Sony - Walkman Hi-Res NW-A45 16GB* MP3 Player - Moonlight Blue

Name: Sony - Walkman Hi-Res NW-A45 16GB* MP3 Player - Moonlight Blue
Brand: Sony
SKU: 6185210
Rating: 4.5 (151 reviews)

Model: NWA45/L

SKU: 6185210

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Key Specs
- Bluetooth Enabled: true (The device is capable of communicating with another device via Bluetooth, provided they are within the required range of each other. A Bluetooth-enabled device must also be the same Bluetooth version or higher than the accessory it is intended to pair with.)
- Storage Capacity: 16 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: NWA45/L
- Product Name: Walkman Hi-Res NW-A45 16GB* MP3 Player
- Color: Moonlight Blue
Audio
- High Resolution Audio: true (Hear music the way musicians and sound technicians intended it to be heard. Products that support hi-res audio deliver audio signals with a dynamic range and bandwidth far greater than that of a standard CD so you'll be able to enjoy pure music with outstanding sound quality. The device supports high-resolution audio signals, which more closely resemble the quality of music as it was originally recorded, with more texture and detail than can be heard via typical music streaming services or CDs.)
- Supported File Formats: AAC, MP3, FLAC, Apple Lossless, APE, HE-AAC, ATRAC, DSD
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi Compatible: false
- Input(s): 3.5mm audio
Display
- Screen Size: 3.1 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Display Screen: true
- Screen Resolution: 800 x 480 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: true (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
Features
- Memory Card Slot: true
Included
- Integrated Camera: None
Dimensions
- Product Height: 3.8 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.2 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 0.4 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.2 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 90 days
Other
- UPC: 027242907867

Listen to your music collection while out and about with this blue Sony Walkman music player. Its noise-cancelling mode blocks external sounds so you can focus on the music, and its optimized circuit board keeps electrical signals strong so music sounds clear. This Sony Walkman music player has 45 hours of battery life for nonstop entertainment.

16GB* internal flash memory: Offers ample space for storing media. Also supports microSDHC, microSD and microSDXC for expanded storage options.
High resolution audio compatible: Enjoy up to 45 hours MP3, and 39 hours Hi-Res playback on a single charge.
Supported formats: Include Apple® Lossless, WMA, AAC, MP3 and more audio formats so you can enjoy your music collection.
3.1" TFT display: Features touch screen.
Radio FM tuner: Allows playing of your favorite FM stations.
Adjustable 6-band equalizer: Lets you adjust the sound according to genre.
Bluetooth: Enables easy connectivity. The mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm headphone jack enable private listening.
PC compatible: For multifunctional use.

Whats Included

A Micro SD card is not supplied with the Walkman
Instruction Manual
Startup Guide
USB cable (1)
Walkman (1)

Q: How does this work with Apple Airpods?

A: It works with Apple Airpods and you can change the volume. The tricks are 1) Open the airpods case, press and hold the white dot on the airpods case so that it can pair with non-apple devices. The light inside the case should be flashing white in this process. Search the Bluetooth device on your sony device and connect the airpods. 2) After the connection, you may encounter the problem that the volume can't be changed, as mentioned by other answers. You can solve it by going to the menu "Setting->Bluetooth: Audio Device Connection Settings -> Use Enhanced Mode". The small words under it say "Select this check box if you cannot change the volume". So just select it and now you are all set.

Q: Can i use the NW- A45 to play music via usb on my car radio

A: No, you must connect it through a line in jack or via bluetooth. But beware, though it connects to my Jeep Cherokee via bluetooth just fine the playback is horrible and very choppy. I can only connect it reliably through the line in jack, which is unfortunate. I have no issues with any other bluetooth device in my Jeep. Not sure where the fault lies but worth noting.

Q: Will this player display album art? Play audio books? Podcasts?

A: It does display album art but has zero support for audio books and podcasts. You can technically throw them in the "Music" folder, but they are just treated and grouped in as songs at that point. The Walkman will not remember where you left off last or mark podcast episodes as unplayed etc. I wish the previous answer was a little more specific as I would have never purchased this if I had known that.

Q: I am looking for a bluetooth MP3 player specifically for listening to audiobooks. Will I be able to use bookmarks with this player? [that is very important if you are an audiobook listener]

A: No, you cannot bookmark a particular position (time position where you stopped listening) within an mp3 file to start listening again later. The Sony player does have a "bookmark" feature, but it is only for bookmarking mp3 files themselves, and when you go back and listen to one of those, it always staqrts at the beginning of that file (so it's not for audio-book purpose). I think it's astounding that this really nice Sony player cannot really be used for audio books!

Q: Will this player work with my Mac?

A: Yes, you can either drag and drop music (from itunes or even music from a USB) onto the Walkman using Mac Finder or use Content Transfer to transfer your music as well. Personally, I've found that using Mac Finder is a lot faster and easier.

Q: Does this work with any type of music files?

A: Hi Jim, Here are the supported formats for this Walkman: http://helpguide.sony.net/dmp/nwa40/v1/en/contents/TP0001449072.html Regards, Vincent

Q: Have just found this MP3 player and might be interested in purchasing it. Want to double check that its compatible and will work with Bluetooth headphones or a speaker.

A: I've experienced zero problems connecting the player via Bluetooth to any of my sound bars, headphones or car stereo. The player is actually fantastic, and I'm very happy with the purchase.

Q: how much expandable storage can it take?

A: Hi blue, MicroSD cards up to 128GB are compatible. Using a higher capacity memory card may work, but isn't guaranteed. Regards, Vincent

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Walkman Hi-Res NW-A45 16GB* MP3 Player for its exceptional sound quality, expandable memory, and user-friendly interface. Many users are impressed with the crisp display and long battery life, while others appreciate its compact size and Bluetooth connectivity. However, some customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the proprietary USB cable.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great player with some manufacturing defects
I've been looking for a music player for a while after experimenting with Bluetooth audio and a phone lacking a headphone jack. An experiment that ultimately failed, I found the audio either lacking or having difficulty with unstable connections. I came across the NW-A45 and saw it had all the features I was looking for, MQA support, Hi-Res compatibility, and a DAC function. And while the player does its job well, upscaling compressed tracks beautifully and playing Hi-Res files without breaking a sweat, I've noticed a couple of defects I wouldn't expect from Sony. The display and the back panel don't seem to be flush with the rest of the unit. While this is primarily a cosmetic issue, it's still something I wouldn't expect from a major player like Sony. Aside from that issue though, it's a great entry level music player, that I feel, offers great value.
Posted 7 years ago by h0130j03
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Light and compact, bad build quality
First impression: Product quality is very poor. Feels really cheap and honestly even like a fake product. Engraving on the back of unit is really terrible as if it was made by some third party company after unit was manufactured. Also they put a huge ugly connector instead of regular micro usb (see pictures) Sound quality: NOT a Hi-End product! and not supposed to be. Checked on sound system because I don't use headphones. Inexpensive player with dissent sound quality. Sound is strange and not clear. Feels like it's a toy sound, not realistic in mid and a bit overloaded in lower frequencies. Usability: Only good part of this unit is simple of use. Music search through folders, nice UI and file format support is really good and intuitive simple to understand. Also has player control hard buttons on side. Overall expect too much from this device and got disappointed with it. This thing is ok as casual player but not any good for audiophile.
This review is from Sony - Walkman Hi-Res NW-A45 16GB* MP3 Player - Grayish Black
Posted 7 years ago by Triallman
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best music player I've ever bought!
Bought it back in May and this music player is amazing! It automatically adjusts the song to higher quality and the ClearAudio setting makes any song so much cleaner sounding. The moonlit blue color is exactly like the picture. I also love how easy it is to transfer music, I just drag and drop my songs onto the Walkman, rather than having to sync it to computer program. Another thing that's such a plus for the Walkman NW A45 is that it has expandable memory, so I didn't worry about the 16gbs of onboard storage, because I just put in a MicroSD card for memory. Long battery life also, I can typically go several days without having to recharge it, depending on how often I'm using it. The white font on black screen is also very easy on the eyes, I suffer from light sensitivity and migraines, but the screen causes me no problems. The side buttons make for such easy use as well because I can just pause or skip songs with a push of a button. Also, the NFC and Bluetooth connections are both really strong and clear (I haven't had any problems yet). I have no critiques, this is the best tech purchase that I've ever made and I never go anywhere without it. I love this Walkman!
Posted 7 years ago by Merlo7