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Which? Instant Downloads Choosing an MP3 player

Best Buy MP3 players - plus headphones and music download sites, and all your questions answered.

Instant Download highlights

  • Test result scores and product reviews for all products tested
  • MP3 vs MP4: what you need to know
  • How much you should spend, and what features you need
  • Where to download music and video

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Some products tested in the download

Selection of products tested for Choosing an MP3 player, and their price range
Product tested Price range
Creative Zen Vision W 30GB

Creative Zen Vision W 30GB
  • Lowest: £224.99
  • Highest: £224.99
Archos 504 160GB

Archos 504 160GB
  • Lowest: £380.25
  • Highest: £380.25
Archos 605 30GB

Archos 605 30GB
  • Lowest: £134.50
  • Highest: £173.36

Get the Which? test results for these and all products tested.

What's in this Instant Download

Content List

  • Sound and light

    Listen to music or watch video on the go with a portable MP3 or MP4 player

  • How to buy

    Buying your player online is the best way to pick up a bargain

  • How we test

    Each MP3 and MP4 player’s total test score is made up of 176 ratings

  • Features explained

    Our guide will help you decide between a large screen or longer battery life

  • MP3 players FAQs

    The answers you need to help you choose an MP3 or MP4 player

  • Downloads

    You have a new player but what else do you need to start listening?

  • Headphones

    Torn between headphones? Our guide to essential features will help you

  • Headphones FAQs

    The kind of sound and comfort you can expect from plug and in-ear sets

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