All articles tagged with #wearable cooling
IndyBest tests Sony's reon pocket pro plus, a neck-worn thermoelectric cooler that directs cooling to the upper back, claiming up to 2°C more cooling than the previous model; with a redesigned neckband, adjustable vent, five cooling stages, smart auto mode, and a warming option, it beats handheld fans during Tokyo heat and the UK heatwave, but at £199 it's pricey and it won't replace a full air conditioner.
A CNET tester reviews Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus, a neck-worn cooling and warming device that uses a Peltier plate, sensors, and an app to adjust temperature. It’s discreet, quiet and capable of 41–104°F with smart mode, delivering up to about 15 hours of battery life, but it’s not waterproof, can require fiddling during movement, and at $260 is pricier than handheld fans like Shark ChillPill, making it a premium option during heat waves.
A PCMag tester finds Sony's Reon Pocket Pro Plus packs clever neck-mounted cooling/heating tech and solid battery life, controllable via buttons or an app with smart mode, but its bulk, visibility, shifting plate, and lack of weatherproofing make it impractical for everyday wear; at $259.99 it's a niche gadget, with a cheaper fan-based alternative like Shark ChillPill recommended for most users.
Sony’s Reon Pocket Pro Plus is arriving in the US as a discreet neck-worn device that cools or heats the upper back from 41 to 104°F via app or onboard controls. It uses a Peltier plate, a fan-assisted cooling system, and a smart mode that auto-adjusts with environmental sensors. Weighing 8.7 oz with up to 15 hours of battery life in cool/smart mode, it costs $260 and aims for quiet, low-profile use; it's pricier than handheld fans like the ChillPill, making it a niche option for those who value discretion over budget or exercise-heavy cooling.