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Sony NW-A55/B Walkman NW-A55 Hi-Res 16GB MP3 Player, Grayish Black
Brand | Sony |
Model Name | NW-A55/B |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
Color | Grayish Black |
Screen Size | 3.1 Inches |
Media Type | Micro SDXC |
Included Components | Walkman |
Component Type | Amplifier |
Supported Standards | MP3 |
About this item
- Precision engineered for improved sound quality
- Truly authentic sound with Hi-Res Audio
- S-Master HX digital amplifier for pure sound quality
- DSEE HX upscaling restores quality to compressed files
- In the box: Walkman, USB cable, Startup Guide, Instruction Manual
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Customer Ratings | ||||||
Sound quality | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.9 |
Battery life | 4.4 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.4 |
User interface | 3.9 | 4.1 | 3.3 | — | 4.0 | 3.4 |
Video quality | 4.2 | 3.8 | — | — | — | 3.5 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | HIDIZS Audio Direct | HIFI WALKER | YMSY | Phinistec |
display size | 3.1 inches | 5 inches | 2.45 inches | 2 inches | 2 inches | 2.4 inches |
memory capacity | 16 GB | 128 GB | 512 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 96 GB |
supported standards | MP3 | MP3 | AAC, FLAC, MP3, WAV, DSD, APE, M4A, PCM | APE,WAV,WMA,FLAC,DFF,Aiff,AAC,OGG,MP2,MP3,DSD | MP3 | APE, FLAC, MP3, OGG, AAC, ACELP, WMA, WAV, M4A. |
connectivity tech | USB | Wireless | Wireless | USB | USB | Bluetooth, 3.5mm Jack, Aux Cable. |
media type | Micro SDXC | SD Card | MQA 8X/LDAC/apt-X/AAC/USB DAC/DSD256 | APE,WAV,WMA,FLAC,DFF,Aiff,AAC,OGG,MP2,MP3,DSD | Micro SD | Micro SD |
model name | NW-A55/B | SNNWWM1AM2 | AP80 PRO-X | H2 | M30 | bluetooth mp3 player,mp3 player with bluetooth |
From the manufacturer
NW-A55 Walkman A Series
Step up your sound with the incredible audio fidelity of the NW-A55. Hear all of your favorite music in authentic Hi-Res audio, through the S-Master HX upscaling.
(earbuds sold separately)
Enjoy up to 45 hours of music playback
Enjoy your music all day, and then some. When fully charged you can enjoy up to 45 hours of music playback.
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High Resolution Audio for uncompromised sound
Enjoy the subtlest nuances in higher-than-CD quality Hi-Res Audio.
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S-Master HX
Hi-Res audio in maximum quality
Reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies for rich, full-bodied sound.
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DSEE HX restores all your compressed music files
Upscales compressed digital music files and takes them closer to the quality of Hi-Res Audio.
Precision engineered for improved sound quality
With advancements in design and sound quality such as advanced soldering, a premium aluminum milled frame for low impedance, and a gold-plated circuit board, the NW-A55 gives all of your favorite music powerful bass and crystal-clear sound.
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Expand your memory with the SD card slot
Pop in an SD card (not supplied) for additional memory.
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Go wireless with BLUETOOTH
Use your favorite BLUETOOTH headphones to listen to your favorite content.
Effortless control with the large touch screen
With the large, full-color touch screen, you're in complete control. Change tracks, create playlists and more, just by tapping the handy on-screen buttons.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.43 x 2.2 x 3.84 inches |
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Item Weight | 7.4 ounces |
ASIN | B08286VLNB |
Item model number | NW-A55/B |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #158,185 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #634 in MP3 & MP4 Players |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 16, 2019 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
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Product Description
Step up your sound with the incredible audio fidelity of the NW-A55. Hear all of your favorite music in authentic Hi-Res audio, through the S-Master HX upscaling. Keep listening for up to 45 hours on a single charge and expand your on-the-go music collection with the SD card slot.
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Customers like the sound quality of the mp3 player. They mention that it has decent audio controls and options. Some appreciate the versatile nature of the product, which is useful for audio book listening. They also appreciate the value, and appearance of the device. However, some customers have different opinions on quality, ease of use, connectivity, battery life, and storage.
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Customers like the sound quality of the mp3 player. They say it has decent audio controls and options. They also say the Sony ClearSound is amazing and versatile for your overall sound experience. Customers also mention that it plays high quality MP3 and FLAC recording brilliantly. They appreciate the various sound settings on the device, which allows for gapless playback.
"...-Gapless playback (if you encoded the files properly!)-High capacity - works at least up to 256 GB cards, and probably higher..." Read more
"...Bare-bones operating system (Simple & easy to navigate)- Decent audio controls & options available for the price-..." Read more
"...Sounds amazing with decent headphones. Sounds better than cheap players and phones, even with cheap headphones. It is pretty responsive...." Read more
"...The audio quality is excellent, crisp and clear with punchy bass and a fully customizable equalizer...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the mp3 player. They say the design looks premium, even though some pieces are made of plastic. They also appreciate the lovely UI and exquisite tooling. Some customers say the beauty of this device is its simplicity. They love the shape and the metal body. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...The audio quality is excellent, crisp and clear with punchy bass and a fully customizable equalizer...." Read more
"...Can't sync back playcounts to your PCSony's Music Center looks nice but ultimately isn't very goodProprietary charging / sync cable...." Read more
"...The feel of it is great, it's a perfect form factor. The aux would have been nice to be on top but that's alright...." Read more
"...Some tracks sound better than others. Some are really crisp, where you can feel the snare drum. And some other traxs sound, about the same...." Read more
Customers like the value of the mp3 player. They say it has decent audio controls and options available for the price. Some customers also mention that it's relatively cheap compared to higher end models. Overall, most are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...For the price of what this player is, this is the perfect balance between cost to the level of what you get, with enough customization available for..." Read more
"...I picked up up the Sony NW-A55, which does have Bluetooth, at a very fair price and have been more than happy with how good it is...." Read more
"...Battery life is as advertised so I am happy. Worth the extra money for a quality product and PC software to match. You won't regret it." Read more
"...is basically an introductory "audiophile" Walkman, therefore it's relatively cheap compared to higher end models...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the mp3 player. Some mention that it's worth the extra money for a quality product and PC software to match, while others say that the Music Center app is slow and cumbersome, and many tracks refuse to upload. They also mention that the bookmarks are worthless and that it takes forever to transfer a large amount of music.
"...-Simplicity - no proprietary software needed!-Lots of EQ adjustments, if you're into thatCons:..." Read more
"...My Sony earbuds are a perfect match for the player and the sound is wonderful. Uncompressed audio tracks (flac, WMA, etc) are fantastic...." Read more
"...Cons:- Legacy firmware means no streaming (Spotify, Stitcher, etc.) apps available at all-..." Read more
"...Worth the extra money for a quality product and PC software to match. You won't regret it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the mp3 player. Some mention that the software is easy to use and works similar to iTunes, the OS is easy, and the navigation is quick and easy. However, others say that the Center app is slow and cumbersome, the menu takes a little getting used to, and there is no easy way to create playlists in the player.
"...player to anybody with a large music collection who wants something simple, functional, and with high sound quality and build quality...." Read more
"...I found the Music Center app to be slow and cumbersome, so I chose to make a ‘music’ file instead, worked great until I tried to load more songs on..." Read more
"...Bare-bones operating system (Simple & easy to navigate)- Decent audio controls & options available for the price-..." Read more
"...The software is easy to use and works similar to iTunes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the mp3 player. Some mention that the Bluetooth works flawlessly, it pairs with Bluetooth headphones easily, and that the app Music Center for PC works great. Others say that it does not connect, the Bluetooth connectivity is spotty, and it won't just auto connect.
"...to anybody with a large music collection who wants something simple, functional, and with high sound quality and build quality...." Read more
"...Remember FM only works with wired headphones, which I prefer anyway. Battery life is as advertised so I am happy...." Read more
"...but with the inclusion of NFC, Bluetooth, micro SD expansion, and FM radio (when wired headphones plugged in, as this is also the antenna), this..." Read more
"...Pairs with bluetooth headphones easily, but wired sounds better (of course). All in all, I'm pleased with the player...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the mp3 player. Some mention it has an exceptional battery life, while others say it has horrible battery life. Some customers also say that the battery drains faster when hearing FLAC.
"...So far, the battery life is excellent, compared to Classic iPods. And since they have no moving parts, heavy vibration never causes any skips...." Read more
"...Especially if you find the right settings. But the battery life is not anywhere as good as they claim...." Read more
"...Pros:- Exceptional battery life- Physical buttons for look-free volume/track control- Clear & detailed color screen-..." Read more
"...The most impressive feature on the NW-A55/B is the battery life...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storage of the mp3 player. Some mention that it has lots of storage and a microSD slot for expandable storage, while others say that there is not enough storage built in and that the memory buffer underruns. They also report issues with overpopulated menu systems and wasted white space.
"...-Gapless playback (if you encoded the files properly!)-High capacity - works at least up to 256 GB cards, and probably higher..." Read more
"...One of my 128g cards is now unusable, I don’t know if it was that card’s failure or in the process of formatting the cards and reloading and copying..." Read more
"...The MicroSD card slot is always appreciated as I have a huge music collection of over 17,000 files on a 256 GB card...." Read more
"...very good and enabled me to get music off my phone, freeing up much-needed memory space...." Read more
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Pros:
-Excellent battery life
-Sound quality - both wired and Bluetooth
-Gapless playback (if you encoded the files properly!)
-High capacity - works at least up to 256 GB cards, and probably higher
-Works with lots of file formats, including gapless MP3, M4A, and lossless types
-Simplicity - no proprietary software needed!
-Lots of EQ adjustments, if you're into that
Cons:
-Physical buttons are a bit small. I wish at least the play/pause button was bigger.
-Proprietary cable connector (Why do so many companies continue to do this??)
-Initial database build on 1st data load takes a very long time, but seems to only happen once. Subsequent data adjustments/rebuilds are much faster. Wants to rebuild database every time it's turned completely "off" (holding the power button+screen acknowledge), so I normally just put it in standby/off (power button single tap) when not using.
-Interface takes some getting used to, but OK once you learn it.
Stating this up front to temper my review for anyone else that reads this; I would not classify myself as an audiophile, but I do listen to music for many hours during my day and have some nice IEM earbuds (SIMGOT EN700 Pro) that can bring out the differences in the quality of the music format & player capabilities. More of a music lover that appreciates being able to hear their music in the best quality possible without getting into the world of 4 figure equipment. And I can say this device is bringing out a level of detail & depth to tracks that I have owned for years that I never heard before.
For the price of what this player is, this is the perfect balance between cost to the level of what you get, with enough customization available for tuning, setting playlist and/or bookmarks... most of the things you would want in an audio player. And the battery life is FANTASTIC! This Sony player is still on their in-house developed firmware (which is the reason for the proprietary cable, which has been in place for their legacy operating system), but with the inclusion of NFC, Bluetooth, micro SD expansion, and FM radio (when wired headphones plugged in, as this is also the antenna), this device is the perfect combination of old & new to get the most out of the player.
I've loaded in everything from MP3s I've had for decades, to acquiring some super high sample rate tracks from specialty websites (HDTracks) to really see what this player and headphones can do. On the lossy files, this player is clearly giving the tracks extra tuning & polish that I have not experienced on other devices, even including LG phones, which have their own on-board DAC that tend to give great audio. But then adding onto the A55 some 192kHz 24bit tracks onto the player and my gosh... every little detail that is being produced by the instruments and every sound from the artists are clear & make their way through. Tones that tend to get washed out or muddied like bass guitar on certain tracks come right through.
I considered this device over the A105, which I have heard has some improved controls for the EQ, some additonal uses (wifi capable for streaming audio), but that all comes at the cost of having Android, meaning needing to secure the device, and loss of battery life. Given streaming audio isn't the highest quality in the first place, and I bought this to be able to play for long periods without having to worry about recharging, this player won out and I couldn't be more pleased.
Every device has it's pros & cons, which I'll lay out below. Some things I think are more good to know than true cons from my perspective, so I will list them separately. Hope this provides useful for others, as you look to make a similar purchase.
Pros:
- Exceptional battery life
- Physical buttons for look-free volume/track control
- Clear & detailed color screen
- Bare-bones operating system (Simple & easy to navigate)
- Decent audio controls & options available for the price
- Lots of output/connection options
Things to know:
- Connection cable is proprietary (again, due to operating system & Japan device ecosystem)
- Software for transferring on PC is limited
- Charging LED in upper corner for when the screen is off (nice little detail they left in)
Cons:
- Legacy firmware means no streaming (Spotify, Stitcher, etc.) apps available at all
- Only standard 3.5mm jack for this player (similar devices in the market have balanced port for similar price)
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The touch screen is very responsive and there are so many options I have yet to try them all. Sadly you can't use equalizers when using bluetooth, but I find that I didn't even need the equalizer because the base sound is perfect for my liking.
The battery life seems pretty good, but I can't really tell since using bluetooth drains the battery faster. There is a battery care option, which is appreciated. I have had Walkmans before, so I'm pretty sure the battery life is on par with the rest of them.
Overall, I am very happy with this product and if you just want a good MP3 for when you go out and about, then I find this device to be perfect for that!
Format the card in your new walk and then copy over your collection via a card reader (to speed up process) then top up your collection via the device over USB
I love being able to search and select my music via folders (I'm old-school)
Perfect for my needs,
LDAC bluetooth audio with Sony headphones is unbeatable sound qualty
Buy both and enjoy your music !
Sometimes when you have the screen off for a long time it will create a database then you have to wait for a couple of minutes. But when you have it completely off and turn it back on you'll have to wait even longer because it has to create a database I wish there was a feature to turn it off so it doesn't create it all the time and so I can do it manually. But other than that you can turn the screen off and on periodically so it doesn't have to create a database and I use a 512 gigabyte Samsung SD card and I have over 33,000 songs all legally owned on CDs and it's great so I don't scratch the CDs any more and I don't have to carry them all the time. All the album art and titles are searched on the internet with music center then I take them and put them in to folders artist or band then albums in each folder then I go to the folder and copy paste it manually on to the SD card when the device is plugged in. For the Bluetooth I search it manually to pair them and you don't have to use NFC to pair that it's all in the settings. I use a silicone rubber case and a screen protector and I use it all day and the battery still runs. The sound quality is adequate and better than a cell phone.
Reviewed in Canada on February 17, 2021