here's my take: fiio make really nice hardware but their software can be quite buggy and needs some work, I actually would suggest the Pecsu P5s over the G5 unless you absolutely need the google play store (I mention the specific reasons why in this video), the Innioasis G1 looks very similar to some 4" android mp3 player models I've reviewed in the past on the channel and my biggest gripe is these smaller models tend to have pretty mediocre battery life due to their tiny internal lipo batteries.
Good video. I order the old version, but I need youtube and youtube music. So I'm going to exchange it for the new model.
Hi. Where can I buy a screen replacement. My front screen is cracked and can't see anything
Hey! Big Fan! Which under $100 mp3 mp4 you think is the best so far. I'm looking to buy one inside that budget. Thanks!
My current top pick is the Pecsu P5S, though I just received a new Luoran model that looks in the ballpark specwise but with a much larger battery so it's possible this model may become my new favorite depending on how testing goes.
@@sjm4306 Thanks! I think I'm gonna wait for that review before making my purchase. I really enjoy your videos.
Do you have to pay monthly service?
It uses your wifi and otherwise has no cellular connection so nope.
I'm not sure if your aware but in the video you said that the pecsu G5 charges at 2000 mah, I was thinking of buying this and it now says that it charges at 3000 mah. Maybe an update?
It's possible they listened to my criticism and increased the capacity but I couldn't say for sure without buying a new one and tearing it open to check the battery.
I have been trying and trying to figure out how to use the SD card with the G5 but it seems to be much more complicated than I expected, or even than it should be. If you could make a video showing how to do it properly, I would be very happy. Hell, I'll even pay you for the assistance lol. I paid $200 for a quality 1TB SD card and paid $149.99 for the G5 and I am happy with the device but I really want to get this damn thing running properly.
What isthe animated wallpaper you're using and where can I get it?
It's called pixel road free and I got it from the google play appstore
@sjm4306 thank you 😊
Their website says 3000mah for the G5. Look it up
The sales page at the time of filming this definitely said ~2000mAh
@@sjm4306 And the box...right?
Is there a way to contact you personally? I got a question.
Sure, my email is sjm4306@gmail.com
@sjm4306 Amazon says G5 is unavailable. Any other place to buy this? Thanks!
any idea on how to do a factory reset? Password is not working so i'm locked out.
On this model or another? Depends if you have access to a bootloader you can often force a clean wipe from that but only certain devices from certain manufacturers have user accessible bootloaders.
can it support play 24bit flac? or lossless, lossy!!!
It's basically an android phone minus the phone part so any app an android phone can run it will run (well at least up to android os 8.0). The biggest factor I'm gonna guess in playing 24bit flacs is the dac output so to really get good audio out you would need a usb c dac dongle.
Why's it sold out?
No idea but looks like their slightly older (and better imo) model the P5S is still available (2nd link in the video description).
Do you still repair gba sp’s?
Yep, shoot me an email at sjm4306@gmail.com
@@sjm4306 Thankyou just did
If they're gunna make them THIS THICK, they should design them with a Removable Backplate, like Motorolla E5 Play, so that when the battery finally dies permanently, you can pop the back off and put in a brand new Battery. So you can keep using the device. I ~hate~ permanently sealed devices. If the battery dies, that's it. Done. Game Over.
God I wish device manufacturers would design modern devices with user removable batteries. I know it's possible to open adhesive sealed devices but it's a pain and will never go back together exactly the same anyway. Having an easily removable back would also allow bigger after market replacement batteries which would be a huge bonus imo.
@@sjm4306 --- Thanks. Finally someone with sense! Some other little petulant asshole called me a "Dumb Old Boomer" for wanting a device with a Removable Battery.
(and that was on a video about the INNIOASIS G1)
https : // youtu . be / EAGNzumuo9o
--- I talked directly to the INNIOASIS people via the Email listed on their packaging and I have given them the following suggestions:
1: Create the device with a removable plastic backplate so that the user can easily replace the internal battery when it dies....
2: Increase onboard RAM to 3gb. This will add a bit more processing power so that apps run better.
3: Use a higher rated CPU.
4: Create the device to be able to install your own apps.... a locked down device is too limited in its ability.
5: Create the device with larger POWER / VOLUME buttons.
6: Keep having the Hiby Player for Android as the primary Music App, it has great features.... like MSEB.
7: Supply a silicone soft case that will protect the player from drops so that it won't break easily....
I'll never understand how wanting more consumer friendly features is now considered "boomer" behavior but sucking up corporate propaganda to desire throwaway tech is trendy.
Why would you down grade the screen😢
Ikr, I can only assume cost cutting
@sjm4306 A complete false economy, what a cop-out. There a good market make it more expensive don't produce crap.😪
Agreed, they should be competing with other alternatives like the fiio, hiby and hidizs offerings instead of the race to the bottom.
Im looking for a great android with playstore mp3/mp4 player 4/5" screen. That will play music,video,game,wifi,bluetooth and will be under $100 with a good ish screen. That doesn't break the bank. It seems there isn't a great choice out there?
Honestly a good solution is to get a used flagship samsung phone and just use it over wifi/offline. Go back a few generations and they get pretty cheap but still very capable hardware, the only thing you gotta worry about is if the battery is still good.
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