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Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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The editors liked
There are times when the SW2 is convenient. Getting a call
Email
Or text you're going to ignore means simply looking at your watch and moving on
Rather than digging out your phone
Turning it on
Unlocking it
Looking
And then turning it off and putti
Greatly expanded functionality via 3rd party apps
Very handy for quick check on notifications
Decent battery life
Water resistance
Customizable vibration notifications
Screen is always "awake"
Several hundred apps
Familiar Android interface
Phonecall and messaging functions work well enough
Liberal
Inclusive phone support
Works with any modern Android phone
Solid Facebook Twitter Gmail support
Time visible when watch is asleep
Attractive design with changeable band
Very long battery life
The Sony SmartWatch 2 screens phone alerts
Gmail
And call info in real time. The device also has a modern
Water-resistant design that's compatible with standard watch bands
Sleek
Comfortable design. Several hundred apps already available. Water-resistant. Readable in sunlight.
Always on display
Attractive fit and finish
Multiple day battery life
Micro USB charging
Minimalist and ergonomically pleasing design
Well-built
Easy to use
Large number of apps
The editors didn't like
It's almost never more convenient to use this watch than it is to simply pull out your smartphone
Except in the few instances mentioned above. The UI is unwieldy and unresponsive
And while we like that we can see it in bright daylight
The screen's low
Slow
Comparatively poor display
Glitchy and frustrating to set up
Heavy to wear
Limited watchface options
Inscrutable
Confusing notifications for some apps
Blurry display
Useful only for very specific use cases
Occasional lag
Doesn't support thirdparty watch faces
Weak music controls
No speaker mic or camera
The Sony SmartWatch 2 is tricky to set up on non-Sony phones. The watch has a small clock face selection
Short battery life
And a quirky music player app. There's no iOS support
Bulkier than the first model. Buggy software. Many apps lack utility. Doesn't make or receive calls. No camera. Only works with Android
Greatly expanded functionality via 3rd party apps, Very handy for quick check on notifications, Decent battery life, Water resistance
Slow, Comparatively poor display, Glitchy and frustrating to set up
Sony is improving on its smart watches in increments, treading the water lightly to gauge whether this nascent market will really take off, and it shows in the specs and price of the SmartWatch 2. It is a well built, but somewhat slow and glitchy devic...
Published: 2013-10-10, Author: Will , review by: newatlas.com
There isn't anything particularly new or cutting-edge about the Sony SmartWatch 2. It's notifications, it's wrist-based fitness tracking data, and it's music controls. And you can take it underwater and extend its battery life for days while doing those t...
Published: 2013-05-28, Author: Andreas , review by: pocketables.com
The Sony Smartwatch MN2 has a lot of flaws, ranging from minor inconveniences to design decisions that make you wonder about the intelligence of the people who made them. At $125 in the US ( Amazon ) it's a lot more expensive relative to the Pebble and ...
Published: 2014-04-08, Author: Anthony , review by: tweaktown.com
In the end, I found Sony's SmartWatch 2 a great accessory to my smartphone. It's something that doesn't replace it, but compliments it. I never expected to want to replace my smartphone, but I didn't expect the Sony SmartWatch 2 to compliment my smartpho...
Published: 2014-03-10, Author: Alex , review by: techlife.net
Abstract: We're also not thrilled with Sony's official Australian pricing; the same device in the US is US$199.99; even with GST and a little shipping overhead, we can't quite see how that equates to $354.95.By : Sony Price : $354.95 Critical specs : 1.6-inch, 22...
Dust & water resistant, Changeable strap, Various apps, More affordable
Text is small, No message flows, Tricky to setup, UI sluggish at times
If you are absolutely desperate for a smartwatch then I would recommend the Sony SmartWatch 2 over the likes of the Pebble, Qualcomm Toq and Samsung Galaxy Gear, but if you're not really bothered then I'd advise to steer clear. Despite the update, the Sm...
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Published: 2013-11-13, Author: Brian , review by: cnet.com.au
The Sony SmartWatch 2 screens phone alerts, Gmail, and call info in real time. The device also has a modern, water-resistant design that's compatible with standard watch bands
The Sony SmartWatch 2 is tricky to set up on non-Sony phones. The watch has a small clock face selection, short battery life, and a quirky music player app. There's no iOS support
With its ability to push Android notifications to your wrist, the Sony SmartWatch 2 is more useful than Samsung's Galaxy Gear, but the Pebble is still the best smartwatch deal around....
No. This isn't the smartwatch you were looking for. Sorry. It may still be out there, looming in the distant future, but that day has most definitely not come. Right now, this $200 device is just a toy that will ultimately waste more time than it will sav...
Stylish, lightweight and comfortable, Works with any Android 4.0 smartphone, Reasonable 4-5 day battery life (advertises 3-4), Simple touchscreen interface, Good range of notification apps available, IP57 water resistant
Only five watch faces available, one digital, Can't replace default watch faces, No official calendar app (does show reminders), Micro-USB port is difficult to access, Occasional crashes
A truly useful companion to any Android smartphone, particularly larger and less pocketable ‘phablet' devices. A bit steep at the RRP, but a good buy in the $200-$250 range it sells for at some outlets...
Handsome design, Water resistant, Receives all notifications, Always on watch face, Compatible with all Android 4.0+ devices
Slow at times, Sony provides the basic apps, but that is all, Most third party apps have limited appeal, Reduces the battery charge on the tethered phone
My initial impressions were that this watch was good, but not great. After reviewing the unit for a week, adding third party apps that improved the functionality for me, I am now impressed. The watch can handle living on a wrist and not having to worry ab...
