Whether you want to use it around the house, at the bottom of the garden or on the beach, this sleek little dream machine wins my vote when it comes to looks and modern tech. If you want a quality portable CD player that looks the part, then this retro style model has that old school appearance. It also has an integral 2,000 mAh lithium-ion battery, so you can say goodbye to the pricey, throwaway kind that seem to need replacing far too often. Expect an average playing time of 12 hours on a single charge. Whether you’re looking at small CD players for home use or are willing to splash out on my Sony Walkman CD player best buy, I hope this guide helps with your journey into the wonderful world of the compact disc. Welcome to the 90s, indeed.

Searching for the best portable CD player boombox rather than the best CD Walkman? The original portable stereo brand has come up trumps once again with this portable boombox. It plays CDs and cassettes, and also has an AM/FM tuner and an MP3 compatible audio in connection.Here’s a secret – most of the music I own is on CD. It’s the same with Mister. We buy the CD of any album we like and can transfer it to an MP3 or MP4 player in a matter of moments. It’s ours to keep forever, to loan to careful friends and to pass on to our daughter – should she want it (which is questionable).

I love the distinctive look of this Jensen portable CD player – there’s something space age about it. Maybe it’s the shaping of those built-in speakers, that are a little like stylised alien eyes. This CD boombox does have a telescopic antenna, after all… We have an old Sony boombox in our kitchen – alongside an Echo Dot. We’ve had it for almost two decades and it’s still as reliable as ever. There’s a reason why I’m a lifelong fan of Sony. As well as 80s and 90s music, of course. It must be used solely for domestic purposes. The guarantee will be rendered invalid if the product is re-sold or has been damaged by inexpert repair. Old CDs are generally really cheap to buy at the present time, with the obvious exception of rare or limited editions. Many new or used CDs can be yours for just a few pounds or dollars. Grab them while you can, because there’s no guarantee that they won’t shoot up in price – just as vinyl has in recent times. Which is the best quality portable CD player for you?

As someone’s first portable CD player, this is ideal. The colours should appeal to kids, tweens and teens, while the price means no one will be too upset if it did get damaged due to the carelessness of youth. It can be used outside or within the home, powered via batteries or the mains.

This entry level Bush model is possibly the best personal CD player for anyone on a budget. Bush have been around since long before CDs ever appeared, so they’ve been making CD players for decades now. This sleek silver machine is also one of the cheapest portable CD player products around. How much do you, personally, value the sound quality? If it’s the most important factor for you, then it’s worth spending more on a better machine. Such products tend to outlive cheaper options too – although that’s not always the case. Bass boost may help to enhance the sound. Also bear in mind that the headphones included with a premium product will tend to be of a much higher quality than their cheaper counterparts. It may thus be worth factoring in the cost of purchasing a pair if you choose a budget model. If you’re after a USB CD player for the car, though, you might not use headphones anyway. Portability Want to find the best portable CD player? Then welcome to the 90s, as a friend of mine would say. In the 80s it was mainly about playing music on vinyl, but once we entered the 90s I started to buy all my music on CD. While there’s no arguing that vinyl gives a unique sound and has timeless appeal, CDs have some outstanding benefits. A 5 year guarantee, sleek looks and an integral li-ion battery go a long way with this good value personal CD player from Klim.I love the Klim Nomad – for happy owners it’s the best sounding portable CD player of the bunch. Is it the best portable CD player ever made? It’s a serious contender now that big brands like Sony have stopped making them. A rechargeable li-ion battery and Fusion earbuds come with it, and there’s also a 5 year warranty.