Apple iPod shuffle 4gen (late 2012) Pro Reviews

In terms of features, design, sound quality, and price, the fourth-generation iPod Shuffle is the best version of the player we've seen yet. That said, the world of sub-$100 MP3 players is chockfull of interesting options, many of which deliver larger capacities, color screens, and broader compatibility with files and applications beyond the world of iTunes. As the closest competitor, the SanDisk Sansa Clip+ offers twice the capacity, a built-in screen, MicroSD card expansion, FM radio, voice recording, and broader file and application compatibility. It's certainly not as sexy, but it's a much better value overall. Fitness fanatics also owe it to themselves to check out the Sony W-Series Walkman, which kills two birds with one stone by rolling an MP3 player into a great pair of sweat-resistant headphones. If your music library and playlists are already in iTunes, however, the Shuffle offers the path of least resistance to those in the market for a small (really small), fitness-friendly MP3 player, and delivers plenty of value for $49.