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 ...

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 ...

Wherever people congregate, they're listening to MP3 players. And there's a good chance each person is using a different make or model. At last count, there were well more than 100 different ...

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 ...

'ZDNET Recommends': What exactly does it mean? ZDNET's recommendations are based on many hours of testing, research, and comparison shopping. We gather data from the best available sources ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

I also use dedicated MP3 players from time to time and Steve Laser recently approached me with a question about any differences I have found in digital audio players. He then put my response and ...

MP3 players are equipped with a USB port that allows you to connect them to a PC. Usually, when you connect an MP3 player to your computer, Windows will automatically recognize it. But there may be ...

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 ...