The Best portable digital media players of 2022 – Reviewed and Top Rated

After hours researching and comparing all models on the market, we find out the Best portable digital media players of 2022. Check our ranking below.

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Rank No. #1

HDMI Media Player, Black Mini 1080p Full-HD Ultra HDMI Digital Media Player for -MKV/RM- HDD USB Drives and SD Cards

【Mini Portable Media player】-- Fits into the palm of your hand, It is a perfect travel partner for those short on space and sockets. Also compact and easy multifunction HD media player for office work and home entertainment;Aluminum alloy material, not easy to damage during carrying
【1080P MP4 Player】-- Full HD 1080p@60Hz supports most video decoding formats: RM, RMVB, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MOV, HD MOV, MP4, M4V, PMP, AVC, FLV, VOB, MPG, DAT, MPEG, TS, TP, M2TS, WMV, (H.264,H.263,WMV9/VC-1,MPEG1/2/4),Not support VPR files. Note: Please use our 4K player to play some videos taken with smart phones, ASIN: B07WPY8VKL
【HDMI or AV output 】-- 1080p HDMI output for sending sharp and clear video and audio in pure digital format to HDTVs, as well as composite AV output for use with analog TVs. Analog AV cable is included. You can also connect an external speaker with AV output while using HDMI video output
【USB 2.0/3.0 Compability】-- Drive external USB 2.0/3.0 storage devices such as USB flash(up to 512G)/SD card(up to 128G) and hard drive(partition should be MBR, up to 8TB), you can also delete or copy files in the USB drive(FAT or FA32) directly, Also plays subtitle files as well as loop videos
【Support Multiple Formats of Files and Playback Modes&Multi-functional Remote Control】-- Supports most video, audio, and image formats on the market, supports random playback of video and image modes, and supports loop playback. Supports repeat, zoom, fast forward, fast rewind, rotation, breakpoint playback method, start from scratch playback method and time selection playback method. It is also equipped with a convenient remote control for easy navigation of menu screens (ASIN: B0C9PZPFL8)

Rank No. #2

Micca 4K Ultra-HD Digital Media Player for USB Drives and MicroSD Cards, Digital Signage, H.265/HEVC H.264/AVC MP4 MKV Videos MP3 Music JPG Photos, 4K HDMI, Analog AV, Auto Play and Resume

MAKE YOUR TV SMARTER - Enhance any TV with the ability to play videos, music, and photo slideshows from a USB drive or MicroSD Card! It’s so simple and intuitive - anyone can use it. The Micca 4K is amazingly compact and affordable, get one for each TV in the house!
PLAYS 4K ULTRA-HD VIDEOS - Works with TVs old and new! Smoothly plays videos up to 4096x2304@30fps over UHD 4K/60Hz HDMI output. Sharp and clear video and audio in pure digital format, compatible with 4K and 1080p TVs, projectors, and monitor displays. Composite AV output for use with analog TVs or for sending sound to a stereo system.
DUAL USB AND MICRO SD READER - Play media files from USB flash drives and USB hard drives up to 8TB, or microSD cards up to 1TB. Supports FAT/FAT32, exFAT and NTFS file systems. Compatible with wireless air mouse remotes for non-line-of-sight control so that the player can be hidden away!
SIMPLE DIGITAL SIGNAGE - Automatic video playback with endless repeat and looping, and the ability to resume from the last stopping point. Configurable 90/180/270 degree video output rotation. Great for digital signage applications such as restaurant menu boards, lobby welcome videos, art and museum installations.
MEDIA FORMAT SUPPORT - Videos: MKV, MP4/M4V, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB, M2TS, TS files encoded with H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC1, up to 4096x2304, 30fps, 200mbps. Subtitles: SRT, PGS, IDX+SUB. Music: MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE. Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIF

Rank No. #3

NEUMI Atom 4K Lite Ultra-HD Digital Media Player for USB Drives and SD Cards - Plays 4K/UHD Videos, HEVC/H.265, HDMI and Analog AV, Automatic Playback, Looping, Trigger Capability

【SIMPLE, POWERFUL, COMPACT】- Easily play videos, photos, and music files from USB drives, hard drives, and SD cards. Simple and intuitive to use with no complicated settings. Takes up very little space - it’s smaller than a deck of playing cards!
【4K/UHD VIDEO PLAYBACK】- Stunning HDMI video quality up to 2160p/60Hz with support for the latest video formats such as H.265/HEVC. Feeds digital surround sound to home theater receivers for a cinema-like movie experience. Includes analog AV output for connecting to an older TV or for sending audio to a stereo system.
【READS USB DRIVES AND SD CARDS】- Reads USB flash drives and hard drives up to 8TB and SD cards up to 1TB. Supports FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems. Automatic playback, continuous looping and repeat, and the ability to resume video playback from the last stop point.
【TRIGGER SENSOR INPUT】- Ability to loop one video continuously and play a different video when triggered by an optional push-button or motion sensor. Build an interactive digital signage display, art gallery or museum on-demand video player, or a Halloween special effect in just a few steps. Push-button and motion sensors sold separately.
【MEDIA FORMAT SUPPORT】 - Video: MP4, MKV, AVI, TS/TP, MOV, VOB, and M2TS files using H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC, VC1, or MPEG2/4 codecs, up to 4096x2304p@30fps, 10-bit color, and 200mbps. Photos: JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF (non-animated), PNG. Music: MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE, AAC

Rank No. #4

ByDiffer 4K Ultra HD Digital Media Player, TV MP4 Video Player for USB Drive/Micro SD Card, H.265/HEVC, Digital Signage, Auto Playback, HDMI/AV/Optical Output (Grey)

【4K HD Media Player】The digital media player 4K enables any TV(old or new) to play videos, music and photo slideshows/PPT from USB drives or micro SD cards. Enjoying 4K video quality via HDMI output by connecting to TV/monitor/projector and up to 7.1 stereo surround sound via AV/Optical output by connecting to speakers/amplifiers.
【Powerful H.265 Decoding】USB video player supports H.265/HEVC decoding technology up to 4K@30Hz resolution and 200mbps. Compared with H.264 decoding and 1080P resolution, ByDiffer hdmi 4K media player for TV has ultra high definition images, smooth playback with less buffering and less bandwidth occupation.
【Dual USB Ports】Read micro SD cards/USB flash drives(up to 128G)and USB hard drives (up to 8TB). Dual USB2.0 ports can connect two devices, but only read one of them at one time. You can also connect a USB keyboard/mouse/U disk/printer via the USB2.0 port. The mp4 player supports FAT32, exFAT and NTFS file systems.
【Multiple Playback Modes】Videos and photos can be played in sequential orders, and music can be played in random orders. TV player supports automatic playback, the ability to resume video playback from the last stop point and shuffle playback with repeat. Suitable for digital signage applications, home theaters and office work.
【Portable Media Players】Compact and travel design due to the palm size, the pocket USB media player is easy to carry. The gray hdmi media player is made of zinc alloy with fast heat dissipation, better protection, exquisite and superior appearance.

Rank No. #5

ByDiffer 4K Digital Media Player, TV MP4 Video Player for USB Drives and SD Cards, Ultra HD, H.265/HEVC, Digital Signage, Looping and Auto Playback, HDMI and AV Output (Grey)

HDMI/AV Output: This digital media player supports video playback, music, and photo slideshows/PPT from USB drives or SD cards. By connecting it to a TV (old or new), monitor, or projector via HDMI output, you can enjoy stunning 4K video quality.
4K Media Player: Our Ultra HD media player supports 4K @30Hz resolution and H.265/HEVC decoding technology, offering superior image quality compared to H.264 and 1080P resolution. This ensures ultra-high-definition visuals, smoother playback, reduced buffering, and more efficient bandwidth usage.
Dual USB Ports: This digital signage player supports SD cards, USB flash drives and USB hard drives (need 12V external power supply to power USB hard drive). With two USB ports, you can connect multiple devices like a USB keyboard, mouse, flash drive, or printer, though only one storage device can be read at a time. It is compatible with FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems but does not support MAC-formatted drives
Versatile Playback Modes: This hdmi video player supports automatic playback, resuming videos from the last stop point, and shuffle playback with repeat. Videos and photos can be played in order, while music supports random playback. Additionally, it is compatible with both horizontal and vertical screen orientations.
Customizable Advertising Subtitles: For autoplay videos, you can personalize the subtitle position, size, and color, allowing subtitles to scroll continuously in a loop. This hdmi media players for TV is conveniently sized to fit in the palm of your hand, making it easy to carry. Built with a durable zinc alloy, it offers efficient heat dissipation, enhanced protection, and a sleek, premium look. Ideal for digital signage, home theaters, and office use.

Rank No. #6

BOIFUN 17.5" Portable TV/DVD Player Combo with 15.6" Large HD Swivel Screen, Digital TV ATSC Tuner, Built-in Battery, Support HDMI in/USB/Micro SD/AV Out and Multiple Disc Formats, Black

Large Screen Entertainment -- Enjoy your favorite DVDs and TV shows on a crisp15.6-inch HD screen. Whether you're camping, at home, on a road trip, or facing a power outage, this portable DVD player with screen provides the ideal entertainment solution anytime, anywhere.
Multiple Disc Compatibility -- Supports DVD, DVD ±R(RW), CD, CD ±R(RW), SVCD ±R(RW), VCD (Not Blu-ray or Dolby discs). Supports discs from multiple regions. The Resume playback function lets you pick up where you left off.
Access Over-the-Air TV & FM Channels -- The built-in Digital TV ATSC Tuner allows you to enjoy local TV channels and FM radio. Simply plug the antenna in, search for available channels, and enjoy live entertainment wherever you are.
HDMI & USB & SD Card & AV Ports -- Easily connect streaming devices via the HDMI input. The USB and micro SD card ports allow you enjoy music, videos, photos and texts from your media files. With the AV out function, you can transfer both video and audio to your TV for a larger screen experience.
Powerful Sound & Swivel Screen -- Enjoy rich, powerful audio from the built-in dual speakers. The 3.5mm audio jack lets you easily connect headphones or speakers. The included remote control offers easy navigation, while the 270° swivel and 180° flip screen of this DVD player portable let you find the ideal angle for any viewing situation.

Rank No. #7

4K Digital Media Player, TV MP4 Video Player with HDMI/Optical/AV Output, Digital Signage Mini HD Media Players for USB Drive/Micro SD Card, Auto Playback, H.265/HEVC

HDMI/AV/Optical Output: This digital media player supports video, music, and photo slideshow or PPT playback from USB drives or micro SD cards. It allows you to enjoy 4K video through the HDMI output when connected to a TV (new or old), monitor, or projector, and delivers 7.1 surround sound via Optical output when connected to speakers or amplifiers.
4K Media Player: This Ultra HD media player hidmi 4K @30Hz resolution uses H.265/HEVC decoding technology, offering a significant improvement over H.264 and 1080P. It delivers ultra-high-definition visuals, smoother playback, reduced buffering, and more efficient bandwidth usage.
Dual USB Ports: This digital signage player supports micro SD cards, USB flash drives (up to 128GB), and USB hard drives (up to 8TB). With two USB ports, it can connect multiple devices—such as a USB keyboard, mouse, flash drive, or printer—though it can only access one device at a time. It is compatible with FAT32, exFAT, and NTFS file systems, but not with drives formatted for Mac.
Versatile Playback Options: This MP4 multimedia player offers features like automatic playback, resume from the last viewing point, and shuffle mode with repeat. It supports sequential playback for videos and photos, and random playback for music. It also works with both horizontal and vertical screen orientations.
Compact and Travel-Friendly Design: This hdmi video player hdmi media players for tv is palm-sized, making it easy to carry on the go. Built with a zinc alloy casing, The usb media player 4K resolution offers efficient heat dissipation, enhanced durability, and a sleek, premium look. Ideal for use in digital signage, home theater setups, and office environments.

Rank No. #8

4K Media Player with Remote Control, Digital MP4 Player for 8TB HDD/USB Drive/TF Card/H.265 MP4 PPT MKV AVI Support HDMI/AV/Optical Out and USB Mouse/Keyboard-HDMI up to 7.1 Surround Sound (Black)

【4K Media Player】-- Experience Full 4k@30hz media files in this digital media player; It supports a single file up to 4GB(FAT32) or 30GB(NTFS) in MKV, AVI, TS/TP, MP4/M4V, MOV, VOB, M2TS, WMV, PMP, PG, M2TS; It is capable of 4K video only for 4K TV, HDMI up to 7.1 surround sound, good for home entertainment systems;Made of aluminum alloy, it has better protection during carrying
【Dual USB Ports】-- Plays from TF card / USB flash drives(up to 128G) and USB hard drives up to 8TB. Dual USB ports for connecting two devices, but it can only read one of them at one time. You can also connect a USB mouse or keyboard to operate the player, making your TV smarter by adding the ability to play videos, music, and photo slideshows or PPT
【H.265 Decoding】-- Powerful H.265 decoding loads files by taking half time and half occupation of bandwidth of H.264 decoding, it is much more efficient and faster; Enjoy a higher quality video experience with less buffering
【Multiple Play Modes & Vertical Display】 -- This 4k media player can play various popular videos, music, and photos. Videos and photos can be played in order, and music can be played randomly; It also reads PPT document, you can connect a PPT flip to display it better. It also supports horizontal and vertical screen, compatible with your vertical screen
【HDMI & AV & Optical Output】-- You can manage the media player to play MP3 or WAV songs to your speakers via optical or AV output to experience better audio effects. It also reads embedded and external subtitle files like SRT, SMI, SUB, SSA

Rank No. #9

HDMI Media Player, 4K Ultra HD Digital Media Player, Supports USB Drive, SD Card, 4K@30Hz Output,H.265/H.264/AVC Decoding MP4/MKV/MP3/TS/Rmvb/Mov/JPG for Advertising Playback Multimedia TV Playback.

✅【HDMI Media Player】This 4K HDMI media player can play 4K@30Hz HD video quality. HDMI supports up to 7.1 surround sound. It is suitable for home entertainment systems, advertising media playback, photo and PPT loop playback. It is a very simple and practical product.
✅【Dual USB Ports】This 4K media player has dual USB ports, which can support up to 128GB SD card/USB drive and up to 8TB USB hard drive, but only one of the two USB ports can be read and they cannot be used at the same time. However, you can connect a USB mouse or keyboard for operation, and you can load your videos, music, photo slides or PPT files, allowing you to experience a smarter 4K picture.
✅【H.265 Decoding】The powerful decoding chip is basically compatible with the international standard universal format, with a resolution not exceeding 3840×2160 and a bit rate not exceeding 20000, which can greatly improve the playback efficiency and speed, allowing you to enjoy a higher quality 4K video experience.
✅【HDMI Interface and AV Interface Output】This HDMI high-definition streaming media player supports 4K HDMI output interface, AV interface output plays MP3 or WAV songs to the speakers, allowing you to experience better audio effects, and can also read embedded and external subtitle files such as SRT, SMI, SUB, SSA.
✅【Media format Support】Videos: MKV, MP4/M4V, AVI, MOV, MPG, VOB, M2TS, TS files encoded with H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC, MPEG1/2/4, VC1, up to 4096x2304 , 30fps, 200mbps. Subtitles: SRT, PGS, IDX+SUB. Music: MP3, OGG, WAV, FLAC, APE. Photos: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIF

Rank No. #10

Surfans F20 HiFi MP3 Player with Bluetooth5.2, Lossless DSD High Resolution Digital Audio Music Player, High-Res Portable Audio Player with 64GB Memory Card, Support up to 256GB

♬【High Resolution Music Player】: This bluetooth mp3 player owns outstanding superior audio, adopts advanced DSD decoding technology to reduce distortion; the hi-res audio player can capture the depth and breadth of each note. It's ideal for audiophile to enjoy live music
♬【 Lossless Audio】: Lossless Music Player Utilizes advanced PCM510xA 2.1 VRMS, 112/106/100 dB Audio Stereo DAC chip, with a maximum sampling rate of 44.1¨C384 kHz /32 bit. Supports all major lossless music formats: FLAC, WAV, WMA, M4A, MP3, MP2, AAC, APE, ALAC, OGG, AIFF, DFF, Native DSD64 (2.8MHz) DSD 128(5.6 MHz), etc
♬【 Humanization design】: This digital music player adopts 2.0" HD screen. Distinctive ALPS scroll control wheel enables fluent operation, a high-grade zinc alloy chassis gives a comfortable feel and touch, not to mention sturdy protection for prolonged durability
♬【Bi-directional Bluetooth5.2 】: This high res audio player features of Bluetooth V5.2 of for communication that will change your life, double-way lossless wireless bluetooth transmission with APT-X protocol. Music player can broadcast to bluetooth-enabled devices such headphone, speaker etc; and also can be a Bluetooth receiver
♬【Outstanding Battery. Expandable Storage】Enjoy up to 10 hours of uninterrupted high-res audio by headphone or Bluetooth. F20 player does not have build-in memory, but an extra 64GB SD card already inserted in player. You can expand the storage up to 256GB via 128 GB SD card or via another 128GB USB OTG (OTG cable not included) and enjoy a music library as long as 14,000 songs

Last update on 2025-07-01 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API

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FAQ:

Q: What does portable media player mean?

A: Portable media player. A portable media player, or digital audio player, is a consumer electronics device that is capable of storing and playing digital media such as audio, images, video, documents, etc. the data is typically stored on a hard drive, microdrive , or flash memory.

Q: What is the best media player for a computer?

A: VLC player is one of most commonly used media player for PC. It is compatible with all versions of windows, Linux and Mac OS. VLC provides easy to understand and user friendly interface. It support all type of audio and video formats. VLC also provide playlist feature, photo capture of videos.

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Q: Is VLC media player portable?

A: VLC media player is a highly portable multimedia player for various audio and video formats (MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX , XviD, WMV, mp3, ogg, …) as well as DVDs, VCDs , and various streaming protocols. It can also be used as a server to stream in unicast or multicast in IPv4 or IPv6 on a high-bandwidth network.