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MP3 Players Features Comparison

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All the cheap MP3 players on our list sell for less than $100. And yet, cheap MP3 players are far from one-size-fits-all. Cheap MP3 players come with different storage capacity, weight, battery life, and feature set. Most have a color display for videos, pictures, and navigational purposes; the tiny iPod shuffle is a notable exception. Before buying, thoroughly check out the features included in the cheap MP3 player you covet to make sure they suit your lifestyle. For example, if you spend a lot of time working out while listening to music, then light weight is a must. If you spend more time with your cheap MP3 player in a car, you probably want a larger screen. And if you listen to music for long periods of time without being able to recharge, long battery life is critical.

Screen Storage Size Battery Life (audio) Weight Screen Size
SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ MP3 8GB estimated price $53
Yes 8 GB Up to 24 hours 2+ oz 2.4 in.
Creative Zen Mozaic EZ300 8GB estimated price $60
Yes 8 GB Up to 32 hours 1.52 oz 1.8 in.
Apple iPod shuffle 2010 2GB estimated price $46
No 2 GB Up to 15 hours .44 oz N/A
Sony Walkman E Series estimated price $64
Yes 4 GB Up to 50 hours 1.9 oz 2 in.
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