All music lovers in this world want to own the latest Apple iPod but it is not possible due to the high price of Appleâs hugely popular device. MP3 players are a good option for those who want to enjoy music but are unwilling or unable to spend much on buying iPods. The MP3 players are cheaper than iPods and some of them are priced even under $100.
Here is the list of 10 best MP3 players for under $100.
1. Creative Zen V Plus
Price: $87.99
Manufactured by Creative Labs, the Creative Zen V Plus is a small, pocket-friendly MP3 player. This MP3 player features OLED display and this small machine comes loaded with several features including radio, facilities for voice and line-in recording. This MP3 player also features photo and video playback and is compatible with WMA tracks. This MP3 player boasts of a memory of 16 GB. The battery life and sound quality is also impressive.
2. Apple iPod shuffle
Price: $49
Manufactured by Apple, the iPod shuffle has a storage capacity of 2 GB. It is a portable Flash MP3 Player with no radio. The iPod Shuffle is compatible with different file formats including AAC, AIFF, Apple Lossless, Audible, MP3, WAV. The dimensions of this cute MP3 player are 1.1 x 1.2 x 0.3 inches. It weighs only 0.3 oz. This MP3 player lacks screen. The iPod Shuffle has voiceover features but lacks video recording facility.
3. Sony NWZ-A810
Price: $79.95
The storage capacity of Sony NWZ-A810 is 2 GB. This portable MP3 player is compatible with AAC, MP3, WMA music playback formats. It is also compatible with MPEG4 video format. The audio battery life of Sony NWZ-A810 is 33 hours, while the video battery life is 8 hours. It plays both audio and video file. The screen size of Sony NWZ-A810 is 2.0 inches. The package includes a modern earphone and sound quality of this MP3 is very good.
4. Creative Zen Mozaic
Price: $79.99
The storage capacity of Creative Zen Mozaic is 2 GB. It is a Flash MP3 Player with radio. This device is compatible with Audible, MP3, WAV, WMA music playback formats. It also supports JPEG photo formats and AVI video formats. The dimensions of this MP3 player are 3.1 x 1.6 x 0.5 inches. It weighs 1.6 oz. The screen size is 1.8 inches and the resolution is 128 x 160 pixels. It lacks video recording facility.
5. SanDisk Sansa Fuze
Price: $81.50
The storage capacity of SanDisk Sansa Fuze is 4 GB. It is a Flash MP3 Player with radio. This device is compatible with MP3, WAV, WMA music playback formats. It also supports JPEG photo formats and MPEG4 video formats. The audio battery life of SanDisk Sansa Fuze is 21.37 hours. The dimensions of this MP3 player are 3.1 x 1.9 x 0.3 inches. The screen size is 1.9 inches and the screen resolution is 220 x 176 pixels. It has voice recording feature but lacks video recording facility.
6. Samsung T10
Price: $64.96
Manufactured by South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics, the Samsung T10 is a portable digital audio player. It was launched in 2007. This MP3 player features USB 2.0 and Bluetooth connectivity. The storage capacity is 4 GB. This MP3 player features radio. It supports MP3 and WMA Music Playback Formats. It also supports JPEG photo formats and MPEG4 video formats. The dimensions of this device are 3.8 x 1.6 x 0.3 inches. It weighs 1.5 oz.
7. Sony NWZ-S610
Price: $93.46
The storage capacity of Sony NWZ-S610 is 2 GB. It is a portable Flash MP3 Player with radio. This device supports AAC, MP3, and WMA music playback formats. It also supports JPEG photo formats and MPEG4 video formats. The audio battery life is 23.37 hours. The dimensions of this MP3 player are 1.7 x 3.25 x 0.45 inches. It weighs 1.8 oz.
8. SanDisk Sansa Clip
Price: $54.04
The storage capacity of SanDisk Sansa Clip is 4 GB. It is a portable Flash MP3 Player with radio. This MP3 player supports Audible, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, and WMA music playback formats. It is Windows Vista Capable. The screen size is 1 inch.
9. Meizu Mini Player
Price: $79.95
Manufactured by Meizu, the Meizu Mini Player is a portable digital audio player. It was launched in 2006. It is available in two models: 4 GB and 8 GB. The display screen is of 2.4 inches with 320Ã240 pixel resolution. It features USB connectivity. The dimensions are 79 mm à 48.2 mm à 10 mm. This MP3 player weighs 53 grams.
10. Sony NWZ-B100F
This MP3 player features built-in USB plug and a radio. The Sony NWZ-B100F lacks video recording and line-input recording features. The sound quality of this MP3 player is excellent. It is available in two models: 1GB and 2GB. The price of the 1GB model is $59, while the 2GB model is priced at $79.
