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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
Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation) 8GB

Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation) 8GB

  • Lowest: £128.50
  • Highest: £140.00
Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation) 16GB

Apple iPod Nano (fourth generation) 16GB

  • Lowest: £122.86
  • Highest: £190.00
Apple iPod Classic 120GB

Apple iPod Classic 120GB

  • Lowest: £174.00
  • Highest: £220.00

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