Specifications


Supported file format


Music (including podcasts (*1))
Audio Formats (Codec)
MP3
Media File format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Layer3) file format
File extension: .mp3
Bit rate: 32 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency (*2): 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
WMA
Media File format: ASF file format
File extension: .wma
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
AAC-LC (*3)
Media File format: MP4 file format
File extension: .mp4, .m4a, .3gp
Bit rate: 16 to 320 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR)) (*4)
Sampling frequency (*2): 8, 11.025, 12, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Linear PCM
Media File format: Wave-Riff file format
File extension: .wav
Bit rate: 1,411 kbps
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
Video (including podcasts (*1))
Video Formats (Codec)

Frame rate: Max. 30 fps
Resolution: Max. 720 × 480 (*5)
AVC
(H.264/AVC)
Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Baseline Profile
Level: 1.2, 1.3, 2, 2.1, 2.2, 3
Bit rate: Max. 10 Mbps
MPEG-4
Media File format: MP4 file format, “Memory Stick” video format
File extension: .mp4, .m4v
Profile: Simple Profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps
Windows Media Video 9 (*6)
Media File format: ASF file format
File extension: .wmv
Profile: VC1 simple profile, main profile
Bit rate: Max. 6 Mbps
Audio Formats (Codec)
AAC-LC
(for AVC, MPEG-4)
Channel number: Max. 2 channels
Sampling frequency (*2): 24, 32, 44.1, 48 kHz
Bit rate: Max. 288 kbps / channel
WMA
(for Windows Media Video 9)
Bit rate: 32 to 192 kbps (Supports variable bit rate (VBR))
Sampling frequency (*2): 44.1 kHz
* Compatible with WM-DRM 10
File size

Max. 4 GB
The number of files

Max. 2,000
Photo (*7)
Photo Format (Codec)
JPEG
Media File format: Compatible with DCF 2.0/Exif 2.21 file format
File extension: .jpg
Profile: Baseline Profile
Number of pixels: Max. 4,096 × 4,096 pixels (16,000,000 pixels)
The number of files

Max. 1,000 files/folder
Voice Recording
Audio Format (Codec)
MP3
Bit rate: 64, 128, 256 kbps
Sampling Frequency: 44.1 kHz

(*1) The maximum recordable number of podcasts is 20,000.
(*2) Sampling frequency may not correspond to all encoders.
(*3) Copyright protected AAC-LC files cannot be played back.
(*4) Non-standard bit rates or non-guaranteed bit rates are included depending on the sampling frequency.
(*5) These numbers indicate the maximum resolution of playable video, and do not indicate the display resolution of your “WALKMAN.” The display resolution is 320 × 240.
(*6) Some WMV files can be played back only by transferring using Windows Media Player.
(*7) Some photo files cannot be played back, depending on their file formats.

Maximum recordable number of songs and time (Approx.)

The approximate times are based on the case in which you transfer or record only 4 minute songs (not including videos and photos) in the MP3 format. Other playable audio file format song numbers and times may differ from MP3 format.


NWZ-E463/E463K/E463HK
NWZ-E464/E464K
NWZ-E465
Bit rate
Number
Time
Number
Time
Number
Time
48 kbps
2,250
150 hr. 00 min.
4,750
316 hr. 40 min.
9,950
663 hr. 20 min.
64 kbps
1,650
110 hr. 00 min.
3,500
233 hr. 20 min.
7,400
493 hr. 20 min.
128 kbps
845
56 hr. 20 min.
1,750
116 hr. 40 min.
3,700
246 hr. 40 min.
256 kbps
425
28 hr. 20 min.
885
59 hr. 00 min.
1,850
123 hr. 20 min.
320 kbps
340
22 hr. 40 min.
710
47 hr. 20 min.
1,450
96 hr. 40 min.

Maximum recordable time of videos (Approx.)

The approximate times are estimated in the case where only videos are transferred. The time may differ, depending on the conditions under which your “WALKMAN” is used.


NWZ-E463/E463K/E463HK
NWZ-E464/E464K
NWZ-E465
Bit rate
Time
Time
Time
Video Format: 384 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
13 hr. 20 min.
28 hr. 00 min.
59 hr. 20 min.
Video Format: 768 kbps
Audio Format: 128 kbps
7 hr. 40 min.
16 hr. 00 min.
33 hr. 40 min.

Maximum recordable number of photos that can be transferred (Approx.)

Max. 20,000
Recordable number of photos may be less depending on file sizes.

Maximum recordable number of voice recordings

Maximum recordable number of voice recording files: 4,000
Maximum recordable number of voice recording folders: 255
Maximum recordable number of voice recording files in each folder: 255

Maximum recordable number of playlists

Maximum transferable number of playlists: 8,192
Maximum containable number of songs in each playlist: 999

Capacity (User available capacity) (*1)

NWZ-E463/E463K/E463HK: 4 GB (Approx. 3.21 GB = 3,451,879,424 bytes)
NWZ-E464/E464K: 8 GB (Approx. 6.71 GB = 7,209,189,376 bytes)
NWZ-E465: 16 GB (Approx. 14.0 GB = 15,138,684,928 bytes)
(*1) Available storage capacity of your “WALKMAN” may vary.
A portion of the memory is used for data management functions.

Output (headphones)

Frequency response
20 to 20,000 Hz (when playing data file, single signal measurement)

FM radio

FM Frequency range
87.5 to 108.0 MHz

IF (FM)

128 kHz

Antenna

Headphone cord antenna

Interface

Headphone: Stereo mini-jack
WM-PORT (multiple connecting terminal): 22 pins
Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant)

Operating temperature

5 °C to 35 °C (41 ºF to 95 ºF)

Power source

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

  • USB power (from a computer via a USB connector of your “WALKMAN”)

Charging time

USB-based charging
Approx. 3 hours (full charge), Approx. 1.5 hours (approx. 80 %)

Battery life (continuous playback)

Actual battery life may vary depending on settings. The estimated battery usage hours shown below are based on typical usage conditions with “Basic setting of battery life measurement” as shown in the table below.
Note
  • Even if your “WALKMAN” is turned off for an extended period, a small amount of battery power is still consumed.

  • Battery life may vary depending on volume setting, conditions of use, and ambient temperature.



Music
Playback at MP3 128 kbps
Approx. 50 hours
Playback at WMA 128 kbps
Approx. 50 hours
Playback at AAC-LC 128 kbps
Approx. 48 hours
Playback at Linear PCM 1,411 kbps
Approx. 55 hours
Video
Playback at MPEG-4 384 kbps
Approx. 10 hours
Playback at AVC Baseline 384 kbps
Approx. 10 hours
Playback at WMV 384 kbps
Approx. 10 hours
FM radio
Receiving FM broadcasting
Approx. 20 hours
Voice recording
Recording
Approx. 9 hours

Your “WALKMAN” settings which affect battery life



Setting
Basic setting of battery life measurement
[Common Settings]
[Screen Off Timer] (*1) (*2) [Details]
[30 Sec]
[Brightness] (*3) [Details]
[3]
[Battery Care] (*4) [Details]
[Off]
[Music Settings]
[Equalizer] (*5) [Details]
[None] (*6)
[VPT (Surround)] (*5) [Details]
[None]
[DSEE (Sound Enhance)] (*5) [Details]
[Off]
[Clear Stereo] (*5) [Details]
[Off]
[Dynamic Normalizer] (*5) [Details]
[Off]
[DPC (Speed Control)] (*7) [Details]
[Off]
[Display Lyrics] (*8) [Details]
[On]
[Karaoke/Language Study] (*9) [Details]
[Off]

(*1) The [Off] setting shortens the battery life about 80% compared with the [30 Sec] setting.
(*2) The longer the waiting time, the shorter the battery life for continuous music playback.
(*3) The [5] setting shortens the battery life for continuous video playback by about 45% compared with the [3] setting.
(*4) The [On] setting shortens the battery life by about 10% compared with the [Off] setting.
(*5) Setting [Equalizer] to other than [None], [VPT (Surround)] to other than [None], [DSEE (Sound Enhance)] to [On], [Clear Stereo] to [On] and [Dynamic Normalizer] to [On] shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 50% compared with setting them to [None] or [Off].
(*6) The default setting of your “WALKMAN” sold in the Latin America region is [Custom 1]. The [Custom 1] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 20% compared with the [None] setting.
(*7) The [x2.0] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 70% compared with the [Off] setting.
(*8) The [On (Screen Always On)] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 85% compared with the [On] setting.
(*9) The [Maximum Karaoke Mode] setting shortens the battery life for continuous music playback by about 85% compared with the [Off] setting.

Display

2-inch (5.1 cm), TFT color display with white LED-backlight, QVGA (320 × 240 pixels), 262,144 colors

Dimensions (w/h/d, projecting parts not included)

45 mm × 96.8 mm × 9.7 mm (1 13/16 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 13/32 inches)

Dimensions (w/h/d)

45 mm × 96.8 mm × 10 mm (1 13/16 inches × 3 7/8 inches × 13/32 inches)

Mass

Approx. 58 g (2.1 oz)

Specifications for speaker (RDP-NWT16)

Continuous RMS power output

0.1 W + 0.1 W

Input

WM-PORT

Speaker

40 mm dia.

Operating temperature

5°C to 35°C (41 ºF to 95 ºF)

Power requirements

3.7 V

Power Source

Battery supply from your “WALKMAN”

Rated current consumption

100 mA (your “WALKMAN”)

Dimensions (w/h/d)

156 × 110 × 24 mm (6 1/4 × 4 3/8 × 31/32 inches)

Dimensions (w/h/d, upright position)

156 × 110 × 41 mm (6 1/4 × 4 3/8 × 1 5/8 inches)

Mass

Approx. 130 g (4.6 oz)

Available playback time

Approx. 15 hours
* [SP Output Optimizer] set to [Off], MP3 playback, 128 kbps
Note
  • When [SP Output Optimizer] is set to [RDP-NWT16] on your “WALKMAN,” battery life may shorten by approx. 30%.


Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.