Customer Ratings & Reviews

Gas prices are under $2.00 and I'm reviewing a CD player. What year is it!?!? But, to be fair, this isn't quite like the CD players of the 90's. This CD Player has Bluetooth and far better electronic skip protection than my old CD players did back in the day. It isn't a flawless experience, but if you're looking to add a CD player to your car or want to connect without wires to your Bluetooth speakers and headphones, then dust off your CD wallet and prepare for a blast from the past. Bluetooth: So, the big selling feature of this CD player is the included Bluetooth connectivity. With Bluetooth, you can connect this player to your portable speakers and wireless headphones. Connection isn't without problems, though. To get Bluetooth to work, you have to turn on the feature each time you start the CD player. It isn't enabled by default. Second quirk is I found myself constantly having to re-pair devices after I had either shut down the CD player or the Bluetooth device. It wasn't a consistent problem; some headphones stayed connected while some speakers did not. But it was a bit more difficult than turning on the devices and having a solid connection each time. Features: Everything works well. Volume control is digital. The electronic skip protection worked well for my walks and car rides. The buttons on the top of the player are easy enough to use. The player comes with 2 AA batteries, but no power cable. You can hook up a 4.5v AC adapter, but you will need to buy that separately. With the added feature of Bluetooth connectivity, it would have also been nice to have had a micro or mini USB power port, too. But, I guess that would have been asking too much. As I said above, anti-skip works well. If you want, you could easily hook this player up to a car's auxiliary audio port. Many vehicles today are foregoing CD players in lieu of huge tablet like displays. If you are looking for an automotive solution, this worked well for me. I didn't experience skips, and the controls on the top of the drive were easy enough to access without taking my eyes off the road. So, in conclusion, while Bluetooth works, it is a bit more quirky than I would like. As a portable CD player, the drive works well and Bluetooth does work if you are okay with constantly re-enabling and syncing devices.

It has been a while since I have not listened to my music CD collection -especially since I put them away in CD bookcases. So, looking at this Memorex Bluetooth CD Player was a very welcome experience. The CD player is exactly what you would expect or remember. It has the stereotypical clamshell design and it is made of plastic. It seems decently well built. It is light and can be handled easily in one hand. I will say that, as it has always been the case, it would not be a good idea to drop it. It has a pleasant retro aesthetic with black and neon green trim. As far as portability, I would not say this is exactly the case, as it does not feature any belt clips or carrying case. It does include a 100-second anti-skip feature though, which is effective while moving it around. The player has a monochrome digital display that shows the usual information such as track, time, mode, etc. It has the usual tactile buttons such as play, pause, forward, back, stop, Bluetooth/mode, program, ESP (anti-skip) and +/- volume. They are responsive and feel very clicky. On the side of the player, there is the open slider, headphone jack, DBBS (bass boost), and a DC power input. I thought it was rather strange to have this DC input as the power pack was not included, and it may be a bit of a hassle to find one that fits. I think this should have been a micro USB input or something more modern as those can be found everywhere. It comes with two AA batteries. Memorex included a pair of black headphone buds. While this is nice, in my opinion, they are terrible, and sort of detract the whole deal. They have ear fins and they fit fine. However, the sound was incredibly tinny and there is absolutely no bass. I thought that might improve with a different tip size. To my amazement, the whole head came apart simply by attempting to pull the tip off. This would have been infuriating, had I not reminded myself about the retail price of the unit (not an excuse). So, the player works as expected. The lid opens easily by using the slider and stays open. It makes a nice click when closing it and feels secure. Discs fit well and do not wobble. I used high-grade headphones to test the sound and listened to different music genres. Being that these are actual CD’s, the sound reproduction should be of decent quality. The truth is that is was OK -at least to my ears. Personally, I would have liked more clarity, but it is what it is. Activating the DBBS extra bass boost adds much-needed excitement but also distortion at higher volumes. I found that playing music at about 15% or less was more than enough as these pump out very loud sound. The player also features Bluetooth 5.0. Pairing is simple, although one must ensure to activate the pairing is being done at the same time on both devices. The sound quality is also alright. Unfortunately, the bass boost does not work in wireless mode, and so the sound depends on the headphones being used. The connection is decent since it did not drop or stutter at long distances -even thorough a wall and a couple of corners. I also tried it with my Bluetooth speaker and again, the experience was just alright. Now, will admit that I have been spoiled by digital media, especially now that high-quality transmission is a thing, and the wireless experience is here to stay. However, the nostalgia was strong with this one; the same as when one is holding a book or magazine. The tactile feedback, handling (or dusting off) CD’s, and actually operating a machine, bring memories that many would think is certainly worth the asking price.

Its ok i need to buy a plug for this cd player it goes through so much batterys every other day its crazy

So when I got this product, I thought it was going to be a relive of my 90s days --- well it was more of a 90s reboot! Firstly, the anti-skip protection is way better than the old days. I don't think perfect skip protection can exist with actual CDs, but I do feel this is as good as it's gonna get. You also get the CD experience completely wireless this time around if you so choose. Yes, this one is BLUETOOTH so I can play my old CDs on my bluetooth speakers, headphones, even in my car. Had some re-pairing issues, but I even have that problem with recent standard products too, like some other earbuds I have. It also has the Bass Boost feature from before and this was a REALLY welcome throwback! The cons? Just one for me --- just like the old days, it is battery powered (double As) and does not come with an AC adapter --- I would have to buy that separately. Nonetheless, the memories and the upgrade to the old style are worth the price for this fun throwback.

The CD player is awesome and very easy to connect to Bluetooth speakers or headphones I give it 5 stars

Great CD player, I know, in this day and age, CD's may not be what they were before, however some, like me still have a collection of CD's that you may still want to listen to. This portable player is very lightweight (I like the color too) and it has Bluetooth, a feature for these modern days! They include a nice pair of wired earbuds, but with Bluetooth, you can pair your favorite ones (or you can pair it to a set of speakers/home theater, if it has Btooth). I like the press on buttons on top for volume (no more spinning wheel on the side). They also include a pair of batteries. Keep some handy, because although it has port for a DC/car adapter, its not included (but you can buy it separately). Sound quality is great, and it has a boombost feature, but my guess is battery life would be less if you use it. I highly recommend it for anyone that still wants to listen to their CD collection, albeit with a nice pair of bluetooth modern earbuds/speakers!

Really Nice Low Profile Bluetooth CD Player. It was really easy to pair with several audio systems, speakers and even a 2020 Toyota Camry which lacks a CD player as many new cars do. In my test in the car the CD player provided a crisp clean sound through the speakers in the car that sounded perfect and the player played in any position and didn't jump, skip or flutter with a few vertical and horizontal shakes I did to simulate hitting a bump in the road. It is a little easier than putting the CD's on a flash drive and gives you the ability to grab other CD's at the last minute for a trip without putting them on your phone or a flash drive. When my Dad rides with me, he likes to bring his own CD's to listen to and I really dont have any of that music (or want it LOL) The headphones included are really mediocre in sound quality but probably par for the course in inexpensive earbuds. My one wish for something it does not have would be the optional ability to use it powered from a power supply and not two AA batteries all the time

I’m what you’d call an “Elder Millenial” just old enough to have a vast CD collection that I started buying when I got my first job in High School. I hadn’t used them in a while, but it still is satisfying to grab a disc, load it into the CD player and press play. This Memorex CD player feels kinda like the ones I used to own and use in high school and in my Early 20s. It feels sturdy yet flimsy. I don’t think it would survive a fall from waist height. So I don’t plan on jogging with this anywhere. I strictly use it while sitting at home playing video games or doing work on my laptop. It’s a great way to listen to an album distraction free. No notifications or phone calls and texts from my phone to interrupt my music. This is honestly the best part about having a dedicated music / cd player. The uninterrupted music experience alone is worth the purchase. I wanted to give it a 4 star rating because even though it has blue tooth, I could not get any of my Bluetooth headphones to pair with it. My headphones aren’t smart enough on their own to just connect to the CD player. However, I believe this would be great for someone who owns a car that has Bluetooth capability but no CD player. The CD player pairs easily with a cars Bluetooth system. This is a great and affordable way to have a CD player in your car. The CD player comes with a pair of headphones, they’re fine, and they work, but I always recommend using a pair of over the ear headphones for an immersive music listening experience. Battery life is fantastic. I’m going on about 5 hours of music listening with the same two AA batteries installed. There’s no mention of battery life. But this certainly runs longer than the CD players I owned back in high school. Build quality is as expected. Not the most heavy duty but not too cheap either. Don’t drop it though. The electronic skip protection works good enough to walk around with it in hand and I’m sure it’ll work great in the car too. I’m happy with it, I think you will be also.

I consider myself one of the first to always use and buy technology firsthand, but at the same time, I love, cherish, and miss to use old tech such as Sony Walkman, iPod Classic, etc. This Memorex Portable CD Player is literally made me happy, for the first impression when unboxed it, I felt so happy to use and listen to CDs tracks. I have many CDs and I still use them these days but on the shelf and power audio system. This CD player took me back to the '80s and '90s which is my favorites years. Build quality is acceptable, not high finish, 2 AA batteries-powered, 40 seconds anti-skip protection "ESP", the sound is good but not the best, quiet when the music being played, earbuds are useless and not comfortable but alternatively, I got the BT function to pair up my own Bluetooth-enabled headphones and boom! The music seemed amazing! compact and quiet with BT is all what I need. I loved it!!!

It was a pleasure to have time to listen to my CD collection on this very cool throwback CD player. Call me old fashioned but I like to have devices that do what they were designed to do. A CD player or radio for music, a GPS for directions, etc. With streaming if I walk away, it stops playing music. But with this, the music continues to play. I really like that. And it plays mP3 files too, so that can give you much longer playtime than a regular CD. Comes with nice earbuds that stay in!

Connected easily to three different Bluetooth devices. Excellent sound. Takes up little room. Only drawback is that batteries don't seem to last long.

Nice small unit, decent sound. Controls are a bit confusing because some buttons perform different functions if you press and hold. Also have to set mode prior to pairing to a Bluetooth device which is not explained in the minimal instructions. Occasionally does some weird sounds after playing a bit, as if it were bounced around, even sitting on a table. But a stop & start sets it back to normal. With Bluetooth speaker in doesn't take up as much room as a boombox-type unit and stores easily in a drawer.

The Memorex portable cd player is just what I needed. I had a different brand portable cd player for years and it virtually fell apart a piece at a time due to old age. The company no longer makes them so I had to buy a different brand. I saw this (memorex) at best buy and bought it. I have to say that it surprised me as to the quality. It sounds very good plus the bass boost and Blue Tooth are very good additions to it. I give it a solid 4 star rating.

I recommend this CD player. It's easy to use and works well. I haven't had it long enough to be sure it's durable, but so far it's doing fine. I like the digital volume control. It connects reliably to my Bluetooth speaker, though it does take a bit longer to do that than I had expected it would. It seems to use up the batteries fairly quickly, but not unreasonably fast.

This is an affordable aka portable cheap compact disc player. My expectations are not high but I definitely did not expect to break after a couple of hours' use. The LCD cover came off indicating it wasn't glued enough. More so, one of the springs in the battery component came off as I removed the batteries making the CD player useless. I would have to take the thing apart just to be able to attach or solder the spring. Last, I've noticed the production date is January 2020. Perhaps the pandemic has something to do with the quality of manufacturing in China. For now, I'd stay away from this.

I was extremely excited when I found this product as there aren't very many CD players with Bluetooth output. At first, before trying the Bluetooth, I connected the CD player to my speaker with an AUX cable which (in my opinion) is where this CD player shines. If you're using a decent speaker, it sounds amazing. I especially liked the sound with the Bass Boost mode. However, once I connected the CD player to the speaker with Bluetooth, the quality of the music went way way down. It sounded as if I was streaming a low-quality YouTube rip. It was terrible. I tried it with another speaker and I got the same result. So, while the CD player does sound amazing using an AUX cord, the Bluetooth leaves much to be desired. Keep this in mind if you're looking to use this exclusively for the Bluetooth feature. At the end of the day, though, it is a nice CD player overall.

The quality of the Cd player is good , with the warranty great purchase

We bought this for our daughter because she has a ridiculous amount of Bluetooth speakers she's obtained from various school fundraisers. This connects to those speakers via Bluetooth to play all her CDs (since her CD player in her room does not have Bluetooth capability). It works well. She's 8 and can't quite make it work herself as it seems it can't "remember" the Bluetooth devices, so it has to connect each time, which makes it a bit time consuming. But it works for our purpose.

Great value to play CDs with Bluetooth. Easy to use. Add An AC adapter because this is a battery hog.

If you still utilize cd format and need some portability, this is "your guy." sound reproduction is pristine ("live - or, Memorex?") Extremely inexpensive. I had a 20 year old portable which can not hold a candle to this unit. I use this to quick review newly "burnt" cds following production to get an idea how they will sound in my car.