Sony Walkman NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739) Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 99 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the battery. The interface also impresses, but many are less positive about the price.

Battery, Interface, Appearance, Sound

Price

Reviewers rate this product 89/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players, the Sony Walkman NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

With the possible exception of the Apple iPod, all MP3 players are the same, right? Think again. Sony, who all but invented portable music in a personal form with their Walkman, isn't about to surrender the field. And if you're looking for something ...

Some may find the $140-$180 price tag to be on the steep side, but overall consumers will find that Sony's new S-Series Walkman is truly deserving of its price tag. How many MP3 players currently on the market can boast superb sound quality straight ...

The NWZ-S738F's impressive sound quality is enhanced with a noise-cancellation feature and five-band equalizer.

Great sound with noise cancellation ; Stylish, sturdy build

Can't use headphones with other players ; Screen too small for video and photos

This is a great player for audiophiles: if you like your music tweakable, clean, delivered via some creative on-board features, and in a slick, durable chassis, the well-priced Walkman NWZ-S738F is a great option. You may want to look elsewhere, ...

Carrying the torch of the Walkman brand name 30 years after the first cassette Walkman was introduced, the Sony Walkman NWZ-S738F is a high-quality MP3 player. The marquee feature is noise-cancellation, which showcases the player's excellent sound and ...

Great sound with noise cancellation Stylish, sturdy build

Can't use headphones with other players Screen too small for video and photos

This is a great player for audiophiles: if you like your music tweakable, clean, delivered via some creative on-board features, and in a slick, durable chassis, the well-priced Walkman NWZ-S738F is a great option. You may want to look elsewhere, ...

While the Sony Walkman NWZ-S738F (8GB, $179.99 direct; 4GB, $149.99) may have a slim new design and revamped control panel, its interface is nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the NWZ-S718F. The big selling point here, as with other Walkman ...

Sharp, bright screen. Built-in noise cancellation. Bundled earphones and EQ combine for an excellent audio experience

Nonintuitive user interface is not as graceful as the competition's. Expensive compared with similar-capacity players

Sony's noise-canceling NWZ-S738F offers excellent audio performance, but for the price, you should get a more graceful user interface.

The new Noise Canceling Walkman (NWZ-S730 series) is the slimmest Walkman Video MP3 Player to date with integrated active Noise Cancellation in the device and high quality noise canceling EX headphones included in-box. The S-series Walkman players are ...

sony nwz-s738 walkman review: An excellent player equipped with noise-cancelling and a wealth of customisation options, the S738 is poised to take on the iPod Nano.

Built-in noise cancellation, Dedicated volume keys, Great sound, Fast, logically arranged menus, Heaps and heaps of tweaking options

Nav key is a bit small, SensMe is no Genius, Noise cancellation reduces battery life

An excellent player with meaty sound. If you're a bit over the whole iPod thing, this is a very good alternative to the Nano.

Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a superb choice for music aficionados.

Nicely designed and has a high-quality feel ; offers a load of cool extras such as integrated noise-canceling, an FM tuner, podcast support, and a smart playlist creator ; display is bright and crisp ; interface is customizable and easy to navigate ; ...

Maxes out at 8GB and doesn't include memory expansion ; packaged earbuds, which are necessary for the noise-cancellation feature, may not be comfortable for all users ; no voice recording option

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sony walkman nwz-s730f review: Available in 8GB and 16GB versions, these wafer-thin players have built-in noise-cancelling technology and a 2-inch, 320x240-pixel LCD.