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The Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus is a wearable air conditioner that cools via the neck, lasts 10 hours, and arrives in Europe for £199. Understand how it works.
Imagine carrying an air conditioner on your neck without anyone noticing. This is exactly the proposal of the Sony Reon Pocket Pro Plus, a cooling wearable that the Japanese manufacturer has just launched in the European and British market for prices of £199 (about R$1,450) and €220 (approximately R$1,400). The gadget cools the body via the neck — one of the regions with the highest blood circulation close to the skin — without blowing wind directly on the user, completely differentiating itself from conventional portable fans. According to CanalTech, so far, Sony has not confirmed a launch in Brazil.
How such a small device refreshes the entire body
The technology behind the Reon Pocket Pro Plus is not new, but its application in a wearable format is unusual. The device uses the so-called Peltier effect, a physical principle that cools surfaces through electric current, without moving parts dedicated to contact with the skin.
In practice, a cooled metal plate is placed directly on the user’s neck. The sensation is similar to that of an electronically controlled cold compress — constant, regulated, and without the discomfort of direct wind. A silent internal fan helps dissipate the heat generated by the process.
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What has changed compared to the previous generation of Sony’s air conditioner?
The Pro Plus version of Sony’s air conditioner comes with significant improvements compared to the previous generation. Among the main advances is the cooling system, which now offers up to 20% greater efficiency, increasing the device’s thermal capacity by up to 2°C. The model also received new support arms, about 40% more stable, ensuring better fixation under clothing during use.
Another innovation is the adoption of an enhanced intelligent algorithm, capable of simultaneously monitoring the ambient temperature and the device’s own temperature. As a result, the device automatically adjusts the cooling level to maintain optimal performance under different conditions. Even with increased power, battery life remains high, reaching up to 10 hours of operation even in the most intense cooling modes.
Additionally, the Pro Plus comes with the Pocket Tag, a compact sensor developed to measure ambient temperature and humidity, allowing further optimization of the cooling system’s performance.
In summary:
- 20% more efficient cooling, with a gain of up to 2 °C in thermal capacity;
- 40% more stable support arms, ensuring the device remains fixed under clothing during use;
- New intelligent algorithm that simultaneously monitors the ambient and device temperatures, automatically adjusting the cooling level;
- Battery life of up to 10 hours even in the most intense cooling modes — performance maintained despite increased power;
- Pocket Tag included: compact sensor that measures ambient temperature and humidity to optimize cooling performance.
The look remains discreet: the device rests between the neck and shoulders and completely disappears under the shirt. For those who prefer manual adjustments, there is a compatible app — but independent use without a smartphone is also possible.
Source: CanalTech
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