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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 90 reviews

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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79%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the Walkman NW-A55 Hi-Res 16GB* MP3 Player's exceptional sound quality, especially when paired with high-end wired headphones. The device is also praised for its user-friendly interface and easy organization of music. Furthermore, the Bluetooth connectivity and impressive battery life are well-received features.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loving my music again

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A tremendous improvement over prior digital music players I've had in the past. I wish I knew about the Sony Digital Walkman before I bought my last unit. I took the SD card from my previous player and put it in the Sony and WOW! Night and day. Bass response, separation, you name it, it improved. Two minor critiques: the touch screen is very sensitive so the locking feature is a must. Also, do not understand why the database needs to refresh every time the unit is turned on, but it refreshes quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Unfortunate decision

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is very pleasant to have it in hand. But because I have problem with small print it was a little too difficult for me to use. I've used different Sony mp3s for many years and always loved them because they were easy, but this one was difficult. I returned it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great player

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and physical form. The touchscreen works well. As noted in some reviews, each time you turn it on it needs to create the database. It's not a long time, but it is a bit annoying. I think I may have gotten the last new one on the planet!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    GingerG

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this player during my morning walk, riding in my car and working around the house. Love it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I enjoy this product

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The product is very good the sound of it is good navigation is good I will recommend this to all my friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Sony - Walkman NW-A55 Hi-Res 16GB* MP3 Player

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This Audio player has so many options to play different types of audio formats and the sound quality is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great player and excellent quality!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great MP3 player! I am really enjoying this Walkman! It is very good quality and the sound is also top notch! I would recommend this to anyone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Easily slips out of your hands

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent MP3 player. It's very small and easily slips out of your hands though

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
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    Bluetooth

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good for casual music listeners

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a nice music played feels like good quality with the metal casing. Easy to operate but there are two down sides 1. audio through any speaker has a weird sound. 2. it says it has blue-tooth capabilities but it wouldn't connect to any of my speakers/ headphones.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Money well spent! IT holds a extra large quantity of music with room to spare. Very happy with this purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    The Latest version but more complicated

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I only use this for audiobooks. Presently it has about 20 unabridged titles stored. This is my second Sony 16gig mp3 player. Although this updated version has many more options, Bluetooth, etc. I preferred the previous Walkman because it had a rotary dial as opposed to the touch screen. The screen is quite sensitive and often shifts to different books, chapters, etc. while I am turning it off, on, adjusting the volume, etc. The previous 16gig was no longer available when I purchased this one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Affordable hi fi music player

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    With a an added memory card, can store my entire CD collection on this in lossless format.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Enjoying the music everyday

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Walkman was a gift to my husband. He loves the Walkman, the sound quality, the storage capacity, etc. Some limitations exist, but he is learning workarounds. My 4 would really be a 4.5 if allowed...taking off for the limited information on how to do certain functions on the walkman.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice & durable.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The last Walkman I had for 14 years. Still works great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love my player

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just love this product, the ease in loading cd's on to this is awesome and it is so easy to use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Was a great little player, but needed more.

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this, but decided to return it. The build and weight was nice, just thought it was a little too small. Also, I was having issues with album art since I use iTunes. You'll also need to buy a separate memory card.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bluetooth & Hi-Res Audio -sweet!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was tired of the music on my phone being interrupted by notifications, so coming back to a dedicated music player is so refreshing. With bluetooth, it's just as convenient as a phone. I also like being able to listen to hi-res formats as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MP3 Bargain

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this device especially for the price! Easy programmimg of tunes once everything is downloaded.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great that it's expandable.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It arrived on time. So for I am pleased with it performance. Seems well built. Advise downloading the manual.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great little mp3 player. It does what it says. Once with bluetooth earbuds

    I would recommend this to a friend
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