Shock horror, Apple didn't launch a new iPod this month – so try these iPod alternatives from just $59
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Okay, Apple didn't release an iPod with their last round of launches (not that we expected them to, of course) – and we're all mega-disappointed about it. So unless you want to mod an old iPod of your own, you'll have to look elsewhere to get your low-fi fix of digital music. With a recent resurgence of people of all ages wanting a way to reduce their reliance on their smartphones, it's the perfect time to transfer your listening to another device.
There are options from iconic brands like Sony and challenger brands such as Fiio, and prices ranging from just $59 up to more premium devices at $699. You just have to choose how much you want to spend.
All these options have been personally recommended by music fans who have used them – some are best for streaming, others for your MP3 library. Click through to find out more. And check out these budget audiophile headphones, too.
Sony
Sony Nw-A306 Walkman 32gb Hi-Res Portable Digital Music Player With Android, Up to 36 Hour Battery, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth and Usb Type-C – Black Nw-A306/b, Black
$398
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HiBy
Hiby R4 Mp3 & Mp4 Player Spotify Player With Bluetooth and Wifi 4-Way Hifi Dap Android 12 Os 3.5mm Po+4.4mm Bal 32g+2tb Scalable Memory
$249
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FiiO
Fiio M21 Android 13 Portable Music Player Mp3 Walkman Snapdragon 680 4* Cs43198 Dac Chips Hi-Res Audio Dsd Bluetooth Ldac (blue-Black)
$329.99
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10% OFF
SHANLING
Shanling M0s Mp3 Player With Bluetooth 5.0 Hi-Fi Lossless Sound Music Player Portable Digital Audio Player 1.54” Hd Touch Lasts 10 Hours 3.5mm/type-C Jack(without Sd Card)
$99$109.99
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Hidizs
Hidizs Ap80 Pro-X Mp3 Player With Bluetooth, Digital Audio Player, Dual Ess9219c Dac Chips, 0.0015% Thd+n, Dsd256 Native Decoding, Mqa Ldac, Flac, Black
$169
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FiiO
Snowsky/fiio Echo Mini Hifi Bluetooth Mp3 Player, 15hours Playback, Independent Volume Control With 3.5mm/4.4mm Headphones Outputs (black)
$59.99
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Mighty
Mighty 3 Spotify & Amazon Music Player (2026 Edition) – Portable, Screen-Free, Works Offline – Compatible With Bluetooth & Wired Headphones – Stores 1,000+ Songs – No Phone Required (blue)
$129.99
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FiiO
Fiio R7 Snapdragon 660 Desktop Android 10 Hifi Streaming Music Player Music Support (black)
$699.99
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HIFI WALKER
Hifi Walker H2 Touch Hi-Res Mp3 Player With Bluetooth, 2.4" Hd Touchscreen, Lossless Dsd Flac Music Player, 64gb Memory Card Included, Supports Up to 512gb
$149.99
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