Subsequent models reinforced the focus on superior DACs, balanced outputs, and refined ergonomics. The range distanced itself even more deliberately from mainstream digital players, emphasizing listening quality over convenience alone.
NW-S14
The NW-S14 is a Bluetooth-enabled Network Walkman part of the 12th 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-S14K
The NW-S14K is a Bluetooth-enabled Network Walkman with a built-in speaker, part of the 12th generation S series. It has 8GB 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-S15
The NW-S15 is a high-capacity Bluetooth-enabled Network Walkman part of the 12th 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-S15K
The NW-S15K is a high-capacity Bluetooth-enabled Network Walkman with a built-in speaker, part of the 12th 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-A16
The NW-A16 is a Network Walkman in the A series that supports high-resolution audio playback. It has 32GB of built-in storage and supports playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, as well as FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, and linear PCM formats. It supports digital noise cancellation and WM-PORT connectivity, and offers up to approximately 50 hours of operation with its lithium-ion battery.
NW-A17
The NW-A17 is a 64GB model in the A series that supports high-resolution audio playback. It features 64GB of internal storage and supports playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, as well as FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, and linear PCM formats. It supports digital noise cancellation and WM-PORT connectivity, and offers up to approximately 50 hours of operation with its lithium-ion battery. A configuration including earphones and attachments is also available. This unit employs a self-contained configuration using its internal storage.
NW-WS615
The NW-WS615 is a high-capacity wearable Walkman part of the W series. It has 16GB of built-in storage and supports MP3, AAC, and WMA audio playback formats. It supports Bluetooth and NFC connectivity and can play for approximately 8 hours with a lithium-ion battery.
The year locked in the Walkman’s new role as a high-end choice. It set the tone for ongoing refinement throughout the remainder of the decade.