The Best portable digital media players of 2022 – Reviews & Buying Guide

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.

2,612 Reviews Scanned

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

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. #3

NEUMI Atom 4K Ultra-HD Digital Media Player for USB Drives and SD Cards - Plays 4K/UHD 60fps Videos, HEVC/H.265, HDMI and Analog AV, Automatic Playback and Looping Capability

The NEUMI ATOM 4K is the easy and affordable way to add video, photo, and music playback to any TV, new or old, at up to 4K Ultra-HD quality. Just attach a USB drive or SD card with your media files, select a file, and play! It is simple and intuitive to use with no complicated settings or controls. Turn on its automatic playback and resume capability and you won’t even need to pick up the remote.
HDMI 4K/60fps Ultra-HD Quality - The ATOM 4K offers stunning video quality through its HDMI output that supports up to 2160p/60Hz resolution, with support for the latest video formats such as H.265/HEVC. It can feed digital surround sound to your home theater receiver for a cinema-like listening experience. Additionally, the ATOM 4K provides analog AV output for connecting to an older TV, or for sending audio to a stereo system.
Reads USB Drives and SD Cards - Simply copy your videos, photos, or music files onto a USB drive or an SD card, insert it into the ATOM 4K, and you are ready to play those files using an easy-to-navigate menu. Got a lot of media files? No problem! The ATOM 4K can read USB drives up to 4TB or Micro SD cards up to 512GB. Popular file systems are supported, including FAT32, exFAT and NTFS.
Fully Automatic Playback - Turn on its automatic playback feature and the ATOM 4K will find and play media files on its own without any user input. It will also remember where you stopped watching on a video and resume playing from the stop point. Combined with the ability to loop and repeat videos continuously, the ATOM 4K is a perfect player for simple digital signage.
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@60fps resolution, 10-bit color, and 250mbps. 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

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. #6

NEUMI Atom 1080P Full-HD Digital Media Player for USB Drives and SD Cards, 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!
【FULL-HD VIDEO PLAYBACK】- Stunning HDMI video quality up to 1080p/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 1920x1080p@60fps, 10-bit color, and 100mbps. Photos: JPG, JPEG, BMP, GIF (non-animated), PNG. Music: MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, APE, AAC

Rank No. #7

HDMI Media Player, Blue Mini 1080p Full-HD Ultra HDMI MP4 Player for -MKV/RM/ MP4 / AVI etc- HDD USB Flash Drive/HDD and SD Card

【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;Made of aluminum alloy, it has better protection during carrying
【1080P MP4 Player】-- Full HD 1080p 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 SD card(up to 128G)/USB flash(up to 512G) 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. #8

AGPtEK Mini 1080P Full HD Digital Media Player - MKV/ RM-SD/ USB HDD-HDMI

USB storage: build in internal flash enables it as USB 2.0 storage. Only 10MB capacities, it can easily connect to any USB HOST port, no external power supply needed. Video format: RM, RMVB, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MOV, HDMOV, MP4, M4V, PMP, AVC, FLV, VOB, MPG, DAT, MPEG, TS, TP, M2TS, WMV (H.264, H.263, WMV9/VC-1, MPEG1/2/4). Audio format: MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, FLAC, APE, AC3, DTS, ATRA
Video decoding formats: RM, RMVB, AVI, DIVX, MKV, MOV, HDMOV, MP4, M4V, PMP, AVC, FLV, VOB, MPG, DAT, MPEG, TS, TP, M2TS, WMV, (H.264,H.263,WMV9/VC-1,MPEG1/2/4)
SD/SDHC reader: Directly read SD/SDHC card, and play or manage files on TV, can read SD/SDHC card also on computer.
File management: can manage the files in devices connected to, manage delete or copy between each others. It will auto resume when plugged back in and it could be running all the time and loop automatically
Support Repeat, Zoom, FF, BF, Rotate functions. Support HDMI, CVBS, and YPbPr video output. Support external subtitles: SRT/ASS(UTF8,GBK,BIG5,etc.) M2T ISO

Rank No. #9

96GB MP3 Player with Bluetooth 5.0, Phinistec Z6 Digital Audio Player with Loud Speaker, 2.4'' IPS Super Battery Life Music Player with FM Radio, E-Book, Music Alarm Support up to 256GB

♪-【Super Battery Life- Charge Once a Month】: With 1500mAh battery, continuously music playing time could be up to 90 hours. If 3 music hours per day, means one fully charge can be used for one month, which is much longer battery life than other music players.
♪-【MP3 Player with Bluetooth 5.0】: Advanced Bluetooth 5.0, can provide you better compatibility and stable connectivity, easily connect to bluetooth headphone, speaker, car audio with fast and stable transmission without tangling.
♪-【Loud Speaker & Stereo Sound】: Our Z6 mp3 player build-in speaker offer loud volume stereo sound, super HD sound allows you to enjoy the music feast. It supports most audio formats such as APE, FLAC, MP3, OGG, AAC, ACELP, WMA, WAV, support video format such as AMV, AVI, you can make bookmark in an audio-book,. It also supports FM radio recording.
♪-【96GB Memory & Expandable】: The internal storage of this portable mp3 player is 32GB and it comes with a 64GB sd card, totally 96GB; in addition, the sd card can be expanded up to 256GB, it can handle up to 8,000 music files. (please visit ASIN B09WVH5YMX without sd card).
♪-【Metal Body & Glass Back】: 2.4-inch IPS display with combination of touchscreen and physical buttons makes the operation smoother, metal body & glass back unique designed, this MP3 player is designed at high-level for entry level use.

Rank No. #10

64GB Mp3 Player with Bluetooth 5.3, 2.8" Full Touch Screen Music Player, Portable Digital Lossless Media Player with FM Radio Speaker for Kids, Up to 128GB, Protective Case Headphones Included

【64GB Mp3 Player】This bluetooth mp3 player has a built-in 64GB flash memory which provides you with a better durability than only a SD expanted memory. Max 128GB expansion if needed.
【Bluetooth 5.3 Music Player】With Bluetooth 5.3, you can pair with your Bluetooth earphones or Bluetooth speakers wirelessly, and the bluetooth will automatically connect to your device and continue to play the song where you left. [Tips: unable to connect with mobile phone and car via bluetooth]
【2.8" Music Player & HiFi Lossless Sound 】Oilsky D26 fulll touch screen mp3 player is equipped with a professional intelligent digital noise reduction chip. Support a variety of audio formats including MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, and ACC. With a 2.8-inch screen, you can have a wider viewing angle and better navigation.
【Multifunctional Kids Music Player】This portable music player can also meet your other occasions needs such as FM radio, voice recorder, Photos, E-book, Sleep timer, Wallpaper, Folder etc. Offer equalizers choice from Rock, Funk, Hip-hop, Jazz, Classical, Techno, and Custom. This player can also be a gift for kids, friends, and family at Christmas or Thanksgiving.
【Package List】Unconditional refund within 90 days for any quality issue caused by the mp3 player. Package including: 1 x 64GB mp3 player; 1 x Protective case; 1 x USB-C cable; 1 x Headphones; 1 x User manual.

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