Sony Reon Pocket Pro AC Hits U.S. to Beat Summer Heatwaves
▼ Summary
– Sony’s Reon Pocket Pro Plus is a wearable thermal device that cools the back of the neck using a solid metal plate, keeping hands free.
– The device includes a separate TAG that measures ambient temperature and connects to a smartphone app to automatically adjust cooling.
– The latest model offers 20% more cooling power, automatic safety shut-offs, and a Smart Mode for temperature adjustment.
– On its second-coldest setting, the battery lasts up to 10 hours and takes about three hours to recharge.
– The Reon Pocket Pro Plus costs $259.99 on Sony’s website, is currently out of stock, but is available on other retailers like wafuu.com and eBay.com at varying prices.
With the latest heatwaves scorching much of the country, Sony’s wearable thermal device, the Reon Pocket Pro Plus, has finally arrived in the U.S. just in time. Originally released earlier this year, its domestic shipping was slated for late July, and that date has now arrived. Here is a closer look at what this hands-free cooling gadget offers and how it functions.
The Reon Pocket Pro Plus is designed to keep you cool without requiring you to hold a fan. While portable fans are convenient, this device is fully wearable. It uses a neckband to secure the main unit against the nape of your neck. A solid metal rear plate then cools that area directly, which in turn helps lower your overall body temperature. Unlike a fan that merely moves air, this device chills the skin itself. Because it rests on your shoulders, your hands remain completely free for other tasks. The unit sits under your clothing, though a small vent is visible to expel the warm air it draws from your body. For those wearing a collared shirt, an extension piece funnels that hot air further away.
A separate Wearable Sensing Device (TAG) is included with the system. This small accessory connects wirelessly to the companion smartphone app and measures the ambient temperature. This allows the device to automatically adjust its cooling level based on the environment. Users can also manually change the temperature using physical buttons on the unit or through the app.
Sony has made several key improvements with this latest model. The cooling power is 20% stronger than its predecessor. New safety features include automatic shut-offs if the device itself begins to overheat, which is a crucial detail for a product meant to cool you down. A new Smart Mode also handles automatic temperature adjustments. Although the device is slightly heavier than the previous version, Sony has redesigned the weight distribution to prevent fatigue during extended wear.
Battery life depends on usage intensity. On the second-coldest setting, the Reon Pocket Pro Plus can last up to 10 hours on a single charge. Recharging the unit takes approximately three hours. Priced at $259.99, the device is available directly from electronics.sony.com, though it is currently listed as out of stock. Alternative retailers like wafuu.com and eBay.com also carry it, though prices may vary.
(Source: Forbes)
