MP3 player is a convenient and inexpensive device for listening to music during training or trips, as well as a great gift for children who are too early to have their own smartphone.
Having studied the offers on the Russian market, we compiled the top 10 best MP3 players with high user ratings and good reviews on Yandex Market and otzovik sites.
How to choose the best MP3 player
Memory. The price of an MP3 player depends a lot on how much memory it has. The larger the memory, the more songs the player can store. In the technical specifications of the players, the amount of memory is usually indicated in gigabytes.
To determine how much memory you need, let's look at an example:
In 2011, Apple announced its 2GB iPod Shuffle to store hundreds of songs. Their exact number depends on the length of the song and the quality of the file.
The data transfer rate, measured in kbit / s, determines the quality of the file. The higher the data transfer rate, the higher the quality and the larger the file size.
You can place about 728 3-minute songs (36.4 hours of music) recorded at a speed of 128 Kbps on a player with 2 GB of memory.
But with higher quality, 320 kbps is enough space for only 292 songs (14.6 hours of music).
To solve the problem of lack of space for tracks, many players have a microSD card slot.
DAC If you have a lot of music in non-compressed formats and don’t want to compromise on sound quality, consider a more expensive MP3 player with an advanced DAC (digital-to-analog converter). Typically, such a player also comes with good headphones.
Additional functions. The most common of them is FM-radio, less often the player is equipped with a voice recorder and a clock. Of course, each of these options increases the cost of the device.
Moisture and dust protection. This is important if you are going to take an MP3 player to nature, or work out with it in the gym, because during sweating there is intense sweating.
The presence of a display. For walks and jogging with the player, the display is hardly needed, the main thing is that the buttons are convenient. However, it is useful if you have a very large collection of music, and convenient navigation through the playlist is important.
Best MP3 players of 2019 (price / sound quality)
10. Aquafeel Easy 8Gb
The average price is 1 980 rubles.
Specifications:
- Memory: 8 GB
- IPX8 moisture protection level
- Operating time: up to 8 hours
- Case material: plastic, silicone, rubber inserts
- Weight 18g
- Formats: MP3, WMA
This tiny MP3 player has a striking design and maximum moisture protection, which makes it a hit for those who want to listen to their tunes in the rain, in the pool or even under water. Yes, this model can withstand immersion to a depth of three meters.
It comes in a variety of colors, and has 4 to 8 GB of disk space, depending on the model.
pros: good low frequencies, the kit includes headphones and a clip, so you can easily attach the player to clothes.
Minuses: There is no FM radio, no memory card slot, no Bluetooth.
9. Cowon Plenue D
The average price is 13,490 rubles.
Specifications:
- Memory: 32 GB, microSD
- Operating time: up to 100 hours
- Signal / Noise: 123 dB
- Display diagonal: 2.8 "
- Case Material: Metal
- Formats: WAV, AIFF, ALAC, MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE
This Cowon MP3 player promises to delight your ears with high definition sound that surpasses most other players.
The small and light Plenue is equipped with a touch screen, offers up to 100 hours of music playback, 32 GB of internal memory and a microSD card slot in case you run out of space for files.
pros: rugged case, clear and rich sound, volume scale at 100 divisions.
Minuses: high price.
8. Apple iPod shuffle 4gen 2Gb
The average price is 3 950 rubles.
Specifications:
- Memory: 2 GB
- Operating time: till 15 h
- Case Material: Metal
- Formats: AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, Audible
Apple's best MP3 player is ideal for those who like listening to music while driving or playing sports.
It is equipped with a convenient clip that can be attached to clothes, bag or hood, and has a small, lightweight and at the same time strong metal case.
Another nice little thing: with this device you can use any headphones, not just those that come with the kit.
pros: You can limit the maximum volume, good sound with expressive bass.
Minuses: there is no slot for a memory card, there is no screen, but there is a special button for voicing the names of songs and playlists.
7. Sony NWZ-B183F 4Gb
The average price is 2 990 rubles.
Specifications:
- Memory: 4 GB
- Multimedia: FM
- Operating time: till 20 h
- Case Material: Plastic
- Formats: MP3, WMA, AAC, PCM
Convenient buttons, long autonomy, stylish appearance - all this is about an MP3 player from a renowned manufacturer. It has a large volume reserve, which will allow you to hear your favorite song well even in a metro filled with people. A sturdy metal case will withstand several years of operation.
Users also note high-quality FM radio with frequencies in the range of 87.5-108 and the ability to play the track from the moment it was interrupted.
pros: superior build, clear and loud sound, beautiful design.
Minuses: there is no memory card slot, there is no clip, instead of it comes with a not-too-comfortable cord.
6. Digma C2L 4Gb
The average price is 826 rubles.
Specifications:
- for sports
- no screen
- radio
- weight 14 g
- dimensions 36.2x50x15.6 mm
- support audio formats MP3, WMA, WAV
The low price and build quality make this MP3 player an excellent choice for children who tend to drop, lose or otherwise destroy their electronic devices.
It comes with 4 GB of memory and allows you to upload files directly, as if on a flash drive. Digma C2L users think the sound quality is good and the controls simple and convenient. This player holds a charge of about 12 hours.
pros: there is a clip for attaching to clothes, it is possible to listen to the FM radio, after switching on, the track continues from the moment it was interrupted.
Minuses: Although the headphones come bundled, the sound quality in them is terrible.
5. HiFiMAN SuperMini
The average price is 15,999 rubles.
Specifications:
- Hifi player
- 24/192 file support
- microSD memory cards
- working time 22 h
- weight 70 g
- dimensions 45x104x8.5 mm
- metal case
- support for MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, FLAC, APE, Apple Lossless, WAV, AIFF, DSD, DFF, DSF audio formats
The powerful and efficient combination of DAC and amplifier provides this player with excellent battery life. Its sleek OLED display makes it easy to see and use the convenient menu.
And if you don’t have enough memory to store your favorite music files, you can insert a memory card up to 256 GB in HiFiMAN SuperMini.
The package includes headphones that are a solid copy of the RE-600. The sound in them is clear, loud, without wheezing and distortion.
pros: excellent sound quality, sturdy metal case, a large number of supported audio formats.
Minuses: high price.
4. Shanling M0
The average price is 6 499 rubles.
Specifications:
- Hifi player
- 32/384 file support
- DAC ESS ES9218
- Bluetooth
- 1.54 ″ color touch screen
- microSD memory cards
- working time 15 hours
- weight 38 g
- dimensions 40x45x13.5 mm
- metal case
- Support for MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, FLAC, APE, Apple Lossless, AC3, WAV, PCM, AIFF, DSD, DFF, DSF, DXD, SACD ISO audio formats
One of the best features of the Shanling M0 is its ultra-compact size, thanks to which this player is more convenient to carry with you than most others.
If you don’t like the sound of the player “out of the box”, you can adjust it using the equalizer and presets. Another important feature of this model is the ability to work as an external amplifier for a PC or other devices.
In addition, the Shanling M0 supports a reliable Bluetooth connection, making it ideal for sports.
pros: gesture control, bright screen, there is a clock, supports cards up to 512 GB.
Minuses: There is no Russian language in the menu.
3. Glossar M01
The average price is 250 rubles.
Specifications:
- no screen
- microSD memory cards
- working time 8 hours
- support audio formats MP3, WMA
No extra features for which you have to overpay. Only ease of use, thanks to the presence of clips for clothes, clear sound and the two most common audio formats.
Pros: compact, lightweight.
Cons: no.
2. Ritmix RF-3410 4Gb
The average price is 1,490 rubles.
Specifications:
- screen 1 ″
- microSD memory cards
- radio
- working time 10 h
- weight 19 g
- dimensions 70.1 × 28.1 × 17.1 mm
- voice recorder
- support audio formats MP3, WMA, WAV
This budget model has everything you need to compete with more expensive MP3 players. She has an FM radio with 20 fixed settings, a voice recorder, and a digital equalizer with 7 fixed settings.
There are even such little things as a clock and a sleep timer, as well as the ability to flash the device.
prosA: there is a clip mount, beautiful design, clear and pleasant sound.
Minuses: Cracks are heard during the pause, the quality of the recorder is mediocre.
1. Digma Z4 16GB
The average price is 1,999 rubles.
Specifications:
- Bluetooth
- 1.5 ″ color screen
- watching video
- microSD memory cards
- radio
- working time 20 h
- weight 27 g
- dimensions 37x59x18 mm
- voice recorder
- support audio formats MP3, OGG, AAC, FLAC, APE, WAV
The rating of MP3 players is headed by a very popular model, which is an inexpensive alternative to wearing a smartphone while playing sports.
It also has a Bluetooth interface, and even a voice recorder, although inferior in quality to the best voice recorders of 2019. The FM tuner supports 30 fixed radio settings, and a convenient clip allows you to place the Digma Z4 on a collar, pocket or other piece of clothing.
The player allows you to open the list of music tracks in one list, by folder, or by category (by genre, artist or album). It also supports random file playback.
In addition to all the above functions, you get a clear sound without hissing and wheezing, and with a smooth adjustment of the volume level.
pros: there is a Bluetooth interface, 7 fixed equalizer settings, after switching on, it plays the track from the moment it stops.
Minuses: there is no quick exit to the menu, a miniature screen with a resolution of 128 × 128 is present more for beauty than for practical purposes.
