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SONY NWZ-B153

alaTest has collected and analyzed 200 reviews of SONY NWZ-B153. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other MP3 Players for all reviews. Reviews about the performance and size are on the whole positive. The portability and sound also get good reviews, but reviews are divided on the headphones.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the SONY NWZ-B153 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for SONY NWZ-B153

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 user reviews of SONY NWZ-B153 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other MP3 Players on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the portability and sound. The price and performance are also appreciated. Comments are divided on the memory.

usability, performance, price, sound, portability

82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony NWZB153B B Series Walkman 4GB MP3 Player with Unique Quick Charge - Black • Sony NWZB153B B Series Walkman 4GB MP3 Player with Unique Quick Charge - Black

Apr, 2018

Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153

 

The Sony Walkman NWZ-B153 is a basic pen-drive MP3 player

Good sound quality, [en drive form factor, three minutes quick charge, three-line LCD screen; FM Radio with recording

Unintuitive navigation wheel, loose USB cap, plays only MP3 and WMA

The Sony Walkman NWZ-B153 is a good option for users looking for a compact, sturdy and easy-to-carry MP3 player. Its impressive battery life and good overall sound quality makes for a balanced product.

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153

 

The Sony Walkman NWZ-B153 is a basic pen-drive MP3 player

Good sound quality, [en drive form factor, three minutes quick charge, three-line LCD screen; FM Radio with recording

Unintuitive navigation wheel, loose USB cap, plays only MP3 and WMA

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau, PCWorld.in (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153 review

 

The latest from Sony, the Sony Walkman NWZ-B153 is a basic pen-drive MP3 player with additional features over the previous NWZ-B-series of players. In a world where smartphones come with more than capable music playback prowess, let's see what this...

The Sony Walkman NWZ-B153 is a good option for users looking for a compact, sturdy and easy to carry MP3 player. Its impressive battery life and good overall sound quality makes for a balanced product which is only second to the Cowon iAudio E2 in our...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Laldinfela Pachuau (pcworld.in)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153

 

A pen-drive MP3 player with a quick charge option and good sound quality to accompany you while jogging or in the gym.

Good sound quality ; Pen drive form factor ; 3 minutes quick charge ; 3-line LCD screen ; FM Radio with recording

Unintuitive navigation wheel ; Loose USB cap ; Plays only MP3 and WMA

The NWZ-B153 is a basic pen-drive based MP3 player that offers many essential features and good sound quality. It has the useful 3-minutes battery quick charge feature. Its unintuitive navigation wheel and limited format support may be deal-breaking...

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Kelvin Low (cnet.com.au)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153

 

Sony's offering scores for being practical and is a worthy consideration if you're looking for a simple player.

Interesting LED lighting ; Drag-and-drop file transfer ; Quick charge feature ; Good audio quality

Some features are redundant ; USB cap has a loose fit ; Bundled earphones sound thin

Via CNET Asia

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Prasad Naik (techtree.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153F

 

Audio quality is its strong point

Small form factor, built-in USB connection, easy UI navigation, voice recorder, good audio quality, good battery life, inexpensive

No built-in clip to attach to clothes, no AAC format support, bass mode reduces battery life significantly, slow data transfer speeds, not much different than last year's model, rotating dial complicates navigation, USB cap feels a bit loose

Jul, 2010
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Consumer review (alaTest.co.uk)

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i really did like this product until a few days ago when i pluged the headphones in and now it sounds like its under water, its not the headphones i checked. Really upset as i've only had it 6 months :( ...

Reliable performance

Poor sound quality,Freezes up

Recommend

Jun, 2011
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153

 

Dick smith manager would not open to demo & was very misleading.

nothing

to hard to handle

Oct, 2010
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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153

 

I bought this to replace my Sony NWZ-S738, which was a great Mp3 player but unfortunately met an untimely demise!! While I think I will still buy the NWZ-S738 or a newer equivalent as well, I bought this one as a smaller portable player to take running...

Size, drag & drop, sound quality, design, price

USB cap loose, head phones are pretty basic

Aug, 2010
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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Sony NWZ B153

 

When we hear the words like audio or music, sony is one of the best brand that comes to our mind. this is a mini poratable audio player which blows away your mind. since the adaptation of android, the popularity of these mp3 players may fallen down but...

Apr, 2015
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Product Specifications

Audio

Equalizer: Yes
Equalizer bands quantity:5
Equalizer modes:Custom
Frequency range:20 - 20000
MP3 bit rates:32 - 320
MP3 sample rates:44.1
WMA bit rates:32 - 192
WMA sample rates:44.1 kHz

Design

Battery full indication: Yes
Battery low indication: Yes
Color of product:Black / Black, Blue / Black, Pink / Black, Red / Red

Display

Display:LCD
Display number of lines:3
Touch screen:No / Yes
Touchscreen:N / Y

Energy Management

Battery performance:170
Battery recharge time:1.1 / 1.17
Battery Technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Continuous audio playback time:18
Rechargeable: Yes

File formats

Audio formats supported:MP3, WMA

Headphones

Headphone connectivity:2.5 mm

Operational Conditions

Operating temperature (T-T):5 - 35
Operating temperature range (T-T):5 - 35

Other Features

Compatible operating systems:Windows XP, Vista, 7
Connectivity Technology:Wired
Headphone outputs:1
Playtime internal battery:18
Standard interfaces:USB 2.0
USB powered: Yes
Wireless technologies:Wired

Packaging Content

User guide: Yes

Performance

Firmware upgradeable: Yes

Ports & interfaces

USB 2.0 ports quantity:1

Power

Battery Capacity:170
Battery recharge time:1.1 / 1.17
Battery Technology:Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Continuous audio playback time:18
Rechargeable:Y

Radio

FM radio:No / Yes

Record Modes

Built-in Microphone: Yes
Voice recording:No / Yes

Storage

Compatible memory cards: No
Player media type:Flash-media
Total Storage Capacity:4

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:0.598 / 3.56 / 3.58
Height:0.913 / 0.917
Weight:0.988
Width:0.606 / 3.58