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Network Walkman

Network Walkman in 2017

A visual guide to Sony’s Network Walkman lineup in 2017, when the brand refined its high-resolution focus with attention to both performance and usability.

Iterative updates brought improved battery life and interface polish without diluting the audio-first philosophy. Design language matured further, signaling quiet confidence in the category’s specialist role.

NW-A45

NW-A45

The NW-A45 is a 16GB model in the A series that supports high-resolution audio playback. It features 16GB of internal storage and supports playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, as well as FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Linear PCM, APE, and MQA formats. It supports digital noise cancellation and S-Master HX, and offers up to approximately 45 hours of operation with its lithium-ion battery. This unit employs a self-contained configuration using internal storage. As a high-resolution player part of the 11th generation A series, it is positioned as a stable platform that continues to feature a compact chassis and a design focused on sound quality.

NW-A45HN

NW-A45HN

The NW-A45HN is a 16GB model in the A series that supports high-resolution audio playback. It features 16GB of internal storage and supports playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, as well as FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Linear PCM, APE, and MQA formats. It supports digital noise cancellation and S-Master HX, and offers up to approximately 45 hours of operation with its lithium-ion battery. Earphones are included. This model employs a self-contained configuration using internal storage. It is based on the NW-A45, but differs in its included accessories.

NW-A46HN

NW-A46HN

The NW-A46HN is a 32GB model in the A series that supports high-resolution audio playback. It features 32GB of internal storage and supports playback of MP3, WMA, AAC, as well as FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Linear PCM, APE, and MQA formats. It supports digital noise cancellation and S-Master HX, and offers up to approximately 45 hours of operation with its lithium-ion battery. Earphones are included. This unit employs a self-contained configuration using internal storage. Positioned as a mid-capacity model in the 11th generation A series, it is a configuration that expands upon the same high-resolution audio platform through increased capacity.

NW-A47

NW-A47

The NW-A47 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, Linear PCM, APE, and MQA formats. It supports Bluetooth, digital noise cancellation, and S-Master HX, and offers up to approximately 45 hours of operation with its lithium-ion battery. Earphones are included. This unit employs a self-contained configuration using internal storage. It boasts a highly refined design that integrates wireless functionality with a high-resolution compatible design of the same generation.

NW-ZX300

NW-ZX300

The NW-ZX300 is a high-resolution audio compatible model part of the ZX series. It has 64GB of built-in storage and supports audio playback in MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Linear PCM, DSD, APE, and MQA formats. It supports expansion via microSD card and is equipped with Bluetooth, NFC, USB DAC function, USB connection, WM-PORT connection, 4.4mm balanced output, and various sound processing functions.

NW-ZX300G

NW-ZX300G

The NW-ZX300G is a higher-capacity model of the ZX300. It features 128GB of internal storage and supports audio playback in MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, ALAC, AIFF, Linear PCM, DSD, APE, and MQA formats. It has a 3.1-inch display, Bluetooth, NFC, USB DAC function, USB connection, WM-PORT connection, microSD expansion, and a 4.4mm balanced output. This unit employs a self-contained configuration using internal storage. It belongs to the same platform as the ZX300, and is a variation model with only the capacity expanded, maintaining the playback-focused ZX300 series design while expanding to a higher configuration.

NW-S313

NW-S313

The NW-S313 is a Network Walkman part of the 13th generation S series. It has 4GB 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-S313K

NW-S313K

The NW-S313K is a Network Walkman with a built-in speaker part of the 13th generation S series. It has 4GB 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-S315

NW-S315

The NW-S315 is a high-capacity Network Walkman part of the 13th 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-S315K

NW-S315K

The NW-S315K is a high-capacity Network Walkman with a built-in speaker, part of the 13th 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-WS623

NW-WS623

The NW-WS623 is a Bluetooth-enabled wearable Walkman part of the W series. It has 4GB of built-in storage and supports MP3, AAC, and WMA audio playback formats. It can play for approximately 8 hours using a lithium-ion battery.

NW-WS625

NW-WS625

The NW-WS625 is a high-capacity Bluetooth-enabled wearable Walkman part of the W series. It has 16GB of built-in storage and supports audio playback in MP3, AAC, WMA, and FLAC formats. It can play for approximately 8 hours on a lithium-ion battery.

2017 saw Sony evolve the Walkman incrementally rather than chasing trends. It kept the lineup relevant for listeners who still preferred dedicated hardware.

Sony Network Walkman in 2017
Sony Network Walkman in 2017Explore every major Sony Network Walkman released in 2017.IncludesNW-A45, NW-A45HN, NW-A46HN