Sony Walkman NW-A306 32GB Hi-Res Portable Digital Music Player with Android 3.5mm Headphone Jack - WiFi + Bluetooth w/LDAC - Micro SD Card Slot - USB-C - 3.6" Touchscreen - Google Play Store Certified

Hi-Res Audio wireless

Enjoy High-Resolution Audio quality without wires thanks to LDAC, our premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard Bluetooth® technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music.

USB Type-C™ port

The NW-A300 series features a USB Type-C™ port for quick charging and easy connectivity with a range of devices.

Expandable storage

With a 32GB integrated memory and an SD card slot, the NW-A300 series Walkman lets you take even the biggest music collections on the go.

HIGH-QUALITY SOUND, POCKET-SIZED DEVICE

Weighing just 113g (3.99oz) and with the comfort and function of both a 3.6" touch screen and tactile physical music controls, the NW-A300 series is dedicated to delivering exceptional music experiences right from your pocket.

CASSETTE TAPE UI

As a playful nod to the portable music revolution we began with the iconic TPS-L2, the NW-A300 series features a special cassette tape user interface and screensaver. The cassette tape visual that appears on your Walkman display varies depending on the codec of the music you're listening to.

AIMING TO ACHIEVE A ZERO ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

Inspired by the beauty of the world, Sony is doing its part to help preserve the Earth, while still allowing creators to produce even more beautiful and creative imagery. With a goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint across the entire Sony Group by the year 2050, we are accelerating numerous initiatives for the environment.

SUSTAINABILITY IN MIND

Our products are not only designed to be stylish but also with the environment in mind. No plastic is used in the packaging material for the A300 series, reflecting Sony's commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our products and practices.

EVERY NOTE AS THE ARTIST INTENDED

Take your digital music collection to another level with High-Resolution Audio. By capturing and reproducing digital audio at a higher rate than CD (24-bit/96kHz and beyond), High-Resolution Audio allows you to get closer to the original studio recording.

DSD PLAYBACK

Experience the natural sound and intense detail of DSD audio formats up to 11.2MHz, thanks to the NW-A300 series' high-quality PCM conversion.

HI-RES AUDIO WIRELESS

Enjoy High-Resolution Audio quality without wires thanks to LDAC, our premium wireless codec. With 3x the bitrate of standard Bluetooth technology, you can enjoy a superior listening experience for all your music.

SO IMMERSIVE.SO REAL.

Immerse yourself in sound all around you. As real as if you were there at a live concert or with the artist recording in a studio. With 360 Reality Audio, music has never been so immersive and so real. The A300 lets you enjoy 360 Reality Audio.

MQA

The Walkman includes MQA technology, which enables you to playback MQA audio files.

BLUETOOTH AND APTX HD

Connect wirelessly with Bluetooth and you're ready to go. aptX HD audio compatibility is available.

DSEE ULTIMATE

Using Edge-AI (Artificial Intelligence), DSEE Ultimate (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) upscales compressed digital music files in real time. And the evolving algorithm now delivers even greater benefits for CD-quality (16 bit 44.1/48kHz) lossless codec audio. Restoring acoustic subtleties and dynamic range, it provides a richer, more complete listening experience.

VINYL PROCESSOR

Give the warmth and character of vinyl back to your digital tracks. Enjoy subtle reproduction of the low-frequency resonance, tone-arm resistance and surface noise to deliver an authentic listening experience.

FAITHFUL SOUND REPRODUCTION

S-Master HX digital amp technology, independently developed for Walkman, is compatible with the Native DSD format, and supports balanced and high power output. It reduces distortion and noise across a wide range of frequencies, for rich and full-bodied sound, further enhanced by new high quality sound lead-free solder.

RIGID ALUMINIUM MILLED FRAME FOR IMPROVED SOUND QUALITY

The premium aluminium milled frame provides superior rigidity for low impedance and clear, stable sound and solid bass.

FILM CAPACITOR

High quality film capacitors deliver voltage with a linear response across frequencies, resulting in reduced distortion and noise.

FINE SOUND RESISTOR

The surface mounted Fine Sound Resistor ensures even, effective distribution of power to the circuit components, for consistent sound quality.

EXPANDABLE STORAGE

With a 32GB integrated memory and an SD card slot, the NW-A300 series Walkman lets you take even the biggest music collections on the go.

WI-FI COMPATIBLE FOR DIRECT DOWNLOAD AND MUSIC STREAMING

Supported by Android and compatible with Wi-Fi, the NW-A300 series offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favourite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman or connect to a PC to access your music collection.

DSEE ULTIMATE FOR BETTER WIRELESS LISTENING

Whether streaming, downloading using Wi-Fi, or wirelessly listening to the music using Bluetooth, you can now enjoy DSEE Ultimate, which upscales compressed digital music files with AI.

FULLY PORTABLE

Don't let an active lifestyle keep you from enjoying music as it was meant to be heard. The NW-A300 series is designed for quality sound wherever you go.

HIGH QUALITY SOLDER CONTAINING GOLD

The exceptional conductivity of gold ensures absolute minimum signal loss. For clearer sound and vocals, a premium, audio-grade lead-free solder with a small amount of gold connects the circuit of the NW-A300 series to the battery.

REFLOW SOLDER CONTAINING GOLD

A300 Series uses reflow solder containing gold, and it features extensively across the circuit board surface, so the overall effect is significant, including improved sound localisation and wider sound space.

OPTIMISED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT

The circuit board layout has been optimised to ensure sound quality is unaffected by digital interface.

UPGRADED HEADPHONE JACK

3.5mm 4 pole headphone jack gives good L/R channel separation.

LONGER BATTERY LIFE

With a longer battery life compared to the previous model, you can immerse yourself in more of your music, with up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback, up to 32 hours of 96 KHz FLAC High-Resolution Audio playback, or even up to 26 hours with using the music service app.

3.6" DISPLAY AND WALKMAN HOME SCREEN

The 3.6 inch display gives you easier access to your music without compromising comfort. With the Walkman Home Screen, you can customise the home display to suit your needs.

USB TYPE-C PORT

The NW-A300 series features a USB Type-C port for quick charging and easy connectivity with a range of devices.