Best Portable Music Player 2026: Enjoy high-quality audio on the go

The price of the Astell Kern SP3000T puts the rest of portable players on this list to shame, though it’s (ironically) less expensive than its predecessor. At $3199 / £2999, it is among the most expensive music players we’ve tested.

它的价格为 Astell Kern SP3000T，让本清单中的其他便携播放器相形见绌，尽管它（讽刺地）比前代还便宜。价格为 3199 美元/2999 英镑，是我们测试过的最昂贵的音乐播放器之一。

Like the Astell and FiiO players that feature on this list, the SP3000T is portable in the loosest sense. It’s angular in a similar fashion to other Astell Kern devices but the build quality is outstanding. It’s built from 316L stainless steel, with the front adorned by a 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 touchscreen that we found to be bright, crisp, and responsive.

就像出现在本清单中的 Astell 与 FiiO 播放器一样，SP3000T 在“便携”的最宽泛意义上是可携带的。它的外形与其他 Astell Kern 设备相似，但做工极为出色。采用 316L 不锈钢材质，前面是 5.5 英寸、分辨率为 1080 x 1920 的触控屏，亮度、清晰度和响应都很出色。

Battery life is similar to the FiiO M17 at ten hours, though the overall feature set is less comprehensive than the FiiO. There are fewer inputs and outputs, and while the built-in storage is bigger (256GB), the SP3000T can only expand to 1TB with the help of a microSD card.

电池续航约为 10 小时，与 FiiO M17 相近；但整体功能集不如 FiiO。输入/输出端口较少，内置存储为 256GB，若要扩展仅能通过 microSD 卡扩展至 1TB。

There is aptX and LDAC Bluetooth support, with sample rates of up to DSD512 and 32-bit/768kHz supported too. There are several DAC filters to play around with, the Crossfeed aims to create a soundstage that’s similar to listening to a pair of loudspeakers in a room.

支持 aptX 和 LDAC 蓝牙，最高取样率支持到 DSD512，以及 32 位/768kHz。同时提供多种 DAC 滤波器，Crossfeed 旨在打造接近在房间中聆听一对扬声器的声场。

When it comes to listening to music on the SP3000T, the player gives music a consistently natural and lifelike sound. Detail levels are high, control over decay and attack of notes is well-judged, dynamism is well conveyed whether on a small or large scale and integration across the frequency range is superbly well-realised. Its sense of timing is about as good as you can get from a portable player. The price is huge, but in terms of its performance, we found the Astell Kern SP3000T to be a superb portable player.

就 SP3000T 的听感而言，它提供了持续自然、栩栩如生的声音。细节丰富，对音符的衰减与起音的控制掌握得很好，动态传达无论在局部还是整体都很出色，频段整合也非常出色。就时序来说，这款便携播放器几乎达到了极致。价格虽高，但就表现而言，我们认为 SP3000T 是一款出色的便携播放器。

If you’re an audiophile who’s constantly on the go, it makes more sense to have just one device that can serve as your go-to solution for music playback when travelling and when at home. Although such a thing might sound like a pipedream, it is absolutely available in the Astell & Kern PD10.

这是一个高端便携音乐播放器，在移动中按你期望的方式工作，但当你在家时，你可以把 PD10 放进随附的底座，作为前端来控制兼容扬声器的播放。这是一个如果你无论身在何处都执着于音乐保真度的人来说，值得拥有的好解决方案。

The PD10 also happens to be one of the most solidly built music players we’ve ever tested. Comprised of a stainless steel chassis, the PD10 is far from lightweight in the hand, clocking in at 435g, but it has that satisfying heft that you expect from a device at this end of the market.

PD10 也是我们测试过的最坚固的音乐播放器之一。采用不锈钢机身，重量并不轻，约 435 克，但具备你在这个价位设备上所期望的稳重感。

The row of physical buttons on the side are wonderfully tactile and they give you a quicker means of interacting with playback than waking up the six-inch screen. Still, if you do decide to dive in for more granular controls, the bright display works brilliantly, as does Astell & Kern’s Crimson operating system, which feels more refined than ever.

侧边一排物理按钮手感出色，比唤醒六英寸屏幕更直观地操作播放。如果你想更细致地控制，明亮的显示屏和 Astell & Kern 的 Crimson 操作系统也表现出色，感觉比以往更为精炼。

In terms of battery life you’re looking at a solid 15-hours of use between charges, so you’ll have more than enough in the tank to get you through a long day of work and commuting. By default there’s a sizeable 256GB of storage included with the PD10, but if you want to expand that, there’s a Micro SD card slot that can add up to an additional 2TB to the mix. Sure, the whole thing costs a lot more than most music players but for a true all-in-one audiophile experience, there’s nothing quite like it.

在电池方面，充电之间可实现约 15 小时的使用时间，足以撑过一天的工作与通勤。默认内置 256GB 存储，如需扩展，Micro SD 卡槽可扩展至额外的 2TB。虽然整体价格高于大多数音乐播放器，但对于追求真正的一体化发烧级体验的用户而言，这款几乎无可替代。

The Astell & Kern A&futura SE180 is one of the South Korean brand’s most advanced players thanks to its DAC switching modules that allows the user to remove the DAC inside and replace with it another.

这是这家韩国品牌中最先进的播放器之一，因为它的 DAC 换模块设计允许用户拆卸内部 DAC 并更换其他 DAC。

It’s an innovative idea, though we found the process of swapping DAC modules required some force. That’s an area Astell & Kern could make easier and swifter in future iterations.

这是一个创新的想法，然而我们发现更换 DAC 模块的过程需要一些力气。未来的版本可以更简便、快捷。

The SE180 carries itself well, although like the SP2000T, its 280g isn’t exactly portable (the similarly-sized iPhone 13 is a mere 173g by comparison). It is well-built, less asymmetric in look that Astell’s other players and features wonderfully tactile volume wheel that mimics a dial on a expensive watch. Headphone outputs are catered for by 3.5mm unbalanced and 2.5 and 4.4mm balanced, with a USB-C port for charging and microSD expansion that supports cards up to 1TB.

SE180 自身做工精良，与 SP2000T 相似，重量 280g，并非真正便携（同等尺寸的 iPhone 13 为 173g），外观比 Astell 的其他播放器少一些不对称感，配有像手表表冠般的触感音量轮。耳机输出支持 3.5mm 非平衡、2.5mm/4.4mm 平衡，USB-C 充电口，支持最高 1TB 的 microSD 扩展。

The Quad Core processor offers a snappy and responsive performance, the 5-inch colour screen offers some lovely looking colours, while we liked the Android-esque interface, which is intuitive to use and easy to grasp. File support extends MP3 to DSD256 and resolutions up to 384kHz, though by changing the DAC modules the file support can be extended further. With support for aptX HD and LDAC, the SE180 is covered on the wireless High-Res Audio front.

四核处理器响应迅速，5 英寸彩色屏呈现出悦目色彩，安卓式界面直观易用，文件支持从 MP3 延伸到 DSD256，分辨率高达 384kHz。通过更换 DAC 模块，文件支持还能进一步扩展。支持 aptX HD 与 LDAC，SE180 无线高保真音频方面表现出色。

All of that Hi-Res support allows the SE180 to set a high marker for sound. We tested the device with several headphones and found it brought a neutral and noise-free sound to whichever pair we used, featuring terrific amounts of clarity and detail. The soundstage is big and spacious, with the SE180’s sense of precision wringing as much out of music as it can. While it’s capable performer with lower-resolution files, this is a player that shines with higher bit-rates and resolutions, making this a portable player for the audiophile.

所有这些 Hi-Res 支持使 SE180 在音质方面设定了高标准。我们用多副耳机测试，发现它为无论哪副耳机都提供中性、无噪声的声音，清晰度和细节出众。声场开阔，SE180 的精确感能从音乐中榨取最多。对于低分辨率文件也能胜任，但在高比特率和高分辨率下更能发光，成为发烧友的便携选择。

The A&ultima SR35 is one of Astell & Kern’s more affordable portable players, though at £799 / $800, it’s more expensive than the SR25 and SR25 MkII, putting dent in those ‘affordable’ credentials.

A&ultima SR35 是 Astell & Kern 更亲民的一款便携播放器之一，尽管价格为 799 英镑/800 美元，但仍高于 SR25 与 SR25 MkII，这对它的“亲民”定位造成了一些影响。

You get a lot of features and performance packed into the SR35’s compact frame. As usual, it comes with an off-axis screen that does look odd but we adjusted to it in time. The touch screen goes up to 720p resolution but is bright and colourful, while operation is simple enough with buttons on the side for power and playback, as well as the lovely tactile volume wheel. Compared to the cheaper FiiO M11S, the SR35 feels like a premium product.

SR35 的紧凑机身中包含了大量功能和性能。像往常一样，它使用“离轴”屏幕，初看有点奇怪，但已经逐渐适应。触控屏分辨率最高 720p，明亮多彩，操作也很简单，侧边有电源与播放按钮，以及手感良好的音量轮。相比更便宜的 FiiO M11S，SR35 给人的感觉像是更高端的产品。

Its feature set mirrors that of other Astell & Kern players on this list with its wide array of support for audio formats up 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support is accounted for, though we found with the former that it takes a while for the Wi-Fi connection to boot up when the player is powered on.

它的功能集与本清单中其他 Astell & Kern 播放器类似，支持最高 32 位/384kHz PCM 和 DSD256 的音频格式。具备 Wi-Fi 与蓝牙支持，然而 Wi-Fi 在开机时需要一点时间来启动。

Built-in storage is 64GB, but the SR35 supports expandable storage up to 1TB with a microSD card. Battery life is rated at around 20 hours, but in our experience, the player has a habit of chewing through its battery life quicker than expected. There’s also a choice of Normal and High gain settings to match the impedance of the headphone it’s connected to.

内置 64GB 存储，支持扩展至 1TB（microSD）。官方标称电池续航约 20 小时，但在实际使用中，电量消耗常常比预期快。还有 Normal 与 High 增益设置，可匹配所连接耳机的阻抗。

In terms of audio performance, the SR35 doesn’t show too heavy a hand in altering the sound of the headphone it’s partnered with. Unlike the SE180 model where you can hear the effect of the different DAC modules, the SR35 takes the audio signal and gives it more polish and refinement while still keeping true to the headphone’s sonic signature. Compared to the FiiO M15S, it’s sharper across the frequency range, offers more insight, and is more dynamically expressive.

在音质方面，SR35 对耳机声特的改动不算过度。与 SE180 不同，SR35 不显示不同 DAC 模块的即时效果，而是在保留耳机声学特征的基础上对音色进行润饰。相比 FiiO M15S，在全频段表现更锐利，解析力更强，动态更具表达力。

It’s the more assertive and exciting listen of the two similarly priced players. While the SR35 isn’t perfect in all areas, in our opinion, it’s the best portable music player you can buy in the £500 to £1000 range.

在同价位的两款播放器中，SR35 的聆听体验更具侵略性与刺激感。虽然并非在所有方面都完美，但在 500-1000 英镑区间，我们认为它是你可以购买的最佳便携音乐播放器。

If you’re completely new to the world of portable music players and just want to start things out with an inexpensive option that doesn’t require a sizeable investment, then the FiiO JM21 is a great place to start. This music player provides so much of what makes FiiO such a household brand in this market, but at a price that massively undercuts the competition.

如果你是完全的新手，想要用不需要大量投资的经济实惠选项入门，那么 FiiO JM21 是一个很好的起点。这款播放器提供了 FiiO 在这一市场广受欢迎的诸多特征，但价格远低于竞品。

Aside from the tempting £179/$199 price point, the key factor that makes the JM21 so alluring to new buyers is that the device itself is wonderfully compact. At just 13mm thick and weighing only 156G, the JM21 is more pocketable than the average smartphone, so unlike with a lot of premium music players, you won’t be bogged down. The Sky Blue colourway also has an eye-catching quality about it, which is more than we can say for a lot of smartphones right now.

除了诱人的 179 英镑/199 美元价格点外，使 JM21 对新买家极具吸引力的关键因素是它本身的极致小巧。厚度仅 13mm，重量 156 克，JM21 比普通智能手机更易放入口袋，因此不会带来负担。天蓝色外观也颇具吸引力，这一点比许多智能手机要出色。

When it comes to the sound quality, even though you’re spending less than what you would elsewhere, the JM21 still brings a respectable soundscape to the table with no less than two Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chipsets. This paves the way for playback in resolutions up to 32-bit/384kHz which, in layman’s terms, is a serious uptick on what you can get out of your smartphone.

在音质方面，虽然价格较低，JM21 仍提供相当可观的音景，搭载两颗 Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC 芯片，支持最高 32 位/384kHz 的分辨率，这在普通人常用的智能手机上是难以比拟的提升。

Still, the experience of using the FiiO JM21 doesn’t feel all that dissimilar to that of a smartphone as it runs on a reworked version of Android 13, with a 4.7-inch touchscreen to boot. With only 3GB RAM onboard, you don’t want to be using it for much more than listening to music, but at least you do have the ability to access your streaming service of choice here.

不过，JM21 的使用体验并不远离智能手机，它运行经过重新定制的 Android 13，配备 4.7 英寸触控屏。内部仅 3GB RAM，尽量用于听音乐；但你仍然可以在此访问你喜欢的流媒体服务。

One thing that is well worth making use of is the available Micro SD card slot. By default, there’s only 32GB storage built into the FiiO JM21 which might be fine for some users who just want a few albums to hand at a time, but for most people you’re better off expanding that memory so you can have a genuine library of music on the go.

值得充分利用的一点是微型 SD 卡槽。JM21 的默认存储为 32GB，对于只想携带几张专辑的用户可能足够，但多数用户最好扩展存储，以便随时携带一个真实的音乐库。

坦白说，我们对磁带重新走红仍感到有些困惑，因为磁带在音质方面并非被广泛认可的媒介，但如果你热爱复古事物并愿意让黑胶再度流行起来，那么 WE-001 就是为你而生。

WE-001 的设计最为抢眼。与 Teenage Engineering（Playdate 的厂商）风格并不完全相同，它拥有统一而抢眼的美学，橙色版本尤为引人注目。它也与经典的索尼 Walkman 十分相似，在银河护卫队的场景中也不难找到它的位置。

如果你不偏好橙色，还可以选择其他颜色。喜欢 The King 的粉丝可以选 Elvis 特别版，而偏爱低调配色的人可以选 Keith（深灰色）。无论选择哪种，硬件按键都具备出色触感，使用起来像是对现今大多为触控屏的世界的一种“解药”。

尽管 WE-001 表现出明显的复古灵魂，但它的设计初衷是为磁带粉丝提供更现代的替代品。设备内置电池，可以通过 USB-C 充电；更重要的是，你并不需要携带一副有线耳机，因为 WE-001 支持蓝牙。这样你就可以无线监听磁带，使这一格式看起来不再繁琐。

单次充电可用约 12 小时，应该足以应付大多数日常日程。就音质而言，你对磁带的欣赏程度将取决于你如何看待磁带。我们测试时，磁带的温暖音色确实有一种独特的魅力，但你不会从中获得数字音乐播放器那样的细节层次。