If you can't stand Apple but still want to listen to music on-the-go, then take a look at these iPod alternatives.
To many it must seem like the iPod is the only MP3 player on the market. Not true, as these iPod alternatives prove. There are some truly innovative and interesting MP3 players to see here. Break free from the bonds of Apple and explore this cluster today.
Implications - But as you're doing so, do yourself a favor and accurately compare these products with their Apple counterparts. I understand an aversion to a certain corporate brand, but is it wise to avoid an Apple product if the alternative is nowhere close to the same quality? I don't think so. But who am I to judge? Enjoy these alternate product options.
50 iPod Alternatives
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Wrist-Bound Music Players
Dinard Da Mata's MP3 Bracelet is a Fashionable Way to Rock Out
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Super-Slim MP3 Players
Wireless 'Digit' Flashes a Futuristic Fashion Statement
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Color-Blasted Tech Toys
Elium Studio Mixes Functionality With Originality
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Bathroom MP3 Players
Rock Out In Front of the Mirror With Maitre by Stocco
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Speaker Handbags
Chic Mobile Speakers Carry Your Gadgets & Play Your Favorite Tunes
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Tech Fitness Friends
The Philips Activa is Part Trainer, Part MP3 & Part Pedometer
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Quirky Media Players
10 Innovative MP3 Player Concepts That Boggle the Mind
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Origami MP3 Players
A Unique Music Player That You Fold to Control
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Musical Rainbow Showers
Water, Sound & Light Come Together in Aquavolo Music Chromotherapy
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MP3 Player Vases
Joongho Choi and WonHo Son Create Musical Flower Displays
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Amplifying Trinkets
The 'Keychain Speaker Amp' is a Miniature Sound-Omitting Gadget
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Anime Music Players
Miffy the MP3 Playing Bunny by MobiBLU
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Slick iPod Rivals
The Cowon S9 MP3 Player is the First to Use AMOLED Technology
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MP3 Faucets
The 'I-Spray' by Aquabrass Kitchen is One Smart Gadget
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Melodious Mugs
The Zan MP3 Player Combines Your Daily Coffee and Music Fix
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Wicked Walkmans
Sony X-Series Leaps Ahead of the Pack
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Wearable Boomboxes
The Future Mobile Music Device Puts Your Heart on Your Sleeve
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Medicinal Music Players
IXING's Vitamin Mp3 Player Makes For a Healthy Party
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Sound MP3 Innovations
'On-Time' and ‘Mini' Impress in Design Competition
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Color-Changing MP3 Players
Colorsonic Lets You Select the Mood-Appropriate Shade for Your Music
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Eco-Friendly MP3 Players
Dmitriy Shcherbakov's Greenergy Gets Power From Climate Changes
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Talking Mp3 Players
Ultra Tiny 4GB iPod Shuffle Gives New Meaning To Small Talk
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Toy Brick Music Players
The LEGO Boombox Lets You Blast Your Music
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Shuffle-Sized Spy Cameras
The MP3 Player Hidden Camcorder Lets You Spy on the Fly
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Musically-Inclined Pillows
The Century Sound Pillow Gives Your Dreams Their Own Soundtrack
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Water Sport Music Players
The Wav MP3 Player Brings the Beats to the Beach
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Saucer-Like Sound Systems
The Korean UFO Bluetooth Speaker is Out of this World
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Shakeable Music Players
The TicToc from Samsung is Shake Powered
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Penny-Sized Speakers
Mini Cube Fingertip Speakers Are a Bite-Sized Music Delight
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Anime MP3 Players
Make Listening Cute With the Mini Hello Kitty Music Player
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Cutesy Toy Music Players
The Animal Town Panda Speaker Will Make You Squeal
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Knobbed Earpieces
These 'Earbuds Volume' Headphones Have a Retro Vibe
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Cheap-Skate Music Players
Solar-Powered CD/MP3 Player Has Photovoltaic Panels
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MP3 Player Pendants
The Casini Studio MP3 Player is Small, Sleek and Sports-Friendly
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Horned Audio Devices
Cow-Like i-Mo Resonance MP3 Player Turns Your Table Into a Speaker
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Musical Massage Ottomans
Music Chocolate Uses Beat Vibrations to Soothe Your Feet
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Cube-Shaped MP3 Players
Invention Uses 3-Axis Accelerometer to Control Playback
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Stuffed Animal Speakers
The Kuchi-Paku Speakers Let You Play Music on a Plushie
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Rain Drop Music Players
The Snowdrop MP3 Player Easily Stores Headphone Cords
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Useful Hand Jobs
The Yogen Charger is a People-Powered Charger
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Nutty MP3 Players
The Walnut Player is Designed With the Blind in Mind
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Kinetic Music Players
Matthew Smith Designs an MP3 Player Powered by Motion
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Melodic Massagers
Igogo MP3 Massager Brings Music to Muscle Relaxation
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Power-Saving MP3 Players
Sony OLED NWZ-X1000 Touchscreen Walkman (CES 2009)
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Submersible Music Players
Music Planet is Your Ball-Shaped Companion in the Bath Tub
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Clip-On Music Players
The Clothespin MP3 Player by Mickey Kim
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Water-Loving MP3 Players
The Speedo Aquabeat is for Aquatic Athletes
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Melodic Swim Goggles
The Swimmer's Waterproof MP3 Player Makes for Musical Freestyling
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MP3 Bombs
This Musical Hand Grenade is the New BOOMbox
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Yo-Yo MP3 Players
Nicolas Cinguion Designs the Cord-Wrapping S.MP3
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Adaptive Audiophile Earbuds
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Has aptX Technology
Active Portable Music Players
The Astell&Kern P1 Device is Designed for Those on the Go
Vintage-Inspired Digital Audio Players
The Conceptual 'Pony Project' Hi-Res Player is Retro
Mood-Powered Smartphone Speakers
The Conceptual 'MIX:X' Speaker by Junyoung Lee is Intelligent
Modular Physical Media Players
This Winamp Media Player Device by Eslam Mod is Digitally-Inspired
Contemporary Portable CD Players
The FiiO DM13 is a Portable Music Player Joining the CP13
Interactive Illumination Headphones
The Nothing HeadPhone (1) Concept by Niloy Lahiri is Moody
Modernized Cassette Tape Players
The Fiio CP13 Offers Up to 15-Hours of Playback Per Charge
Active Audiophile Music Players
The Astell&Kern P1 Digital Audio Player Has 64GB of Storage
Baroque-Style Earbud Cases
'The Case' by Eslam Mohammed Turns Tech into a Work of Art
Fan-Made Digital Audio Players
The Nothing Npod (1) Draws Inspiration from the iPod Shuffle
AI-Powered Productivity Wearables
The Limitless Pendant Helps Professionals Enhance Productivity
Solar-Powered Hearing Protectors
The 3M WorkTunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protector is a First
Modernized Modular LP Players
found/Founded Designs the Controlled Vibrary Digital LP Player
Hi-Fi Five-Driver Earbuds
The AVIOT TE-ZX1 Headphones Have the Tribrid 5-Driver System
Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts
This AirPods Ultra Concept by Taiseer Zarruk is Extra-Rugged
Multifunctional Power Bank Concepts
Abeer Mahadane Designs the Audio1 Concept Inspired by Braun
Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players
This Incredibly Modern CD Player Redefines How We Listen to CDs
Calfskin-Sheathed Luxury Headphones
These Headphones Offer Premium Sound & Aesthetic Appeal
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Pastel-Hued Tech Accessories
These New Apple Accessories are for the iPhone and Apple Watch
Detachable Amplifier Headphone Concepts
The Nothing Headset (1) by Yungwon Kang is Immersive
Mobile Music Analysis Devices
The 'Analist' Music Analysis Device by Hélène Bert is Helpful
Fashion-Forward Gadgets
This Open-Ear Earbud Concept Serves as a Functional Accessory
Minimalist Wireless Speaker Concepts
Jacek Janiczak Unveils the PLAYPLAIN Wireless Speaker
Noninvasive Clip-Style Earbuds
The Soundcore C30i Headphones are Great for Wearers with Glasses
Collaboration Design Headphone Models
The Beats Fit Pro x Fragment Earbuds Come in Two Colors
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Self-Tuning Portable Speakers
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 Delivers 30W of Stereo Sound
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Smartwatch-Friendly Chargers
The Nomad 65W Power Adapter Apple Watch Edition is Three-in-One
Semi-Transparent Portable Speakers
Nothing Introduces the Collaborative CMF Speaker
Pocketable Handheld Devices
'Cake' is a Case That Transforms Apple Watches into Pocketable Devices
Bass-Boosting Bluetooth Speakers
Sony's ULT Power Series Brings Back a Nostalgic Audio
Dynamic Headphone Products
Beyerdynamic Presents the Aventho 300 and Amiron 300
Long-Lasting Wireless Earbuds
Beats Introduces the Solo Buds with Impressive Battery Life
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Multifunctional Traveler Speakers
The Harman Kardon 'Traveler' Speaker Has an Elegant Form
Chic Affordable Wireless Headphones
The Haylou S35 ANC Boast 60 Hours of Battery Life
Digital Display Headphone Stands
This LED Headphone Stand from Sergii Grebeniuk is Artistic
AI-Powered ANC Headphones
The Anker Soundcore Space One Greatly Reduces Disturbances
Superhero-Themed Wireless Earbud Cases
Casetify's New AirPod Case Replicates the Iron Man Helmet
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Professional Extended Use Earbuds
The JLabs JBuds ANC 3 Offer Nine-Hours of Playtime
Music Download Solutions
Suno AI Download Helps Music Lovers Access Their Tunes
Portable Media Players
The LG StanbyME Go is Multi-Functional and Perfect for Traveling
Wireless Retro CD Players
FiiO is Reviving the CD Player with a Battery-Operated Wireless Model
Industrial Open-Ear Headphones
The Nothing Ear Open Earbuds Help Listeners Stay Aware
Off-Ear Runner Headphones
The Sony Float Run Headphones Work Seamlessly for Outdoor Athletes
Transparent Open-Ear Earbuds
Nothing Presents its new Nothing Ear (open) Earbuds
Open-Ear Replaceable Battery Headphones
The Sonicwave studio Earbuds Provide Days of Use
Fashionable Clip-On Earbuds
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds Securely Hug the Ear
Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches
The WatchOut WearPods Smartwatch Has a Multifunctional Design
High-Power Lossless Audio Earbuds
The Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 Earbuds Have an IPX4 Rating
Digitally Enabled CD Players
This Portable CD Player Can Also Handle Digital File Formats
Modular Mobile Professional Pouches
The Orbitkey 2-in-1 Tech Pouch Organizes All Device Essentials
Retro-Inspired Music Systems
The Victrola Century 6-in-1 Record Player Works with Most Sources
90s-Inspired Music Players
Bang & Olufsen Release the Vintage Beosound 9000 CD Player
Comfortable Sleep-Optimizing Earbuds
Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 Earbuds Support Side Sleepers
Headband Display Headphones
The Conceptual Boinc Headphones Show Off Track Info or Graphics
Minimalist Wireless Cassette Players
The We Are Rewind Cassette Player Has an Aluminum Body
Slim Magnetic Smartphone Earbuds
The AIR TWS Earbuds Stay Securely Stowed on the iPhone
Premium Concept CD Players
Anthony Chupp Imagines a Quality CD Player in a Modern Look
Japanese Air-Vibration Headphones
NWM Embraces the Future of Audio Technology
Sleep Optimization Earbuds
The Ozlo Sleepbuds Work for Sleep, Streaming and More
Scenic Awareness Audiophile Earbuds
The Maxell OWS Pro Offer an Open-Ear Design
Pocket-Sized Portable Speakers
Ultimate Ears Presents the Compact Miniroll Speakers
Immersive Open-Ear Headphones
The Apple AirPods 4 Will Come in Two Models
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Transparent Cyberpunk MP3 Players
'The DEVICE' by Alex Casabò Has an Ultra-Industrial Design
Athletic Open-Ear Headphones
The SUUNTO Wing Open-Ear Bone Conduction Headphones are Waterproof
High-Power Sport Headphones
The JLab Epic Air Sport ANC Earbuds Offer Over 70-Hours of Use
Portable Battery-Powered DJ Decks
The Korg Handytraxx Play is Perfect for DJs on the Move
Active Lifestyle Earbud Ranges
The Skullcandy Active Collection Has Three Models
Minimal Premium Leather Headphones
Bang & Olufsen Introduces its New Beoplay H100 Headphones
Flexible Open-Ear Earbuds
The Soundcore C40i Earbuds Maximize Comfort with Malleable Clips
Wireless Audio Device Collections
Bluesound Presents its NODE Series of Audio Technology
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Innovative Music Streaming Services
PewPee Emerges as a Groundbreaking Music Streaming Service
Situational Awareness Athlete Earphones
SUUNTO Sonic Bone Conduction Headphones are IP55-Rated
Mobile Lifestyle Earbuds
The Tribit FlyBuds 3 Offer Up to 100-Hours of Playback and More
Modular Eco-Friendly Earbuds
Fairphone 'Fairbuds' Can Be Dismantled for Battery Replacement
Compact Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Ultimate Ears' Wonderboom 3 Speakers has 14-Hour Battery Life
Earring Earbud Concept Designs
Zhang Yunxib Designs a Concept which is an Earbud Accessory
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Accessible Open-Style Earbuds
JLab Flex Open Earbuds Offer Premium Features for $49.99
Clip-Style Wireless Earbuds
JLab Introduces the Flex Open Earbuds with an Open-Ear Design
Crystalline Tech Devices
The Conceptual Apple Clear Series by Vadzim Sadouski is Transparent
Music-Themed Fashion Apps
Upstream Allows You to Shop the Same Brands Your Favorite Musicians Do
Ergonomic Mobile Professional Earbuds
EMEET Airflow Open-Ear Earbuds Provide All-Day Comfort
Millennium Technology Capsule Collections
The Drought x Napster Collection Has Three Pieces
Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids
Sennheisesr Launches its New Modern Wireless Hearing Aids
Virtual Vinyl Players
Turntable: Music Explorer Merges Vinyl Charm with Modern Technology
Accessible Over-Ear ANC Earphones
The JLab JBuds Lux ANC Headphones Come in Four Colors
Minimal Wireless Audio Earbuds
ODDICY Presents a Look at the TWIG and TWIG PRO Earbuds
AI-Powered Hearing Aid Earbuds
Owen Song Designs the Affordable Olive Air TWS Earbuds
Artistic Affordable Turntable Models
These U-Turn Orbit Turntables Come in Three Models
Nostalgic Watch-Fitting Cases
The tinypod Transforms the Apple Watch Into a Shuffle-Style Device
Affordable AI-Powered Earbuds
Nothing Debuted its Ear (a) Cost-Effective Earbuds at $99
Consolidated Digital Music Converters
This Program Helps You Convert & Share Music From Spotify
Miniature Music Player Features
Spotify Rolls Out the Miniplayer for Desktop Platforms
Versatile Lightweight DJ Headphones
AIAIAI Drops a New Iteration of the Iconic TMA-2 DJ Headphones
Affordable Music-Making Devices
SummerTones Designs the EASYPLAY 1s for Music Production
Personalized Podcast Platforms
The 'iListen' Platform Turns Articles into Audio Content
Bold Miniature Wireless Earbuds
The JBuds Mini by JLab have an Extremely Compact Design
Multifunctional Compact Music Players
NINM Lab's PLAYDISC is a Multifunctional Music Device
Singing Competition Audio Electronics
The Voice Electronics Take After the Hit ITV Studios Show
Reverse Charging Headphones
AirPods Pro with USB-C Update the Apple-Branded Earbuds
Intricately Artful Earbud Cases
Eslam Mohammed Designs the Case with Intrical Regal Accents
Wireless AI-Adaptive Earbuds
Sony Presents the New Noise Cancelling WF-1000XM5 Earbuds
Low-Impact Eco Headphones
House of Marley Launches the Eco-Friendly Audio Collection
Luxe Lossless Audio Earbuds
The Questyle NHB12 Headphones Eeloer Exceptional Audio Performance
AI-Enhanced Transparent Earbuds
Nothing Launches an Earbud Line Made with Artificial Intelligence
Chic Wireless Earbuds
Astell&Kern Introduces the AK UW100MKII True Wireless Earbuds
Live Music-Replicating Headphones
écoute Presents the KORG Nutube P61 Amplified Headphones
Revived Pill-Shaped Speakers
The Beats Pill is Back with a New Design and Enhanced Performance
Repairable Luxury Headphones
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Headphones Come in Three Colors
Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs
The JING Designer Earplugs Have Interchangeable Gemstones
Textural Bass-Heavy Headphones
The Marshall Motif II ANC Earbuds Achieve Rich Feedback
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Brand-Honoring ANC Earbuds
Marshall Diamond Jubilee Edition Motif Earbuds Celebrate 60 Years
India-Exclusive Tech Accessories
pTron Launches a New Smartwatch and Earbuds Combination
Musical City-Inspired Speakers
The Klipsch Music City Series Features Three Models
Lightweight Portable Jukeboxes
AMI Entertainment Launches the New Portable Jukebox
Sustainable Low-Impact Headphones
House of Marley Unveils a New Audio Collection with Two Devices
Wireless Earbud Connecting Chains
M.CRAFTSMAN Design Studio Designs the Functional PodChain
Ergonomic Athlete Earbuds
The 1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50 Work Seamlessly for Athletics
Cross-Platform Music Players
Minimoon Music Emphasizes Album-Centric Organization
Featherlight Low-Cost Earbuds
The Sony WF-C510 Earbuds are the Brand's Smallest and Cheapest Yet
Nostalgic Web Browser Apps
iPod Social Turns Your Browser Into The Beloved Music Player
Digital Audio Speaker Displays
found/Founded Introduces the Vibrary Digital LP Player
Fitness-Focused Sport Headphones
These Creative Outlier Headphones Come in Two Models
Collaborative Music Features
Apple Debuts SharePlay to Allow Passengers to Control the Car Music
Summarized Personal Podcast Solutions
Jellypod Will Scan Emails and Make a Personalized Podcast
Musical Productivity Apps
FocusBeats Plays Music For 25 Minutes of Work and a 5 Minute Break
PDF-to-MP3 Converters
This Tool Transforms PDFs to MP3s for Easy Listening
Wireless Effigy-Like Earbuds
Just Corseca Launches the New Wireless Earbuds with a Figurine Case
Juxtaposing Modern Streaming Speakers
Tivoli Audio Brings Life Back to the Songbook with Remakes