The world's cheapest MP3 player costs just over a dollar

The world's cheapest MP3 player costs just over a dollar

What is € 1.46 you are reporting these days? Not even a stamp for a birthday card in mainland China. And yet, one way or another, you'll have a hard time buying an MP3 player from Gearbest and shipping it to China for free. You don't even have to wait for Black Friday.

This unbranded device comes with a metal clip and is available in silver or purple. There is no onboard memory so you will need to get your own microSD card. There are no headphones either, so bring those yourself (or use a pair of speakers with a 3,5mm jack). After four hours, the battery life isn't particularly spectacular, don't forget.

While standalone MP3 players are disappearing thanks to the ubiquitous smartphone, there are still specialized use cases that can come in handy. Combine them with a portable battery for several days of reading and they will adapt perfectly to ambient sounds: a white noise that calms babies, soothing music or natural sounds to relax.

They are also suitable for those looking for a disposable music player; at the beach, at a festival or at the gym where the chances of losing or damaging your expensive iPhone are just too great.