Sony
Walkman NW-A306
Immerse yourself in superior sound with the Sony NW-A306 Walkman. This portable digital audio player boasts Wi-Fi for seamless streaming and downloads, all within a robust aluminum frame. Experience up to 36 hours of playback, while DSEE Ultimate enhances compressed audio for richer sound. Running on Android 12, it offers broad app compatibility and supports advanced formats like DSD and MQA. The compact design features a 3.6-inch touchscreen complemented by tactile physical controls, delivering an exceptional and personalized listening journey.
$398.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.0
/ 5
Category Rank
143
/ 162
#143 in MP3 Players
Price vs Category Average
-67%
Below average
Internal Storage
3218
/ GB ( GB usable), expandable via microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Who it's for
- Exceptional Audio Fidelity
- Compact and Premium Build
- Versatile Streaming Capability
Who should skip it
- High Price Point
- Limited Battery Life with Streaming
- Sluggish Performance and Low Internal Storage
Key Specs
Internal Storage
32 GB (18 GB usable), expandable via microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Display
3.6 inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) TFT color touch display
Battery Life
Up to 36 hours (44.1kHz FLAC playback)
Operating System
Android 12
Connectivity
Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.0 (LDAC, aptX HD, AAC, SBC)
Supported Audio Formats
MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, AAC, HE-AAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, DSD, APE, MQA
Frame Material
Rigid aluminium milled frame
Dimensions
56.5 x 98.4 x 11.8 mm
Features
- High-Resolution Audio playback
- DSEE Ultimate AI upscaling
- Up to 36 hours FLAC playback
- Android 12 for app versatility
- Immersive 360 Reality Audio
- Wi-Fi for streaming and downloads
- Premium aluminum frame build
- Tactile physical music controls
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Sony Walkman NW-A306 for its exceptional audio fidelity, delivering a rich and immersive sound experience superior to standard smartphones. The premium build quality and satisfying physical controls are also highly valued for dedicated music listening. However, the integrated Android system presents notable drawbacks. Users frequently report that battery life drains quickly, especially with streaming, and the processing speed can feel sluggish when navigating the interface. Despite these performance quirks, the device satisfies its core audience who prioritize uncompromised portable sound quality. The overall sentiment reflects a trade-off where superior audio justifies overlooking software limitations for music enthusiasts.
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