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title: "NW-A306 Walkman 32GB Hi-Res Portable Digital Music Player with Android, up to 36 Hour Battery, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth and USB Type-C – Black NW-A306/B, Black"
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# 32GB + SD card slot Wi-Fi & Bluetooth streaming 36H battery life NW-A306 Walkman 32GB Hi-Res Portable Digital Music Player with Android, up to 36 Hour Battery, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth and USB Type-C – Black NW-A306/B, Black

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** VT154652
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your audio game with Sony’s sleek powerhouse — because your playlist deserves premium.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** NW-A306 Walkman 32GB Hi-Res Portable Digital Music Player with Android, up to 36 Hour Battery, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth and USB Type-C – Black NW-A306/B, Black by sony
- **How much does it cost?** VT154652 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Android OS Freedom:** Access Google Play Store apps for personalized music experiences beyond traditional players.
- • **Hi-Res Audio Mastery:** Supports DSD up to 11.2MHz and 360 Reality Audio for immersive, studio-quality sound.
- • **Powerful Yet Pocket-Sized:** Lightweight 113g design with a rigid aluminum frame for durability and premium sound clarity.
- • **Seamless Streaming & Downloads:** Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity let you access your favorite tunes anywhere, anytime.
- • **Endless Playtime, Zero Interruptions:** Up to 36 hours of high-res FLAC playback keeps your soundtrack alive all day.

## Overview

The Sony NW-A306 Walkman is a compact, stylish digital music player featuring 32GB internal storage expandable via SD card, a robust 36-hour battery life, and Android OS for app versatility. It supports high-resolution audio formats including DSD and FLAC, offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming and downloads, and is built with a rigid aluminum chassis for enhanced sound quality and durability.

## Description

Enjoy a high-quality sound from this stylish and compact music player that lets you download and stream more of the music you love. With full Wi-Fi® compatibility, a long-lasting battery and a stylish and sleek design, you can play and find new music wherever you want to go.

Review: Solid DAP for the price - I have, for decades, owned Android devices and never one thing labeled Apple. Not even an iPod. So reading the reviews and seeing people complain that this Sony WM is Android-based is what led me to purchase one. Having first bought a Shanling, I couldn't even get it to recognize the same 1TB memory that is working fine in the Sony. So I returned the Shanling without hesitation... I have used Roon ARC since release and before that, PlexAmp while on the go. I mainly use them in the car with a portable USB DAC. The apps work well "overall" - barring cell phone reliability. ARC runs into minor issues nearly once a day. It might pop up a 'Poor Connection' error or it will just pause what you're playing and then start to buffer. Can become very annoying... This is especially true in heavy traffic because I prefer all of my music files to be in their native format and resolution. So CD rips - 16/44.1 wav, SACDs DSD 1x (dsf) and hi-rez downloads, DVD-As and Bluray audio at their native bit rates and sampling rates. So this takes some bandwidth off my cellular provider and they fail miserably at times. PlexAmp is far more reliable but you're only getting mp3 quality. They transcode everything, as far as I can tell, when on cellular data. Such a shame... And so began my search for a capable but reasonably priced DAP. I am a hi-fi home audio guy, so I pick my battles. On the road, I just want everything to be there. A nice, tight thump when the bass drum kicks, clean midrange that isn't harsh and extended highs. I know I will never get the imaging and 'air' that my expensive home system provides, so I don't fret. It's not very complicated. And we won't even get into the 'you can't tell the difference between an mp3 and a DSD file in the car' rubbish. Before I get into the good and the bad, I will say that the complaints about Sony's Music app are very spot on. What a piece of horse dung. It is ugly, poorly implemented and slow as all heck. When I first mounted my memory card, I had to figure out how to get things onto it. And Sony said you had to add their Music app for Windows 11 to do this. Fine, I did it. Then I started moving files over (8800+ songs) and Sony was taking an eternity! It would have literally taken between 3 and 4 whole days to transfer all of them. I did not want to leave my gaming PC running for that long. My GPU alone would probably make my electric bill sky high this month! So I figured I would remove the Micro SD and put it in my old, slow-as-heck card reader and transfer the music that way. And slow it was. But it still happened sometime while I was sleeping. I would guess 8-10 hours compared to 48-72 for the Sony. That is just unacceptable. Anyway, here are some of the good and bad about it so far: The Good: - Android OS - Google Play Store - Compact chassis - Good function/button location (once you get used to them) - All the connections you should need - including Micro SD slot up to 2TB - USB C charge/transfer port - Sound Quality from top to bottom is good. Clear, extended highs, clean midrange and kick drums well, kick. - Sound great through car speakers or my IEMs. - programmable auto-off The Bad: - Volume, volume, volume. Where is it?? It is limited on IEMs. Sounds plenty loud in car stereo though, and that is the main reason for buying it. Can go to 120 in-car. - Can be a little slow to react. But not as bad as some of the reviews say. - Sony Music App - really, just get rid of it and use VLC player. You'll thank me. Can't think of anything else at the moment but will update if/when I find more. I can say it's a good buy if you love Android OS.
Review: Get the Japanese Version - I really, really wanted to like this. The form factor is great. I can even get over the lag in boot time and app responsiveness, which really is not that bad. However, the volume limiting is a deal killer for me. To be fair, that's not Sony's fault, as the limitation is a function of EU regulations. The Japanese version of this Walkman does not have that limitation. It is possible to manually get around it, but there is no "one and done" setting to override the limit, which just ruins the enjoyment of the unit. The idea behind the limit is to protect your hearing, however like many regulations it fails to account for what happens in real life. If you're listening to an audiobook while running on a sidewalk with traffic beside you, you won't be able to hear the narrator. When I was sitting on the beach listening to jazz, I had a very hard time hearing over the sound of the water and people nearby. On an airplane just forget it--absolutely no audible sound comes through. It's like the EU only considered volume in a silent room rather than in outdoor situations. Bottom line: great design, but volume limit renders it unusable except in quiet indoor situations.

## Features

- Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming
- Made with a rigid aluminum frame and gold solder inside a precisely engineered chassis
- Up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback
- Supported by Android
- Connect to a PC to access your music collection
- Lightweight and designed for pockets
- NW-A300 series high-quality PCM conversion
- DSD audio formats up to 11.2MHz
- The NW-A306 lets you enjoy 360 Reality Audio.
- Rigid aluminum milled frame for improved sound quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BS8493WY |
| Additional Features | Hi-Res Audio |
| Battery Average Life | 36 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,272 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #77 in MP3 & MP4 Players |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | Player, USB Type-C Cable |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Headphone, Smartphone |
| Component Type | Battery |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 3.7 out of 5 stars 520 Reviews |
| Display Technology | AMOLED |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 1.81"D x 3.56"W x 6.5"H |
| Item Weight | 113 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | NWA306/B |
| Model Name | Sony NWA306/B |
| Model Number | NWA306/B |
| Screen Size | 3.6 Inches |
| Special Feature | Hi-Res Audio |
| Supported Media Type | SD Card |
| Supported Standards | FLAC |
| UPC | 027242924994 |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Headphone, Smartphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi
- **Included Components:** Player, USB Type-C Cable
- **Media Type:** SD Card
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model Name:** Sony NWA306/B
- **Screen Size:** 3.6 Inches
- **Special Feature:** Hi-Res Audio

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this display lyrics embedded in music file tag?**
A: Yes with various success. If you have an app that displays them well I would advise you to stick with it on this Walkman. The built-in app is somewhat inconsistent but it's Android 12 so you can install one that works better for you.

**Q: Can the Sony do Airplay?**
A: Hi,
Thanks for the question! We are sorry but Airplay is not supported on the NW-A306 Walkman. However, the NW-A306 is Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and music streaming. Supported by Android and compatible with Wi-Fi, the NW-A306 offers you even more ways to listen to your music. Enjoy your favorite streaming and music apps right on your Walkman or connect to a PC to access your music collection. With a long battery life, 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 a music service app. Hope this helps! - Kris

**Q: What is the maximum size sd memory card supported?**
A: I've successfully used a 256gb card of which about 238gb was used. I am currently using a 512gb card, but in the process of cleansing my library metadata and reripping CDs as FLAC for higher quality with lossless compression.

**Q: I can't get the microsd to stay in the mp3 player. anyone else? what do i do? how do i play music from the sd card?**
A: I haven't had any connectivity issues. The music library should automatically recognize the SD card. Don't have to do anything additional on your end.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid DAP for the price
*by A***3 on March 18, 2024*

I have, for decades, owned Android devices and never one thing labeled Apple. Not even an iPod. So reading the reviews and seeing people complain that this Sony WM is Android-based is what led me to purchase one. Having first bought a Shanling, I couldn't even get it to recognize the same 1TB memory that is working fine in the Sony. So I returned the Shanling without hesitation... I have used Roon ARC since release and before that, PlexAmp while on the go. I mainly use them in the car with a portable USB DAC. The apps work well "overall" - barring cell phone reliability. ARC runs into minor issues nearly once a day. It might pop up a 'Poor Connection' error or it will just pause what you're playing and then start to buffer. Can become very annoying... This is especially true in heavy traffic because I prefer all of my music files to be in their native format and resolution. So CD rips - 16/44.1 wav, SACDs DSD 1x (dsf) and hi-rez downloads, DVD-As and Bluray audio at their native bit rates and sampling rates. So this takes some bandwidth off my cellular provider and they fail miserably at times. PlexAmp is far more reliable but you're only getting mp3 quality. They transcode everything, as far as I can tell, when on cellular data. Such a shame... And so began my search for a capable but reasonably priced DAP. I am a hi-fi home audio guy, so I pick my battles. On the road, I just want everything to be there. A nice, tight thump when the bass drum kicks, clean midrange that isn't harsh and extended highs. I know I will never get the imaging and 'air' that my expensive home system provides, so I don't fret. It's not very complicated. And we won't even get into the 'you can't tell the difference between an mp3 and a DSD file in the car' rubbish. Before I get into the good and the bad, I will say that the complaints about Sony's Music app are very spot on. What a piece of horse dung. It is ugly, poorly implemented and slow as all heck. When I first mounted my memory card, I had to figure out how to get things onto it. And Sony said you had to add their Music app for Windows 11 to do this. Fine, I did it. Then I started moving files over (8800+ songs) and Sony was taking an eternity! It would have literally taken between 3 and 4 whole days to transfer all of them. I did not want to leave my gaming PC running for that long. My GPU alone would probably make my electric bill sky high this month! So I figured I would remove the Micro SD and put it in my old, slow-as-heck card reader and transfer the music that way. And slow it was. But it still happened sometime while I was sleeping. I would guess 8-10 hours compared to 48-72 for the Sony. That is just unacceptable. Anyway, here are some of the good and bad about it so far: The Good: - Android OS - Google Play Store - Compact chassis - Good function/button location (once you get used to them) - All the connections you should need - including Micro SD slot up to 2TB - USB C charge/transfer port - Sound Quality from top to bottom is good. Clear, extended highs, clean midrange and kick drums well, kick. - Sound great through car speakers or my IEMs. - programmable auto-off The Bad: - Volume, volume, volume. Where is it?? It is limited on IEMs. Sounds plenty loud in car stereo though, and that is the main reason for buying it. Can go to 120 in-car. - Can be a little slow to react. But not as bad as some of the reviews say. - Sony Music App - really, just get rid of it and use VLC player. You'll thank me. Can't think of anything else at the moment but will update if/when I find more. I can say it's a good buy if you love Android OS.

### ⭐ Get the Japanese Version
*by K***S on January 25, 2025*

I really, really wanted to like this. The form factor is great. I can even get over the lag in boot time and app responsiveness, which really is not that bad. However, the volume limiting is a deal killer for me. To be fair, that's not Sony's fault, as the limitation is a function of EU regulations. The Japanese version of this Walkman does not have that limitation. It is possible to manually get around it, but there is no "one and done" setting to override the limit, which just ruins the enjoyment of the unit. The idea behind the limit is to protect your hearing, however like many regulations it fails to account for what happens in real life. If you're listening to an audiobook while running on a sidewalk with traffic beside you, you won't be able to hear the narrator. When I was sitting on the beach listening to jazz, I had a very hard time hearing over the sound of the water and people nearby. On an airplane just forget it--absolutely no audible sound comes through. It's like the EU only considered volume in a silent room rather than in outdoor situations. Bottom line: great design, but volume limit renders it unusable except in quiet indoor situations.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sony quality hardware; needless Android complexity
*by J***S on April 1, 2026*

This is my third Walkman MP3 player; Walkman No. 1 and No. 2 each lasted about 5 years until the non-replaceable batteries failed. The two previous players worked fine without Android--gee, who knew there was once a time that Sony actually could write its own software? And who knew there was a time when Google didn't control 1/3 of the world, the other 2/3 being owned by Microsoft and Apple? (Incidentally, why should it be necessary to have password protection for something as simple as an MP3 player? ) C'mon, Sony--let's give the customer a choice of OS for your Walkman devices. Now that I have gotten that off my chest, I can say that this player works just fine. The way I roll, I put my audiobooks on a micro SD card (and I easily installed the micro SD card that was in my dead Walkman No. 2) and I put my music--for the most part, ripped CD's and my own concert recordings--on internal storage. I was able to do that with this device. Bluetooth works perfectly well with all three of my vehicles, just as it did with Walkman Nos. 1 and 2. The build quality of this player is Sony-excellent. The sound quality is Sony-excellent. And its small size, relative to some other Android mp3 players on the market, is a big plus--it isn't noticeably larger than my Walkman Nos. 1 and 2. And Sonyyis to be thanked for FINALLY ditching its proprietary cables, opting for USB. Final verdict: If like me you value simplicity in an MP3 player and already have a smartphone and several (for me, 6 at last count) laptops or desktop computers, this device rates four stars; I have deducted one star for its needless complexity. If on the other hand, you plan on surfing the net and reading e-mail on this device's Lilliputian screen, it rates five stars.

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