The arrival of models such as the ZX1 marked a clear elevation in playback quality and component selection. Sony narrowed the category further, accepting that the Walkman would now speak primarily to listeners who cared about detail beyond standard digital compression.
NW-ZX1
The NW-ZX1 is the first model in the ZX series. It features 128GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Linear PCM, and DSD formats. It has a 4-inch touch display and supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB connectivity, WM-PORT connectivity, video and photo playback, and various audio processing functions.
NW-E083
The NW-E083 is a Network Walkman part of the 13th generation E series. It has 4GB of built-in flash memory and supports MP3, WMA, and AAC audio playback. It is powered by a lithium-ion battery and has Bluetooth and photo display functions.
NW-E083K
The NW-E083K is a Network Walkman with a built-in speaker part of the 13th generation E series. It has 4GB of built-in flash memory and supports MP3, WMA, and AAC audio playback formats. It is powered by a lithium-ion battery and has Bluetooth and photo display functions.
NW-W273S
The NW-W273S is a waterproof wearable Walkman part of the W series. It has 4GB of built-in storage and supports MP3, AAC, and WMA audio playback formats. It supports approximately 8 hours of playback with a lithium-ion battery.
NW-W274S
The NW-W274S is a high-capacity, waterproof wearable Walkman part of the W series. It has 8GB of built-in storage and supports MP3, AAC, and WMA audio playback formats. It supports approximately 8 hours of playback with a lithium-ion battery.
NW-WH303
The NW-WH303 is a headphone-integrated Walkman part of the W series. It has 4GB of built-in storage and supports MP3, AAC, and WMA audio playback formats. It supports approximately 8 hours of playback with a lithium-ion battery.
NW-M505
The NW-M505 is a mid-capacity model part of the M series. It has 16GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, ATRAC, Linear PCM, and AAC-LC formats. It features an OLED display, FM radio, voice recording, Bluetooth (aptX reception compatible), NFC, digital noise cancellation, direct connection via USB terminal, S-Master MX, ClearPhase, 5-band equalizer, Dynamic Normalizer, direct recording, and shuttle switch operation, and supports approximately 15 hours of playback with a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S784
The NW-S784 is a Network Walkman part of the 11th generation S series. It has 8GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It has a TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S784K
The NW-S784K is a Network Walkman with a built-in speaker part of the 11th generation S series. It has 8GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It has a TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S785
The NW-S785 is a high-capacity Network Walkman part of the 11th generation S series. It has 16GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It has a TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S785K
The NW-S785K is a high-capacity Network Walkman with a built-in speaker, part of the 11th generation S series. It has 16GB of built-in flash memory and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV formats. It features a TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-S786
The NW-S786 is the largest capacity Network Walkman part of the 11th generation S series. It features 32GB of built-in flash memory and supports MP3, WMA, AAC, and WAV audio playback formats. It has a TFT display and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.
NW-F885
The NW-F885 is a mid-capacity Android-based model part of the second-generation F series. It features 16GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, and Apple Lossless formats. It is equipped with an 854x480 TFT display and supports video and still image playback. It has touch operation, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, FM radio, built-in speaker, WM-PORT connectivity, S-Master HX, DSEE HX, and Clear Audio+ functions, and supports approximately 35 hours of playback with a lithium-ion battery.
NW-F886
The NW-F886 is a high-capacity Android-based model part of the second-generation F series. It features 32GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, and Apple Lossless formats. It is equipped with an 854x480 TFT display and supports video and still image playback. It features touch operation, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, FM radio, built-in speaker, WM-PORT connectivity, S-Master HX, DSEE HX, and Clear Audio+ functions, and supports approximately 35 hours of playback with a lithium-ion battery.
NW-F887
The NW-F887 is the largest capacity Android-based model part of the second-generation F series. It features 64GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, and Apple Lossless formats. It is equipped with an 854x480 TFT display and supports video and still image playback. It has touch operation, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, FM radio, built-in speaker, WM-PORT connection, S-Master HX, DSEE HX, and Clear Audio+ functions, and supports approximately 35 hours of playback with a lithium-ion battery.
NWD-W273
The NWD-W273 is a waterproof wearable model part of the W series. It features 4GB of internal storage and supports MP3, AAC, and WMA audio playback. It offers approximately 8 hours of playback on a lithium-ion battery. Its self-contained configuration with internal storage eliminates the need for external media. This device employs a self-contained configuration using internal storage. It belongs to the same platform and is positioned as a waterproof wearable model within the series.
2013 redefined what a modern Walkman could be. It committed the lineup to a path of continued premium differentiation rather than mass appeal.
