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#4 in Guitar Tuners

Snark SN-5X Clip-On Tuner

Name: Snark SN-5X Clip-On Tuner
Brand: Snark
Rating: 8.7 (1 reviews)

Snark

$12.00 – $16.00

Affordable clip-on chromatic tuner with full-color display, 360-degree rotating screen, and vibration-based tuning that works in noisy environments. Tap tempo metronome feature is accessible via a button on the back.

8.7

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.8

User Sentiment

8.8

Value Score

9.4

Complaint Risk

9.3

Freshness

8.0

Community

8.7

Availability

9.5

Pros

Extremely affordable tuner that works well
360-degree rotation fits any viewing angle
Vibration sensor works in loud environments

Cons

Build quality is somewhat fragile
Display can be hard to read in bright sunlight

Don't buy this if…

The plastic clip and hinge are the weakest points; avoid leaving the tuner permanently clipped to the headstock as the spring tension weakens over time.