Sony Walkman B103 / B105

238 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
usability (115)
sound (75)
portability (46)
price (37)
design (33)

Negative
reliability (11)
headphones (5)
storage (4)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 238 reviews of Sony Walkman B103 / B105. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and price. The portability and sound also get good feedback, but many are critical about the storage and headphones. There are some mixed opinions about the reliability and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony Walkman B103 / B105 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Walkman B103 / B105

alaTest has collected and analyzed 33 user reviews of Sony Walkman B103 / B105 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, 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 battery and sound. The portability and price are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the design. Many are less positive about the storage.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Walkman B103 / B105

alaTest has collected and analyzed 111 user reviews of Sony Walkman B103 / B105 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the performance and portability. The price and sound are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the headphones and durability.

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Walkman NWD-B105

With some welcome innovations and improvements, is the NWD-B105 the milestone product Jon was hoping for?

I reviewed barely a month ago. Like that player, it looks more like a tube of lipstick than a sophisticated piece of technology. It has the same, small, three-line colour TFT and comes in a similar assortment of colours. But there are improvements.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Walkman NWD-B103F

It has finally arrived. For years now we have reviewed Sony MP3 players; players that provide good functionality, great audio and come in stylish desi...

No SonicStage, Intuitive menu with ID3 sorting

Slightly flat sound that requires some equalization, No support for DRM encrypted WMA

Sony's NWD-B103F is another solid Sony digital music player which is only made stronger by Sony's decision to finally abandon its proprietary software.

Sep, 2007

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Expert review by (cnet.com)

Sony NWZ-B105F 2GB, black

There will always be a place in the world for a small, affordable, durable, intuitive MP3 player with great sound quality--witness Sony's gym-worthy NWZ-B100F series. Available in 1GB ($59) and 2GB ($79) capacities, the NWZ-B100F is an ideal choice for...

The Sony NWZ-B100F's fitness-friendly design, high-fidelity sound quality, built-in USB plug, and FM tuner make it an ideal MP3 player for active people.

The Sony NWZ-B100F can't handle photos, videos, line-input recording or Audible audiobooks. Also, the three-line display is difficult to read, battery life is only average, and the cap for the USB plug is easy to lose.

If you're looking for an affordable, utilitarian MP3 player to take on the road or to the gym, the Sony NWZ-B100F is a solid solution with awesome audio quality.

Oct, 2007

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Expert review by : Art Eyzaguirre (associatedcontent.com)

Sony NWZ-B105F 2 GB MP3 Player, a Review

This is an in-depth product review of the Sony NWZ-B105F 2 GB MP3 Player.

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Sony NWZ-B105F Review and Prices

Sony's newest entry-level player is one of the simplest and most straightforward portable players around. Free of bells and whistles (and video screens) this little player is a real workhorse, perfect for road warriors of all stripes. Part of Sony's...

The FM tuner, quick charging capability and lack of cords really sets the B105 apart

Small buttons and controls slightly difficult to use

Oct, 2007

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

SONY NWD-B105

Good for the gym as it is so small

It froze so I lost all my music, had to reformat, and start all over again

May, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

SONY NWD-B105F

Can be well hidden, very loud and can hold alot of albums. I use it as often as possible.

trying to turn on the bass, the button also has zap and its hard to turn off. Can be very annoying when just wanting the bass. The usb cover may come off when clipping the device upside down, I usually place the mp3 in a pocket.

Sep, 2012

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