3 best ipods and mp3 players

MP3 and MP4 players, commonly known as iPods and similar devices, are portable electronic devices designed for playing digital audio and video files.They gained significant popularity during the early 2000s and remained widely used for portable music and video playback until smartphones with integrated media players became more prevalent.

  1. iPods: The iPod is a brand of portable media players designed and marketed by Apple Inc. The original iPod was introduced in 2001 and quickly became a popular choice for playing digital music files, particularly in the MP3 format. Over the years, Apple released several generations of iPods, each with improved features, storage capacities, and designs. Key models include the iPod Classic, iPod Mini, iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle, and iPod Touch.

    • iPod Classic: Known for its iconic click wheel interface and large storage capacity, the iPod Classic was able to store thousands of songs and later evolved to incorporate video playback features.
    • iPod Nano: A compact and lightweight iPod with a color display, capable of playing music and video. It was known for its stylish design and portability.
    • iPod Shuffle: A small, clip-on device designed for easy, on-the-go music listening, especially during workouts or activities.
    • iPod Touch: More advanced than other iPod models, the iPod Touch had a touchscreen interface, similar to iPhones, enabling users to access apps, games, and the internet.

  2. MP3/MP4 Players: MP3 and MP4 players, while not exclusive to Apple's iPod brand, serve the same primary purpose of playing digital audio (MP3) and video (MP4) files. These players typically feature a screen for browsing and selecting media files, physical buttons or touch controls for navigation, and built-in memory for storing files.

    • MP3 Format: MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer III) is a widely used audio compression format that significantly reduces file sizes while maintaining audio quality. It became the standard for digital music files, making it compatible with various MP3 players.
    • MP4 Format: MP4 (MPEG-4 Part 14) is a multimedia container format that can store audio, video, subtitles, and images. MP4 players can handle both audio and video playback, providing a versatile media experience.

    MP3 and MP4 players were popular for providing a dedicated and portable way to carry and enjoy music and video files without the need for an internet connection. They often supported additional features like FM radio, voice recording, and even e-book reading on some models.

In recent years, smartphones and other multifunctional devices have largely replaced dedicated MP3/MP4 players due to their integration of music and video playback capabilities, along with the added functionalities of internet access, app usage, and communication.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best ipods and mp3 players on the market
  

TIMMKOO MP3 Player with Bluetooth, 4.0" Full TouchScreen Mp4 Mp3 Player with Speaker, 8GB Portable HiFi Sound Mp3 Music Player with FM Radio, Voice Recorder, E-book, Supports up to 128GB TF Card Black

TIMMKOO

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  • 【VISUAL FEAST】4.0-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit glossy widescreen Multi-Touch display with IPS technology. The MP3 player supports 720p, 1080p high resolution video playback. You do not need to convert file format. Full touch design provides easier operation and interactive experience. Compatible with AVI, MKV, MPG, MPEG, RM, RMVB, VOB, MOV, FLV, ASF, DAT, MP4, 3GP, etc.
  • 【BLUETOOTH WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY FOR WIRELESS LISTENING】- Pair the Bluetooth MP3 Player with your favorite Bluetooth wireless headphones for even more freedom in your workout. (Tips:Unable to connect to cellphone via Bluetooth).
  • 【JAW-DROPPING SOUND】Enjoy High-Resolution Audio to its fullest, optimized through Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technology. you will feel fuller bass with more depth and impact, boosted voice and instrument clarity, and rich detail. The music player built-in speaker support most audio formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, APE, FLAC, WAV, AAC-LC, ACELP, M4A etc.
  • 【FAST CHARGE】Adopt 1000 mAh high-capacity lithium-ion battery and Type-C fast charging technology. You can enjoy 30 hours uninterrupted music after 40 minutes fast charging. The MP3 player comes with type-c charging cable.
  • 【LARGER STORAGE】8GB internal storage enables you to download movies, ebooks and music in the MP3 player. The mp3 player comes with a built-in micro TF card slot .You can expanded the storage to 128GB (TF card not Included) .

Product features

Bluetooth 4.2 Wireless connection

The mp3 player adopts Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology, which makes its connection with your Bluetooth headset/headphones and speakers have higher transmission speed and stability. Also greatly reduces the probability of unrecognized and disconnected.

Tips: unable to connect the player and cellphone via Bluetooth due to both as Bluetooth transmitter.

4.0 Inch HD Screen

The mp3 player comes with 4" high definition screen. Different from the 1.4", 1.8" and 2.4 "screens currently used by most MP3 players, Timmkoo Q3 took the lead in adopting 4" large screen. And the screen uses 2.5D curved surface design and IPS technology to provide you with an exquisite and unprecedented viewing experience while remaining easy to use and comfortable in your hand.

Full Touch Screen

This music player uses the same touch screen technology as current mainstream mobile phone to provide you with a more interactive interface. You can smoothly operate it just like using your phone.

Support 1080p HD Video

TIMMKOO Q3 not just an MP3 player, it's also an MP4 player. It supports high resolution video (including 720p,1080p) playback and does not require conversion of video formats. The mp3 player are perfectly compatible with RM, RMVB, AVI, MKV, WMV, VOB, MOV, FLV, ASF, DAT, MP4, 3GP, MPG, MPEG, etc.

HiFi Sound

TIMMKOO Q3 mp3 music player combines Hifi lossless chip with the power of the latest generation Digital Signal Processor (DSP). The result is fuller bass with more depth and impact, boosted voice and instrument clarity, and rich detail. Rediscover your compressed MP3 music in true-to-life sound that will touch your soul.

Walkman radio player

The player has built-in FM radio, The radio station can be searched automatically. and it supports different regions and can be used wider (87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz). You can easily get the news, sports events, music stations, etc. that you want to listen to.

Tips: The radio is only available when plugging in a wired headphones.

Portable Voice Recorder

This music player comes with a voice recorder function that support recording of MP3 (128kpbs, 64kpbs) / WAV (1536kpbs) audio files. You can transfer recordings to PC, MAC, Linux easily via supplied type-c cable. Easily record meetings, lectures, interviews, and more high-quality audio with this voice recorder.

Your Pocket E-book

Timmkoo Q3's unique 4-inch screen, with four optional reading backgrounds and font sizes, makes the player's e-book feature particularly impressive. It will give you a very comfortable reading experience, even if you read for a long time.And unlike tablets and mobile phones, reading with the mp3 player's ebook allows you to focus more on reading itself without being distracted by more social media, email and text messages.

Mini Photo Browser

Mini Photo Browser

Timmkoo Q3 music player has a high definition photo-browser. You can share every happy moment you have recorded with your family and friends anytime, anywhere.

Expandable Memory

Timmkoo Q3 mp3 player has built-in 8G storage capacity and provides micro sd slot for expandable memory and supports up to 128G external TF card. You can choose the appropriate storage card to store more music, videos and audiobooks, images, even working files.

Tips: No TF card be included in package

40 Minutes Full Charging

TIMMKOO Q3 walkman mp3 player has a built-in rechargeable 1000mAh lithium-ion battery and uses Type-C fast charging technology, which makes the device have the following advantages that other similar players can't match: 1)Longer battery life - up to 30 hours of music playtime 2)Shorter charging time - only 40 minutes full charging

It will be your best choice for enjoying music in exercise, travel, sport.

How to pair with airpods

Open the lid of the airpods charging box, then press and hold the pairing button on the back of the charging box. When the indicator light in the airpods charging box is displayed in white flashing state, you can open the mp3 player's Bluetooth search to pair.

Tips:

1.The above operation is only required for the first pairing unless you reset the airpods via the pairing button.

2.This pairing method also works with other brands of Bluetooth headpones with pairing buttons, such as Beat, Jabra.

MP3 Player, 16GB MP3 Player with Bluetooth 5.0, Portable HiFi Lossless Sound MP3 Music Player with FM Radio Voice Recorder E-Book 2.4'' Screen, Support up to 128GB (Headphone, Sport Armband Included)

Soulcker

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Product description

Why Choose Soulcker MP3-Player

♫ Built-in Speaker: You can listen your favorite music without headphone

♫ Long Battery Life & Fast Charge: Up to 55 hours of playback with 2 hours of full charge

♫ FM Radio: Built-in FM tuner, it supports Manual tune and Auto tune, receive the signal very easily

♫ Large Capacity: Built-in 16GB internal memory, the mp3 player supports up to 128GB Micro TF Card, which lets you add more storage

♫ Large Colourful Screen: Equipped with large 2.4" LCD colorful screen

♫ 7 Touch Buttons: You can lightly touch the button to operate the player without noise

♫ Durable: Metal material case makes Bluetooth mp3 player more durable

♫ Create Folder: You can create folders in PC and put the songs into it

♫ Strong Compatibility:Windows 7/8/8.1/10/XP/Vista/2000/Mac OS 10



Specification

➳ Bluetooth Version: 4.0

➳ Battery Capacity: 3.7 V / 500 mAh

➳ Screen: 2.4 inch TFT LCD screen

➳ Audio Format: Support MP3/WAV/WMA/APE/FLAC/AAC

➳ Video Format: Support AMV with resolution of 240*320

➳ Voice Recorder: Support MP3 / WAV

➳ Voice Recording Range: 5-8 meters

➳ Picture Browse: Support formats of JPEG/BMP (240*320)

➳ FM Receiving Frequency: 87.5 MHz~108 MHz

➳ E-Book: Support TXT format

➳ Size: 10.6 x 5 x 0.9 cm ( 4.17*1.96*0.35 inch)

➳ Net Weight: about 106 g

➳ Power Supply: DC 5V Micro USB interface

➳ Lyric Sync: Support

➳ Lyric Format: LRC

➳ Pedometer: Support

➳ Stopwatch: Support

➳ Airframe Capacity: 16GB

➳ TF Card: maximum support 128GB (Micro SD HC Card is not included)



Package

1 X MP3 Player

1 X User Manual

1 X USB Cable

1 X Earphone

1 X Sport Armband



Tips

If the MP3 Player crashes, insert the needle into the reset hole and restart the machine

  • ❤【Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Technology】Bluetooth 5.0 means faster transmission, stable performance, you can play music through Bluetooth speaker or headset. It may keep you away from cables.【Kindly Note】:This MP3 cannot pair with phones and car speakers.

User questions & answers

Question: Can you shuffle songs while in bluetooth mode
Answer: It has Bluetooth, and once music is playing, you can hit the Menu button to turn on shuffle. So I do not see any issues with shuffling over bluetooth.
Question: How can I get my music from itunes onto this device
Answer: Yes, you can do it. I just did and I'm not that smart when it comes to computers. So first, download an "mp4 to mp3 converter, free for windows" or go to downloads.cnet.com for a free one that has been verified. I got the one called; Free M4a to MP3 Converter. Next, open iTunes music and highlight all of your music and right click, then click on download. Pay attention where it downloads it to. Mine downloaded it to my music files in my computer (DUHH) and it took me a minute to find them. Then go back into the MP4 to MP3 Converter program and select "ADD FILES" on the top LEFT corner and go find the folder or you can drag the music files into the screen. Next, at the bottom, select "SPECIFY FOLDER." I created one on my desktop to make it easier to find. Make sure the "OUTPUT FORMAT" located on the RIGHT bottom of the screen says "MP3." Now go to the top and click "CONVERT." It will take a couple of minutes but once its done, all your iTunes music will now be converted to MP3 format. To know for sure, RIGHT click on one of your songs and LEFT click on PROPERTIES. The file type or type of file should now say; MP3 file. Enjoy! Oh and screw APPLE...they suck! LOL They tried to get me to buy a new iPod and a new Apple laptop because my 2009 iPod is no longer supported by their software. :\
Question: I listen to hour long mp3 lectures. can this start in the middle or do i have to listen to each track from the start
Answer: As long as you stay on the same MP3 it will play from where it left off otherwise it will restart from the beginning of the track.
Question: How do you put music on the MP3 Player
Answer: You need a Windows computer, an MP3 player with a charging and data transfer USB cable. You will need to download music off the internet from Amazon Music, or some other compatible online music streaming service. You will download the music onto your windows computer then you will copy the music from your computer onto your MP3 player. Of course the MP3 player will need to be on and plugged into the computer and recognized by the computer as drive D possibly.

Product features

Multifunctional Player

This MP3 Player not only has music function, but also features as well as e-book, FM radio, recording, alarm clock, picture, pedometer function, perfect for sports running, traveling.

HiFi Lossless Sound Quality

Support formats: MP3, FLAC, WMA, DRM, APE, ACELP, WAV.

Let the songs be more easy to hear.

55 Hours of Playtime

Long battery life and fast charging: 2 hours of complete charging. Up to 55 hours of music at full charge.

Bluetooth 4.0 Technology

You can play the music through bluetooth speaker or bluetooth headset. It fulfills everything you want in a music player.

FM Radio Function

The radio station can be searched automatically,easy to use. It supports different regions and can be used wider (87.5 MHz ~ 108 MHz).

Plug the earphone as an antenna.

Support OTG Function

Not only it can transmit data with PC through USB cable, but also with Android phone (with OTG function).

Keyboard Lock Function

MP3 Player has a head locked screen function.

There is a keyboard lock feature. Do not worry about disruption in sports activities.

Long press the menu button can lock or unlock screen of MP3 Player.

Portable and High Capacity

The size is only 4.17 * 1.96 inch, much smaller than a cellphone.

With 16GB of built-in capacity, you can enjoy music with up to 5,000 songs and support up to 128GB TF card.

2.4 Inch Large Screen

Unprecedented 2.4 inch large screen,easy to operate,it gives you a good visual feast.

4 times improvement in visual experience compared with normal MP3 player.

Perfect for sports activities

Born for Sports: Weight only 106g,small size with bluetooth.You can enjoy music when doing exercise without any trouble, easy to carry, especially when you take exercise, running, jogging, traveling and hiking.

Dictation with noise reduction

20h recording (with memory card): Talk your ideas to the player and save them directly.

Sleep timer: Perfect for listening to a radio while falling asleep or for the bedtime story for your baby.

26 Languages:

English,German,French,Italian,Spanish,Japan,Korean,Chinese,Norsk,Suomi,Slovensky,Limba Romana etc.

32GB MP3 Player, Mibao MP3 Player with Bluetooth, Music Player with FM Radio, Recording, 2.4" Screen, HiFi Lossless Sound, Support up to 64GB Expansion(Headphones, Sport Armband Included)

mibao

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Product description

★Why choose us?



✔Super lightweight: 2.4 inch TFT screen, 0.32 inch thickness, 73 g weight.

✔32GB Memories Capacity: Support extended SD card up to 64G.

✔Wireless Bluetooth 4.2 technology: Better music, more stable connection.

✔Double-faced Acrylic Glass Design: Makes MP3 more lighter, more lustrous and more durable.

✔High-sensitivity Touch Button: Automatic backlight in the darkness for easy operation.

✔FM radio: A built-in FM tuner, it receive the signal very easily.

✔E-Book: Supports automatic and memory playback, bookmarks, and page selection.



★ Specifications:



Product material: Double-faced Acrylic Glass

Built-in storage capacity: 32GB

Screen size: 2.4 inches



Audio format: MP3/WMA/WAV/OGG/AAC/ACELP/APE(8KHz-48KHz)/FLAC(8KHz-48KHz)

Bluetooth support audio format: APE/MP3/FLAC/WMA/WAV

FM/Recording format: WAV/MP3

E-book format: TXT

Photo format: JPG, BMP, GIF



★Package Contents:



1x Mibao M500 MP3 Player

1x Music Headphones

1x Sport Armband

1x Micro USB Cable

1x User Manual



Note:



1) SD card is not included.

2) If the MP3 player crashes, please long press the power button to restart the machine.

3) This device can only pair with Bluetooth headphones or speakers, cannot pair with phones or computers.

4) Wired headphones are an essential tool for listening to the radio.

  • 💾【32GB Large Memory & Up To 64GB Expansion】32GB large internal memory, store more lossless music. Can even be used as a U disk. If you are still afraid of not enough memory, you can also use a maximum 64GB SD card for expansion.
  • 🎼【2.4 Inch Large Screen & Double-sided Acrylic Glass】MP3 player is eqirpped with 2.4 inch high resolution colorful TFT screen, gives you a better visual experience. Use double-sided glass, more fashionable design, better appearance, more comfortable feel.
  • 🎼【Wireless Bluetooth 4.2 & HIFI Lossless Sound Quality】This MP3 player adopts upgraded Bluetooth 4.2, makes connection and transmission more stable, Whether Bluetooth headset or Bluetooth speaker, give you the most original sound quality. Professional intelligent digital noise reduction chip, providing HIFI class sound that is close to the original. Designed for music lovers.
  • 🔋【 600 mAh Large Capacity & Intelligent Power Saving Technology】Equipped with a better quality lithium battery, it can bring better power storage performance, larger capacity, longer life and higher safety. At the same time with the smart power saving technology, the use time of the player is greatly extended. Medium volume can play up to 50 hours.
  • ❣【Multi-functional MP3 Player & Excellent Service】This Multifunctional MP3 player with music play, one button to lock, voice record, FM radio, photo Browsing, E-book(Support TXT Format Only). If you get any product problems, please contact our email on the manual, you will get a quick response and satisfactory reply.

User questions & answers

Question: I just purchased this and i tried to pair it with bluetooth, but now it says file form not supported. no buttons are working at all. what do i do
Answer: I noticed that if you are plugged into a USB to charge/power while operating it kills the buttons. I had zero luck at pairing with multiple "recievers" .. Vehicle, headphones ..
Question: Can you transfer music from an android phone to this using an sd card
Answer: Yes
Question: can you download music from my apple itunes library onto the Milbao 4.2 MP3 blue tooth player
Answer: Not directly from iTunes. You have to find the music folder in your computer and transfer the songs manually
Question: How many songs does it hold
Answer: It depends on the size of the individual songs. My device says I have 3650 songs loaded and still have 5 GB left.

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