These are the only portable music players you should consider.

Aug 20, 2018

Why? We combine recommendations from sources you trust like Wirecutter and The Spruce, and combine them with Amazon reviews to make your buying decision a no brainer.

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$489.99

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Sony NWE393/B 4GB Walkman MP3 Player (Black)

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$58.00

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How do we know these are the best portable music players?

Here are the top 10 in order of most recommended:

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here are the top 10 in order of most recommended:

Best Portable Music Players - SanDisk Clip Sport 4GB MP3 Player, Black With LCD Screen and MicroSDHC Card Slot- SDMX24-004G-G46K

$59.99

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Onkyo DP-X1 Digital Audio Player

$489.99

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Astell & Kern AK Jr. Hi-Res Music Player 64GB

$419.99

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OPUS#2 Hi-Res Portable Digital Audio Player

$1,299.00

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Sony NWE393/B 4GB Walkman MP3 Player (Black)

Sony NWE393/B 4GB Walkman MP3 Player (Black)

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