When comparing Apple iPod Shuffle vs NWZ-B183F MP3 Player by Sony, the Slant community recommends Apple iPod Shuffle for most people. In the question“What are the best portable music players (such as mp3 players)?” Apple iPod Shuffle is ranked 6th while NWZ-B183F MP3 Player by Sony is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose Apple iPod Shuffle is:
The Shuffle includes a clip that can be used to attach the device to clothes.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Wearable
The Shuffle includes a clip that can be used to attach the device to clothes.
Pro Highly portable
Shuffle is really small and lightweight. It's 1.14 x 1.24 x 0.34 inches and weighs just 0.44 ounces.
Pro Affordable
Costs just $49.
Pro Very compact and lightweight
Even among portable MP3 players, this 0.5 x 3.3 x 0.9 inch and just over an ounce heavy player stands out with its compact size.
Pro Durable design
Plastic design with aluminum finish doesn't easily break upon being dropped. The small OLED screen doesn't easily scratch as well. Overall, the built quality is very good.
Pro Quick charge time
It takes a few hours to charge an average player, but only about 70 minutes to charge the Sony NWZ.
Pro Can play radio
The built-in radio tuner lets you listen to your favorite station.
Cons
Con Discontinued
Apple has discontinued iPod Nano and Shuffle. Source: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/07/apple-discontinues-ipod-nano-and-shuffle-updates-ipod-touch-models/
Con Small capacity
2GB
Con Lacks FM Radio
Con There is no clip to fasten it in your pocket
There isn't a clip that you can use to fasten the player, so you will often find yourself searching for it in your pocket.
