There are. But its not about the hardware - theres no way to update them or update music, etc on them.

I still have one. Although I must confess I’ve not used it since getting a Garmin Fenix that I can hook up to Spotify. I did love it though for all the reasons you’ve listed!

Yeah, I guess without iTunes …🤔

There are with some of the non-apple ones. Super cheap ones that just play music, and a few other things. You just have to get your music from a pay-per-download ecosystem, instead of a "rental" ecosystem. This one isnt QUITE as small, but... www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-QN...

I still look for sites/places where i get an actual download, versus a "subscription." There are a bunch out there, but it is slightly more effort. www.cnet.com/tech/home-en...

(I like the form factor on this one better: www.amazon.com/YOTON-Blueto... )

The Mighty also looked a good option for the sport mi des person, same kind of idea as the square Nano but without the screen. www.amazon.co.uk/Mighty-Spoti...

I have never heard of it! Going to check it out - thanks!