The best entry-level Hi-Res Audio player is getting a new version for 2026 — make the most of lossless streaming, or up to 2TB of your own files

• The JM21 player gets a bigger battery and more memory
• Same processor and dual DACs as before
• Expect to pay around $250

The Fiio JM21 is one of the best portable music players you can buy, especially if you're on a budget. And now Fiio has updated it for 2026. The JM21 2026 will launch in late January 2026 with a predicted price tag of around $250.

As before, the JM21 2026 comes with dual Cirrus Logic SC43198 DACs. But this time there's a bigger battery and more storage.

FiiO JM21 2026: key features

The JM21 2026 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, the same chip you'll often find in mid-range Android phones. As before, it's running Android 13 in a customized form. There's 4GB of RAM, 64GB of built-in storage – and, most importantly, support for microSD cards ...