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Sony NWZ-A865

Sony NWZ-A865
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alaScore 87

277 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 277 reviews of Sony NWZ-A865. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the price and size. The design and sound also get good views. There are some negative reviews about the reliability and battery.

usability, sound, design, size, price

battery, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony NWZ-A865 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-A865

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 user reviews of Sony NWZ-A865 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the performance and price. The sound and design also get good reviews. Some have doubts about the reliability.

usability, design, sound, price, performance

reliability

92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony NWZ-A865

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony NWZ-A865 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the reliability. The size is also mentioned favorably.

design, size, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by (mp4playerreviews.co.uk)

Sony NWZ-A865 16GB Walkman Video Mp4 Player

 

Sony, the premium brand with proven track record has consistently introducing models with upgraded technology and functions. Like wise come as a front runner few products in the media player. Sony NWZ-A865 16GB Walkman Video Mp4 Player in the...

Sony NWZ-A865 16GB Video Mp4 Player works with the battery power and it is been embedded with a built-in rechargeable battery which allows a playback time of about 23 hours of music. The charging time is about 2 hours for the full charge. The various...

Dec, 2011
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A865

 

Excellent sound Display clarity Size & portabilty

(only used for music) - transfer between device and PC (v.v.) and via Media Go can sometimes be awkward and takes time to get used to

May, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A865

 

Sound Quality

Battery life, over sensitive touch screen, although this can be rectified using a case.

May, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A865

 

Very clear sound. Easy to operate.

Since all buttons switch it on tends to turn if kept in a pocket, leads to low battery.

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A865

 

Superb sound, I LOVE the fact that you can drag n drop music as tracks or folders...no need to use any front end program to get the music you want on it!

None yet!

Mar, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A865

 

Very easy to use. I haven't got to grips with all of the functions yet and not had time to set up playlists. I use it mainly in the gym and it is perfect for that. Good sound quality. Overall very pleased with it.

Feb, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A865

 

Sleek, stylish, superb sound quality, features, memory

Sound volume, battery life could be better.

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A865

 

Neat, compact, robust, resolution very good, sound quality excellent, memory more than sufficient. And the leather case is excellent too!

Only comes in black, which is great, but for blokes like me, I might well have gone for a splash of colour! But if there is one glaring fault with unit, it is the dreaded battery power; with the brightness on full, i.e. 5, watching your favourite...

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A865

 

nice interface. Simple bluetooth connection to other devices

when you are in play mode you can't access bluetooth directly, you have to come out to the main interface menu. It is expensive compared to similar products available.

Jan, 2013
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A865

 

Easy to use and controls very simple and self explanatory

Sometimes touch screen does not respond

Dec, 2012
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