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Sony Walkman NWZ-A829 (16GB, black) comparison

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Sony Walkman NWZ-A829 (16GB, black)

Sony Walkman NWZ-A829 (16GB, black)
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Sony Walkman NWZ-A728 (8GB, black)

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

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Sony Walkman NWZ-A729 (16GB, black)

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Creative Zen X-Fi (16GB)

Creative Zen X-Fi (16GB)
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Price $309 to $319 at 4 stores $129 to $199 at 8 stores $179 to $199 at 3 stores $289 to $299 at 6 stores $184 to $223 at 5 stores
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
4.0 stars Excellent
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
4.0 stars Excellent
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating 4.5 stars out of 8 reviews 4.5 stars out of 16 reviews 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one! 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews
Release date March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008 March 28, 2008 July 15, 2008
The Bottom Line The Sony NWZ-A820 is the best sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of Bluetooth audio makes it a top choice for cable-hating audio enthusiasts. The Sony NWZ-A720 is the best-sounding, best-looking Walkman series yet, and the inclusion of premium earphones adds real value. 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.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Battery technology Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Lithium ion
Digital player (recorder) WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
PCM
MP3
AAC
WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
PCM
MP3
AAC
WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
PCM
MP3
AAC
WMA
Protected WMA (DRM)
PCM
MP3
AAC
WMA
WAV
ADPCM
Audible
MP3
AAC
Software type Info unavailable Info unavailable Drivers & Utilities
Info unavailable Drivers & Utilities
Creative Centrale
Dimensions (WxDxH) 2 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in
2 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in
Info unavailable 2 in x 0.4 in x 3.7 in
3.3 in x 0.5 in x 2.2 in
Color Black
Black
Black
Black
Info unavailable
PC interface(s) supported Hi-Speed USB
Bluetooth
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Hi-Speed USB
Wi-Fi
Mfr estimated battery life 36 hour(s)
36 hour(s)
36 hour(s)
36 hour(s)
Info unavailable
Flash memory form factor Integrated
Integrated