It does have the ability to double as a bluetooth speaker, though, which can come in handy if not everything you listen to is recorded on last-generation media. And the Tenswall is a nice choice for use at home in the kitchen, but its lack of a dust cover may be problematic for some users. The DPNao is even more portable than those thanks to its relatively slim construction. Both Sonys are excellent choices one offers NFC and Bluetooth pairing while the other has a cassette player in case you're REALLY interested in going old-school. Then there are some boomboxes and boombox-like options. For something almost as portable and considerably more versatile, check out the DBPower, which makes a great video player as well, although it doesn't have the ability to play Blu-rays. Options like the GPX and Hott are much like the Discman of days gone by, featuring reliable skip protection and form factors about as small as you can get for a CD player. This is somewhat frustrating given the relatively high price, which means this model simply won't be for everyone.īelieve it or not, a lot of people still have plenty of CDs to listen to, and the truth is that they can sound even better than a high-quality streaming service because they don't use the same type of lossy compression. The Hott model is especially notable thanks to its styling, but unlike the Monodeal or Gueray models, it isn't rechargeable, nor does it come with the required AA batteries. If you need something very small and portable, the Monodeal Rechargeable, the Gueray Personal, or the Hott CD611 should suit. Not only that, but it now has a small LCD screen to display the time, as well as a memory function, both nice touches. Note, though, that this one isn't the most intuitive to use, especially if you're trying to turn the light feature off, so it may not be the right choice for those who aren't very tech savvy.Īs for other styles, we added the upgraded version of the Tenswall Wall-Mountable, which now has a cover to protect the CD being played, an improvement over the previous version.

We selected the Magnavox Top Loading, as well, on the strength of its fun flashing lights and highly portable design. As for boombox-type choices, we've kept both the Sony CFD-S70 and the Sony Sound System, with the latter being the more expensive and feature-heavy choice. Although smart speakers and affordable smartphones have rendered the CD boombox of yesteryear unnecessary for many, we've still found plenty of options for those who wish to make use of a CD collection.

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