NWZ-A865

The NWZ-A865 offers 16 GB capacity with FLAC support in the 2011 A Series lineup. It continued the video-focused design. It features 16 GB storage supporting MP3, WMA, AAC, and FLAC playback along with video and photo. The lithium-ion battery delivers 36 hours of use.

The A865 continues that same balance. It still is a dedicated premium player, but with compact concessions to a world where multifunction devices were already taking over. Sony does not chase that shift directly. It stays focused on what the Walkman does well.