Walkman ZX Series

The Walkman ZX Series is a line of premium high-end digital audio players designed and developed by Sony since 2013. It sits above the A Series and below the luxury WM1 Series in the Walkman range.

History

Sony NW-ZX507 playing music

The first model, NW-ZX1, featured a 4-inch display and a high quality digital amplifier that sold for about $900. It runs on Android.[1] It was introduced on September 25, 2013, alongside the NW-F880 series and first released in Japan on December 7, followed by overseas markets in 2014.[2][3]

A second generation player, the NW-ZX2, was released in 2015.[4]

Later in the same year, the NW-ZX100 was introduced. This player is cheaper than the ZX2, has a more compact and slimmer body, and runs on custom Sony software.[5]

In 2017 the NW-ZX300 replaced the NW-ZX100. It is slimmer than the ZX100 and borrows design cues from the A Series of the same time.[6] It also includes a 4.4 mm Pentaconn connector.[7]

The NW-ZX500 series was introduced at IFA 2019, retailing for €830/£750, with native DSD and MQA playback.[8] It also had a USB-C port replacing the proprietary WM-PORT for data and power connection.[9]

The NW-ZX700 series was introduced in January 2023.[10] It has been released in select Asia-Pacific countries in January such as India,[11] and will be released in Japan on February 23 for ¥104,500.[12]

Reception

What Hi-Fi? reviewed the NW-ZX1, praising the sound, design and buttons, while criticising its price and non-expandable memory.[13] PC World Australia gave the player 3.5 stars out of 5, giving merit to sound quality and battery life, but noting that the buying price is steep.[14]

In What Hi-Fi?'s early review of the NW-ZX507, its "detailed and dynamic sound" was praised, with no negatives given.[15]

Specification and comparison

Series Image Model Capacity Release date Display Rated battery life Audio formats OS Wireless connectivity Terminals Physical size Weight
NWZ-ZX1 NWZ-ZX1 128 GB December 2013 4" (10.2 cm) 854 x 480 (FWVGA) 16 hours (Hi-Res Audio), 32 hours (MP3) MP3, WMA, ATRAC (Japanese market), ATRAC Advanced Lossless (Japanese market), WAV, AAC, HE-AAC, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, DSD[16][17][18] Android 4.1 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 3.5 mm stereo jack, WM-PORT 122 mm
60 mm
13 mm 		139 g
(4.9 oz)
NW-ZX2 NW-ZX2 February 2015 33 hours (Hi-Res Audio), 60 hours (MP3) Android 4.2 3.5 mm stereo jack, WM-PORT, Micro SD 131 mm
65 mm
18 mm 		235 g
(8.29 oz)
NW-ZX100 NW-ZX100 October 2015 3" (7.6 cm) 400x240 (WQVGA) 45 hours (Hi-Res Audio), 70 hours (MP3) Original Bluetooth 3.0 3.5 mm stereo jack, WM-PORT, Micro SD 120 mm
54 mm
15 mm 		145 g
(5.11 oz)
NW-ZX100HN
NW-ZX300 NW-ZX300A 16 GB October 2017 3.1" (7.8 cm) 800 x 480 (WVGA) 26 hours (Hi-Res Audio), 30 hours (MP3) MP3, WMA, ATRAC (Japanese market), ATRAC Advanced Lossless (Japanese market), WAV, AAC, HE-AAC, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, DSD, APE, MQA[19][20] Bluetooth 4.2 3.5 mm stereo jack, 4.4 mm balanced jack, WM-PORT, Micro SD 120.4 mm
57.7 mm
14.9 mm 		157 g
(5.54 oz)
NW-ZX300 64 GB
NW-ZX300G 128 GB
NW-ZX500 NW-ZX505 16 GB November 2019 3.6" (9.1 cm) 1280 x 720 (HD) 16 hours (Hi-Res Audio), 20 hours (MP3) MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, HE-AAC, FLAC, Apple Lossless, AIFF, DSD, APE, MQA[19][20] Android 9 IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 3.5 mm stereo jack, 4.4 mm balanced jack, USB-C, Micro SD 122.6 mm
57.9 mm
14.8 mm 		164 g
(5.78 oz)
NW-ZX507 64 GB
NW-ZX700 NW-ZX706 32 GB January 2023[21] 5" (12.7 cm) 1280 x 720 (HD) 21-25 hours Initially released with Android 12, can be updated to Android 13 and Android 14[22] IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 3.5 mm stereo jack, 4.4 mm balanced jack, USB-C, Micro SD 132.3 mm
72.5 mm
16.9 mm 		227 g
(8.01 oz)
NW-ZX707 64 GB

See also

References

  1. ^ Hoyle, Andrew. "Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1 is an MP3 player for the discerning audiophile". CNET.
  2. ^ "ソニー、ハイレゾ対応・実売7万円台のハイエンドウォークマン「Zx1」".
  3. ^ "ハイレゾ対応ウォークマン NW-ZX1 は7日発売。体験イベントにシシド・カフカ登場 - Engadget 日本版".
  4. ^ "Sony NW-ZX2 Walkman Review". 26 October 2015.
  5. ^ "Home review". 26 February 2016.
  6. ^ "Sony NW-ZX300 Walkman Review: Elevates Your Audio File Quality". 10 June 2018.
  7. ^ "Sony announces the new NW-ZX300 Walkman". 2 September 2017.
  8. ^ September 2019, What Hi-Fi? 07 (7 September 2019). "Hands on: Sony Walkman NW-ZX507 review". whathifi.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ "Sony-Walkman with USB-C". 12 September 2019.
  10. ^ Hagedoorn, Hilbert. "Sony NW-ZX700 Streaming compatible Android Walkman". Guru3D.com. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  11. ^ "Sony Walkman NW-ZX707 with 5-inch display launched in India but costs more than iPhone 13". India Today. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  12. ^ Ascariss. "Sony NW-ZX700 Walkman Revealed (Update)". The Walkman Blog. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  13. ^ "Home review". 28 January 2014.
  14. ^ "Sony NWZ-ZX1 Review: A beautifully designed top-end audio player that supports high-resolution files - MP3 Players - MP3 & Portable Media Players - PC World Australia".
  15. ^ "Hands on: Sony Walkman NW-ZX507 review". 7 September 2019.
  16. ^ "NWZ-ZX1 Specifications | Sony AP".
  17. ^ "NW-ZX2 Specifications | Sony AP".
  18. ^ "NW-ZX100 Specifications | Sony AP".
  19. ^ a b "NW-ZX300 Specifications | Sony USA".
  20. ^ a b "Sony ZX500 Walkman® ZX Series".
  21. ^ Ascariss. "Sony NW-ZX700 Walkman Revealed (Update)". The Walkman Blog. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  22. ^ "Sony Support NW-ZX707". www.sony.com. Retrieved 2025-01-12.

Content Disclaimer

Informasi ini disarikan dari Wikipedia dan disajikan kembali untuk tujuan edukasi. Konten tersedia di bawah lisensi CC BY-SA 3.0. Kami tidak bertanggung jawab atas ketidakakuratan data yang bersumber dari kontribusi publik tersebut.

  1. The information displayed on this website is sourced in part or in whole from Wikipedia and has been adapted for the purpose of restating it. We strive to provide accurate and relevant information, however:
  2. There is no guarantee of absolute accuracy. Wikipedia is an open, collaborative project that can be edited by anyone, so information is subject to change.
  3. It is not intended to constitute professional advice. The content displayed is for informational and educational purposes only. For important decisions (e.g., medical, legal, or financial), please consult a professional.
  4. Content copyright. Wikipedia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA). This means that content may be reused with appropriate attribution and shared under a similar license.
  5. Responsible use. Any risk arising from the use of information from this website is entirely the responsibility of the user.