SONY NWZ-B153

148 reviews

Dec, 2013

Positive
Sound (37)
Usability (31)
Performance (23)
Value for money (21)
Portability (13)

Negative
Connectivity (9)
Design (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 148 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the portability and value for money are generally positive. The performance and usability are also mentioned favorably. The design and connectivity get less positive opinions. Opinions are divided on the headphones.

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connectivity, design

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 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: ... (alaTest.com)

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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

Jun, 2011

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

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153

The Sony Walkman NWZ-B153 MP3 player delivers good sound quality and has a useful three-minute battery quick charge feature. Its unintuitive navigatio...

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, (pcadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B153 review

The Sony Walkman 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...

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

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Jul, 2010

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Expert review by: Kelvin Low (asia.cnet.com)

Review: Sony NWZ-B153F

Though it has funky eye-grabbing looks, we wonder if Sony has introduced enough new features to liven up a player with a traditional form factor.

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

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

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 by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon review summary for SONY NWZ-B153

alaTest has collected and analysed 73 user reviews of SONY NWZ-B153 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other MP3 & Media Players on Amazon.co.uk.

usability, performance, value for money, sound, portability

84% 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 NWZB153L B Series 4GB MP3 Player with Unique Quick Charge - Blue • Sony NWZB153R B Series 4GB MP3 Player with Unique Quick Charge - Red

Dec, 2013

Consumer review by: donald (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 by: Carnbunny (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 by: James (reevoo.com)

SONY NWZ-B153

Design ; The mp3 player feels nice to hold ; Its small shape and lightness make it good for things such as going to the gym or listening to music on the move ; The built in usb is handy for the computer as you don't have to worry about a cable ; Most...

Design ; Although the mp3 player feels nice in the hand there is quite a lot of plasticyness if you scrutinise it closely ; It is quite easy to lose the usb cap if you are not very careful ; The wheel for scrolling between tracks is a bit fiddly, and...

Oct, 2011