TL/DR: My Recommended MP3 Players This is a deep-dive article into dedicated mp3 players. Here are my recommendations up front for the best mp3 players for a variety of use cases: A converted, pre ...

Luckily, we're seeing a massive revival of the tried-and-true MP3 player. MP3 players give you full control over your music library without needing Wi-Fi, mobile data, or a monthly fee.

The term MP3 player is used loosely here, as playing lossy MP3 files is the least of what these digital audio players or DAPs can do. From the powerful DACs and amplifiers for premium sound when ...

If you have a child that enjoys music, an MP3 player is one of the best ways to help them build a collection of favorite songs. The best MP3 player for a kid will be easy to operate and offer the ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a ...

One of the cheapest MP3 players on the market, the Majority MP3 Player embraces its low-cost badge of honor. Its tiny plastic body makes it easily portable and hardy, especially with a useful ...

Sure, most of us satisfy our music-listening needs these days using our phones, tablets, and smart speakers, but that doesn't mean a dedicated MP3 player or portable music player is a completely ...

Though MP3.com was one of the first sites to sell MP3s in 1999, dedicated players like the Rio PMP300 were subject to legal action by record companies. Yet when the iPod was released in 2001 ...

How time flies. There used to be a whole ‘scene’ around hacking Personal Media Players (PMPs), also known as “MP3 Players”. We tracked down Rockbox contributor [Solomon Peachy] to ask for ...

And no, this isn’t just another MP3 player — well, it kind of is, but the presentation really goes a long way here. There are tons of retro-modern nods, like the cassette reel animation that ...

Woah, why are you here? Like, I'm glad you are, but why are you trying to buy an MP3 player in 2024? Are you a luddite Boomer? Are you a Zoomer that wants to contradict Big Tech? Are you a parent ...