New models combined modern ecosystem access with the dedicated audio circuitry that had become the Walkman signature. Design and feature choices continued to favor listeners who wanted both fidelity and thoughtful usability.
NW-WM1AM2
The NW-WM1AM2 is a second-generation high-quality Walkman part of the WM1 series. It has 128GB of built-in storage and supports playback of MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, Linear PCM, DSD, and MQA formats. It is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C connectivity and sound processing functions such as DSEE Ultimate, and can play for approximately 40 hours. This unit employs a self-contained configuration that uses the built-in storage.
NW-WM1ZM2
The NW-WM1ZM2 is the top-of-the-line second-generation model in the WM1 series. It features 256GB of internal storage and supports playback of MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, Linear PCM, DSD, and MQA formats. It is equipped with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C connectivity, DSEE Ultimate, and a DSD remastering engine, and can play for approximately 40 hours. This unit employs a self-contained configuration that utilizes internal storage.
2022 demonstrated Sony’s ability to adapt the category to current listening habits without losing its core identity. It reinforced the Walkman’s place as a premium alternative in a wireless-dominated world.