Sony NW-A306

18 GB
Price in EUR including VAT, free shipping
37Ratings
Test reportsVery good based on 2 tests
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Product details

This stylish and compact music player offers you high sound quality, allowing you to download and play your favorite music anytime. It is fully Wi-Fi compatible, has a long battery life, and a sleek design, so you can listen to music anywhere.

With various codecs and sound processing technologies, you can experience your music in many ways and enjoy superior sound quality. Thanks to the extended battery life compared to the previous model, you can immerse yourself even deeper in your music – with over 36 hours of playback at 44.1 kHz FLAC, up to 32 hours of high-resolution audio playback at 96 kHz FLAC, or even up to 26 hours via a music service app.

With Android and Wi-Fi, the NW-A306 offers many playback options. Use your streaming and music apps directly on your Walkman or connect it to a PC to access your music collection. This beautifully designed device is lightweight and fits perfectly in your pocket, so you can take your music with you wherever you go.

Key specifications

Battery life (audio)
32 h
Audio formats
AAC, AIFF, APE, DSD, FLAC, HE-AAC, MP3 VBR, MQA, WAV, WMA
Item number
24557557

General information

Manufacturer
Sony
Category
MP3 + Portable Audio Player
Manufacturer no.
NW-A306B
Release date
28-2-2023
Sales rank in Category MP3 + Portable Audio Player
3 of 93
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

MP3 + Media player properties

Player type
Walkman
Media player connections
3.5mm balanced headphones, USB-C
Media Player Equipment
integrated card reader

Audio properties

Frequency range
20 - 40000 Hz

Data storage properties

Data storage type
Flash
Storage capacity
18 GB
Max. memory extension
32 GB
Memory card type
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
802.11ad, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac
Bluetooth version
5.0
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AAC, AVRCP, LDAC, OPP, SBC, SPP

Supported formats

Audio formats
AAC, AIFF, APE, DSD, FLAC, HE-AAC, MP3 VBR, MQA, WAV, WMA

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3.60"
Screen technology
LED
Panel technology
TFT
Image resolution
1280 x 720 pixels

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery life (audio)
32 h

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Charging time
3.50 h

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer Sony fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable

Product dimensions

Length
11.80 mm
Width
56.50 mm
Height
98.40 mm
Weight
113 g

Package dimensions

Length
13.70 cm
Width
9 cm
Height
4.40 cm
Weight
209 g

Legal Notice

Product Safety

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «MP3 + Portable Audio Player» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Renkforce
    0 %
  • 2.Technaxx
    0,7 %
  • 3.Sony
    1,2 %
  • 4.Soundmaster
    2,4 %
  • 5.FiiO
    2,6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Roadstar
    0 days
  • 1.Soundmaster
    0 days
  • 6.Sony
    1 day
  • 7.HiBy
    6 days
  • 8.FiiO
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «MP3 + Portable Audio Player» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.HiBy
    3,9 %
  • 7.LogiLink
    4,2 %
  • 8.Roadstar
    4,5 %
  • 9.Sony
    4,9 %
  • 10.FiiO
    5,4 %
Source: Galaxus