Sony Walkman NWZ-S544 (S series) review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Jasmine France

Reviewed on: 4 August 2009

Tags: Sony, Sony Walkman NWZ-S544 (S series), battery life, video player

We like:

Straightforward to use; supports multiple audio codecs; photos and videos look great on the big, bright screen; superb sound quality; impressive rated battery life; external speakers; alarm clock function; FM tuner and voice recorder work excellently

We don't like:

Getting video onto the device can be a hassle; no noise cancellation; weakened podcast support; no SenseMe Channels or on-the-go playlists

CNET UK judgement:

With an easy-to-use design, great performance and decent amount of features, the Sony S-Series Walkman NWZ-S544 is a good entry-level MP3 player. But those who are looking to upgrade from the previous generation will be disappointed

Full review:

Sony had a major success with the launch of the S-series Walkman NWZ-S639F in 2008. The company stepped up its game with a sleek and compact device that offered loads of useful features along with stellar sound quality and fantastic battery life. As might be expected, when the time came for a second-generation model, we waited with bated breath, expecting something equally impressive or perhaps even better. Continue Reading...