Portable CD Players | Home, outdoor events, car trips | - CD Compatibility: Supports CD, CD-R/RW (ISO/IEC 10995) - Portability: 1.2kg (ergonomic handle) ▲ (lighter than industry avg 1.5kg) - Battery Life: 8h (IEC 60086) ▲ (2h longer than standard 6h) - FM Radio: 87.5–108MHz (covers all FM bands) - Certifications: FCC, RoHS | Long battery life, multi-input support, certifications ensure safety | No Bluetooth, heavier than Bluetooth speakers, limited to CD formats |
MP3/MP4 Players | Commuting, workouts, travel | - Storage: 16GB internal + microSD (up to 128GB) - Bluetooth: 5.0 (optional) ▲ - Battery Life: 10h (IEC 60086) - Display: 2.4" touchscreen (ISO 9001) | Lightweight, wireless connectivity, large storage capacity | No CD/FM support, requires digital files, bulkier screens may drain battery |
Portable Bluetooth Speakers | Parties, outdoor gatherings, home use | - Bluetooth: 5.0 (30m range ▲) - Battery Life: 12h (IEC 60086) ▲ - Portability: 0.8kg (IPX5 water-resistant) - Inputs: USB-C, NFC pairing | Wireless convenience, lightweight, water-resistant | No CD/FM, requires Bluetooth-enabled devices, limited battery if used at max volume |
Boomboxes | Outdoor events, parties, home entertainment | - Power: 20W stereo ▲ (louder than portable CD players) - Features: AM/FM radio, cassette player (optional) - Portability: 3.5kg (built-in handle) - Inputs: AUX, USB, SD card | High volume, multi-input versatility, built-in radio | Heavy, bulky design, less portable than dedicated speakers/CD players |
Cassette Players | Nostalgic use, vintage setups | - Cassette Compatibility: Type II tapes (IEC 60094) - Portability: 1.5kg (plastic casing) - Features: Tape speed control, headphone jack | Reliable for cassette enthusiasts, nostalgic appeal | Obsolete technology, no digital inputs, limited use cases |
Tablet/Smartphone Media Players | Streaming, multimedia, on-the-go | - Screen Size: 7–10" touchscreen ▲ - Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0 - Storage: 32GB–256GB (expandable) - Battery Life: 8–12h (IEC 60086) | Versatile for streaming, large storage, multitasking capabilities | Not dedicated audio device, higher cost, heavier than portable players |