The Sony Reon Pocket Pro is Sony’s newest answer to a very real problem. Summer keeps getting nastier, and tiny handheld fans can only do so much.
Sony describes the device as a wearable temperature regulator. It sits around the neck and pushes cool air across the body. The new Pro model uses twin thermo modules and dual fans, so it should have more cooling headroom than older Reon Pocket units.
Cooling That Sits on Your Neck
The official Sony Store UK listing says the Reon Pocket Pro includes an ergonomic neckband, automatic start and stop detection, and Smart Cool mode. That mode reacts to motion and nearby conditions. Sony also lists 15-plus hours of use, with longer runtime possible in lighter modes.
The included Reon Pocket Tag adds another layer. Sony says the small sensor can read temperature and humidity around you. It then helps the wearable adjust cooling or warming without forcing you to keep opening an app.
That puts it in the same practical corner of wearable tech as rings, health bands and gesture devices. We have seen that space move beyond step counting, including with Oura’s interest in gesture-control wearables. Sony’s pitch is simpler. Keep your body more comfortable before the heat ruins your day.
Still a Niche Gadget
The catch is availability. Sony is selling the Reon Pocket Pro in markets including the UK and Japan. The UK price is listed at £199, so this is a premium summer accessory rather than an impulse buy.
It also will not replace air conditioning. The better way to think about it is as relief for commutes, outdoor events, transit platforms and offices that never get the temperature right.
Still, the idea is easy to understand. If the device can cool without looking awkward under a shirt collar, it could become one of those gadgets that sounds strange until the first truly miserable heat wave hits.
