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244 Reviews
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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
Sleek and comfortable design, Several hundred apps already available, Water, resistant
Bulkier than the first model, Buggy software, Many apps lack utility
All told, the SmartWatch 2 is fun to play with, even if it's still far from perfect. I like how much you can tune and customise the various apps, but I'm also frustrated by how many features are still missing in each one. If you want a smartwatch, the Sa...
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Published: 2013-11-08, Author: Sophie , review by: stuff.tv
Small, lightweight, cheap, Twice weekly charge via microUSB, Good selection of apps
Unreliable in use, No iOS compatibility, some Sony-only functions, Useless without a smartphone
As a concept, Sony's SmartWatch 2 seems to tread a fine line between the simple (like the Pebble) and the overblown and tricksy (like the Galaxy Gear ). The design is solid, if a little drab-retro for our liking, the screen is a useful size and battery l...
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Published: 2013-11-06, Author: Mark , review by: digitalspy.com
The Sony SmartWatch 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor in terms of build quality and performance, but that isn't saying much considering the original model barely functioned.The device is user-friendly for the most part, and there are sit...
At £149 the Sony SmartWatch 2 is a good value for money smart watch. It improves on the original version in key areas such as design, battery life and showing the time. With plenty of apps to download and use, there's lots of functionality too.Tags:Smartp...
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Published: 2013-10-28, Author: Dave , review by: wired.co.uk
Good looking device, sensitive touch screen, social networking apps, water resistant, lightweight, charging via microUSB
Lowres screen, no camera, no mic/speaker, limited app functionality, many apps only work with Sony products
It's cheaper and lighter than the Galaxy Gear , and it has more social networking apps at launch, immediately making it more useful and less of a toy than Samsung's device, and the subtler style will be a bonus for many. It's not perfect and it's import...
Published: 2013-10-19, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
Checking your emails without taking your phone out of your pocket, strap can be changed, works with non-Sony Android devices
Poor screen quality, frustrating set-up, poor battery life, disparate consumer experience, not right second time around, issues with first review sample
The big question: should you buy a SmartWatch 2? The £150 investment won't break the bank, so it looks to be an attractive prospect and one of only a handful in a market that promises to get busier over the coming years. It's just that, at the mome...
Published: 2013-10-17, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
Decent selection of apps for email and social notifications, Interchangeable strap
Buggy software makes it extremely frustrating to use, if it works at all, Low resolution screen, Unimpressive battery life, Not fully waterproof
With its decent selection of apps providing email and social network support, the Sony SmartWatch 2 offers actual smart functions, unlike the Galaxy Gear. Its buggy software and poor processor, however, make using the watch beyond frustrating. It's also n...
Lighter than other smartwatches on the market, Long battery life, Great app/plugin functionality
Installing the software is slightly tricky, Small, low-resolution screen compared with competitors, Design, When switched on, the power button on the side wakes up the device's smarter capabilities, The Sony SmartWatch 2 feels considerably lighter than ot
Sony Smartwatch 2 – ReviewGarry Clark September 30, 2013 Accessories, Accessory Reviews, Gadgets & Tech, Software and apps, Sony (Android) No CommentsDo you remember back to when you were a kid and you used to watch Knight Rider? Remember looking wistfull...
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 Smar...
