Black Friday MP3 player deals 2025: Be quick and can save money on a brand new MP3 player

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While we wave goodbye to the Black Friday weekend, there's still a window of opportunity to get a last-minute Black Friday MP3 player deal.

It seems more and more of us are looking back and clamouring for a place to store all our digital or CD purchases - and right now you can pick up the Sony NW-A306 Walkman with 13% off. It's down from $399.99 to £348 - a nice saving of more than $50.

In the UK, you can get ACTIVO P1 Hi-Res player in white for £249 - that's 38% down from it's usual price of £399. It features in our guide to the best MP3 players due to it's excellent performance and sleek design.

Myself and the Louder team are keeping on top of all the last-minute Black Friday MP3 player deals, but with the focus beginning to shift away from this year's Black Friday, we'll be adding more bargains to our Cyber Monday MP3 player deals guide.

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US deals

Sony NW-A306 Walkman
Editor's pick
Save 13% ($51.99)
Sony NW-A306 Walkman : was $399.99 now $348 at Amazon

It’s lovely to see the Sony Walkman name out in the wild again, with the tech giant updating their iconic cassette player and replacing it with a range of excellent MP3 players. The NW-A306 features Hi-Res Audio and has 32GB of storage. It’s wi-fi enabled and is a robust but lightweight bit of kit that’s perfect for on the go listening.

Sony NW-WM1AM2 Walkman
Save 36% ($501.99)
Sony NW-WM1AM2 Walkman: was $1,399.99 now $898 at Amazon

If you're really looking to push the boat out on a brand new MP3 player, then how about more than $500 off the list price of the Sony NW-WM1AM2 Walkman? It's a massive saving and for your money you'll get hi-res audio, an S-Master HX digital amp, native DSD file support and 128GB of storage and an SD card slot.

Mechen M30 MP3 player
Save 20% ($16)
Mechen M30 MP3 player: was $79.98 now $63.98 at Amazon

This is a nice mid-range MP3 player and it has 64GB of storage. Sound quality is great thanks to DAC decoding and has a battery life of 25 hours from a full charge. It has a hard-wearing aluminium alloy shell that feels great in the hand - and a 2-inch display. The only fly in the ointment is lack of Bluetooth.

Swofy  80GB MP3 player
Save 32% ($22.68)
Swofy 80GB MP3 player: was $69.99 now $47.31 at Amazon

Here’s a nice deal on this MP3 player with 80GB of storage and touchscreen. It can be upgraded to 1TB of memory. It also has Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity and you can also download your favourite musical apps.

AiMoonsa 64GB MP3 player
Save 25% ($8.35)
AiMoonsa 64GB MP3 player: was $33.99 now $25.64 at Amazon

If you’re just dipping your toe into the MP3 market and don’t want to spend a fortune, then this neat little 64GB player by AiMoonsa is a top budget option. Its retail price is cheap, but with a 25% discount, this is an even better option for beginners. It supports APE / FLAC / WMA / MP3 / ACELP files, has a built-in speaker, has an FM radio and has Bluetooth 5.2.

Cocobear MP3 Player 64GB BT
Save 24%
Cocobear MP3 Player 64GB BT: was $24.99 now $18.99 at Amazon

This is a fantastic deal and is an excellent little MP3 player that’ll also appear to kids. Amazon has cut the price on this dramatically and for your money you’ll get an MP3 player with 64GB of storage, FM radio and it comes with a pair of wired earbuds. It also has a clip so it can be attached to a jacket or backpack.

UK deals

Activo P1 High Resolution Digital Audio Player
Editor's pick
Save 38% (£150)
Activo P1 High Resolution Digital Audio Player: was £399 now £249 at Amazon

Korean hi-fi upstart Activo has made an extremely powerful little media player in the P1, an Astell & Kern-powered device with as much going for its looks as it has going for its internal tech-smarts. Hi-res Bluetooth connectivity, wired connectivity options including a rare 4.4mm balanced output, 32-bit/384kHz capabilities and that fetchingly futuristic exterior design all combine to make for a suitably superior high-end MP3 player – and can all be yours for 38% less at Amazon this Black Friday.

Astell&Kern  KANN ULTRA
Editor's pick
Save 38% (£600)
Astell&Kern KANN ULTRA: was £1,599 now £999 at Amazon

Astell&Kern are synonymous with producing slick-sounding, well-built audio gear, and the KANN ULTRA is no different. Sure, it’s a premium product but if you’ve had your eye on picking one up for a while, this is going to be your best chance with this astonishing discount of £600! There’s 128GB of memory, it delivers incredible audiophile-level music thanks to an upgraded DAC and it’s a beautiful slice of gorgeous tech.

AiMoonsa MP3 player
Save 33% (£12)
AiMoonsa MP3 player: was £35.99 now £23.99 at Amazon

If you’re looking to dip your toes into the world of MP3 players, this is a cheap and cheerful model with 64GB of memory, a built-in speaker, FM radio and Bluetooth 5.2. It’s slim and supports MP3, APE, FLAC and WMA audio files - and it comes with a pair of wired earbuds.

FAQ

Sony Walkman NW-A306 Touchscreen MP3 Player

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When do the 2025 Black Friday MP3 players deals start?

Black Friday always takes place on the Friday following Thanksgiving in the US - and this year's big sales day will kick-off on November 28.

I've been involved in covering Black Friday and Cyber Monday since 2019 and, while the majority of MP3 player discounts will land on Black Friday itself, I've seen deals begin to drop in way before that. As you can see above, some discounts have already arrived and I expect more to come in fast as we approach November 1.

Myself and the Louder team will be right here with loads of excellent MP3 player bargains, covering a wide array of budgets.

What MP3 player deals should I expect to see?

This will be my seventh year covering Black Friday and I always see a variety of great deals across the board on MP3 players.

This will be the first time Louder has dedicated a hub page to Black Friday MP3 player deals, but I've included them in some of our guides before and I expect to see deep discounts on the iconic Sony Walkman players, along with products from the likes of FiiO, Majority, Swofy, Zunate, Ashata and more.

I've been a fan of MP3 players ever since I got my first iPod back in the day, and while my silver iPod Classic is still going strong, it's starting to show its age, so I'll be looking to pick something up from the Black Friday MP3 sales too.

Most of the major retailers will have deals on, including Amazon, John Lewis, Walmart and BestBuy so I'll keep this page updated with discounts as soon as I see them.

Shopping tips

Before Black Friday arrives, I like to get a bit of preparation done in advance to ease the financial burden. Hopefully, some of these tips will help you in your quest to nab a brilliant new MP3 player

1. Keep a list handy: Keeping a list of the MP3 players you're keen on means you'll have a more focused approach when looking out for a great deal on Black Friday..

2. Budget: This year's Black Friday falls right around pay day for a lot of people. But to take some of the stress out of the big shop, if you can put some money aside for the sales, it can certainly ease the financial burden of grabbing a new MP3 player. I usually put a little bit of cash aside for Cyber weekend - not a lot, but even a little helps in the long run.

3. Shop around: Before throwing your money at a new MP3 player, comparing prices of the item you're keen on is well worth 5 minutes of your time. Prices around Black Friday can vary wildly, and some retailers will also throw in the occasional freebie. Check the small print and prices.

Myself and the Louder team are doing that so we can bring you some great MP3 player savings, so keep this page bookmarked and check back regularly. Also keep your eyes on our Black Friday music deals page.

How we choose products

I still buy CDs and I usually buy digital downloads from Bandcamp. Having a new MP3 player for these files is really handy - and it keeps my collection all in one place. So when it comes to choosing a new MP3 player, I take a look at what the big names have out in the market

I'll then look at what extras the MP3 player has: Does it have Bluetooth and wi-ficonnectivity? Does it have a touchscreen? Does it cater for wired or wireless headphones? How much storage space does it have? Is it portable?

I'll always highlight the important information to help you make an informed decision - and if there's a lesser-known MP3 player brand, I'll check it out thoroughly before recommending it to you.

As I mentioned above, I'm actively looking to replace my wonderful but ageing iPod Classic with a new MP3 player (Sony Walkman NW-A306, I'm looking at you) so myself and the Louder team will keep you up to date on all the Black Friday MP3 player deals as soon as we see them.

Why you can trust our picks

This is my seventh year covering Black Friday full-time, and I've been part of the wider team here since 2014 and over the last 11 years, I've personally written more than 11,500 stories across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog.

Along with reporting on Cyber Weekend, I've also been involved with other sales events such as Amazon Prime Day, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, Presidents' Day and Memorial Day - highlighting top deals on everything from vinyl and headphones, to turntables, Bluetooth speakers and CD players.

Together with the wider Louder team, we've combined to write more than 15,000 reviews so we know what makes a good product stand out from the crowd. We love music and that's why you can trust us to bring you fantastic MP3 player deals round the clock, including Black Friday weekend.

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Scott Munro
Louder e-commerce editor

Scott has spent 36 years in newspapers, magazines and online as an editor, production editor, sub-editor, designer, writer and reviewer. Scott joined our news desk in 2014 before moving into e-commerce in 2020. Scott maintains Louder’s buyer’s guides, highlights deals, and reviews headphones, speakers, earplugs and more. Over the last 11 years, Scott has written more than 11,000 articles across Louder, Classic Rock, Metal Hammer and Prog. He's previously written for publications including IGN, Sunday Mirror, Daily Record and The Herald, covering everything from news and features, to tech reviews, video games, travel and whisky. Scott's favourite bands are Fields Of The Nephilim, The Cure, New Model Army, All About Eve, The Mission, Cocteau Twins, Drab Majesty, Marillion and Rush.

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