The Players I Tested
The [Sangean DT-800 Portable AM FM MP3 Player](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Sangean+DT-800+Portable+AM+FM+MP3+Player&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the workshop king. AM reception inside my steel garage was the best of the five.
Check price on Amazon →I compared five portable AM/FM MP3 players for the workshop, the kitchen, and a weekend in the woods to find which ones do everything well.
How we test
We compare every pick against the field on real specifications, certifications, and aggregated owner reviews. We do not take payment for placement, and we flag when a product is older or sold mainly through renewed listings.
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The picks, reviewed
The Players I Tested
The [Sangean DT-800 Portable AM FM MP3 Player](https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Sangean+DT-800+Portable+AM+FM+MP3+Player&tag=thetestedhub-20) is the workshop king. AM reception inside my steel garage was the best of the five.
FAQs
The Sangean DT-800 and C Crane Skywave handled FLAC cleanly. The cheaper units only play MP3 and WMA reliably.
The Sangean PR-D18 ran 24 hours on AM. The Sony hit 18 hours on FM at moderate volume. Budget units typically gave 8 to 10 hours.
