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Sony NWZ-W252

Sony NWZ-W252
alaScore 90

341 reviews

Jun, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 341 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the storage and reliability. The usability and headphones also get good opinions.

battery, headphones, usability, reliability, storage

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Sony NWZ-W252 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 341 reviews)

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Sony Walkman NWZ-W252

 

As you know, Apple's iPod has always been known for its style coupled with really good added features, Sony has shown that they definitely can come up with mp3 players that have a touch of class too. While Sony's mp3 players don't really sell as much...

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Sony Walkman W250 (NWZ-W252) Review

 

Dealing with headphone cables can sometimes be a pain, especially when you are using it while active. One solution many have tried is by going wireless Bluetooth but sound quality was always hurt. You also still had to deal with a player and a set of...

What I like the most about the W250 is the form factor. It was rather liberating not having to struggle with a long headphone cord connected to a player. It was nice to be able to grab once piece of the audio puzzle and head out the door. Sony did a...

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Sony NWZ-W252 W Series Walkman MP3 Player Review

 

In the 80s and 90s Sony dominated the portable media player market.  Then Apple came along and released the iPod.  Ever since Sony has been scrapping to keep pace and finally, after many years of denial, started building iPod compatible stereos, docks...

Super easy to use, even with a Mac & iTunes ; Solid sound quality ; Decent battery life

No display ; Just 1.68GB of storage ; Shuffle function flawed

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Gadgetell Review: Sony Walkman NWZ-W252 Water Resistant MP3 Player

 

What is being reviewed? Sony Walkman NWZ-W252 Water Resistant MP3 Player, which currently retails for $59.95. The specs 2GB of storage space Weight: 1.6 ounces Charging time: 3 minutes for 90 minutes of playback or 1.5 hours for a full charge Overall...

I have used the Walkman W series for about two weeks now and can easily see it becoming a regular part of my running gear. I also would not hesitate to recommend this style of MP3 player, or more specifically the W series WZ-W252 Walkman.

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Sony Walkman NWZ-W252 Portable Music Player - HardwareZone.com

 

Water resistant and washable with an ergonomic design, the player also comes with a 3-min Quick Charge function that allows for up to 90 minutes of music playback.

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Amazon review summary for the Sony NWZ-W252

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 85 user reviews of the Sony NWZ-W252 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other MP3 Players on Amazon.com.

sound, usability, portability, value for money, performance

82% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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If it breaks don't call Sony

 

I bought this through Amazon less than a year ago. My computer can longer recognize it when I plug it in. I called Sony and was told I would have to pay to ship it to them and labor would be at least $25. That means it would cost more than half the...

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Good Value, Good Product

 

I bought this about a month ago. I wanted it because I am tired of jogging with arm bands and dealing with wires. To customize playlists/organize songs is confusing, the program that came with it is not user friendly. I usually just explore the info on...

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My favorite mp3 player

 

I have an embarrassing amount of mp3 players, but this is the one that gets the most use. Not having a headphone cord doesn't seem like that big a deal, but the freedom of movement it gives you when running or working out is immediately noticeable. I...

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Great product

 

I am currently deployed to Afghanistan, i bought these for working out in the gym and running and i must say they have lived up to everything i have hoped for. easy to use easy to add music. only problem i had is the device is not compatable with mac...

Product Specifications

Configuration

Built-In Microphone: No
Built-In Radio: No
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB): No
DIGITAL RADIO: No
Direct Radio Recording: No
Direct TV Recording: No
Radio Function: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface : No
W-LAN Connection: No
WiFi Connectivity: No

Display

Display Technology:Not Applicable
Number of Display Colours:Not Applicable
Touchscreen: No

General Features

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

Playback / Recording

AAC Playback: Yes
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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