Sony NWZ-B173F

Sony NWZ-B173F
alaScore 88

27 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 27 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the usability and sound. The value for money and design also get good comments.

performance, design, value for money, sound, usability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Sony NWZ-B173F is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 27 reviews)

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Sony MP3 Player < Apple iPod Shuffle

 

If memory is not a problem for you, then you should definitely go with Apple iPod Shuffle. And for more details about iPod, read my review on iPod Shuffle's page, with a original song sample, that could be help you to change your decision.

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Double the performance with Twinwoofers

 

Hey guys, I personally own the following players: iPod Shuffle Cowon IAudio e2 Sony NWZ B173F All the above players have almost average sound quality with the stock earphones they provide. If you want higher performance, and high definition sound, you...

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Average MP3 player.

 

My rating, 1) Sound quality : 7/10 ( Considering price, otherwise 5/10. Do not expect IPOD or BOSE.) 2) Build quality : 3/10. (Cheap poor plastic feeling. Loose head cover. SONY should go for anodized aluminium body. If we are willing to pay INR. 3800/...

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OSM MP3 PLAYER !!!!

 

its been 4 months now, and the player seems to work superb !! great looks, fab design, & works as smooth as a butter !! the only flaw which i found was with the headphone set that they issued. if it would have been In-ear-canalphones, then this product...

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not bad

 

pros: -handy -simple controls -affordable -decent quality for price range -keypad lock (hold function) -Bass mode cons: -horrible headphones -fwd/rewind functions are too slow (incase of audiobooks) I owned the 2GB version for more than a year in 2009...

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Good one

 

This player is good. The only problem I have faced is with the cover for the USB connecter. I feel the cap is little loose, it has never come out but it is not so tight enough so that we don't have to worry about it.

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Sleep timer

 

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Decent at best (A Detailed Review)

 

SUMMARY: Decent audio quality (what else would you expect from a Sony?). Fairly decent build quality. Display is good, software is a little slow. Stock earphones are also fairly decent. DETAILED SUMMARY: AUDIO QUALITY: Audio quality is good; what one...

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Awesome Gadget

 

I have this Sony NWZ-B172F 2 GB MP3 Player. After having this one when some times i want to hear music in mobile phone my hears don't feel happy than this one. The music in this player is so awesome n bass is extordinary. I recommend this to the people...

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Awesome product....

 

Just bought this product today and is completely satisfied with it. Superior sound quality with real punching bass when using Sony EX series headphones. Customised equalizer is helpful for listening various genres of music. Sound is crystal clear, and...

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Product Specifications

Configuration

Built-In Microphone: Yes
DIGITAL RADIO: No
Direct Radio Recording: Yes
Direct TV Recording: No
Radio Function: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface : No
WiFi Connectivity: No

Display

Display Technology:TFT Display
Number of Display Colours:Monochrome
Touchscreen: No

General Features

Operating System:Proprietary
Product Type:Audio Player
Storage Medium:Built-In Memory

Playback / Recording

AAC Playback: No
AVI Playback: No
DivX Playback: No
H.264 Playback: No
MP3 Playback: Yes
MPEG 4 Playback: No
MPEG2 Playback: No
OGG Playback: No
WAV Playback: No
WMA Playback: Yes
WMV Playback: No

Power Supply

Battery Type:Li Ion
Replaceable Battery: No
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