Sony Walkman NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739)

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 204 reviews of Sony Walkman NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and portability. The design and sound also get good feedback. There are some mixed reviews about the connectivity, while many are less positive about the memory.

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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 NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Walkman NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 132 user reviews of Sony Walkman NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, 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 design and size. The portability and sound are also mentioned favorably, but many are critical about the connectivity.

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95% 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 NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Sony Walkman NWZ-S730 Series (S736/S738/S739) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (pcworld.com)

NWZ-S738F Walkman

Carrying the torch of the Walkman brand name 30 years after the first cassette Walkman was introduced, the Sony Walkman NWZ-S738F is a high-quality MP3 player. The marquee feature is noise-cancellation, which showcases the player's excellent sound and...

Great sound with noise cancellation Stylish, sturdy build

Can't use headphones with other players Screen too small for video and photos

This is a great player for audiophiles: if you like your music tweakable, clean, delivered via some creative on-board features, and in a slick, durable chassis, the well-priced Walkman NWZ-S738F is a great option. You may want to look elsewhere,...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (pcworld.com)

Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman MP3 Player Review

Great sound with noise cancellation ; Stylish, sturdy build

Can't use headphones with other players ; Screen too small for video and photos

The NWZ-S738F is an audiophile's player, with top-notch earbuds and great sound, but it isn't the best choice for video.

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-S738F

The blah interface may disappoint some users, but on the whole, Sony's noise-canceling Walkman NWZ-S738F sounds great.

Sharp, bright screen. Built-in noise cancellation. Bundled earphones and EQ combine for an excellent audio experience.

Nonintuitive user interface is not as graceful as the competition's. Expensive compared with similar-capacity players.

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Nov, 2008

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Sony NWZ-S736F Walkman 4GB, black

Editors' note, October 23, 2008: The NWZ-638 version of the Sony S-Series does not include the noise-canceling capability featured in the other models in this series. It offers a lower price point of $149 for the 8GB version, and currently is only...

The Sony S-Series Walkman is nicely designed and has a high-quality feel; it offers a load of cool extras such as integrated noise-canceling, an FM tuner, podcast support, and a smart playlist creator. The display is bright and crisp, and the interface...

The S-Series Walkman maxes out at 8GB and doesn't include memory expansion. The packaged earbuds, which are necessary for the noise-cancellation feature, may not be comfortable for all users. There's no voice recording option.

Thanks to excellent sound quality, integrated noise-canceling functionality, and several smart music sorting options, the Sony S-Series Walkman is a superb choice for music aficionados.

Sep, 2008

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Sony Walkman NWZ-S730

The new Noise Canceling Walkman (NWZ-S730 series) is the slimmest Walkman Video MP3 Player to date with integrated active Noise Cancellation in the device and high quality noise canceling EX headphones included in-box. The S-series Walkman players are...

Sep, 2008

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Expert review by : Ella Morton (cnet.com.au)

Sony NWZ-S738 Walkman

An excellent player equipped with noise-cancelling and a wealth of customisation options, the S738 is poised to take on the iPod Nano.

Built-in noise cancellation. Dedicated volume keys. Great sound. Fast, logically arranged menus. Heaps and heaps of tweaking options.

Nav key is a bit small. SensMe is no Genius. Noise cancellation reduces battery life.

An excellent player with meaty sound. If you're a bit over the whole iPod thing, this is a very good alternative to the Nano.

Oct, 2010

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Expert review by : Ella Morton (cnet.com.au)

Sony Walkman NWZ-S730F Preview - MP3 Players

sony walkman nwz-s730f review: Available in 8GB and 16GB versions, these wafer-thin players have built-in noise-cancelling technology and a 2-inch, 320x240-pixel LCD.

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Joe Eitel (devhardware.com)

Sony NWZ-S738F Walkman MP3 Player

With the possible exception of the Apple iPod, all MP3 players are the same, right? Think again. Sony, who all but invented portable music in a personal form with their Walkman, isn't about to surrender the field. And if you're looking for something...

Some may find the $140-$180 price tag to be on the steep side, but overall consumers will find that Sony's new S-Series Walkman is truly deserving of its price tag. How many MP3 players currently on the market can boast superb sound quality straight...

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony NWZ-S738F 8GB

Very easy to use interface, good battery life, efficient design

No microphone for recording

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony NWZ-S739F 16GB

Long battery life, good sound

All sorts of problems loading album artwork ; All sorts of problems with MP4 video even though what I am trying to load is mine and legal keeps rejecting the material for supposedly problems with licences

Feb, 2010

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