Product Comparison: Fiio X3-III vs Sony NW-A35

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Fiio X3-III High Resolution Music Player (3rd Generation)

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Sony NW-A35 High Resolution Audio Walkman

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General Specifications

Brand

Fiio

Sony

Model

X3-III

NW-A35 LM

Origin

China

About the Product

Styled in black, the FiiO X3 Mark III is a high-resolution portable audio player with a host of ancillary functions and features. For instance, it can double as an asynchronous USB DAC capable of handling 192 kHz/24-bit PCM files. The player is also Bluetooth 4.1 enabled, though not at the expense of fidelity. Three separate PCBs have been utilized in the construction of this mobile player: one for the digital section, one for analog amplification, and another for Bluetooth.

Enjoy endless playlists of your favorite tunes with the latest Walkman®. With High-Resolution Audio and a striking design, the NW-A30 Series looks as good as it sounds.

Key Specs

Memory

0 GB

16 GB

Display

Yes

Integrated Speaker(s)

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Fiio X3-III High Resolution Music Player (3rd Generation)

I really like the Fiio, easy to use, perhaps not quiet as intuitive as the iPod but the benefits outweigh the negatives by miles.
Currently using a 128gb MicroSD along side it. I find the battery lasts me a day or 2 with normal use at work or gym. It does get warm while charging or putting lots of files on it, but not any warm levels to be worried about.
The sound is incredible, capacity is no issue, and now discovering high res audio is a whole new adventure! No hesitation in recommending, made the right (and a personally important) decision
The sound quality is excellent. It uses a micro USB connection which makes it very easy to charge with my phone charger and I have plenty of spare cables. It comes with two protective cases and screen protectors. Battery life is good and the bluetooth works okay.
Wonderful sound quality - and yes, even as someone who isn't an audiophile, I can clearly hear nuances in music that I missed before.

Size & Weight

Color

Black

Blue

Height

4.5 in.

3.8 in.

Width

2.3 in.

2.2 in.

Depth

0.5 in.

0.4 in.

Weight

4.5 oz.

3.52 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Fiio X3-III High Resolution Music Player (3rd Generation)

The X3 looks amazing, feels amazing in the hand and sounds amazing.
The build quality is excellent, it feels solid and a quality piece of kit.
It's a weighty big ugly LUMP, with little of the refinement of the IPOD.

Features

Supported Audio Formats

Protected AAC, AAC, MP3, WAV, WMA, APE, FLAC, DSD, PCM, Lossy Files

AAC, MP3, DSD, FLAC, WAV, APE, WMA (Non-DRM)

Memory Card Slot

Yes

Voice Recorder

Video Playback

Bluetooth Enabled

Yes

Extras

2 x PCM5242 DAC Chips

NFC

Input(s)

3.5mm Jack

Usability

3.1" Touchscreen

What customers say about "Features"

Fiio X3-III High Resolution Music Player (3rd Generation)

The user interface is truly awful and ruins the player for me personally. I'll give you some examples. If, like me you have a large and full SD card full of different music it is an absolute chore to scroll through the library.

Power

Battery Life

11 hours

22 hours

Battery Life

Fiio X3-III

Sony NW-A35

What customers say about "Power"

Fiio X3-III High Resolution Music Player (3rd Generation)

I find the battery lasts me a day or 2 with normal use at work or gym. It does get warm while charging or putting lots of files on it, but not any warm levels to be worried about.
Battery life is good and the bluetooth works okay.
Battery doesn't last long. There are no belt-cases or similar on the market yet, so I cant use it at the gym unless stuffed in a pocket.

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Certifications