Sony NW-A306 Walkman A Series High-Resolution Digital Audio Player (Black)
- Up to 36 Hours of Battery Life
- 3.6" Touchscreen & Android 12 OS
- S-MASTER HX Hi-Res Audio Amplifier
- Hi-Res Audio & Hi-Res Audio Wireless
Other Buying Options
SanDisk 32GB Clip Sport Plus MP3 Player (Black)
- 32GB of Storage Capacity
- Water-Resistant Construction
- Integrated Clip
- Bluetooth Support
SanDisk 32GB Clip Sport Plus MP3 Player (Blue)
- 32GB of Storage Capacity
- Water-Resistant Construction
- Integrated Clip
- Bluetooth Support
SanDisk 8GB Clip Jam MP3 Player (Black)
- Clips onto Clothing
- 1" Monochrome Screen
- FM Tuner
- Plays MP3, AAC, WAV, Audible, and More
SanDisk 8GB Clip Jam MP3 Player (Green)
- Clips onto Clothing
- 1" Monochrome Screen
- FM Tuner
- Plays MP3, AAC, WAV, Audible, and More
SanDisk 8GB Clip Jam MP3 Player (Blue)
- Clips onto Clothing
- 1" Monochrome Screen
- FM Tuner
- Plays MP3, AAC, WAV, Audible, and More
Sony 8GB NW-E394 Series Walkman Digital Music Player (Red)
- Digital Music/Photo Media Player
- TFT Color 1.77" QQVGA 128 x 160 Display
- Built-In 8GB Flash Memory & FM Radio
- Drag and Drop Content from Computer
Sony 8GB NW-E394 Series Walkman Digital Music Player (Black)
- Digital Music/Photo Media Player
- TFT Color 1.77" QQVGA 128 x 160 Display
- Built-In 8GB Flash Memory & FM Radio
- Drag and Drop Content from Computer
SanDisk 8GB Clip Jam MP3 Player (Pink)
- Clips onto Clothing
- 1" Monochrome Screen
- FM Tuner
- Plays MP3, AAC, WAV, Audible, and More
SanDisk 32GB Clip Sport Go Wearable MP3 Player (Blue)
- Lightweight & Compact Design
- 32GB of Storage Capacity
- Built-In FM Radio
- Built-In Clip for Clothing/Gear
SHOKZ OpenSwim Open-Ear MP3 Player Swimming Headphones (Black Diamond)
- Earbud-Free Bone-Conducting Audio
- Remain Aware of Your Surroundings
- Integrated 4GB MP3 Player
- Up to 8 Hours of Playback
SHOKZ OpenSwim Open-Ear MP3 Player Swimming Headphones (Blue)
- Earbud-Free Bone-Conducting Audio
- Remain Aware of Your Surroundings
- Integrated 4GB MP3 Player
- Up to 8 Hours of Playback
FiiO M15S Hi-Res Portable Digital Audio Player
- ES9038PRO DAC with 8 D/A Converters
- 4th Gen FPGA+NDK DAPS
- 2.5, 3.5, and 4.4 mm Headphone Outputs
- Desktop & Portable Power Supplies
Sony Sports Walkman NW-WS623 4GB Bluetooth Digital Music Player
- 4GB Internal Memory
- Waterproof up to 6.5'
- Bluetooth Streaming with NFC Pairing
- Lightweight at 1.1 oz
FiiO M11 Plus Portable High-Resolution Lossless Wireless Music Player
- Dual ES9068AS DACs
- Dual THX AAA-78 Headphone Amps
- Digital Audio Purification System
- Up to 14 Hours of Battery Life
Sony NW-WM1AM2 Walkman Digital Music Player
- S-Master HX Digital Amplifier
- Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio Certified
- Native DSD & MQA File Support
- Up to 40 Hours of Battery Life
SanDisk 16GB Clip Sport PLUS (Blue)
- Clips onto Clothing
- Bluetooth Technology
- 1.44" Color LCD Screen
- FM Tuner
SanDisk 16GB Clip Sport PLUS (Red)
- Clips onto Clothing
- Bluetooth Technology
- 1.44" Color LCD Screen
- FM Tuner
Sony Sports Walkman NW-WS413 4GB Digital Music Player (Blue)
- Headphones and Integrated Music Player
- Built-In 4GB Flash Memory
- Water and Dustproof
- Drag-&-Drop Content from Computer
Sony Sports Walkman NW-WS413 4GB Digital Music Player (Black)
- Headphones and Integrated Music Player
- Built-In 4GB Flash Memory
- Water and Dustproof
- Drag-&-Drop Content from Computer
Other Buying Options
Creative Labs Creative Outlier Free Pro Wireless Bone Conduction Headphones
- For Music on the Go and Exercise
- Bone Conduction Technology, Open-Ear
- Bluetooth 5.3 with Multipoint Support
- IPX8 Waterproof, Up to 5'
FiiO M17 Desktop-Class Digital Audio Player
- Dual 8-Channel ES9038PRO DACs
- 3000mW per Channel THX AAA-788+ Amp
- 1/4" and 2.5/3.5/4.4mm Headphone Outputs
- RCA Coaxial Input/Output
Sony Signature Series NW-WM1ZM2 Walkman Digital Music Player
- S-Master HX Digital Amplifier
- Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio Certified
- Native DSD & MQA File Support
- Up to 40 Hours of Battery Life
Sony ZX707 Walkman ZX Series Digital Audio Player
- Up to 25 Hours of Battery Life
- 5" (Diag.) Touchscreen and Android 12 OS
- S-Master HX Hi-Res Audio Amplifier
- Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless
Other Buying Options
SanDisk 16GB Clip Sport PLUS (Black)
- Clips onto Clothing
- Bluetooth Technology
- 1.44" Color LCD Screen
- FM Tuner
SanDisk 32GB Clip Sport Go Wearable MP3 Player (Black)
- Lightweight & Compact Design
- 32GB of Storage Capacity
- Built-In FM Radio
- Built-In Clip for Clothing/Gear
FiiO M11S High-Resolution Portable Music Player
- Dual ES9038Q2M DACs
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Chipset
- Bluetooth Transmission with LHDC & LDAC
- 5" 720p Bezel-Less Touchscreen
Shopping for iPods and Media Players
If you're in places where you can't stream music/videos or access your cloud services, such as on flights, underground subways, or while jogging, then iPods and media players come in handy. They allow you to load up all your favorite playlists so you can listen to or watch them on the go. In addition to Apple's iPod, you can find reliable digital media players from other brands such as SanDisk, Sony, Samsung, JBL, Pioneer, FiiO, and more.
MP3 Players vs. iPods
iPod is, in essence, an MP3 player made by Apple. Since its release, there have been several variations of the iPod, with one of the latest being the iPod Touch. Unlike other digital audio players, the iPod Touch allows you to sync your music, apps, photos, and other files from your iCloud Backup or iTunes account. Available in 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB storage capacities, the Touch comes with a range of extra features, such as Bluetooth connectivity, multi-touch IPS display technology, and an HD camera for nonstop entertainment.
Portable media players from other brands offer similar functions to the iPod Touch, but they use different platforms. Similar to the size of a small smartphone, these media players are smaller than mobile Bluetooth speakers. They also don't require any type of connectivity to play audio or video. Some models can even act as portable radios.
How to Choose a Digital Media Player
For efficient portability, choose a player with a small, slim body and a relatively large screen, so that you don't strain when watching videos. If you're frequently on the go, choose one with a long battery life. Depending on the size of your playlists, choose a device with reliable internal storage or with microSD slots for additional storage. Features such as Bluetooth connectivity are also important to consider, especially if you're planning to use accessories such as wireless TV headphones.