Sony NWZ-W202

798 reviews

Jun, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 798 reviews of Sony NWZ-W202. The average rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the performance and design. The portability and sound are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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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 NWZ-W202 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony NWZ-W202

alaTest has collected and analyzed 229 user reviews of Sony NWZ-W202 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the headphones and performance. The price and sound are also appreciated, whereas opinions are divided on the size. The durability and reliability get negative opinions.

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61% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony NWZ-W202

alaTest has collected and analyzed 212 user reviews of Sony NWZ-W202 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and design. The portability and sound also get good comments. Opinions are divided on the reliability. There are some less positive views about the headphones.

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61% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Stuart Andrews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-W202

The perfect portable music player?

A well-designed MP3 system for active pursuits, offering decent sound quality and intelligent controls. For gym use, jogging or dirty work, it's hard to find anything better.

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony NWZ-W202 review

This MP3 player is a novel idea that's expertly executed. They're a restless bunch at Sony

Unique design is brilliant for listening during exercise ; sound is upfront and punchy

Can sound unnatural ; not discreet

A novel idea, expertly executed. They're a restless bunch at Sony

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Sony Walkman NWZ-W202 review

This nifty Walkman packs 2GB storage into some rather large headphones. So, has Sony come up trumps or made itself look a chump?

A novel idea for a sporty MP3 player, expertly executed. Only the slightly harsh sound lets it down

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-W202

The Sony Walkman NWZ-W202 is a wireless two-part sports MP3 player with 2GB of storage. Repeat, shuffle and Zappin (music browsing) play modes are included. It has a 12-hour battery life with quick charge function. It weighs 35g. The good Scientific...

Solid build quality, smart charging and outstanding audio makes it easy to forgive this high-tech player its bonkers styling. Sony Walkman NWZ-W202 is tagged with Sony Walkman NWZ-W202, Walkman and Zappin. Select a tag (Sony Walkman NWZ-W202, for...

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : electricpig (electricpig.co.uk)

Sony W202 Walkman review

A great value, great quality MP3 player that's perfect for gym–bunnies and novelty gadget fans alike

Novel looks, great sound, quick charge feature

Gimmicky Zappin feature

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : Editorial Staff (gadgetlite.com)

Review: Sony W Series NWZ-W202 Walkman MP3 Player

Since we unboxed the NWZ-W202 - one of Sony's latest all in one portable music players, we've had some time to test it out. While the word "wearable" may not come across to many of you as being linked to a portable music player, indeed, the new Sony...

Though many of the features and design of the Sony NWZ-W202 have been completed in a practial way that would most suit active and sporty users, we could not come to an agreement whether the W202 would be practical and suitable for "regular" users who...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Editorial Staff (gadgetlite.com)

Gallery: Sony NWZ-W202 Walkman player unboxing and hands on

Readers of our blog who are fans of T3 may already have seen this, earlier in the year T3 got an exclusive chance to take a look at the latest very sporty Walkman series MP3 player - Sony NWZ-W202. We received ours this morning for a review and the...

Apr, 2009

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony NWZ-W202 MP3 player

Wear your music on your ears with this all-in-one Sony MP3 player and headset

Decent sound quality, easy operation with Zappin

Bulky and limited scope for adjustment, integrated headphones

Sony’s NWZ-W202 MP3 player uses a combination of the novel Zappin shuffle technology and a unique form factor to set it apart from the crowd. While this approach may gain some fans, it also alienates those who want to use different earphones or who...

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Jasmine France (cnet.com)

Sony W-Series Walkman (2GB review

There's more than one way to make a wireless MP3 player, and building it right into a set of water-resistant headphones is an excellent way to do that and ensure that it's ready to hit the gym right out of the box. This is the route Sony took with its...

The Sony W-Series Walkman offers an innovative, ultracompact design that incorporates an MP3 player into a pair of earbuds. It's easy to use and Sony includes a unique feature for browsing songs.

The Sony W-Series Walkman does not have a screen and will not be comfortable for all users.

If you're looking for a sweat-resistant, all-in-one solution for rocking out at the gym, the Sony W-Series Walkman will provide just that.

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : Tim Gideon (pcmag.com)