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Sony Smartband 2 review

Sony Smartband 2

CHOICE Expert Rating

73%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent accuracy for pace count and distance
  • Accurate resting heart rate measurement
  • Comfortable to wear over time
  • Easy to setup
  • Excellent Android app, good iOS app for monitoring data
  • Supports NFC
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No data display on the band, all readings via smartphone app
  • There is a delay in getting a heart rate reading
  • Very poor response in heart rate monitor to shifts in intensity during warm up and cool down
  • No control of media playback
  • No social media sharing
  •   One year warranty

Type

Type
Fitness band

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
N/A
Reliability score
N/A

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
73%
Ease of use score
58%
Comfort score
62%
Step count accuracy score
98%
Distance accuracy score
98%
Resting heart rate accuracy
98%
Active heart rate accuracy
27%
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
IP68
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
27
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
2
Bluetooth
4
Warranty (years)
1
Website
sony.com.au
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$199.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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