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Sony Wena Wrist Active Review | 171 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150Battery life:7 daysScreen size:0.79 inchHeart rate monitor:yesGPS:yesWaterproof depth rating:30 m

Sony Wena Wrist Active Review: Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

80%

7.0

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▼Worse than 55% of fitness-trackers
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

20%

8.6

Sports & Navigation

20%

5.3

Battery

18%

6.7

Health

18%

6.6

Display

8%

7.5

Smart Features

8%

7.9

App & Wellness

4%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Design & Durability

▼Worse than 53% of fitness-trackers
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters
When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Sony Wena Wrist Active

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

20%

8.6

Sports & Navigation

20%

5.3

Battery

18%

6.7

Health

18%

6.6

Display

8%

7.5

Smart Features

8%

7.9

App & Wellness

4%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

6.0

Design & Durability

7.0
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters
When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sony Wena Wrist Active has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 58.7% of fitness trackers.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

7.8
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This fitness tracker supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
no
Resting heart rate
no
▼ Worse than 48% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Resting heart rate. 47.9% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
?
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 12.4% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
no
Blood oxygen sensor
no
▼ Worse than 25% of models
This fitness tracker does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 25.4% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 89% of models
This fitness tracker has GPS. 89.5% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
GPS + GLONASS + QZSS
Satellite systems supported
GPS + GLONASS + QZSS
★ Better than 95% of models
This fitness tracker supports GPS + GLONASS + QZSS satellite systems which is more versatile than that of 94.9% of fitness trackers.
Multi-GNSS support.
GNSS bands supported
yes
GNSS bands supported
yes
★ Better than 92% of models
This fitness tracker supports advanced GNSS bands. 91.7% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
▼ Worse than 5% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
Acquires GPS faster
no
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
▲ Better than 28% of models
This fitness tracker supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
vibration/LED alerts only.
Vibrating alerts
yes
Vibrating alerts
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
no
Call control
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This fitness tracker does not support call controls. 41.8% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
no
Call answering
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
Calendar sync
no
▼ Worse than 20% of models
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.3% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
yes
Activity reports
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
via wena app
Goal setting
yes
Goal setting
yes
▲ Better than 2% of models
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
yes
Achievements
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
no
Inactivity alerts
no
▼ Worse than 77% of models
This fitness tracker does not support inactivity alerts. 77% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
no
Coaching
no
▼ Worse than 34% of models
This fitness tracker does not support coaching. 34% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth version
4.2
▲ Better than 60% of models
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.2 which is newer than in 59.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 14.2% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
▼ Worse than 22% of models
Market range: <8 m – >23 m
This fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m which is higher than that of 14.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 63.4% of fitness trackers.
NFC
yes
NFC
yes
▲ Better than 88% of models
This fitness tracker has NFC. 87.5% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Payments may be region-limited.
Wi-Fi connectivity
?
Wi-Fi version
no
Wi-Fi version
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
7 days
Battery life
7 days
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 7 days which is shorter than that of 53.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 22.8% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery life in training mode
8 h
Battery life in training mode
8 h
▼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <5 h – >40 h
This fitness tracker offers a training-mode battery life of 8 h which is longer than that of 39.3% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 10.7% of fitness trackers.
Active mode with GPS and HR.
Battery life in power-saving mode
?
Battery capacity
?
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Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
0.79 inch
Screen size
0.79 inch
▼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
This fitness tracker has a screen size of 0.79 inch which is smaller than that of 81.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1.4% of fitness trackers.
Display type
OLED
Display type
OLED
▲ Better than 53% of models
This fitness tracker uses OLED display technology which is more advanced than that of 52.8% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 21.5% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
194 ppi
Pixel density
194 ppi
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
This fitness tracker has a pixel density of 194 ppi which is lower than that of 61.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.8% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
watch strap
Hybrid design
yes
Hybrid design
yes
★ Better than 98% of models
This fitness tracker supports Hybrid design. 98.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Smart strap designed to pair with traditional analog watch heads.
Designed for kids
no
Designed for kids
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
no
Replaceable watch band
no
▼ Worse than 75% of models
This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band. 74.9% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
20 mm
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Sony Wena Wrist Active vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSports & NavigationBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart FeaturesDesign & DurabilityApp & Wellness
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This fitness tracker has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
    4.2 vs 4.0
  • NFC
    NFC
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This fitness tracker has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13% of fitness trackers have NFC.
    Payments may be region-limited.
  • Built-in route tracker
    Has a route tracker
    yes
    ▲ Better than 50% of models
    This fitness tracker supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
    Built-in GPS route tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This fitness tracker supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Hybrid design
    Hybrid design
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This fitness tracker supports Hybrid design, while the average fitness tracker does not. 2.3% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
    Smart strap designed to pair with traditional analog watch heads.
  • Advanced GNSS band support
    GNSS bands supported
    yes
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    This fitness tracker supports advanced GNSS bands, while the average fitness tracker does not. 8.8% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    N. of physical buttons
    1
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
    4.2 vs 4.0
  • NFC
    NFC
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This fitness tracker has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 13% of fitness trackers have NFC.
    Payments may be region-limited.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    N. of physical buttons
    1
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 – >5
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Hybrid design
    Hybrid design
    yes
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This fitness tracker supports Hybrid design, while the average fitness tracker does not. 2.3% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
    Smart strap designed to pair with traditional analog watch heads.
  • 20.8 mm lower height
    Height
    20 mm
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This fitness tracker is shorter than the average fitness tracker (20 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
    20 mm vs 40.8 mm
  • Water intake tracking
    Water intake tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This fitness tracker supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Ad-free
    Free app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 4% of models
    This fitness tracker has an ad-free app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.1% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Battery life
    7 days
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <5 days – >180 days
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    7 days vs 10 days
  • 0.25 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    0.79 inch
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
    This fitness tracker has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.8 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    0.79 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • No weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support weight tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 81% of fitness trackers support weight tracking.
  • 63.6% heavier
    Thickness
    40.9 g mm
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker is heavier than the average fitness tracker (40.9 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    40.9 g vs 25 g
  • No inactivity alerts
    Inactivity alerts
    no
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.6% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • No replaceable watch band
    Replaceable watch band
    no
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 74.5% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 2 ATM lower water resistance rating
    ATM rating
    3 ATM
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <1 ATM – >5 ATM
    This fitness tracker has a lower ATM rating than the average fitness tracker (3 ATM vs 5 ATM). The average fitness tracker has an ATM rating of 5 ATM.
    3 ATM vs 5 ATM
  • 20 m lower waterproof depth rating
    Waterproof depth rating
    30 m
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >50 m
    This fitness tracker has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (30 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.
    30 m reported in some sources.
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 2.14x more expensive
    Sony Wena Wrist Active is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£150 vs £70).
    £150 vs £70
  • 5.07x less popular
    Sony Wena Wrist Active has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 5.1).
    1 vs 5.07
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Battery life
    7 days
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <5 days – >180 days
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    7 days vs 10 days
  • 0.25 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    0.79 inch
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
    This fitness tracker has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.8 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    0.79 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • 20.8% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    194 ppi
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
    This fitness tracker has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (194 ppi vs 245 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 245 ppi.
    194 ppi vs 245 ppi
  • No stopwatch
    Stopwatch
    no
    ▼ Worse than 60% of models
    This fitness tracker does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 59.7% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 63.6% heavier
    Thickness
    40.9 g mm
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker is heavier than the average fitness tracker (40.9 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    40.9 g vs 25 g
  • No replaceable watch band
    Replaceable watch band
    no
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 74.5% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 2 ATM lower water resistance rating
    ATM rating
    3 ATM
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <1 ATM – >5 ATM
    This fitness tracker has a lower ATM rating than the average fitness tracker (3 ATM vs 5 ATM). The average fitness tracker has an ATM rating of 5 ATM.
    3 ATM vs 5 ATM
  • 20 m lower waterproof depth rating
    Waterproof depth rating
    30 m
    ▼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 m – >50 m
    This fitness tracker has a lower waterproof depth rating than the average fitness tracker (30 m vs 50 m). The average fitness tracker has a waterproof depth rating of 50 m.
    30 m reported in some sources.
    30 m vs 50 m
  • 10 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Max operating temperature
    35 °C
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This fitness tracker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C.
    35 °C vs 45 °C
  • No weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 81% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support weight tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 81% of fitness trackers support weight tracking.
  • No inactivity alerts
    Inactivity alerts
    no
    ▼ Worse than 77% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.6% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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wareable.com
14/06/2019
Summary of the review
Sony Wena Wrist Pro review (Note: Compares Active features/GPS/HR in detail)
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stuff.tv
13/02/2019
Summary of the review
Sony Wena Wrist Pro vs Sony Wena Wrist Active - Which one should you buy?
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techradar.com
12/02/2019
Summary of the review
Hands on: Sony Wena Wrist Pro and Active straps review

Third-party reviews

What we like about Sony Wena Wrist Active

  • Unique hybrid design allows users to add smart features to traditional luxury watches
  • Includes built-in GPS and heart rate monitoring, which are missing from the metal 'Pro' version
  • Quick-release system allows the strap to be used as a standalone fitness tracker without a watch face
  • Solid battery life lasting up to 7 days on a single charge
  • Waterproof and more durable silicone construction compared to other models in the series
  • Provides discreet phone notifications and contactless payment capabilities

What we don't like about Sony Wena Wrist Active

  • Very high price point (£349) compared to more feature-rich competitors like the Apple Watch or Fitbit
  • Contactless payment setup (Boon) can be awkward and requires a monthly subscription fee
  • The small OLED display is difficult to read in direct sunlight and provides limited notification data
  • Companion app and software experience can be lackluster or difficult to navigate for deep data analysis
  • Installation may require physical cutting of the silicone strap to fit specific wrist sizes
  • Reported durability issues, with some users experiencing screen flickering or the back cover coming off over time

Verdict

The Sony Wena Wrist Active is a silicone-based smart strap designed to transform traditional analog watches into functional fitness trackers by housing all technology within its 20mm band and clasp. Key specifications include a built-in GPS, an integrated heart rate monitor, and a dual-line OLED display that shows notifications, steps, and calories burned. It features a lightweight 40.9g build, 5-bar water resistance, and a 1.5-hour charging time via a proprietary clip to provide approximately one week of battery life. Main pros include its versatile 'quick release' system allowing it to be used as a standalone band during workouts and its broad compatibility with 18mm, 20mm, and 22mm watch lugs. However, notable cons include a relatively high price point compared to standard fitness trackers, a small monochrome display that can be difficult to read, and a proprietary contactless payment system that may have limited regional support.

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