Sony Walkman B103 / B105

238 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
usability (115)
sound (75)
portability (46)
price (37)
design (33)

Negative
reliability (11)
headphones (5)
storage (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 238 reviews of Sony Walkman B103 / B105. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and price are on the whole positive. The portability and sound also get good reviews. There are mixed opinions on the reliability and battery, and many are critical about the storage and headphones.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Walkman B103 / B105 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Walkman B103 / B105

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Sony Walkman B103 / B105 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the battery and sound are generally positive. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably, but reviews are divided on the design. Many are negative about the storage.

usability, price, portability, sound, battery

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Walkman B103 / B105

alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 user reviews of Sony Walkman B103 / B105 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the performance and portability. The price and sound also get good feedback, whereas many are critical about the headphones and durability.

usability, sound, price, portability, performance

reliability, durability, headphones

62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (cnet.com)

Sony NWZ-B105F 2GB, black

There will always be a place in the world for a small, affordable, durable, intuitive MP3 player with great sound quality--witness Sony's gym-worthy NWZ-B100F series. Available in 1GB ($59) and 2GB ($79) capacities, the NWZ-B100F is an ideal choice for...

The Sony NWZ-B100F's fitness-friendly design, high-fidelity sound quality, built-in USB plug, and FM tuner make it an ideal MP3 player for active people.

The Sony NWZ-B100F can't handle photos, videos, line-input recording or Audible audiobooks. Also, the three-line display is difficult to read, battery life is only average, and the cap for the USB plug is easy to lose.

If you're looking for an affordable, utilitarian MP3 player to take on the road or to the gym, the Sony NWZ-B100F is a solid solution with awesome audio quality.

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Art Eyzaguirre (associatedcontent.com)

Sony NWZ-B105F 2 GB MP3 Player, a Review

This is an in-depth product review of the Sony NWZ-B105F 2 GB MP3 Player.

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Sony NWZ-B105F Review and Prices

Sony's newest entry-level player is one of the simplest and most straightforward portable players around. Free of bells and whistles (and video screens) this little player is a real workhorse, perfect for road warriors of all stripes. Part of Sony's...

The FM tuner, quick charging capability and lack of cords really sets the B105 apart

Small buttons and controls slightly difficult to use

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Walkman NWD-B103F

It has finally arrived. For years now we have reviewed Sony MP3 players; players that provide good functionality, great audio and come in stylish desi...

No SonicStage, Intuitive menu with ID3 sorting

Slightly flat sound that requires some equalization, No support for DRM encrypted WMA

Sony's NWD-B103F is another solid Sony digital music player which is only made stronger by Sony's decision to finally abandon its proprietary software.

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Walkman NWD-B105

With some welcome innovations and improvements, is the NWD-B105 the milestone product Jon was hoping for?

I reviewed barely a month ago. Like that player, it looks more like a tube of lipstick than a sophisticated piece of technology. It has the same, small, three-line colour TFT and comes in a similar assortment of colours. But there are improvements.

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

wyf198874 Sony Walkman NWD-B103F 1 GB

And thick. Compared to previous Sony Walkman products, B103F biggest progress is going to abandon its Sonic Stage software transmission, this also shows that the market positioning B103F, Sony is also required to meet the low-end users. This not only...

Three lines of color CSTN LCD display delicate, clear language fonts neat layout

The original high-bass headphones are not very good performance

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Quick review of Sony Walkman NWZ-B105F 2 GB

hi,walk man is one of the best audio accessory to be used in your pass time specially travelling.i like this product so thanks for the helpful information through this review.

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

$$$nwz b105f 2gb$$$

To introduce you to the sony walkman nwz-b105 2gb... The NWZ-B105FBLK Walkman MP3 player may be a featherweight, but it's packed with clever features that make it easy to manage and enjoy your music. An integrated USB plug lets you quickly fill the...

Good quality

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Mar, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

No software directly measure the low-end Masterpiece SONY B

The MP3 Products mentioned SONY, SONY everyone would have thought most unique transmission software Sonic Stage. In order to have a fidelity audio files at the same time, allowing documents to become smaller, to enhance sound quality, SONY has always...

Compact Low price

Onon

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-B105F 2 GB

Or to the gym, the Sony NWZ-B100F is a solid solution with awesome audio quality. This is a great player for the moving athlete - controls are easy, playback is good, and you won't notice it in your hand once you start going.excllenet- easy to use,...

High-fidelity sound quality, built-in USB plug

Battery life is only average

Dec, 2008

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