If neither of these players pique your interest, flash based MP3 players may fit your needs. These ultra compact, low capacity players contain no moving parts and consequently, never skip. Another advantage of these players is that their size and lack of moving parts allow them to use minimal power, causing your batteries to last longer.
Also, these players almost always use replaceable, disposable batteries, allowing you to put in a new battery if your player should die in the middle of use. However, flash based players commonly range in capacity from 32 megabytes roughly 10 songs to two gigabytes roughly songs at most.
Therefore, most consumers with a large music collection tend to shy away from this type of player, while athletes can appreciate the sturdy nature of these devices. To determine the best MP3 players worth buying, we spent the past few weeks evaluating products from reputable audio brands at various price points — from super affordable to undeniably luxurious. When shopping for an MP3 player, consider the size and the quality of your digital music collection. If you own a lot of music in lossless file formats and don't want to compromise on audio quality, consider getting an MP3 player with an advanced DAC digital-to-analog converter.
A high-end MP3 player will also improve the quality of sound from high-impedance headphones. But if you're simply looking to untether your music library from your smartphone, a more affordable model should fit the bill just fine. In addition to the audio hardware and performance, it's important to consider the amount of available storage an MP3 player offers. You should either consider a product with ample built-in memory or one with a built-in microSD card slot for easy expansion.
Today's splurgeworthy MP3 players will most likely offer you a combination of both. Our picks all play High-Res Audio , have impressive battery life, and are small enough to slide into your pocket. Check out the best MP3 players that are perfect for your ever-growing music collection. I tested the player and enjoyed rocking out to Hi-Res Audio albums I downloaded for offline use from Qobuz.
The media player's fantastic audio quality comes courtesy of a high-resolution amplifier, a sophisticated enhancement engine, and support for a plethora of top-tier audio codecs, among many other features. The gadget has Bluetooth 5. You can expect up to 26 hours of audio playback from the NW-A Walkman. However, you should be mindful that streaming wireless content over Wi-Fi, checking your email, and using Android apps will have an impact on its battery endurance.
I like that the gadget uses a futureproof USB-C connector for charging. The audio performance of the M6 is also top-notch, courtesy of high-quality audio components, as well as a speedy Samsung-made chipset. The M6 has up to 13 hours of battery life. Because it has only 2 GB of onboard storage, I would recommend purchasing a microSD card alongside the device.
What makes the FiiO M6 stand out in its price range is a 3. FiiO has made this possible by equipping the gadget with a customized version of Android, thus bringing the ability to install Spotify, Tidal, and Qobuz, among others.
In terms of hardware, the device has two chipsets, one to power the overall device, and one to handle the DAC and amplifier — resulting in a noise-free experience.
We tested the player with multiple pairs of headphones across multiple price ranges, and were stunned with the clarity and exceptional quality of the audio. Apple took us all by surprise when it announced the iPod touch 7 in , the first upgrade to its portable music and video player since The new iPod supports the FLAC codec, as well as Apple Lossless, giving you more options than ever when it comes to accessing audiophile-quality music.
The strings had a warm and natural quality, while soprano vocal duets soared sweetly above the mix without ever sounding harsh. In our review we also tested out the inbuilt speaker at the bottom of the iPod touch, and it packs quite a punch despite its size.
It's also optimized for gaming, so check out our guide to the best Apple Arcade games. Read more: iPod Touch 7th Generation review. The interface is easy to control. Tap through options using the touchscreen, and select the music you want to listen to.
It could be more responsive, but you get used to it. Battery life is around nine hours, which isn't amazing, but not terrible either. Music is dynamic and crisp, with a nice and powerful sound. The best option for working out, this MP3 player is small and light. During testing, we found the battery life is impressive at 20 hours. Looking for something else? We haven't tested the MP3 players below ourselves, but we'd still like to recommend them based on their excellent specs and customer reviews.
This is a small, light and stylish MP3 player with a simple matchbox-like design and a big, wide screen. Now, truth be told, if any of that applies to you, you still don't need an MP3 player -- your iPhone can still sync music files from iTunes on Windows or the Apple Music app on Mac , and it probably has more storage space than your old iPod ever did.
Android phones, too, can play whatever music files you can load them up with. But if you really want a dedicated device for your music -- or, maybe, a parentally curated set of songs to give to a kid who's not ready for a phone -- there are still MP3 device options out there.
They're not all great, and they generally come with some caveats. But if you've gotten this far, here's what I can recommend, almost two decades after the iPod was first released. There's only one iPod MP3 player left in Apple's lineup, and, sadly, it doesn't have a scroll wheel. The iPod Touch is basically an iPhone without the phone, with a 4-inch touchscreen and a camera borrowed from the iPhone 6 era. It works seamlessly with Bluetooth headphones and speakers, but unlike modern iPhones, it mercifully includes an old-school headphone jack, too.
And, because it's got the App Store, you can also opt for alternate services like Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube and the like so long as you can access a Wi-Fi hotspot , in addition to or instead of the Apple Music app. But it's the most capable and flexible option here, especially for those who are already in the Apple services universe -- or refuse to leave their iTunes-based MP3 library.
Read our Apple iPod Touch review. The Mighty Vibe is the closest modern equivalent to the iPod Shuffle, the screenless iPod that was beloved by runners for weighing next to nothing and just spooling off songs from their favorite playlist.
It's also a great gadget loophole for sleepaway camps with "no screen" rules. The catch is that this model only works with Spotify Premium and thanks to a recent firmware update Amazon Music, both of which can be synced wirelessly. The Vibe can store upwards of 1, songs in its music library, and -- unlike the old Shuffle -- it supports wireless and wired headphones.
Yes, the iPod Touch and the Mighty Vibe are really the only two products I can recommend in this category with any degree of enthusiasm.
But they aren't the only options. The iPod Nano portable music player was arguably the high point of the iPod line, and it was discontinued in But that hasn't stopped a thriving market for knockoff players.
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