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Sony Walkman NWZ-S718F (8GB, black) comparison

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Sony Walkman NWZ-S718F (8GB, black)

Sony Walkman NWZ-S718F (8GB, black)
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Sony Walkman NWZ-A728 (8GB, black)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A728 (8GB, black)
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Creative Zen X-Fi (16GB)

Creative Zen X-Fi (16GB)
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Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)

Microsoft Zune (second generation, 80GB, black)
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Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)

Creative Zen V Plus (4GB, black)
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Price $179 to $199 at 3 stores $129 to $199 at 8 stores $184 to $223 at 5 stores $240 to $249 at 2 stores $92 to $102 at 4 stores
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
4.0 stars Excellent
3.5 stars Very good
4.0 stars Excellent
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
Average user rating 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews 4.0 stars out of 55 reviews 3.0 stars out of 168 reviews
Release date March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008 July 15, 2008 November 12, 2007 June 27, 2006
The Bottom Line The sum of the NWZ-S710F's audio enhancement and noise-canceling features adds up to one of the most pleasant and private music experiences you can have for less than $200. The Sony NWZ-A720 is the best-sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of premium earphones adds real value. The Creative Zen X-Fi's plastic design leaves a little to be desired, but that doesn't detract from the fact that the player is an incredible value overall: for an extremely competitive price you get a boatload of features and great sound quality. The Zune has blossomed from an ugly duckling into a worthy iPod alternative. The Creative Zen V Plus is a superb choice for anyone looking for a compact and feature-filled flash MP3 player with great sound quality. If you're looking for a more sophisticated design (or have large thumbs), look elsewhere.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Battery technology Info unavailable Info unavailable Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Lithium ion
Digital player (recorder) WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
PCM
MP3
AAC
WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
PCM
MP3
AAC
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Audible
MP3
AAC
WMA
MP3
AAC
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Protected WMA (DRM 9)
Audible
MP3
Digital Player total harmonic distortion Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 0.05 %
Software type Drivers & Utilities
Info unavailable Drivers & Utilities
Creative Centrale
Info unavailable Creative ZENcast Organizer
Creative Media Explorer
Creative MediaSource
Dimensions (WxDxH) Info unavailable 2 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in
3.3 in x 0.5 in x 2.2 in
2.4 in x 0.5 in x 4.3 in
1.7 in x 0.6 in x 2.7 in
Color Black
Black
Info unavailable Black
Blue
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Hi-Speed USB
Mfr estimated battery life 36 hour(s)