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product_id: 507189853
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 | Android, WI-FI and Bt5.0, Up to 36-Hr Battery, USB-C, Microsd"
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# 32GB + microSD up to 2TB Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 5.0 36-hr 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 | Android, WI-FI and Bt5.0, Up to 36-Hr Battery, USB-C, Microsd

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** € 815.74
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your commute with Sony’s sleek, high-res sound machine.

## 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 | Android, WI-FI and Bt5.0, Up to 36-Hr Battery, USB-C, Microsd by sony
- **How much does it cost?** € 815.74 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/507189853-nw-a306-walkman-32gb-hi-res-portable-digital-music-player)

## 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 and customize your music experience beyond traditional MP3 players.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Lightweight and sleek design fits effortlessly in your pocket, perfect for the on-the-go professional.
- • **Seamless Streaming & Downloads:** Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity lets you grab and stream your favorite tracks anywhere, no phone needed.
- • **Audiophile-Grade Sound Engineering:** Rigid aluminum chassis with gold solder and high-res DSD support up to 11.2MHz delivers crystal-clear, immersive audio.
- • **Endless Playtime, Zero Interruptions:** Up to 36 hours of high-res FLAC playback keeps your soundtrack alive all day and night.

## Overview

The Sony NW-A306 Walkman is a premium portable digital music player featuring 32GB internal storage expandable via microSD up to 2TB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 for direct streaming and downloads, and an impressive 36-hour battery life. Built with a rigid aluminum frame and gold soldering, it supports high-resolution audio formats including DSD up to 11.2MHz and FLAC playback, all powered by Android OS for app flexibility. Compact and lightweight, it’s designed for professionals who demand superior sound quality and connectivity on the move.

## 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: Sony quality hardware; needless Android complexity - 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.

## 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 | DSD audio formats up to 11.2MHz, Lightweight and designed for pockets, Made with a rigid aluminum frame and gold solder inside a precisely engineered chassis, Up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback, Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming |
| Battery Average Life | 36 Hours |
| Best Sellers Rank | #12,735 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #78 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, Wi-Fi |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 539 Reviews |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 0.47"D x 2.23"W x 3.88"H |
| Item Weight | 113 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 32 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | NWA306/B |
| Model Name | E1SNNWA306BRB |
| Model Number | NWA306/B |
| Screen Size | 3.6 Inches |
| Special Feature | DSD audio formats up to 11.2MHz, Lightweight and designed for pockets, Made with a rigid aluminum frame and gold solder inside a precisely engineered chassis, Up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback, Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming Special Feature DSD audio formats up to 11.2MHz, Lightweight and designed for pockets, Made with a rigid aluminum frame and gold solder inside a precisely engineered chassis, Up to 36 hours of 44.1KHz FLAC playback, Wi-Fi compatible for direct download and streaming See more |
| Supported Media Type | Micro SD |
| Supported Standards | AAC, AIFF, APE, Apple Lossless, DSD, DXD, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA |
| UPC | 027242924994 |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sony
- **Color:** Black
- **Compatible Devices:** Headphone, Smartphone
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- **Included Components:** Player, USB Type-C Cable
- **Media Type:** Micro SD
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 32 GB
- **Model Name:** E1SNNWA306BRB
- **Screen Size:** 3.6 Inches

## Images

![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 | Android, WI-FI and Bt5.0, Up to 36-Hr Battery, USB-C, Microsd - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51cfIa+kZPL.jpg)

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not perfect, but excellent at this price point.
*by P***. on January 21, 2024*

Brief: I use this device in the car while driving, while walking the dogs, hooked up to my home stereo, and while at my desk at work. If I had to replace it, I'd likely get another one. Pros: - Battery life is great, compared to the more high end audiophile devices this will last way longer. - Sound is great. Really it does sound nice. There's decent EQ support and a vinyl simulator that's nice too. - Size is smaller than your phone and super portable. About the size of a pack of playing cards, or a tin of Altoids for comparison. - Physical buttons so if you have the device in your pocket it's easy to skip tracks, pause/play or adjust volume. - No issues with a large collection on an SD card. - Has a place for a wrist strap. This might sound like an odd pro, but when I take this in the car I can put the wrist strap over the shifter knob and when I drive the player doesn't go flying across the car. It's the little things. If I'm honest - this is what I really want in a portable player. Cons: - Lots of Android phone residue on this. It annoyingly still feels like a phone. Demanding I connect to WiFi to update, notifications I can't suppress, etc. The FIIO M11 I have (also Android and at twice the price!) doesn't seem to have this issue. - It's Android, so if you have issues copying files to/from and Android phone this would be a big con for you. If you plug it into your PC you can't use command line tools (rsync/robocopy) to update your files (the FIIO M11 also has this issue). You'll have to pull the SD card and mount that as a drive if you want to do this. - My library as a number of files in formats that aren't supported (OGG as an example) I'll have to convert all of them to use in this player. - I can't seem to get any variation of CUE files to work. This is a shame as I have a few older gap-less recordings that use CUE sheets. Interface: - There are some other improvements here that could be made, but these would be personal preferences I think. For instance a larger view of covers as an option, with UI elements like the "..." for settings rendered over it. Tapping on the album cover does nothing, maybe using that to swap between song details or a larger view of the album cover would be nice. There are no swipe gestures I see where you can swipe the screen left/right to change tracks. Directional swipes instead take you to different app views (playlist, library, eq, etc.), would be great to have an option to change this behavior and bury that under the "..." UI element. Other: - Audio levels capped for US/EU: You can read up on this online if you think it's a huge drawback. Unless you have really high impedance audiophile headphones, this isn't an issue at all. Volume is great for all the places I'm using it.

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