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Brand | Sony |
Model Name | NW-E394/R |
Special Feature | Plays PCM, AAC, WMA and MP3 files, Great-sounding music in one step with ClearAudio+, Easy drag and drop file transfer on PC and Mac, Up to 35 hours of battery life See more |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Memory Storage Capacity | 8 GB |
Color | Red |
Screen Size | 1.77 Inches |
Media Type | Micro SDXC |
Included Components | walkman, earbuds, usb cable, warranty |
Component Type | Battery |
About this item
- Item Package Dimension: 8.69L x 4.36W x 3.34H inches
- Item Package Weight - 0.48 Pounds
- Item Package Quantity - 1
- Product Type - MP3 PLAYER
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Sound quality | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.9 | — |
User interface | 4.1 | — | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.1 | — |
Battery life | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.7 | — | 3.9 | — |
Video quality | — | — | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | — |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Innioasis-US | 0N3 Fire-US | Amazon.com | ORKEDA |
display size | 1.77 inches | 1.77 inches | 4 inches | 2.4 inches | 5 inches | 2.2 inches |
memory capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | 80 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 8 GB |
supported standards | MP3 | MP3 | AVI | MP3 | MP3 | MP3 |
connectivity tech | USB | USB | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth | Wireless | USB |
media type | Micro SDXC | Micro SDXC | Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC, SD Card, SDHC | — | SD Card | — |
model name | NW-E394/R | NWE394B | mp3 player with bluetooth | bluetooth mp3 player,mp3 player with bluetooth | SNNWWM1AM2 | For ipod nano 5th gen |
component type | Battery | Battery | Battery, Display, Memory, Playback Controls, Speakers | Speakers | Amplifier | — |
From the manufacturer
Features
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Take your music with youThe compact design of the Sony NWZ-E390 series Walkman MP3 Player allows you to enjoy your favorite audio files, look at personal photos or simply listen to the built in FM radio. |
Easy Content TransferEasily transfer your favorite music, videos, playlists, and photos to your Walkman. You can drag and drop the data from iTunes for Windows and Windows Media Player. |
Rechargeable battery built-inThe built-in lithium ion battery provides up to 35 hours of audio playback or up to 4 hours of video playback per charge*.
* Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions. |
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Open, charge and listenEverything you need is in the box including USB cable and earbud style headphones. |
Small in size, Big in file capacityThe restyled NWZ-E390 series Walkman has an ergonomic shape with a textured graphics wrap. Streamlined for portability, the NWZ-E390 series can store hours of music and personal photos thanks to the internal (4/8/16) GB memory*.
*1 GB equals 1 billion bytes, a portion of which is used for data management functions.
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Lightning-fast LCD displayThe 1.77 inch (128x160) color LCD provides convenient viewing of photos and album artwork. Select viewing images in portrait or landscape mode. |
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Dynamic NormalizerDynamic Normalizer balances the volume level between songs. With this setting, when listening to album songs in the shuffle play mode, the volume level between songs is moderated to minimize the difference in their recording levels. |
Keep track of timeThe NWZ-E390 Walkman player has a built in clock function with alarm and sleep timer functions. |
Playlist CompatibleThe NWZ-E390 series is playlist compatible so you can create playlists from your PC and select between each in the music playback menu. |
NWZX300 | NWA45 | NWE395 | NWE394 | NWE393 | |
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Price | — | — | — | $68.00$68.00 | — |
Battery life | 30 Hours | 45 Hours | 35 Hours | 35 Hours | 35 Hours |
Internal Memory | 64GB | 16GB | 16GB | 8GB | 4GB |
Expandable storage | ✓ | ✓ | NA | NA | NA |
High-Resolution Audio | ✓ | ✓ | NA | NA | NA |
Direct Stream Digital (DSD) playback | ✓ | ✓ | NA | NA | NA |
S-Master HX digital amplifier | ✓ | ✓ | NA | NA | NA |
DSEE HX | ✓ | ✓ | NA | NA | NA |
Balanced connection | ✓ | NA | NA | NA | NA |
USB DAC Function | ✓ | ✓ | NA | NA | NA |
LDAC function | ✓ | ✓ | NA | NA | NA |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.12 x 1.81 x 6.68 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.4 ounces |
ASIN | B01CCET16K |
Item model number | NWE394/R |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #9,883 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #47 in MP3 & MP4 Players |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | iOS, Android |
Wireless communication technologies | Radio Frequency |
Connectivity technologies | USB |
Special features | Plays PCM, AAC, WMA and MP3 files, Great-sounding music in one step with ClearAudio+, Easy drag and drop file transfer on PC and Mac, Up to 35 hours of battery life |
Other display features | CE |
Color | Red |
Whats in the box | walkman, earbuds, usb cable, warranty |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Country of Origin | China |
Date First Available | February 28, 2016 |
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Stay entertained with this compact MP3 player/FM radio that lets you enjoy music and photos with drag-and-drop ease, plus up to 35 hours of battery life.
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Customers like the sound quality and weight of the mp3 player. For example, they say it has a good tone and is effective at playing music. Some appreciate the music storage. That said, opinions are mixed on value, performance, quality, battery life, and ease of use.
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Customers like the sound quality of the mp3 player. They say it has a real good tone, the volume output for earpieces is outstanding, and it's effective to play music on. The metal casing and external speaker as well as ear bud capability make it simple and effective to use. The Sony mp 3 players are great with built in volume balancers that allow you to adjust the volume while songs are playing.
"...What I can vouch for is excellent sound quality, ease of use, and compact size. It actually fits into the waistband pocket of my yoga pants...." Read more
"...I like this as you can adjust the volume while songs are playing and you are browsing other menus. The volume with the enclosed earbuds is fine...." Read more
"...I think it’s excellent if you need something simple and effective to play your music on!" Read more
"Easy to transfer and sound quality is good." Read more
Customers like the weight of the mp3 player. They mention it's super light, portable, and easy to use. They also appreciate the compact size and good quality of sound.
"...Build: Right off the bat it feels sturdy enough. It’s light-weight and small which will be ideal for talking on walks...." Read more
"...(with the exception of fast-forward, as above It's lightweight and compact It's recognized as USB memory by your computer..." Read more
"...It's super light and portable, unlike her bulky iPad which has limited use with no wifi. She has no issues working it...." Read more
"...Easy to load music and it’s super light." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the music storage of the mp3 player. They mention that it holds tons of music, is very happy with the 8GBs, and can store images. The user interface is friendly and allows them to create playlists and keep all their favorite tunes in a place far away. The product has good capacity for value and can also play radio and store images, making it versatile.
"...Can also play radio and store images. Versatile. I had some difficulty in loading my music but figured out how to do that effectively...." Read more
"...if "forcing" a particular song play order is important thus, no lost playlists and no proprietary software required...." Read more
"...The price and portability, its friendly user interface, the program file for music storage and transfer is installed on the device... I highly..." Read more
"...Identical to my old walkman , but the newer technology , holds more music , and is easier to load from my computer ...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the mp3 player. Some mention that it's very easy to navigate and the indicators for various functions are surprisingly simple. The controls are intuitive and work well. It loads the music or podcasts quickly via a cable. However, others say that it sometimes takes longer to load things or move between screens, the micro USB is a pain, and the menu is not as intuitive as they had hoped.
"...What I can vouch for is excellent sound quality, ease of use, and compact size. It actually fits into the waistband pocket of my yoga pants...." Read more
"...Menus:Navigating the E394 is simple and intuitive. The new E394 seems a little slower moving through menu functions and between songs...." Read more
"...They are rather slow, and you hear garbled speech. They are good for going back a little if you were distracted, or passing a boring section...." Read more
"...Importing Music: it’s surprisingly simple! You drag it and drop into Sony Music Center and from there you can import the music to your device...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the mp3 player. Some mention it's a pretty good product, well constructed, and has decent quality. However, others say that it'll keep crashing and has a terrible user interface.
"...Build: Right off the bat it feels sturdy enough. It’s light-weight and small which will be ideal for talking on walks...." Read more
"...TL;DR - this item is poorly designed, cheaply made, overpriced junk that doesn't even work and I'm not going to be buying a Sony mp3 player again." Read more
"...and cooler options for Walkman mp3 I like that this is just simply a music device, no need for internet access, and you will have to physically add..." Read more
"Nice product" Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the mp3 player. Some mention that it works well, has no issues, and is dependable. Others say that it doesn't work, is defective, and stops working after a few months of use.
"...The headphones that come with it are reasonably poor but I have some Klipsch noise cancelling ear buds (for lawn mowing) and some nice Bose noise..." Read more
"...of songs and I will be working out for up to 2 hours and it does its job perfectly." Read more
"Either I received a defective item, or this product doesn't work...." Read more
"...After I did my modifications to the outside , no issues ...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the mp3 player. Some mention that it's good for the price, a good investment for a music lover, and a great buy. Others say that it is cheap for the money, not worth the money and is not compatible with many software for music and earbuds.
"...The price and portability, its friendly user interface, the program file for music storage and transfer is installed on the device... I highly..." Read more
"...TL;DR - this item is poorly designed, cheaply made, overpriced junk that doesn't even work and I'm not going to be buying a Sony mp3 player again." Read more
"...and you do have to download a Sony music app on your computer but it is free and works well...." Read more
"...Nice device, well worth the price." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the mp3 player. Some mention that it lasts longer, while others say that it no longer holds a charge.
"...Battery Life: It seems to last quite a good while as advertised. I will update this review if there are any changes down the line...." Read more
"...then hit the instructions that say if it doesn't play the battery isn't charged, so back to charging the battery...." Read more
"...adjust the eq settings, the sound is very good, and it will play for up to 28 hrs, at least mine will as I left it on until it died to get the..." Read more
"...to be expected but a MAJOR flaw of this MP3 player is that it's battery will drain, and it will continue to play music despite not having anything..." Read more
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I many ways, this review mirrors the one that I wrote for the E395 (a black, 16GB model - pictures which I am using again) that is no longer available from Sony and whose product page is no longer on Amazon. There were numerous comments suggesting failure of the front buttons. Sure enough, after a year, the front controls on mine began to become unreliable as well. For example, pressing the play/pause button to pause a song would send one into a completely different section of the menu hierarchy. I still use that one in my vehicle where the Walkman's controls are turned over, via usb, to the vehicle's touchscreen. Anyway, those, it seems, have been ditched, by SONY and let's see how this 8GB red model holds up.
Playlists and transfer of files:
There are many of us that prefer to organize our pictures and music manually by creating folders and via the "drag and drop" of files, rather than depending on an app such as iTunes or Windows Media. I put my files in folders and use the "folder" option at the "very" bottom of the Walkman's music menu. It plays all the songs in that folder and you can rename the files with a number in front of the file name if "forcing" a particular song play order is important thus, no lost playlists and no proprietary software required. The Sony Walkman is a master at simply appearing as another drive on the computer. If you so decide, create and put your own individual folders, which now can also serve as playlists, in the music folder of the Walkman. Just another option.
Reduced features:
Sony has, indeed, removed many features from the Walkman. Most of these features, along with the video ability probably will not be missed on a bike ride, jog, or exercising.
Menus:
Navigating the E394 is simple and intuitive. The new E394 seems a little slower moving through menu functions and between songs. Sony decided to add a "browse by album cover" feature. The album art is not displayed very well. Unless you have memorized, visually, the album art itself or you have less than, say, a dozen or so albums, this, it seems to me, is not a useful feature.
Build quality:
The build quality is certainly less "jewel" like, but I think its lighter weight might just make it less susceptible to damage if dropped. The controls are sensitive, but the return of the outside "hold" switch is nice. Power it down and set the hold which prevents it from accidentally being turned on. To turn it on, it's one step, just release the hold switch, the unit turns on immediately (no more long double press and wait). Sadly, unlike its immediate predecessor, the front controls on the E394 are now flat (lack relief) again making it difficult to find the controls by feel.
Volume:
The volume control is now back out on the side. I like this as you can adjust the volume while songs are playing and you are browsing other menus. The volume with the enclosed earbuds is fine. In fact, at higher volumes, it is uncomfortably loud. It also works fine with my BOSE noise cancelling headset as well. Your volume, of course, will depend, in part, on the impedance of your headset. Turn off the Bass Boost. Play with the equalizer settings including the custom function.
Vehicle use:
Using it in the car has two options. On my vehicle it is recognized via usb and I can use the vehicle touchscreen or steering wheel, etc.. If your vehicle does not recognize it, use the 3.5mm headphone jack to enter the vehicle's aux input. This also allows you to use all the menu functions of the actual Walkman as well however, no longer hands free. If you want to charge your Walkman simultaneously, use the vehicle's 12v power outlet and a USB power converter with a usb A to micro usb cord. (I've attached photos of both setups). The latest Walkman has the Android type micro usb. Buy a 12v usb power adapter, a short male to male 3.5mm headphone cord, and, if needed, a usb A to micro usb charging cord (I often use a muti function retractable unit).
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Dual-Port-Charger-Adapter-Android/dp/B072C7R4CD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3LX3WSZ7D8WL5&dchild=1&keywords=12v+usb+adapter+car&qid=1623378704&sprefix=12v+usb+ad%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRDZDQjdXWjk4RENVJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTgzNTMyTzQzVkdHT1RXQVlIJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NzE4NjFVTE9XOTVMMkxRV1Amd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
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All my old Walkmans are still operational, though some barely, and the new E394 suits its purpose for me if one wants a unit with physical controls, rather than a touch screen, and prefers "flash drive" type file management to carry around working, exercising, etc. rather than risking damage to a $1000 (or more) phone, and also wants to pass on the battery killing bluetooth with the sketchy connectivity and poor sound generally found in this price range. There is still a market for low cost mp3 players. There are plenty of them out there but, though cheaper, all seem to have reviews for functionality or reliability no better or most of them worse than this SONY.
Hope this helps.
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021
I many ways, this review mirrors the one that I wrote for the E395 (a black, 16GB model - pictures which I am using again) that is no longer available from Sony and whose product page is no longer on Amazon. There were numerous comments suggesting failure of the front buttons. Sure enough, after a year, the front controls on mine began to become unreliable as well. For example, pressing the play/pause button to pause a song would send one into a completely different section of the menu hierarchy. I still use that one in my vehicle where the Walkman's controls are turned over, via usb, to the vehicle's touchscreen. Anyway, those, it seems, have been ditched, by SONY and let's see how this 8GB red model holds up.
Playlists and transfer of files:
There are many of us that prefer to organize our pictures and music manually by creating folders and via the "drag and drop" of files, rather than depending on an app such as iTunes or Windows Media. I put my files in folders and use the "folder" option at the "very" bottom of the Walkman's music menu. It plays all the songs in that folder and you can rename the files with a number in front of the file name if "forcing" a particular song play order is important thus, no lost playlists and no proprietary software required. The Sony Walkman is a master at simply appearing as another drive on the computer. If you so decide, create and put your own individual folders, which now can also serve as playlists, in the music folder of the Walkman. Just another option.
Reduced features:
Sony has, indeed, removed many features from the Walkman. Most of these features, along with the video ability probably will not be missed on a bike ride, jog, or exercising.
Menus:
Navigating the E394 is simple and intuitive. The new E394 seems a little slower moving through menu functions and between songs. Sony decided to add a "browse by album cover" feature. The album art is not displayed very well. Unless you have memorized, visually, the album art itself or you have less than, say, a dozen or so albums, this, it seems to me, is not a useful feature.
Build quality:
The build quality is certainly less "jewel" like, but I think its lighter weight might just make it less susceptible to damage if dropped. The controls are sensitive, but the return of the outside "hold" switch is nice. Power it down and set the hold which prevents it from accidentally being turned on. To turn it on, it's one step, just release the hold switch, the unit turns on immediately (no more long double press and wait). Sadly, unlike its immediate predecessor, the front controls on the E394 are now flat (lack relief) again making it difficult to find the controls by feel.
Volume:
The volume control is now back out on the side. I like this as you can adjust the volume while songs are playing and you are browsing other menus. The volume with the enclosed earbuds is fine. In fact, at higher volumes, it is uncomfortably loud. It also works fine with my BOSE noise cancelling headset as well. Your volume, of course, will depend, in part, on the impedance of your headset. Turn off the Bass Boost. Play with the equalizer settings including the custom function.
Vehicle use:
Using it in the car has two options. On my vehicle it is recognized via usb and I can use the vehicle touchscreen or steering wheel, etc.. If your vehicle does not recognize it, use the 3.5mm headphone jack to enter the vehicle's aux input. This also allows you to use all the menu functions of the actual Walkman as well however, no longer hands free. If you want to charge your Walkman simultaneously, use the vehicle's 12v power outlet and a USB power converter with a usb A to micro usb cord. (I've attached photos of both setups). The latest Walkman has the Android type micro usb. Buy a 12v usb power adapter, a short male to male 3.5mm headphone cord, and, if needed, a usb A to micro usb charging cord (I often use a muti function retractable unit).
https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Dual-Port-Charger-Adapter-Android/dp/B072C7R4CD/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3LX3WSZ7D8WL5&dchild=1&keywords=12v+usb+adapter+car&qid=1623378704&sprefix=12v+usb+ad%2Caps%2C151&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRDZDQjdXWjk4RENVJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTgzNTMyTzQzVkdHT1RXQVlIJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA1NzE4NjFVTE9XOTVMMkxRV1Amd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
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All my old Walkmans are still operational, though some barely, and the new E394 suits its purpose for me if one wants a unit with physical controls, rather than a touch screen, and prefers "flash drive" type file management to carry around working, exercising, etc. rather than risking damage to a $1000 (or more) phone, and also wants to pass on the battery killing bluetooth with the sketchy connectivity and poor sound generally found in this price range. There is still a market for low cost mp3 players. There are plenty of them out there but, though cheaper, all seem to have reviews for functionality or reliability no better or most of them worse than this SONY.
Hope this helps.
Build: Right off the bat it feels sturdy enough. It’s light-weight and small which will be ideal for talking on walks. Before I was using my phone to listen to music, but I’m prone to dropping it and I feel less afraid of dropping this because it fits in my hand/pocket easily.
Battery Life: It seems to last quite a good while as advertised. I will update this review if there are any changes down the line.
Navigation: The menu is easy to navigate (at least for me) which I like because I need to be able to easily locate my music. Unfortunately, it seems like forming playlists/albums might be a bit of a challenge, but it’s not a turnoff for me since that’s not the main reason I chose this device. It’s something to consider if that’s what you’re looking for, however.
Sound Quality: The sound quality is decent. You can play around with the settings and optimize it for the type of music you have to make it sound better. That said, the earbuds are not my favorite. I wouldn’t say it’s fair to judge the true potential of the sound quality with them since they’re a little staticky. I might invest in better quality earbuds later on.
Update: After purchasing some better quality headphones, it made a huge difference in the sound quality! :)
Importing Music: it’s surprisingly simple! You drag it and drop into Sony Music Center and from there you can import the music to your device. If you want a quick short-cut, click “songs/music not transferred” and then it’ll show you all the tracks you haven’t imported. From there it will give you the option to transfer them all at once — so you don’t have to do them one by one. A huge time saver.
Conclusion: over all, I’m satisfied with this MP3 player and I think it’s excellent if you need something simple and effective to play your music on!
Build: Right off the bat it feels sturdy enough. It’s light-weight and small which will be ideal for talking on walks. Before I was using my phone to listen to music, but I’m prone to dropping it and I feel less afraid of dropping this because it fits in my hand/pocket easily.
Battery Life: It seems to last quite a good while as advertised. I will update this review if there are any changes down the line.
Navigation: The menu is easy to navigate (at least for me) which I like because I need to be able to easily locate my music. Unfortunately, it seems like forming playlists/albums might be a bit of a challenge, but it’s not a turnoff for me since that’s not the main reason I chose this device. It’s something to consider if that’s what you’re looking for, however.
Sound Quality: The sound quality is decent. You can play around with the settings and optimize it for the type of music you have to make it sound better. That said, the earbuds are not my favorite. I wouldn’t say it’s fair to judge the true potential of the sound quality with them since they’re a little staticky. I might invest in better quality earbuds later on.
Update: After purchasing some better quality headphones, it made a huge difference in the sound quality! :)
Importing Music: it’s surprisingly simple! You drag it and drop into Sony Music Center and from there you can import the music to your device. If you want a quick short-cut, click “songs/music not transferred” and then it’ll show you all the tracks you haven’t imported. From there it will give you the option to transfer them all at once — so you don’t have to do them one by one. A huge time saver.
Conclusion: over all, I’m satisfied with this MP3 player and I think it’s excellent if you need something simple and effective to play your music on!