Friday, September 25, 2015

Review: Sony Smartband 2 is the dumbest fitness tracker


The future is here, Sony would have you believe, and it is really, really tiny. The electronics giant aims to refresh its fitness wearables range with the latest Smartband model, adding heart rate sensing, physical notifications, and functional water resistance, all without sacrificing the sleek design. Unfortunately, such lofty goals are undermined by buggy, inconsistent performance at almost every level.

I've developed a love/hate relationship with Sony's Smartband 2 in the three weeks I've been using it. As someone who doesn't normally wear a watch, I was impressed with how comfortable it is, its silicone band soon forgotten as it holds the main device snug against my wrist. It's pleasing to the eye, the smooth black featureless strap passable for a fashion accessory at a glance (and with the band itself available in multiple colours, it easily can be).

By: Matt Kamen,

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