Choosing between digital audio players comes down to a practical split: do you want straightforward access to music apps, or do the storage figure and exact headphone connections matter more? Sony's Walkman NW-A105 and SHANLING M3X both list Bluetooth and a headphone jack, but their strengths point to different listening setups.
Quick verdict
The Sony Walkman NW-A105 is the more fitting choice for Wi-Fi streaming through named music services and a lower listed price. The SHANLING M3X makes more sense when its 32GB figure or explicitly listed 3.5mm and 4.4mm connections match your setup. The price difference is $10.01, so the decision should rest on how you plan to listen rather than on price alone.
Comparison at a glance
| Decision point | Sony Walkman NW-A105 | SHANLING M3X |
|---|---|---|
| Listed price | USD 126.99 | USD 137.00 |
| Condition | Open box | Used |
| Audio output | Headphone jack | Headphone jack |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Bluetooth; 3.5mm and 4.4mm |
Where each player wins
Sony Walkman NW-A105
Sony wins for app-led listening. Its Android-supported design works with Wi-Fi and specifically names Spotify, Pandora, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Apple Music. It also wins the listed-price comparison at USD 126.99 versus USD 137.00 for the Shanling, a useful distinction when both choices are close in price.
SHANLING M3X
Shanling wins when the listed storage and connection formats align with your priorities. The M3X identifies 32GB storage and names both 3.5mm and 4.4mm connections, giving you concrete hardware details to match against your headphones and library plans. Its title also identifies Android, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.
Product notes
Sony Walkman NW-A105
The NW-A105 is a good fit for someone who wants a defined 3.6-inch screen alongside an Android-supported music player. That screen size gives the device a clear physical profile for browsing, while the headphone jack keeps wired listening in the picture. The main limitation is the combination of its 16GB capacity and Open box condition. A shopper planning to carry a sizable local library may find that storage figure more important than the Sony name or classic Walkman styling. The black color is another clearly listed choice, but the real reason to select this model is its mix of a compact display and app-oriented listening rather than a specialized connection layout.
SHANLING M3X
The M3X suits a listener who wants the Android and Wi-Fi labels called out directly, plus a player identified with 32GB storage. That combination gives this model a distinct role for someone organizing a local collection while keeping a network-enabled platform in the mix. Its limitation is practical: the condition is Used, the device is set to Japanese by default, and electrical appliances are designed for Japanese outlets, so a suitable transformer may be needed. Those details matter more than the black finish when deciding whether this player fits your setup. Choose it when the stated platform and storage details are useful; pass when the Japanese-default configuration creates friction.
Final choice by use case
- Choose Sony Walkman NW-A105 for Wi-Fi streaming through the named services, a 3.6-inch screen, and the lower listed price.
- Choose SHANLING M3X for the 32GB figure and the explicitly listed 3.5mm and 4.4mm connections, provided its Used condition and Japanese-default setup suit you.
- For a headphone-first decision: both players list a headphone jack, while the Shanling specifically identifies 3.5mm and 4.4mm connections. Match that detail to the headphones you plan to use.
