It seems that the mobiles have finished with the MP3 players, but for sport, what is better?

No one doubts the huge advantages of modern smartphones when it comes to sports, but when it comes to running or walking at an intense pace, wearing a five-inch device attached to the arm may be more of a problem than one advantage. I have a friend, called Amiguito, who usually goes out to jog with an MP3 device, and it was he who put me on the track. After asking several people, I discovered that MP3 players are used much more than I thought, so I decided to try several. They had to meet two standards: to be very small ideal for quick walking or running and to withstand sweat without problems.

The diminutive heir of the player who revolutionized the world of music is one of the best enduring of time. In its current version, the fourth, is available with 2 Gb. Capacity and its battery gives more than 12 hours of uninterrupted music playback. It can be purchased in 6 colors and its price is 55 €. It is possibly the most accessories available, from sleeves to submersible housings for use in the pool or the beach. In addition, your Voice Over system tells us the name and artist of each song that will ring.

One of the best MP3 players in the market. It is submersible up to two meters, is available in five colors and has more capacity than the previous one since it can be acquired with 4 Gb -95 € or with 8 Gb -120 €. Its headband-type design makes it very comfortable to use, even under water, and the sound quality is really good. A true off-road vehicle with a battery life of 8 hours.

Clip Sport Available with 4 and 8 GB capacity is the only one that incorporates a screen in which to see the covers of the basic we are listening to, but that also makes it something bigger. Includes a clasp thanks to which we can hook it on the shirt or the pants and is the one that has the longest battery life of all: 25 hours. In addition, it is the only one that incorporates a slot for microSDHC memory cards to be able to add many more songs. Price: from 40 €.

The small Philips Dutch player is one of the best selling and most popular. Available with 2 and 4 Gb of capacity, can be purchased in various colors and its fabulous price - you can find for 30 € the 2 Gb. makes it ideal for running in the city. It comes with a neoprene band to put on your arm and if you wish you can wear it hooked to the pants as it incorporates a comfortable clip. The headphones are not too good, but it is compatible with any type of wired headset.