The 27 best digital audio player brands
Sony, Onkyo and Pioneer lead our ranking of 27 digital audio player brands. Compare what each brand makes, visit its official site, or shop it online.
Digital Audio Player brands, ranked
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Sony
Sony makes the Walkman line of portable high-resolution and standard digital audio players.
Website: sony.com |Brands like Sony
Popularity 10.0/10
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Onkyo
Onkyo makes high-resolution portable digital audio players, mainly in its DP series.
Website: intl.onkyo.com |Brands like Onkyo
Popularity 7.9/10
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3
Pioneer
The Pioneer Honey brand is passionate about honey. Established in 1930, Charles Sauriol started the honey manufacture business with his first bee colony in Toronto. The dedicated naturalist passed his work to his grandson, who now oversees the operations at the brand with his family's help. While Charles was able to offer only the minimum, the grandson, Andre, has recently introduced a variety that appeals to more people.
Website: pioneerhoney.com |Brands like Pioneer
Popularity 7.4/10
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FiiO
FiiO makes portable high-resolution digital audio players and DAC amplifiers for headphone listening.
Website: fiio.com |Brands like FiiO
Popularity 5.4/10
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COWON
COWON makes Plenue series portable digital audio players aimed at audiophile listeners.
Website: cowon.com.hk |Brands like COWON
Popularity 5.3/10
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GPX
GPX sells budget MP3 and portable media players at low price points.
Website: gpx.com |Brands like GPX
Popularity 3.5/10
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iBasso
iBasso makes portable high-resolution digital audio players in its DX and DC series.
Website: ibasso.com |Brands like iBasso
Popularity 3.3/10
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Xduoo
Xduoo makes compact portable high-resolution digital audio players and portable headphone amplifiers.
Website: xduoo.net |Brands like Xduoo
Popularity 3.2/10
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9
Craig
Craig Electronics has sold budget portable MP3 and CD audio players.
Website: craigelectronics.com |Brands like Craig
Popularity 2.9/10
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10
Astell & Kern
Astell and Kern makes premium high-resolution portable digital audio players, part of the Iriver group.
Website: us.astellnkern.com |Brands like Astell & Kern
Popularity 2.9/10
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Cayin
Cayin makes high-resolution portable digital audio players and tube-based headphone amplifiers.
Website: en.cayin.cn |Brands like Cayin
Popularity 2.9/10
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12
Memorex
Memorex has sold budget MP3 and portable audio players alongside its media and accessory products.
Website: memorex.com |Brands like Memorex
Popularity 2.7/10
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13
Agptek
Agptek sells low-cost portable MP3 players with built-in storage and FM radio.
Website: agptek.com |Brands like Agptek
Popularity 2.7/10
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14
iRiver
iRiver made portable digital audio players, including earlier Clix and Spinn models.
Website: iriver.com |Brands like iRiver
Popularity 2.6/10
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15
HIDIZS
HIDIZS makes portable high-resolution digital audio players in its AP series.
Website: hidizs.net |Brands like HIDIZS
Popularity 2.6/10
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16
Shanling
Shanling makes portable high-resolution digital audio players and related headphone amplifiers.
Website: en.shanling.com |Brands like Shanling
Popularity 2.4/10
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Coby
Coby sells budget portable MP3 and video players alongside other consumer electronics.
Website: cobyusa.com |Brands like Coby
Popularity 2.2/10
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18
Jensen
Jensen Tools is a prominent provider of tools and consumable supplies for the field service, electronics manufacturing, assembly/test, and repair businesses. They provide various products, such as hand tools, torque wrenches, test instruments, electronic measuring tools, and much more. From...
Website: jensentools.com |Brands like Jensen
Popularity 1.7/10
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Insignia
Insignia is Best Buy's house brand, which has sold budget MP3 and portable audio players.
Website: insigniaproducts.com |Brands like Insignia
Popularity 1.4/10
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20
Soundlogic
Soundlogic has a great team of esteemed audiologists and ENT specialists and offers the perfect solution to all ear-related issues. Hearing loss tests and treatment methods for adults and newborns are some of their numerous services. From hearing aid fittings...
Website: soundlogicmd.com |Brands like Soundlogic
Popularity 1.4/10
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Naxa
Naxa sells budget portable MP3 players and portable media players at low price points.
Website: naxa.com |Brands like Naxa
Popularity 1.0/10
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Magnavox
Magnavox is the company that enhances the quality of your home entertainment. Magnavox works hard to provide you with the premium-quality goods available. The devices are intended to provide a better viewing experience, whether watching TV or using one of...
Website: magnavox.com |Brands like Magnavox
Popularity 1.0/10
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Archos
Archos made portable media players and digital audio players with touchscreens and Android software.
Website: archos.com |Brands like Archos
Popularity 1.0/10
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24
Intenso
Intenso is a German storage brand that has also sold budget MP3 and portable media players.
Website: intenso.de |Brands like Intenso
Popularity 1.0/10
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25
Venturer
Venturer offers world-class Windows tablets, 2-in-1 notebooks, and laptops. They alter and upgrade their technology to the ever-changing demands of the e-learning environment to provide only the best to their consumers. Their products are manufactured in their own facilities that...
Website: venturer.com |Brands like Venturer
Popularity 1.0/10
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Transcend
Transcend makes storage products and has sold portable MP3 and media players.
Website: transcend-info.com |Brands like Transcend
Popularity 1.0/10
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HIFIMAN
HIFIMAN makes portable high-resolution digital audio players alongside its headphones.
Website: hifiman.com |Brands like HIFIMAN
Popularity 1.0/10
Official websites and social accounts
| Brand | Website | X / Twitter | YouTube | ||
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| Sony | sony.com | – | – | – | – |
| Onkyo | intl.onkyo.com | /OnkyoWorldwide | – | – | OnkyoJPi |
| Pioneer | pioneerhoney.com | /PioneerHoney1 | pioneerhoney01 | – | – |
| FiiO | fiio.com | /FiiOAUDIO | fiioofficial | @FiiO_official | FiiO Official |
| COWON | cowon.com.hk | /cowonpages | – | – | – |
| GPX | gpx.com | – | – | – | – |
| iBasso | ibasso.com | – | – | – | – |
| Xduoo | xduoo.net | – | – | – | – |
| Craig | craigelectronics.com | /CraigElectronic | – | – | – |
| Astell & Kern | us.astellnkern.com | /astellnkern | astellnkern | @astell_kern | Astell&Kern North America |
