Top 10 Best CD Players with FM Tuners
for March 2023

CD players have been a staple of home entertainment systems for decades. But, with the rise of streaming music services like Spotify, Pandora, and Apple Music, most CD players have been relegated to the attic or closet. While CDs aren't quite dead yet, they're somewhat outdated, so a CD player with FM tuner might be a better choice.

A CD player with FM tuner (or 'radio') allows you to listen to radio, as well as play music CDs. It's the ideal way to listen to your favorite music, podcasts, audiobooks, and the news. Plus, you get all the functionality you'd expect from a CD player, like the ability to pause, rewind, and fast-forward.

Our testing Lab evaluates CD players for performance, including sound quality, features, and ease of use. We also evaluate ease of use, including how easy it is to set up, use, and maintain. Our top pick in this category is the Sony CDX-GT600, which won our test for having great sound quality, ease of use, and useful features.

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9.6
SCORE
Sony Portable Stereo Cd Player & Tape Cassette Recorder With Digital Tuner AM/FM Radio & Mega Bass Reflex Stereo Sound System Plus 6ft CubeCable Aux Cable to Connect Any Ipod, Iphone or Mp3 Digital Audio Player

Sony Portable Stereo Cd Player & Tape Cassette Recorder With Digital Tuner AM/FM Radio & Mega Bass Reflex Stereo Sound System Plus 6ft CubeCable Aux Cable to Connect Any Ipod

by Sony
What We like

attaches to any DVD player, TV or VCR and offers great sound. Music quality is great. Comes with a remote control. Combines new technology with old.

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9.6
SCORE
Sony Portable Bluetooth CD Player Boombox Digital Tuner AM/FM Radio Mega Bass Reflex Stereo Sound System with AUX 3.5 to 3.5 Male Wire

CRYSTAL FLASH SALES Sony Portable Bluetooth CD Player Boombox Digital Tuner AM/FM Radio Mega Bass Reflex Stereo Sound System with AUX 3.5 to 3.5 Male Wire

by CRYSTAL FLASH SALES
What We like

This Sony boombox rivals but outshines other portable CD/radio systems. The CD Sync feature saves favorite tracks from CDs onto flash drives, and the FM/AM radio memory lets you preset stations for listening to on the go.

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9.4
SCORE
Teac PD 301 CD Player with FM Tuner USB

Teac PD 301 CD Player with FM Tuner USB

by TEAC
What We like

Teac's PD 301 CD Player with FM Tuner is an inexpensive option with just the right features, like a built-in tuner, USB slot, and plug-and-play functionality.

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9.2
SCORE
Sony Compact Portable Stereo Sound System Boombox with MP3 CD Player, Digital Tuner AM/FM Radio, Tape Cassette Recorder, Headphone Output & 3.5mm Audio Auxiliary input Jack

Sony Compact Portable Stereo Sound System Boombox with MP3 CD Player

by HeroFiber
What We like

With 40 watts of power, this Sony stereo system delivers quality sound with precise bass and mid tones. Easily adjust the volume and bass tone. The LCD display is easy to read. The system also has a tape cassette recorder with 30 presets.

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8.8
SCORE
Jensen JDVD1500 Single-DIN 12-Volt AM/FM/CD/DVD/Bluetooth Player with Credit Card-Size Remote Control, Bluetooth Audio, Electronic AM/FM Tuner, Single DVD/CD Player (DVD, CD-A, CD-R/RW), MP3 Support

Jensen JDVD1500 Single-DIN 12-Volt AM/FM/CD/DVD/Bluetooth Player with Credit Card-Size Remote Control

by ASA Electronics
What We like

The JDVD1500 is a great car radio for those with limited space, but its build-quality and radio reception leave something to be desired.

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8.6
SCORE
Sony Bluetooth NFC CD Player MP3 Boombox Combo Portable MEGA BASS Stereo| for Home Radio Use or at The Beach or Woods | Digital Radio AM/FM Tuner USB Playback Auxiliary Cable Cleaning Cloth

HeroFiber Sony Bluetooth NFC CD Player MP3 Boombox Combo Portable MEGA BASS Stereo

by Sony
What We like

The Sony boom box offers a variety of accessories so you can play your music anywhere. However, we found some features could be improved, such as heavier-duty carrying handles and a more powerful speaker.

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8.5
SCORE
Sharp XLHF102B HI Fi Component MicroSystem with Bluetooth, USB Port for MP3 Playback, Built-in CD Player, AM/FM Tuners, 50W RMS, Remote Included, Black

Sharp XLHF102B HI Fi Component MicroSystem with Bluetooth

by Sharp
What We like

With its smart features and performance, the Sharp XLHF102B is a bargain pair of speakers isn't the best at producing deep, powerful bass. But it is small enough to fit on a desk and offer the best combo of sound quality, price, and features.

8
7
SCORE
Sony Portable Digital Tuner AM/FM Radio Cd Player & Tape Cassette Recorder Mega Bass Reflex Stereo Sound System Plus 6ft Cube Cable Aux Cable to Connect Any iPod, iPhone or Mp3 Digital Audio Player

Sony Portable Digital Tuner AM/FM Radio Cd Player & Tape Cassette Recorder Mega Bass Reflex Stereo Sound System Plus 6ft Cube Cable Aux Cable to Connect Any iPod

by Sony
What We like

Sony brought us the first walkman cassette player back in 1979, and the updated Sony portable cassette player is still the top model on the market. With great sound and easy-to-use features, it'll keep the party going wherever you are.

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7
SCORE
Sony Bluetooth Portable Cd Player Stereo Sound System Bundle/Digital Tuner AM/FM Radio Cd Player Mega Bass Reflex Stereo Sound System Included A NeeGo Wireless Bluetooth Receiver

Sony Bluetooth Portable Cd Player Stereo Sound System Bundle/Digital Tuner AM/FM Radio Cd Player Mega Bass Reflex Stereo Sound System Included A NeeGo Wireless Bluetooth Receiver

by NeeGo
What We like

This bluetooth Sony CD boombox reads discs faster than any other player we saw, but it's more expensive than the other boomboxes we tested.

10
7
SCORE
NAXA Electronics Portable MP3/CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio and Cassette Player/Recorder

NAXA Electronics Portable MP3/CD Player with AM/FM Stereo Radio and Cassette Player/Recorder

by NAXA Electronics
What We like

The NEX Series portable MP3/CD players will appeal to anyone upgrading their MP3 players as they don't sacrifice sound quality, and actually sound better. They're also affordable, and one of the most compact options we tested.

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