Sony has a couple of new Walkmans out. Yes, Walkmans, and when you see them, you want one.
Should You Buy a Walkman in 2023? – Sony NW-A300 & NW-ZX700
It’s 2023, and most of us stream our music, probably via Spotify or Apple Music. But the experience is flawed. The apps are frustrating, songs regularly disappear from playlists, and entire albums can be deleted. You never own your music, and you’re required to pay an ongoing subscription or be disconnected altogether. But a Walkman? That’s a whole different story.
"Because it can produce high-quality music, the Walkman is a great option for music fans who prefer to hear their favorites in high definition. They also give off a more 'personal' vibe in the sense that you feel more connected to the artist and the song. That's because the device is used solely for listening to music, unlike other electronic devices like smartphones and computers, which are designed to perform multiple tasks," James Dyble, managing director of Global Sound Group, told Lifewire via email.
The Walkman name is about as iconic as it gets, and you might expect these new models to be a throwback to Sony’s devices from the ’80s. But these machines are thoroughly modern, with Bluetooth for headphones, Android and a screen to control it all, and Wi-Fi for (yes) streaming. So why buy one instead of just using your phone?
