Shop for portable audio devices

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The Apple iPod Shuffle is an adorable way to take your favorite songs on the go, but sometimes it's too small for its own good. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 15 hour(s), 0.4 oz, Audible AAX+, MP3, Protected AAC, Audible AAX, AIFF, Apple Lossless, Audible, AAC, WAV, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 2 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony MDR-EX36V Stereo Headphones are a good budget-friendly option for anyone who wants to upgrade from the earbuds that come packaged with MP3 players. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Pink, 0.1 oz, Gold-plated plug

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  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Pink, 0.02 lbs, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: The fourth-generation iPod Nano is easy on the eyes and the wallet, and you can't beat its hardware and user interface design. Just be sure to give iTunes 8 a spin before committing. Read review

Specs: 16 GB, 2 in, 24 hour(s), 1.3 oz, 1, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC, 16 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 GB, 8 hour(s), 1 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 4 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Pink, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug, Bass Boost

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: For under $10, you'll be hard-pressed to find in-ear headphones that sound better and are more comfortable than the Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120s. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Pink, 0.1 oz, Stereo, 9 mm driver unit, 3.5 mm plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The seventh-generation iPod Nano is an incredibly compact portable media player with gym-friendly features, but it's overshadowed by the superior value of Apple's iPod Shuffle and fourth-generation iPod Touch. Read review

Specs: 16 GB, 2.5 in, 30 hour(s), 1.1 oz, 16 GB, Audible AAX+, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, Protected AAC, AIFF, Audible, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 1.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: The second-generation Apple iPod Nano is like the successful offspring of an iPod Mini and a first-generation iPod Nano. It's small, stylish, user-friendly, and competitively priced--a great player all around and suitable for a variety of users. Read review

Specs: 4 GB, 1.5 in, 24 hour(s), 1.4 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 4 GB, Apple Lossless, WAV, MP3, AIFF, Audible, AAC

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. Read review

Specs: 32 GB, 4 in, 40 hour(s), 3.1 oz, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible, 32 GB, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: With their pint-sized design, volume limiting feature, and itty-bitty price tag, the Sony MDR-222KD headphones are a great choice for children who aren't too concerned with audio quality. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, On-ear, Pink, 1.8 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Nickel plated connector, L-shaped plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold plated connectors

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 4 GB, 3 in, MP3, WMA, APE (Monkey's Audio), ATRA, FLAC, AAC, AC-3, OGG, DTS, 4 GB

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Speakers, Portable speaker, Wired, Active, 4 Watt, Pink

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.6 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. Read review

Specs: 64 GB, 4 in, 40 hour(s), 3.1 oz, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion, 64 GB, Audible AAX, Apple Lossless, Protected AAC, AAC, Audible AAX+, WAV, HE-AAC, MP3, AIFF, Audible

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Sound isolating design, Ultra-flexible cable, 3.5 mm gold-plated stereo plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear, Pink, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Limited warranty - 2 years

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Pink, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, CCAW voice coil

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony W-Series Walkman is a great option for active users who want an all-in-one music device to use while working out. Read review

Specs: 2 GB, 12 hour(s), 1.3 oz, 2 GB, MP3, Protected WMA (DRM), WMA, AAC, Player battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion

• CNET Editor rating:
  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: The JVC Gumy earphones are more stylish than stock earbuds and offer a slight improvement in audio quality--not bad for about 10 bucks. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Peach pink, 0.2 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, L-shaped plug, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: The JVC Marshmallow headphones are an exceptional value thanks to an ultralow price tag combined with solid audio quality, noise isolation capability, and a secure fit. Read review

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-bud, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, Ear-cup, Pink, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Noise isolating, iPod ready