Sony brings music without limits with the new WS623 Sports Walkman

KUCHING: Sony has introduced the all-new waterproof and dustproof wearable WS623 Walkman, now with Bluetooth Wireless Technology.

Built to endure extreme outdoor conditions or any sporting activity, the wearable Walkman is the ultimate sports companion.

With improved wearing comfort, the WS623 Walkman features an ergonomic, slim and light design that stays in place no matter the movement. Newly equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, there is now an to streaming music from your smartphone using the convenient Near-field Communication (NFC) one-touch pairing, or simply store up to 16GB of audio within the walkman.

The WS623 Walkman is salt waterproof, allowing you to swim to a depth of two metres with up to 30 minutes of submerged time. Also dustproof and can withstand small particles.

It comes with standard earbuds and specially designed waterproof earbuds that are covered with a thin film to prevent water damage to the Walkman and optimise sound levels for underwater listening. Together with a temperature feature, the Walkman can endure extreme temperatures from minus five degree Celsius to 45 degree Celsius, making it ideal for a hike or climb.

The Ambient Sound Mode utilises a nifty inbuilt microphones to pick up external voices and sounds in the surrounding environment. A quick charge feature gives a full 60 minutes of audio time with just a three-minute power-up, while a full charge will provide 12 hours of battery life.

The WS623 Walkman will be available in selected Asia Pacific countries from May 2017.