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Great Device let down by small battery
16 GB 13 February 2021 by NukeYourNanny (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Everything about this device is stellar from the listening experience and having lots of settings to tweak the music at your fingertips. However for some reason shuffle is hidden in the settings? Which makes no sense as its a feature that i find is used more often than loop track. Also the battery life is less than expected from a device that is designed to be able to connect to the internet. When all battery saving modes are turned on it only lasts about 2 days with small amounts of use. A beefier battery would go really far to make it a better product.
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Lovely device but could be so much better.
16 GB 25 May 2021 by CJB Kent (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this as it was Android based and I was hoping to exploit some of the Android apps. Positives. Nice design and usability, ability to integrate with Amazon Music HD. Sound quality very good, ease of use very good. Negatives. Batter life is very poor, nowhere near the expected levels even with most non-essential functions disables. Does not support Android Auto (very disappointing). This should be addressed so I can use my car's screen to manage music whilst driving and use the device hands free.
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155 Customer Reviews
Great for music of all kinds
16 GB 19 August 2024 by Franc1sT (United Kingdom)
I've had this 2 years now and I love the music quality. It's easy to use, has a great interface and is really well made. There 2 issues... 1 The battery life is about 8 hours at best. I keep the WiFi switched off to prevent drain. 2 The memory for apps is quite small and when I first had the device it warned me that there was not enough memory left for upgrades. So I deleted a few. I still like the device but I feel a bit let down by the limitations.
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Hi Franc1sT,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to hear that you're facing difficulties with your NW-A105, yet, we're glad to hear that you're enjoying its sound quality.
The battery life depends on the usage of the device and the format of files that being played on your device, you can find more info here: https://cutt.ly/Keb7uIpI
You can also reduce the battery consumption by following the instructions here: https://cutt.ly/Qeb7p14O
Rest assured, we highly appreciate your valued feedback, we are always delighted to hear from our customers, and are always working to develop our products to what suits your needs. We have raised your feedback as voice of customer, to the concerned team for future consideration.
If you need further assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL
Omnia @Sony Support UK
My 1st Walkman..
16 GB 04 August 2024 by Waving not Drowning (United Kingdom)
Hi as a dinosaur that has until recently previously "burned" my own cd comps for the car and my Ghetto blaster, thought it was time I delved into the world of Bluetooth and DAPs.. Did some review read ups, watched some reviews on YouTube on all sorts and all prices, so after a process of elimination decided to go for a Sony NW-A100 Walkman (I have recently bought a JBL Boombox 3 - which is "Bluetooth" only..) So this review in mainly concerned with using the Sony via Bluetooth.. I have 2 HP (Windows) Laptops, one older than the other, the older but better laptop - the Sony didn't recognize it but did with the newer one,(Something to do with the "Ports" on the laptop), that is the only moan I have.. wasted an afternoon trying to come to that conclusion.. Once that was solved was easy to transfer music via my laptop to the Sony, you will need to get a extra storage card (Currys sell them easy to fit and go from around £15 up..) The Walkman feels "quality", there is a Sound enhancements (different settings for 10 I think of the top of my head) and a custom option for adjusting the graphic to your own tastes. It is MP3s and WMAs I have been playing so far, it will play Flac but not really investigated them yet. Conclusion: I haven't investigated every facet of this Walkman, Flacs are a future project, it didn't like one of my laptops but liked the newer one and worked straightway in nextdoors (Gamer) computer.. You can connect to your Wi Fi and listen to eg: Youtube, or use without wi fi and use Bluetooth only.. So would I recommend this Sony Walkman?.. - I would, take a bit of time to listen to your fav song with the various sound options, (there are a few more sound options than mention here) I am impressed with this wee device, if it died or got lost or stolen - I would get another.
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Great Audio Quality!
16 GB 27 October 2023 by Aksinos (United Kingdom)
I found the product great for audiophiles! I also loved the Android OS! It's a pity that USB-C headphones lag sometimes with this device and I can't hear sound and the restart needed to solve the problem.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Sony NW-A105 Walkman, and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come.
Unfortunately, it's not recommended by Sony to use any USB Type-C headsets with this unit, as you may not be able to adjust the volume depending on the headset itself. This may result in unexpectedly loud volumes from the headphones. To avoid the risk, do not use headphones with a USB Type-C connector. You can learn more about this here: https://cutt.ly/bwE12HHy
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL
Mazen @ Sony Support UK
would be great, if it worked
16 GB 28 September 2023 by Dibndab (United Kingdom)
Bought it a month ago ands its a cool little mp3 player, great sound coming out of it. However it crashes regularly (currently stuck in an android recovery loop) and i've got no idea why anybody would what all their data and email synced to their MP3 play via google drive & gmail
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Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're sorry to learn that your Walkman is stuck in a reboot loop.
We recommend trying the below steps to resolve the issue:
-Restart your player: https://cutt.ly/zwbCLTX7
-Reset it if you gain access to the menu: https://cutt.ly/mwbCLNc1
If the issue remains, we would like to be able to offer some assistance, so please don't hesitate to contact us here: https://cutt.ly/q8P6ehW, (Copy and paste the link in your browser).
Hana @Sony support UK
Nw a105 Walkman
16 GB 25 February 2023 by Fatman54 (United Kingdom)
I've now had the Nw a105 for about 3 months really pleased with the quality of build the sound is really detailed with enough bass if a thing that let's it down is battery life but on the whole no regrets at all
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Great Small Device for the Money!
16 GB 09 February 2023 by rwad (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
This is a wonderful digital audio player! It's easy to use, it has a good software, and the sound is phenomenal! The price you pay compared to other streaming digital audio player's, makes this a great value. My 2 biggest deciding factors for buying this was 1, the size, and 2, the cost. The Android software is easy to use as well as Sony's proprietary app called Music Player and Music Center. Both are very reliable. I also love the size. I didn't want to lug around another smart phone sized device. It's about 70% of the length of my iPhone and 70% of its width, with cases on both. The battery life could be better, and I think it gets a bad wrap unnecessarily for that. It's kind of expected because of the size. When new I could get about 3.5 hours from 100%. I simulated listening for that long without my headphones on. Although I have had this device for over 1 year, and I've never listened to it for 3.5 hours straight, so this hasn't been an issue. The output volume through speakers isn't the best either. I have to crank it to like 90, unless I have the volume turned up all the way on my speakers. Through headphones, they sound amazing, and I don't have any complaints about the output. Overall this is a great device!
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So Utterly Disappointed
16 GB 06 January 2023 by wildweasel (United Kingdom)
Having bought this to replace my 10 year old AW-A35. I was so looking forward to all the new features as its is now android run and Wifi as well. I have charged it up and started the installation procedure for Android, a bit like you do with a new phone. Now you have to remember this is a 16gb model. The installation was complete and it wanted me to do the latest update which I did. Now you have to realise I have not put any music on it at this stage. I will do later but only on a SD card. Imagine my surprise when after the update restart it tells me there is less than 2GB of memory left and this wont be enough for future updates. What!! Not even put music on it or used it for the first time and it says not enough memory. What apiece of absolute rubbish. They should have concentrated on the music and stuck with old system as everybody knows how heavy android is on memory. Sony you have got this so wrong you should have realised about android updates and made this 32GB and not 16GB. This is the most expensive piece of rubbish I have ever bought. To be able to use it I have had to disable nearly every app on it and turn off Wifi. Which then makes you ask what is the point of this player. So utterly utterly disappointed. Sort it out Sony
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Hi wildweasel,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to hear that you're facing difficulties with the internal memory of your NW-A105. We recommend using an SD card with the device to be able to upload music, you can check this link for more info: https://bit.ly/3XyHXlV
Furthermore, we highly appreciate your valued feedback, we are always delighted to hear from our customers, and are always working to develop our products to what suits your needs. We have raised your feedback as voice of customer, to the concerned team for future consideration and developments.
If you need further assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://cutt.ly/X2x1D7u
Omnia @Sony Support UK
Sony - A100 Walkman® A Series
16 GB 25 December 2022 by VENERABLE (United Kingdom)
Super MP3 player - pity the review instructions are so demanding. Remember you asked me and a offered to help.
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music quality good but has issues
16 GB 01 December 2022 by jay khan (United Kingdom)
you cannot create a playlist and the sound is not loud at all
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Hi Jay,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to hear that you're facing difficulties with your Sony NW-A105.
We recommend making sure that your Walkman is running on the latest software version via this link: https://cutt.ly/F1VrfCx.
You can create playlists on your Walkman by installing and using Music center for PC from here: https://cutt.ly/01VrPWq and here: https://cutt.ly/P1VrHRc.
Regarding the volume, we recommend checking the Automatic Volume Limiter System which limits the volume to a certain level from this link: https://cutt.ly/W1VtLCy
If the issue persists, we recommend formatting the player to factory settings from this link: https://cutt.ly/y1VyFIo
If you need further assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL
Elshahat @Sony Support UK(copy&paste to your browser).
NW-A105 sounds great but has some limitations
16 GB 27 October 2022 by The Rocker (United Kingdom)
Firstly, the positives-sounds great and small size makes it easy to put in your pocket. Secondly, the negatives the memory is way too small to be able to download much music (but I remedied this by buying a SanDisk Ultra class 10 A1 micro SDXC memory card) and the battery does not last long enough when listening to HiRes (but I remedied by buying a small power bank) . Also as I have used IOS previously Android took a bit of getting used to.
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BATTERY
16 GB 23 October 2022 by Gormi (United Kingdom)
I'VE USED IT FOR LESS THAN 2 HOURS FROM FULLY CHARGED AND IT'S ON 42%
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Hi Gormi,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're sorry to learn that your Walkman's battery isn't in line with specs.
We recommend following the steps below to resolve the issue:
-Charge it fully: https://bit.ly/3t6Ccih
-Make sure it's up-to-date: https://bit.ly/3SBv0EP
-Learn how to reduce battery consumption: https://bit.ly/3FvhKMY
-Check the expected operating time and compare it to your use case: https://bit.ly/3s8QwEj
-Format the player: https://bit.ly/3KpobSG
If the issue persists, the player might need inspection, so please don't hesitate to contact us using the details here: https://bit.ly/2VBcJwW.
Hana @Sony support UK
i like my DAP so far
16 GB 20 October 2022 by oortjes (United Kingdom)
I had a lot of fun with mine DAP but it take some time to start up
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman and happy with the sound quality we always aim to deliver! We're also glad to keep you as one of our loyal family members and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come!
Don't hesitate to reach out to us over the phone, chat support and email using the details here: https://bit.ly/3xPUapp to provide us with any further feedback you may have, we’re always delighted to hear from our customers!
Mennah @Sony Support UK
Superb sound
16 GB 16 October 2022 by ENZO33 (United Kingdom)
The sounds is fantastic, when I listen to jazz standards is just like having a band in front me, The sound is clear and crispy, the equalizer presets levels helps switching music gender. Also the hi-res streaming is impeccable. It looses one start for the battery life and the fact that the android is not upgradable to the latest version (it will save some battery)
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Hi ENZO33,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman, and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come. We're delighted to keep you as one of our loyal Sony family members.
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Sawy @Sony Support UK
Meh. It's a high storage phone that's not a phone.
16 GB 15 September 2022 by redwards (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I was looking for a Sony player that supported more than 14GB of music storage and this certainly fit the bill. I have an older NW-E385 that is just phenominal and links up with my car through a USB connection. This model does not. I purchased it exclusively to interface with the car but it's not very friendly with the controls unless I connect via blue tooth, then there is significant delay and lower audio quality through that connection. Once I powered it on and saw the interface I realized it's just an android phone without call capability. This means I have to configure an account on the device to update or add any software. It also means it's bloated with extra battery killing garbage that I don't need in a music player. In hindsight, I probably should have just ordered another 14GB device without all the phone (not-a-phone) services. Worth mentioning, in addition to the phone/not-a-phone services, it also does not support images or video.
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nw-a105
16 GB 01 September 2022 by mr colin (United Kingdom)
arrived today. instructions are rubbish , cant download music . so will be returning if i can`t get it to work . very disappointed so far
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Hi Mr Colin,
Thank you for your review and we're sorry to hear that you're facing difficulties with your Walkman.
Regarding downloading music on your Walkman, we'd like to highlight that you can access the Google Play store and install music apps on the player directly by following the steps clarified here: https://bit.ly/3ARAUeg.
Moreover, you can transfer music from different sources to your Walkman, it depends on the source of transferring the music to the Walkman. The below links clarify how to transfer music from different sources:
-Transferring content from a Windows computer using Music Center for PC: https://bit.ly/3KULtlq.
Music Center for PC (Windows) can be downloaded by following this link: https://bit.ly/3BcLJc2.
-Transferring content using Mac computer: https://bit.ly/3QgeMzN.
-You can also transfer music content directly by dragging and dropping it from Windows Explorer as clarified here: https://bit.ly/3TL7O92.
If you still need any further assistance, feel free contact us by following this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL, we will gladly assist you further.
Mennah @Sony Support UK
Great little player for the sun lounger
16 GB 10 August 2022 by SirRoyston (United Kingdom)
Bought this for listening to music & audiobooks while laying in the sun. Noticed that you can also watch YouTube and MP4 files abiet the screen is super small. Easy to set up and transfer files. The main reason I bought three NW A105 was due to the SD card. It was hard to find one that you can expand the storage. The only downside of this plaster is the battery life. Realistically is 4-5hrs worth if using bluetooth headphones.
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Hi SirRoyston,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman.
We hope you will continue to enjoy it for many more years to come!
For the battery, we recommend checking the following link to know how to reduce the battery consumption: https://bit.ly/3FvhKMY
If you need any assistance, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony support UK
Great Sound but has user issues.
16 GB 09 August 2022 by dezpen66 (United Kingdom)
So I decided after my Sony mini disc MZ-RH1 gave up the ghost many moons ago to forgo using my mobile for listening and go back to a dedicated player. First impressions, underwhelming: the player is tiny but weighty with a handsome chunky design. My advice if you are going to download MP3 or AAC compressed music files then I would stick to listening to music on your mobile. This player with it's Micro SD card slot is really about listening to your music in the highest possible fidelity. I download CDs using the Sony Music Center for PC then transfer to player in PCM, i.e. in the same bitrate as CD you are transferring from. If you are after music artwork you might be disappointed because none of the CDs I transferred had any accompanying art work. I transferred a CD in compressed format by mistake and lo and behold the art work was transferred too! Of course this not true High Resolution as touted by the industry but then you are looking at an expensive route of acquiring High Resolution tracks or albums from various on line retailers. I purchased for £1.39 Paranoid Android in Hi- Res. I wasn't blown away by the difference. Granted I was using non Hi -Res. cans but the quality was subtle not dramatic. Lastly this player's battery life is atrocious and it takes an age to fully recharge. I have disabled almost all the apps this android 9 system comes with. Stick to music or music streaming sites and the battery will last longer but not considerably so.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman and happy with the sound quality we always aim to deliver! We're also glad to keep you as one of our loyal family members and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come!
We'd also like to highlight that you can reduce the battery consumption by using the player as instructed in the following link: https://bit.ly/2YC6Unh
To read more about the battery life, check out the following link: https://bit.ly/3SDDGfj.
Moreover, ensure that your Walkman is running on the latest software version by following this link: https://bit.ly/3IuENbH.
Moreover, don't hesitate to reach out to us over the phone, chat support and email using the details here: https://bit.ly/3xPUapp to provide us with any further feedback you may have, we’re always delighted to hear from our customers!
Mennah @Sony Support UK
Great digital audio player
16 GB 09 August 2022 by ProfDCS (United Kingdom)
Bought this to replace very old iPod. Use it mainly as repository for tunes to be played whilst at home or on the move. Only criticism, which I’ve read elsewhere, is battery life. Using it the way I do - linked by Bluetooth to smart speaker - really drains it.
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Hi,
Thank you for your feedback and we're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman despite having some issues with the battery.
You can actually reduce the battery consumption by using the player as instructed here: https://bit.ly/3SJ8TgP.
For more details about the battery life, check out the following link: https://bit.ly/3SDDGfj.
Also, ensure that your Walkman is running on the latest software version by following this link: https://bit.ly/3IuENbH.
If the issue is still disrupting you, we'd love to offer extra assistance. Feel free to contact us by following this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL, we will gladly assist you further.
Mennah @Sony Support UK
Good sound but.....
16 GB 07 August 2022 by Virulent (Malaysia) Verified Purchaser Verified
Nice sound but the battery drain so fast than my previous NW a45.i disable about 10apps,always on airplane mode,sign out google account,low the brightness,turn off after use but still not helpful.never played Spotify because it's getting warm and battery dead faster.hope Sony can fix it with the new firmware.
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Great sound quality and impressive features
16 GB 23 June 2022 by chrispea (United Kingdom)
Bought this recently to replace an NW-A45 which I unfortunately lost. The sound quality seems a real step up - I am noticing extra details in music I have been listening to for years. It's useful to be able to install android apps. For example the Sony Music Centre and Headphones. I have also enjoyed playing my music on a streaming amp, uncompressed over wifi, while control the amp from an app on the walkman.
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Not so great experience
16 GB 22 June 2022 by Rick 15131 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I received the player, bought a memory card, loaded the software for various streaming apps and then tried to listen to some music. Oddly enough the player would work with a cheap pair of exercise headphones, but my nicer Bose headphones had no sound at all. Going back to the cheap headphones I noticed that the headphone jack was likely defective as sound would cut in and out if I moved the headphone plug around. I called Sony for assistance they gave me an RMA and said they would refund my money. No attempt to replace it or indicate that that was a common problem, so I don’t know how prevalent this issue is. I went back on the website to order a replacement because they didn’t offer to ship a new unit out and they’re out of stock and no indication of when they’ll be back in stock I did notice while using the device to browse or load software that it was a bit slow compared to a phone for example when I’m trying to work with any application
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Not far from perfect but...
16 GB 21 June 2022 by Juno Krakus (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
Pros: high fidelity. Cons: very short battery life. No high speed battery charge. Tiny screen. It won't activate by touching the glass. It won't power up good quality head phones. No sim card, I need to have my phone with me to share wifi with this Sony Player. 16Gb memory? Are you kidding me? Lol. Another hundred $$ must be spent on external memory. Oh, boy.
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Excellent Media Player
16 GB 14 June 2022 by JohntheMakem (United Kingdom)
Bought this a few weeks ago, I really like it, it plays beautifully. I pair it with my Sony WH-1000XM4 for headphones for a really peaceful, relaxing music session. Two things to point out - 1) you will need a Miscro SD card for your music files as the Android system takes up most of the internal storage space and 2) the battery life won't be great for some people. My real world test gave me 8 hours on a full charge using Bluetooth and 15 hours with my headphones via the jack socket (with bluetooth and wi-fi turned off). Since I use mine a couple of hours a day I don't see the battery as a problem as that kind of useage gives me several days without a recharge. Anyway, this is the best sounding media player I have ever used and I would recommend it.
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Great features!
16 GB 06 June 2022 by Dlee90 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Sleek design, has a really nice and cool UI interface. Easy to navigate around to look for songs.
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Sound Quality is awesome, but that's it !
16 GB 31 May 2022 by choukyla (United Kingdom)
The sound quality is definitely hi-res. But that's all that is going for it. The music app lack feature that other 3rd party have. Sorting is very limited. You cannot create playlist on the fly. Equalizer have limited preset available. Also if you use 3rd party music app and connect to a Bluetooth, if you then connect to another Bluetooth device the volume get stuck and you cannot adjust it. Sony offer a Music App for you to create playlist to transfer to the Walkman but it doesn't transfer playlist...waste of space. I haven't given it 1 star because I like the hi-res music and I was able to create a playlist manually. The walkman accept m3u playlist. But it can't read special characters in the folder. So I had to edit huge amount of files to remove all the special characters. I bought NW-A105, if I bought the higher spec ones and found all these faults. I would have instantly returned it and ask for money back.
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Hi choukyla,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're sorry to learn that you're not satisfied with the app performance.
Regarding transferring playlists, we can confirm that the app supports this feature, for more info we recommend checking the Help Guide here: https://bit.ly/3Mh0nkV, and the main features of the App here: https://bit.ly/3x9jZlg, there's a limitation where you may not be able to import playlists created on other manufacturers’ products.
We'll make sure to pass your feedback about the app performance through the proper channels for future consideration and development. We really value our customer's voice and that's what drives us forwards.
If you need any assistance you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony support UK
Ideal for driving wireless headphones
16 GB 27 May 2022 by FBP948 (United Kingdom)
Overall pleased with the Walkman, considering the features and price. My only complaint is the short battery life. 2 hours of wireless playback uses 50% of the battery. Before buying I read other reviews that mentioned the same short charge life. I'm not an Android user, so was surprised by how it reboots the applications when its gone to sleep. Buttons and touch screen all work beautifully and it does exactly what I want from it - LDAC driver for my high end wireless headphones. Therefore the quality of it's internal headphone amplifier is unimportant. Note: it can't drive higher (>100ohm) impedance headphones with much volume. That will be done to the tiny battery.
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Hi FBP948,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to learn that you're enjoying your Walkman.
Regarding the battery, we recommend checking the available operating time on different settings here: https://bit.ly/3gBOFnz
We also recommend checking the following link that explains how to reduce the battery consumption: https://bit.ly/3FvhKMY
If the battery usage isn't in line with the specs, we recommend following the steps below as an attempt to resolve the issue:
-Charge the batteries fully: https://bit.ly/3t6Ccih
-Restart the player: https://bit.ly/3NDtcsO
-Make sure it's up to date: https://bit.ly/3wYZ71q
-Reset the player: https://bit.ly/3KpobSG
If the issue remains, the device might need inspection, so please don't hesitate to contact us using the details here: https://bit.ly/2VBcJwW.
Hana @Sony support UK
Far superior to ipod
16 GB 20 May 2022 by Joejazz (United Kingdom)
Ibought this to replace my ipod touch, which is completely rubbish. This is muxh better, although the software( Music Center) is atrocious. Fortunately I had the old one--MediaGo, so I was able to load music. Once I got used to its (non-Apple) idiosyncrasies I found it far superior to its more expensive rival. Get a large capacity microSD and you're good. Nice to make the ipod touch redundant.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman, and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come. We're delighted to keep you as one of our loyal Sony family members.
We recommend checking this link to learn more about Music center for PC, and how to use it: https://bit.ly/3A2YnIE.
And you can always use drag and drop with no software at all: https://bit.ly/3wC6tHQ.
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Sawy @Sony Support UK
great sound
16 GB 18 May 2022 by joe11 (United Kingdom)
i am very happy with my mp3 player and would recommand any one to buy one.
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Good, but not perfect.
16 GB 08 May 2022 by SteveD2 (United Kingdom)
As the owner of several Walkmans in the past, I have got other models to compare against: Good points: Great sound quality, as always. Good design. Being an Android device now means it is more adaptable for other uses. Uses a standard USB C charger cable now. Bad points: The battery life is not great and with Bluetooth and WiFi on, it is very poor. It is not Bluetooth 5, which may well have improved the battery life. If you are using Bluetooth headphones/earbuds without their own volume control, you cannot change the playback volume. So to do this you need to download a separate music playing app that will allow this (I use Musicolet). In summary good Walkman, but could be better.
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Hi SteveD2,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to learn that you're enjoying the Walkma, and for more years to come.
We're sorry about the battery performance and the volume controls.
Regarding the battery, we recommend trying the steps on the following link to reduce the battery consumption: https://bit.ly/3FvhKMY
We also recommend checking the available operating time here: https://bit.ly/3gBOFnz
If the issue remains, try resetting the player as described here: https://bit.ly/3KpobSG
We'll make sure to pass your feedback about the volume control through the proper channels for future consideration.
If you need any assistance you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony support UK
Great sound in a small body
16 GB 04 May 2022 by grandtea88 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
i bought this a month ago with the intent to understand the difference in listening to music from a walkman and a phone. I found that it is a good entry level walkman that provides the necessary quality without breaking the bank. Overall it is good. only downside would be the internal memory which is still too small for new android updates.
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Good MP3 player, UI needs a little work
16 GB 24 April 2022 by ZXKNIGHT (United Kingdom)
I bought this to play my music collection without the need to pay for a subscription service online after Google Play shifted to YouTube Music and became much less user friendly as a way of driving people to pay for the 'premium' service. In that regard, this device does what it needs to. I'm not a serious audiophile so couldn't comment on the intricacies of the audio quality relative to other devices but I am happy with the sound quality and device overall. Where it falls down a bit is the UI of the music player app is a bit clunky and un-intuitive. It does not seem to have a 'cast' option but you can of course pair bluetooth devices with it external to the app. As many people have noted, the playlist function is weak but instead you have 'bookmarks', which essentially serves the same purpose but is less intuitive and presumably doesn't transfer between computer and devices like a playlist might be expected to. A strange quirk is that some songs appear in the library twice despite the actual file only being on the drive once. I cannot work out if this is due to the app (it doesn't happen on any other system or app eg VLC) or the meta information on some of the music. I don't share the same battery concerns some users have had, though as the device runs on an Android OS it's easy to see why it wouldn't last as long as a device that simply ran purely as an MP3 player. Because this Walkman has Android, you can download a host of streaming apps and whatever else. Bear in mind though it doesn't have built-in speakers like a phone so any sound has to come through headphones or speakers. Overall I'm happy with the device and suspect it'll serve me well for a good many years to come. Hopefully the UI on the music player can be updated and it'll smooth out the current minor irritants. Speeding up the boot time would also make it feel more responsive as a device as it does feel like it takes longer to turn on than a similar Android device such as my phone.
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Hi ZXKNIGHT,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman. We're happy to welcome you into the Sony family!
We hope you will continue to enjoy it for many more years to come!
We'll make sure to pass your feedback about the music app and the library through the proper channels for future consideration and development.
Regarding the issue with the songs repeating, we recommend trying to reset the player as described here: https://bit.ly/3KpobSG. If the issue remains, we would like to be able to offer some assistance, so please don't hesitate to contact us using the details here: https://bit.ly/2VBcJwW.
Hana @Sony support UK
One problem
16 GB 02 April 2022 by HiFi Geezer (United Kingdom)
This is a very usable little DAP. Sounds great, is small, good Android operating system, streams well....but. There is one problem, one BIG problem. Battery life is atrocious. Cannot believe that Sony did not fit a bigger battery it goes down as you watch. For streaming at good quality rates just about 3-4 hours if that. Even for locally stored MP3 files it's not that much better, even though the sound is great. Sony don't keep this on the market, put a bigger battery in. Totally stupid. Someone at Sony is mad. This could have been the best DAP on the market with a bigger battery. Can't believe Sony are so stupid.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad that you're enjoying your Walkman despite having an issue with the battery life.
We would like to highlight the estimated operating time on here:
https://bit.ly/3wXlNj4
As well, we will pass your feedback in regards to the battery size to the relevant channels for future consideration and development.
If you need any assistance you can contact us using this link:
https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Moe @Sony Support UK
Fantastic features
16 GB 23 March 2022 by Micd (United Kingdom)
Bought this over a month ago and am loving it. Whether via WiFi or Bluetooth it is great for in the car and around the home, great investment.
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Classy, good quality but too complex
16 GB 20 March 2022 by User1 (United Kingdom)
Excellent quality, small and light, huge capacity, but so complex.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your NW-A105 and happy with the quality we always aim to deliver! We're also glad to keep you as one of our loyal family members and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come!
We'd like to highlight that you can use the Help Guide available here: https://bit.ly/3uiWpBn.
If you still need any further assistance, feel free contact us by following this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL, we will gladly assist you!
Mennah @Sony UK
Looks great, sounds great, shame about the battery
16 GB 04 March 2022 by Kal2001 (United Kingdom)
I love the way this looks and sounds, the inbuilt Music Centre application is okay, but the battery life is shockingly bad.
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Hi Kal2001,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying the looks and sound of the Wlakman, and for more years to come.
Regarding the battery, we recommend checking the following link for more info: https://bit.ly/3gBOFnz. If the battery life isn't aligned with the info, we would like to be able to offer some assistance, so please don't hesitate to contact us using the details here: https://bit.ly/2VBcJwW.
Hana @Sony UK
quality product
16 GB 03 March 2022 by bobby545 (United Kingdom)
bought this walkman a few weeks ago and it has everything you need, great sound easy to download music, a quality piece of equipment.
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Disappointing
16 GB 25 February 2022 by LetDownbySony (United Kingdom)
The volume on Bluetooth is (a) not adjustable once transmission starts and (b) too low. Further it will not cast music over the wi-fi from the built in music player. Additional 16gb of memory is hopeless when Android takes most of that. Consequently it is not fit for the purpose for which I bought it.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review and we're sorry to hear that you're facing difficulties with your NW-A105, this is not the norm as we strive to deliver the best quality possible.
As an attempt of rectifying the volume issue, could you ensure that your Walkman is running on the latest software version by following this link: https://bit.ly/3IuENbH?
Also, you can disable the AVLS feature which reduces the risk of damage to ears from loud volumes. For more details, check out the following link: https://bit.ly/3JTOAIy.
You can also check the following link for more details on how to connect this unit to WiFi: https://bit.ly/3hlQbL0.
If the issue is still evident, you can try resetting the Walkman to its factory settings by following this link: https://bit.ly/3sqK8Lu.
If the issue is still disrupting you, we would like to be able to offer some assistance, so please don't hesitate to contact us by following the details here: https://bit.ly/2VBcJwW, w will gladly assist you further!
As for the unit memory, you can insert an external memory to this unit. The supported memory cards are: microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC. For more details, check out this link: https://bit.ly/3M9VXxq.
Mennah @Sony UK
Product Improvement
16 GB 25 February 2022 by jimmy137 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
There are 2 shortcomings with the player. The playing time of the battery less than 2 hours even after following the manual configuration instructions how to reduce the battery consumption, The second shortcoming is the player output cannot play in my sound system when connected with an audio cable.
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Hi jimmy137,
We appreciate your feedback and wish to assist you further. I would suggest that you may send in to our service center at the location below for further diagnosing
Sony care 313 @ Somerset
Address: #02-28 to 37, 313 Somerset Road, Singapore 238895
Operation Hours : 11am-8pm (Mon - Sun)
This is a walk in service no appointment is required.
Sony Singapore service team
CRY 4 HELP
16 GB 23 February 2022 by Raish (United Kingdom)
Have purchased "8" of 8 gb sony walkmen over the last year re covid and enjoyed them all, but buying this larger walkman nw105 I can not get it to connect to my windows 10 media player, not technically minded, so probably wasted £200, instructions with the player not helpful, should have stayed with the smaller versions.
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Hi,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're sorry to learn that you're experiencing difficulties using the Walkman with W10 device.
We can confirm that you'll need to install Music Center for PC following the instructions here: https://bit.ly/3HkQsIv. If you need any assistance you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony UK
Great item
16 GB 16 February 2022 by Harleypauluk (United Kingdom)
I bought this about a month ago to use when on long motorbike trips and it is terrific. The interface for loading music is nice and easy to navigate. The device is easy to work (esp as I already have an Android phone) and the music quality is just what I had hoped for. An added bonus (when using it without a crash helmet is the cassette display - esp as I remember the original Walkman :)
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great sound and pretty easy to use but.....
16 GB 12 February 2022 by Edmund 1985 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
I would say that overall i am pretty pleased with the product. Sound is great, music can be transferred using google drive, overall ease of use. If there is one problem with the product, it would be the short battery life. Users will be forced to charge it every now and then especially if they are using bluetooth headphones. If the user is using wired headsets, the battery drain isn't as fast but will still need to charge it by end of day. I would have given this product a 5* if the battery wasn't draining so fast. Also, I noted that the back of the device does get a little warm when using it. Perhaps Sony would like to look into the flaws and implement changes as a refreshed product. In short, this product isn't for those who uses bluetooth headphones and for those who frequently goes on long commutes. But if you are just going to use it for short durations and intend to use wired headsets, then it's a pretty good product. If you have a powerbank with you, this mainly solves the battery issues as long as you charge it when not in use.
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Hi Edmund 1985
We appreciate your feedback and wish to assist you further. Please contact us at the link below
https://web.sony-asia.com/sg/contact-us/
Sony Singapore service team
Poor Battery Life
16 GB 11 February 2022 by Corvale (United Kingdom)
Bought this product specifically as I wanted something that can play Audible books via the App. I must stress that these are downloaded booked and not streamed. I knew the battery life wouldn't be as high as the top claims but from full charge to flat in under 5-hours is a complete waste of time for me. That was with all the suggested battery saving options in place. The other things that annoyed me was the 16GB claims. Barely half of that capacity is actually available. The OS takes up around 7.7GB then the standard apps use more. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this product.
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Hi Corvale,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're sorry to learn that you're not satisfied with the battery performance.
We recommend checking the following link to get the best out of your battery: https://bit.ly/3Jo2SRq. Regarding the space left after the system apps, we recommend using an external memory to enlarge the Walkman's capacity.
If the issue presists, we would like to be able to offer some assistance, so please don't hesitate to contact us using the details here: https://bit.ly/2VBcJwW.
Hana @Sony UK
Great music player...music app is a disappointment
16 GB 08 February 2022 by KAL9000 (United Kingdom)
Bought this great little music player and it does everything that is expected of a Hi-Res player is suppose to do - high definition music that the artist intended. The look and feel of this device is outstanding. The only disappointment is Sony's own music player platform app - that has very few functions, infact there are other far superior hi-res music player platform apps on the market, that puts Sony's own to shame. The built-in 16gb internal memory leaves very little room to add additional apps of your own. Battery life is somewhat of a disappointment - you'll be lucky to get 7-8hrs play time from this, but then, how often do we charge our own mobile phones? Don't let these little faults deter you from buying this product. It's a fantastic player and the music quality alone will win you over, providing that 'wow' factor.
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Hi KAL9000,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to learn that you're enjoying your Walkman, and we hope you continue to enjoy it for more years to come!
Regarding the battery life, we recommend checking the following link for more info: https://bit.ly/3gBOFnz. We would like to highlight that you can add space to your player using a memory card, for more info check here: https://bit.ly/3HSetau.
We'll make sure to pass your feedback about the app through the proper channels for future consideration. If you need any assistance you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony UK
I send it back
16 GB 20 January 2022 by simonovitch (United Kingdom)
I had to return the walkman as the software for transferring the music from my computer to the walkman wouldn't work on my computer and your help desk was no help, my normal tech guru also couldn't get it the software to work properly.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to hear this, we would like to highlight that we will pass your valuable feedback to the relevant department for future references.
Amr @ Sony UK.
Quality product BUT why so complicated?
16 GB 10 January 2022 by Derrick9 (United Kingdom)
Bought for wife at Christmas. Not as simple to fill with music as you would think. It has taken too long to get to grips with the manual and to load the player with songs. Sound quality is (as always with Sony) Brilliant, but the included manual leaves a lot to be desired! Just about got to grips with the functionality of it now. Now to see if the wife can get to play the songs she wants from the menus!! Would have given 5*, and recommended to a friend, but for the lack of ease of use.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman, and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come. We're delighted to keep you as one of our loyal Sony family members.
We would recommend using our online help guide to learn more about the unit and how to use it: https://bit.ly/3zUiwjW.
Also, to transfer content on the Walkman, you can use our software ''Music Center for PC'', and here's what you can do with it: https://bit.ly/3tEdZRN & https://bit.ly/3A2YnIE.
And here's also how to transfer, and all the ways you can transfer content to this Walkman from the online help guide: https://bit.ly/3zXZVng.
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Sawy @ Sony UK
Too many pre installed apps.
16 GB 08 January 2022 by Passat Man (United Kingdom)
Sturdy good quality product,but too much memory space taken up by pre installed apps that cannot be deleted. Advertised as 16Gb, but less than 5Gb available for music storage which is the main purpose of purchasing this product.
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Hi Passat,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman, and for more years to come.
We recommend using a micro SD card to add storage, you can find more info here: https://bit.ly/3HSetau.
If you need any assistance you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony UK
Great sound
NW-A100TPS 08 January 2022 by Andy 61 (United Kingdom)
I've had this now a few months and I am more than happy with the product great sound quality easy to use and able to exstead the memory so that you can store more music and videos
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Good, but not perfect!
16 GB 05 January 2022 by Lloydy52 (United Kingdom)
This is a great little device for storing music and playing in the car, which is what I bought it for. Unfortunately it won't link to my VW using the MDI interface and I can only have one Bluetooth device at a time. Whether the issue is with the VW or Sony end I'm not sure but it won't do what I want. As a replacement for my old iPod it is good, compact and easy to use and it certainly offers more features, although you need an SD card to get anywhere near iPod capacity. The Sony Music centre is rudimentary but it works well enough. Would be good f it altered you to duplicate entries on the device... Having now realised that this is essentially an Android phone without a SIM card I could probably have used a basic phone for the same purpose and saved quite a bit of money!
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Hi,
Thank you for your review. We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your new Sony walkman, and hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come. We're happy to welcome you into the Sony family!
We will pass your feedback to the relevant department for future developments.
Amr@ Sony UK
Not for me
16 GB 04 January 2022 by Jayne of Suffolk (United Kingdom)
This was a gift. Unfortunately, as an older person I found this music device far too complicated. Why the google? I do not need google maps or google anything on my music player.
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Hi,
Thank you for your review.
We're sorry to hear this! We recommend checking the device's manuals on the following link: https://bit.ly/3eTQ8F1.
Also, this link clarifies how to set up your Google account to be able to use services provided by Google.: https://bit.ly/3EUCThX
If you still need any fuhrer assistance, feel free to contact us by following this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL, we will gladly assist you!
Mennah Sony UK
Excellent design
nw-a106hn-bm 31 December 2021 by Rogercool (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Well design ease of use handy connects well with other media
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The best hi-res song player
16 GB 15 December 2021 by Janos Szabadi (United Kingdom)
I bought one month ago. The best hi-res sound player
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Sound
16 GB 14 December 2021 by Roger the Pedant (United Kingdom)
Since a bought myself a Sony WF-1000XM4 I'd been pondering adding the ideal partner. I'm glad I took the plunge and bought the A105. It's diminutive - smaller than I expected even though I knew the dimensions. I feel Sony missed a trick here and could have made it the size of Compact Cassette case which would still have made it pocket friendly and enabled a larger battery. The battery has had some criticism from other buyers. I've not had it run flat yet but could see that happening on a long flight for example. The again most of us carry auxiliary power supplies of some sort. Anyway, the sound quality through the earbuds is great. I'm using LDAC direct. The volume for most of my FLAC rips is fine; all depends on the original really. Hi-Res sounds amazing. I like the software player - it's neat and tidy. The cassette tape screen is a lovely novelty. I do wish Sony made an official case for it of some sort.
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Great MP3.
16 GB 05 December 2021 by OCCB (United Kingdom)
Small but with big features. Coupled with Sony WF-1000XM3 Ear Headset gives wonderful clear sound.
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Great mp3 that i've ever bought.
nw-a105-lm-e 26 November 2021 by Leokaizee (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
A great mp3 with android app that acts like your mini mobile phone. Easy to use and good sound quality. Plus a headphone jack. One drawbacks is that internal storage is limited for a 16gb as most "important" apps used up nearly half the space. Battery life isnt so great either but it can survive for a number of trips. Overall great product.
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SONY NW-A105 Walkman The One and Only SONY
16 GB 24 November 2021 by Term 7217 (USA) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought my Walkman in April, 2021, it's now November. I haven't had one problem. The only issue I have with the Walkman is, I the side buttons would have a more pronounced texture identification. I have eyesight issues and I have a problem telling one button from the others. Other than that I would recommend whole heartedly the SONY Walkman NW-A105. One other thing, like all other electronics, I wish the price wouldn't be so high...
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Small and Convenient
nw-a106hn-bm 14 November 2021 by VBlaster_W211 (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Great Walkman nostalgia in a email portable package. Convenient and software is easy to use. Hope Sony increases the battery capacity for next iteration. Also, pls bring in special editions like the demon slayer versions from Japan!
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Lovely Walkman
16 GB 13 November 2021 by arci90 (United Kingdom)
Love the walkman, It has a nice build quality to it, and the audio is great. My issues with this is that it's Android (thus, limited storage space, making me have to buy a new micro-SD), and that it's battery life is not great.
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Hi arci90,
Thank you for your review.
We're happy to learn that you're enjoying the quality of the player, and for more years to come.
We appreciate your feedback about the storage and will make sure to pass it through the proper channels for future consideration.
Hana @Sony support UK
Excelent purchase
16 GB 28 October 2021 by Haemo_Goblin_456 (United Kingdom)
Advertised as having 16GB of data, but does not make it clear the OS Android 9 uses 10GB of data, however, I have ordered a 128GB microSD card and will put all my downloads on there as it was telling it was full! This is not an issue for me as I will use my MicroSD card as storage space for mp3 and podcasts.I signed up with spotify and use it offline and it works like a dream but some settings need to be switched off or reduced such as the display, NFC and bluetooth as the lithium ion battery only lasts a short length of time which I think is temporary until I have used it let it run flat then recharge the battery a few times usually improves the longevity of Lithium ion batteries. Despite the battery and disk space I am actually quite pleased with it. The Sony Walkman is a nice size with a good weight, easy to use as its running android 9.0, the audio is amazing though it does get very warm if its in a pocket close to your skin. I put in it its case in a waist bag Bluetooth was off to save battery power and it continued to play whilst I was clearing out my loft, but would have been far better with wireless ear olugs instead of wiredmones as the earphone wire was catching on the beams and other items! I purchased the Sony Wallkman to listen to MP3s and podcasts and so far I am very happy with it and consider this to be a good purchase. The Sony walkman A105 is smaller than a Samsung phone and is easy to operate with one hand even if your hands are small like mine.
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Good thumpy sound
nw-a105-gm-e 10 October 2021 by Ojahat (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Enjoying this device. Wanted a better sounding alternative than my phone and this checks the box for the price range. Sounds incredible paired with the XM4. Nice full bass and wider soundstage spectrum. Makes you want to listen more. Also big plus to the physical manual buttons and overall solid build. Now, is it perfect? Nope. Things I wished were better (and hopfully can be developed soon)v: - the residing Sony Music Player is dated and clunky with very little tweaking functionality. Tag reading is also jittery. I switched to MediaMonkey since its an android device.. - by far (far far) the biggest peeve is the battery life. I use BT earbuds and this just sucks the life out of this unit. You can see the battery bar ticking down like a time bomb. So, note that we are talking perhaps 5 hours playing time max from a full charge. In short, it is certainly now a necessity to charge the player regularly throught a single day. No good and l wish this could be addressed and fixed to get at least 12 hour mileage ie for a long flight. SO, its still a nett plus for me for now but admittedly, it is not for everyone.
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Sound Quality, Build Quality, Ease of Set up and U
16 GB 08 October 2021 by Blackbird Rider (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
First off, I have to say that I am extremely pleased with my purchase. It has been given a full road test whilst on holiday last week, paired to either a set of Sony WH1000XM4s in both wired and wireless mode, and a set of ultra revealing wired KZ ZS10 Pro ear buds, listening to Downloaded Amazon Music HD format. Across all the criteria, bass, midrange, treble, volume... top marks. Therefore, pleased. That’s why I bought this. Easy set up and feels like a quality bit of kit. Before purchasing, I had read about the poor battery life, and yes, if you are continuously listening to streamed content, using the wifi and Bluetooth options, the battery will deplete, some may say, unsatisfactorily. I bought this for off line listening, while about the house, garage, in the car or whilst in flight or on the beach, so for me 8 hrs of battery is just fine. For streaming through the domestic hi fi, I’ll stick with a dedicated separate hi fi streamer. Recommended, for sure.
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Hi,
Thank you for leaving your review.
We're glad to hear that you're enjoying your Walkman and happy with the quality we always aim to deliver! We hope you continue to enjoy it for years to come.
We'd also recommend to follow the tips mentioned on this link in order to reduce the battery consumption: https://bit.ly/2YC6Unh.
Mennah @ Sony Support UK
Great Product
16 GB 07 October 2021 by Chrisvjoy (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Great product - does everything I expected. One small complaint - does not hold anywhere near the number of songs claimed. Had to ad a mini SD card which solved the problem (about £20 for 128Gb).
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Great sound. Poor battery.
16 GB 02 October 2021 by RogN (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought to go with my new Sony wireless earbuds. Great sound and stable Bluetooth connection. Good Wi Fi connection. Looks and feels solid. Downsides are - incredibly slow to boot up, poor battery life, clunky android. Memory is tiny! At least it's expandable.
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Hi Rog N,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're sorry to learn that you're not satisfied with the OS or the battery life.
Regarding the battery, we recommend checking the following link for more info about the expected operating time: https://bit.ly/3s8QwEj. If that didn't match your use, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
We'll make sure to pass your feedback about the OS through the proper channels for future consideration.
Hana @Sony support UK
Poor Battery
16 GB 01 October 2021 by Mykle (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
The only problem is that it uses 20% of the battery for a 45 minute walk with the dog using bluetooth.
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Hi Mykle,
Thank you for your feedback.
We're sorry to learn that your Walkman's battery life is short.
We recommend checking the available operating time here: https://bit.ly/3s8QwEj. If that doesn't match your useage, we recommend following the steps on the Help Guide to reduce the battery consumption here: https://bit.ly/3a2Tfbh. If you need any assistance you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL.
Hana @Sony Support UK
Great !
nw-a106hn-bm 23 September 2021 by Bean Walking (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Suggest also supply a protective rubber/silicon cover to protect from accidental drops.
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Decent DAP, but a bit expensive for what it offers
nw-a105-dm-e 21 September 2021 by neilbaner (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
Pros: Battery life when playing local files is excellent. Very compact and portable. Physical buttons are very convenient. Build quality is outstanding. Display is high quality (though not as good as Xperia phones of course). Cons: No Bluetooth receiver mode or FM Radio like the A55. Moderate amount of hiss when using sensitive IEMs. Hardware not powerful enough to run apps like Spotify smoothly, takes long time to open/search/download etc. Default Music app has trouble with cover artwork and doesn't always display correctly. Powers on whenever connected to charger. Output power is very low and insufficient for demanding headphones.
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Just brilliant in every respect I am so glad I did
16 GB 20 September 2021 by dabbs (United Kingdom)
so quick to get used to but find that it gets very hot in the hand after a while so place it on a unit
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Top quality music performer
16 GB 12 September 2021 by Stephen BP (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought a ‘cheap’ music player and found that it’s Bluetooth simply wouldn’t drive my Bose speaker. I sent it back and got this. The menus are intuitive and I soon got to grips with it. It took me a minute to realise that I needed to download software to copy my music from my PC but once I’d done this it was easy. The keyboard is a little tiny and it’s easy to miss key but I soon got used to it. The other player was determined to shuffle my tracks. This is annoying when you want to play an album. No problem with this. Connection to my Bluetooth speaker was simple and the quality of the reproduction is immaculate. All together worth the extra money.
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16 GB 09 September 2021 by meoryou (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
i have been really pleased with my 3 previous walkman devices and as previously only bought this because i needed more memory but what do i get....a device with internet+ apps+ radio+ videos+photos+ amything else that is on a smartphone when all i want is music to play all night and in my cr. not onlt that but unlike previous versions it will not access my music and plsaylists on microsoft player so had to download an unwanted sony music centre and transfer music over then wade through my many artists and albums to recreate the playlists i use when all previous walkman devices have done the job in minutes.. as and when or if i ever get finished i might give a review on the performance
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Hi Meoryou,
Thank you for your review.
We're sad to hear that you're not happy with your new NW-A105.
We'll make sure to pass your feedback for future consideration, and development.
If you need any assistance in the future, you can contact us using this link: https://bit.ly/2NwYLXL
Sawy @ Sony Support UK
Poor battery life
16 GB 05 September 2021 by Rogart (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Recently purchased this mp3 player from Sony. Disappointed with having to charge battery after a few hours of listening.. Also needed to purchase a micro card as 9gb of memory used up by the built in systems. ( this player only has 16 gb) so very little left to download music. It carries too many features that are also on your phone. I only need it to play music. Should have purchased something else, so for £199.00 too much to just listen to music. Cannot really recommend this item
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Hi Rogart,
Thank you for your feedback.
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A Great Digital Audio Player with MQA Support
16 GB 21 August 2021 by Davids XYZ (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I had wanted a digital audio player for a while and spent many hours doing research. One criterion was the ability to play MQA from Tidal. Anyhow, I settled on the Sony NW-A105. The device is excellent, and the sound is far better than my £1,000 smartphone—I expected nothing else. Any buyer should note that you will need a storage card as the system uses up a lot of memory. And the battery is not great. However, you can extend the battery life by turning off most Android apps. Also, download music onto the device when plugged in—rather than streaming. And switching to aeroplane mode. Some may think, why are you giving it five stars if the storage and battery life are not optimal. There is a short, simple answer. The output is excellent. If you want a little more output, you can connect it to a DAC, which will open up the music further. I have speakers by Vifa and Bose that were a little disappointing, and I almost gave them away. However, when I played music via the Sony NW-A105—with and without a DAC—the speakers improved beyond my imagination. I am now keeping them.
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Sony A100
nw-a105-lm-e 21 August 2021 by whyl (Singapore) Verified Purchaser Verified
good product , was able to find replacement for my old ipod.. Just a little heavy and thick, other than this .....I like it
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True to its purpose.
16 GB 19 August 2021 by anubis81 (United Kingdom)
Had this for nearly a year, and I love it. Plays music at a very good quality.
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