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Sony NWZ-ZX1

Sony NWZ-ZX1
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alaScore 91

104 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 reviews of Sony NWZ-ZX1. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and price. The sound and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts 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 NWZ-ZX1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony NWZ-ZX1

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 29 user reviews of Sony NWZ-ZX1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the durability and price. The usability and performance also get good views, but there are some mixed views about the size. Some have doubts about the memory.

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90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Sony NWZ-ZX1

 

Sony seriously impresses us with its first attempt at a premium high-res audio player

Seriously good sound with layers of detail and subtlety ; Great timing and strong dynamics ; Lovely design with buttons

Pricey ; No expandable memory or DSD support ; Mediocre screen

We really like the Sony NWZ-ZX1. It is a brilliant first attempt at a premium high-res audio player. Purely in terms of audio performance, it is the best portable music player we’ve reviewed.

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Expert review by : Ced Yuen (stuff.tv)

Sony NWZ-ZX1 High-Resolution Walkman review

 

Sony reckons the way to resurrect the MP3 player is to ditch MP3s and go all high-end and high-res. Your ears will love it, but your wallet less so

Amazing sound quality ; Lovely looks and build ; Android means it does more than just music

Expensive ; High-res music isn’t easy to get

The best-sounding portable device we’ve heard, but it’s only really for the most dedicated hi-res audio pioneers

Feb, 2014
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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.co.uk)

Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1 is an MP3 player for the discerning audiophile

 

With its aluminium body, high-quality digital audio amplifier, and ability to play lossless audio files, the Sony NWZ-Z10 is an MP3 player for the dedicated audiophile that demands top-quality sound.

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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com)

Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1 is an MP3 player for the discerning audiophile

 

With its aluminium body, high-quality digital audio amplifier, and ability to play lossless audio files, the Sony NWZ-Z10 is an MP3 player for the dedicated audiophile that demands top-quality sound.

Jan, 2014
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Expert review by : Matt Stevenson (pcworld.idg.com.au)

Sony NWZ-ZX1 high-resolution audio player

 

A beautifully designed top-end audio player that supports high-resolution files

22 hour battery life ; Incredible sound quality for 24-bit tracks ; Still manages to have a good soundstage on compressed tracks

Asking price is steep ; Older Android 4.1.1 with some underwhelming specs means that UI transitions are sluggish ; Proprietary charging cable could spell trouble if you lose it

Sep, 2014
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Expert review by : Andrew Hoyle (cnet.com.au)

Sony Walkman NWZ-ZX1 is an MP3 player for the discerning audiophile

 

With its aluminium body, high-quality digital audio amplifier, and ability to play lossless audio files, the Sony NWZ-Z10 is an MP3 player for the dedicated audiophile that demands top-quality sound.

Jan, 2014
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Expert review by (stuff.tv_in)

Sony NWZ-ZX1 High-Resolution Walkman review

 

Sony reckons the way to resurrect the MP3 player is to ditch MP3s and go all high-end and high-res. Your ears will love it, but your wallet less so

Amazing sound quality ; Lovely looks and build ; Android means it does more than just music

Expensive ; High-res music isn't easy to get

The best-sounding portable device we’ve heard, but it's only really for the most dedicated hi-res audio pioneers

Mar, 2015
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Expert review by : Hafeez Sim (hardwarezone.com)

Sony NWZ-ZX1: A quick look at Sony's 24-bit/192kHz-capable portable music player

 

The NWZ-ZX1 is Sony's latest portable high-res audio and media player. If you're an audiophile with a large library of high-res FLAC, linear PCM, ALAC, or AIFF files, then this little gadget should pique your interest.

The Sony NWZ-ZX1 is already on sale in stores, and goes for

Oct, 2014
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Consumer review (johnlewis.com)

The Walkman has come of age...

 

...and done so with an excellent piece of kit.Once you get over the shock of the price, you're in for a treat that is well worth the investment.Out of the well-presented box, you'd be right to think you've been sent one of the higher-end smartphones by...

Aug, 2014
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