# Noise-Cancelling MP3 Players The Sony Walkman Digital Music Player Offers Hi-Res Audio By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-06-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-music-player References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/noise-cancelling-digital-walkman/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/2t61sI4) The smartphone has all but replaced the need for a traditional MP3 player, but the [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-sony-walkmans) Walkman Digital Music Player brings it back to prominence with a design that is ideal for avid audiophiles. Offering 128GB of storage, the MP3 player is suitable for playing all kinds of [hi-res audio formats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astellkern-aultima-sp4000) in order to ensure that your favorite tunes can be listened to in their optimal format. The Sony Walkman Digital Music Player also offers [digital noise cancellation technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-headphone) in order to make it a versatile solution for using when commuting or traveling. The MP3 player offers up to 70 hours of playback on a single charge of the internal battery pack, which means it will enable you to still enjoy your favorite music even if your smartphone is dead. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hi-res Audio Players:** The popularity of the Sony Walkman Digital Music Player presents an opportunity for the development of hi-res audio players. - **Noise-cancelling Technology:** The digital noise cancellation technology in the Sony Walkman Digital Music Player offers a chance for the creation of noise-cancelling devices in other industries. - **Long Battery Life:** The appeal of the 70-hour battery life in the Sony Walkman Digital Music Player suggests a potential market for long-lasting battery technology. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The development of hi-res audio players and noise-cancelling devices could disrupt the consumer electronics industry. - **Music:** Advancements in hi-res audio players could revolutionize the music industry in terms of sound quality and playback technology. - **Transportation:** The versatility of wearable, noise-cancelling devices has the potential to create innovative solutions for travel and transportation industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gold-Plated Hi-Fi Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-sony-walkmans.md) - [Audio-Enhancing Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-walkman-nwa306.md) - [Retro High-Quality Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkman-mwa306.md) - [Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whxb910n.md) - [Active Audiophile Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astellkern-p1.md) - [Customizable Noise Cancellation Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-wfc700n.md) - [Connective Digital Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connectivedigital-audio-player.md) - [Digitally Enabled CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-cd-player.md) - [Wireless AI-Adaptive Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wf1000xm5-earbud.md)