Best Zoom H5 Alternatives

Looking for a Zoom H5 alternative for recorders? Here are the closest options podcasters use, compared side by side.

1. 

   Sony PCM-A10

   Pen-sized hi-res recorder with 16 GB built-in and Bluetooth remote

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2. 

   Tascam DR-05X

   17-hour battery life in a recorder small enough to pocket

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3. 

   Tascam DR-07X

   Switchable AB/XY stereo recorder that adapts to the scene

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4. 

   Tascam DR-40X

   Four-track field recorder that doubles as a clean USB interface

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5. 

   Tascam Portacapture X8

   Pro-grade 32-bit float field recorder with a touchscreen launcher

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6. 

   Zoom H1essential

   Ultra-compact 32-bit float recorder for anywhere, anyone

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7. 

   Zoom H4essential

   Four tracks of 32-bit float with two real XLR inputs

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8. 

   Zoom H6 Essential

   Six tracks of 32-bit float recording in your hand

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9. 

   Zoom H8

   12-track portable recorder with a touchscreen and a podcast app

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