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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£150
  • Avg. price in US: ~$190
  • Form factor: watch strap
  • Battery life: 7 days
  • Screen size: 0.79 inch

Sony Wena Wrist Active review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

7.0

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Very good
7.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

8.5

Sports & Navigation

20.0%

5.2

Battery

18.0%

6.7

Health

18.0%

6.5

Display

8.0%

7.9

Smart Features

8.0%

8.0

App & Wellness

4.0%

7.8

Connectivity

4.0%

6.5

Design & Durability

Very good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 6.3
    Swimming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    6.4

    ATM rating

    24.0%

    4.0

    Open-water swim mode

    18.0%

    9.0

    Waterproof depth rating

    15.0%

    10

    GPS

    15.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

  • 4.5
    Kids

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.0

    Battery life

    25.0%

    3.4

    Weight

    20.0%

    6.4

    ATM rating

    15.0%

    3.3

    Screen size

    10.0%

    9.7

    Price

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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.

Technical Specifications of Sony Wena Wrist Active

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the fitness tracker's technical performance, covering eight key areas: health tracking, sports features, connectivity, display, battery, smart features, design, and app support.

When it matters: When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

20.0%

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Sports & Navigation

20.0%

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Battery

18.0%

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Health

18.0%

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Display

8.0%

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Smart Features

8.0%

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App & Wellness

4.0%

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Connectivity

4.0%

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Design & Durability

7.0
Sony Wena Wrist Active has a technical score of 6.97 points, which is lower than 52.1% of fitness trackers.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Sony Wena Wrist Active has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 58.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

7.8
Sony Wena Wrist Active has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is lower than 54.9% of products in this category.
Heart rate monitor
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support Resting heart rate. 48.5% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

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Irregular heart rate alerts
What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 11.5% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.
When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 26.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active has GPS. 89.5% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

GPS + GLONASS + QZSS
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports GPS + GLONASS + QZSS satellite systems which is more versatile than that of 94.9% of fitness trackers.
Multi-GNSS support.
GNSS bands supported
What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports advanced GNSS bands. 91.7% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.
When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support faster GPS acquisition. 7.2% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.
When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
vibration/LED alerts only.
Vibrating alerts
What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support call controls. 41.1% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support calendar sync. 19.9% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
via wena app
Goal setting
What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support inactivity alerts. 76.9% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support coaching. 33% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

4.2
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports Bluetooth 4.2 which is newer than in 60.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 14.1% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Sony Wena Wrist Active offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m which is higher than that of 14.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 69.2% of fitness trackers.
NFC
What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active has NFC. 90.5% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Payments may be region-limited.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.
When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

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Wi-Fi version
What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

7 days
Sony Wena Wrist Active 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
What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

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Battery life in training mode
What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

8 h
Sony Wena Wrist Active offers a training-mode battery life of 8 h which is shorter than that of 51.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 11.1% of fitness trackers.
Active mode with GPS and HR.
Battery life in power-saving mode
What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.
When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery capacity
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

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Display
What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

0.79 inch
Sony Wena Wrist Active 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
What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.
When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

OLED
Sony Wena Wrist Active uses OLED display technology which is more advanced than that of 53% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 21.8% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Pixel density
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

194 ppi
Sony Wena Wrist Active has a pixel density of 194 ppi which is lower than that of 63.7% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.9% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
What it is: Overall physical design and shape.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

watch strap
Hybrid design
What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.
When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

yes
Sony Wena Wrist Active supports Hybrid design. 98.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Smart strap designed to pair with traditional analog watch heads.
Designed for kids
What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.
When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
No child-specific positioning found.
Replaceable watch band
What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

no
Sony Wena Wrist Active does not have a replaceable watch band. 76.1% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.
When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

20 mm
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Sony Wena Wrist Active vs the average fitness tracker

  • Built-in GPS
    Sony Wena Wrist Active has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
    What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.
    When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
  • Smart alarm
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
    What it is: Alarm that adjusts wake-up time based on sleep cycle.
    When it matters: When you want more discreet or more context-aware alerts than a standard alarm gives you.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
    What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
    When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5.0

    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.4.2 vs 4.0
  • NFC
    Sony Wena Wrist Active has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
    Payments may be region-limited.
    What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.
    When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
  • Built-in route tracker
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
    Built-in GPS route tracking.
    What it is: Shows whether the platform can record and save route history for outdoor activities such as running, hiking, or cycling.
    When it matters: When you want to review where you went after a workout instead of seeing only distance and time totals.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • Water intake tracking
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
    Water intake can be logged in the official companion app.
    What it is: Tracks daily water consumption.
    When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
  • Hybrid design
    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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.
    What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.
    When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports Hybrid design, while the average fitness tracker does not. 2.3% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
  • Advanced GNSS band support
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports advanced GNSS bands, while the average fitness tracker does not. 8.8% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
    What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.
    When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports advanced GNSS bands, while the average fitness tracker does not. 8.8% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
  • Built-in GPS
    Sony Wena Wrist Active has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
  • Built-in route tracker
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
  • Advanced GNSS band support
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports advanced GNSS bands, while the average fitness tracker does not. 8.8% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
  • Broad satellite support
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports more satellite systems than the average fitness tracker (GPS + GLONASS + QZSS vs no). The average fitness tracker supports no satellite systems.
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
  • NFC
    Sony Wena Wrist Active has NFC, while the average fitness tracker does not. 10.1% of fitness trackers have NFC.
  • Smart alarm
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 28.1% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    Sony Wena Wrist Active has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
  • Hybrid design
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports Hybrid design, while the average fitness tracker does not. 2.3% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
  • 20.8 mm lower height
    Sony Wena Wrist Active is shorter than the average fitness tracker (20 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
  • Water intake tracking
    Sony Wena Wrist Active supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.

Total
Sports & Navigation
Connectivity
Smart Features
Design & Durability
App & Wellness
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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.
  • 0.25 inch smaller screen size
    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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.
  • 21.5% lower pixel density
    Sony Wena Wrist Active has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (194 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
  • No stopwatch
    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
  • 63.6% heavier
    Sony Wena Wrist Active is heavier than the average fitness tracker (40.9 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
  • 2 ATM lower water resistance rating
    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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.
  • No replaceable watch band
    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 10 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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.
  • No weight tracking
    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support weight tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 81.3% of fitness trackers support weight tracking.
    Only a static profile weight field is supported, not ongoing weight logs.
  • No inactivity alerts
    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • 3 days shorter battery life
    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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.
    What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
    When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >5 days

    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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
    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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.
    What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
    When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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
    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support weight tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 81.3% of fitness trackers support weight tracking.
    Only a static profile weight field is supported, not ongoing weight logs.
    What it is: Records body weight measurements.
    When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support weight tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 81.3% of fitness trackers support weight tracking.
  • 63.6% heavier
    Sony Wena Wrist Active is heavier than the average fitness tracker (40.9 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    What it is: Weight of the device including strap.
    When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <25 g

    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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
    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
    What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.
    When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not support inactivity alerts, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
  • 2 ATM lower water resistance rating
    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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.
    What it is: Water resistance depth measured in atmospheres.
    When it matters: When you plan to swim, shower, dive, or use the tracker regularly around water.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5 ATM

    Sony Wena Wrist Active 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
  • No replaceable watch band
    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
    What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.
    When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.7% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • No stopwatch
    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
    What it is: Built-in stopwatch for timing activities.
    When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.

    Importance: LOW

    Sony Wena Wrist Active does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
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What customers 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 customers dislike 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

Expert reviews

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wareable.com
14/06/2019
Sony Wena Wrist Pro review (Note: Compares Active features/GPS/HR in detail)

The Sony Wena Wrist Pro and Active smart straps offer a unique, discreet way to add smart functionality to traditional watches, featuring OLED displays and notification mirroring. While the Pro boasts a premium stainless steel design, the Active model offers superior fitness tracking with built-in GPS, but both suffer from unreliable step counting and rigid, uncomfortable designs...Read more

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stuff.tv
13/02/2019
Sony Wena Wrist Pro vs Sony Wena Wrist Active - Which one should you buy?

The Sony Wena Wrist Pro and Active turn traditional timepieces into hybrid smartwatches, with the Pro offering a luxury stainless steel build, 50m water resistance, and subtle notifications. Conversely, the Pro lacks advanced fitness tracking and is expensive, according to the review. The Wena Wrist Active caters to fitness users with built-in GPS, heart rate monitoring, and a...Read more

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techradar.com
12/02/2019
Hands on: Sony Wena Wrist Pro and Active straps review

The Sony Wena Wrist Pro and Active straps offer a unique, "hybrid" approach, housing smart technology within a watch strap to convert traditional timepieces into smart devices. The Pro model features a premium stainless steel build with a discreet OLED display, while the Active model is a bulkier silicone, fitness-focused band. The Active version offers superior functionality with...Read more

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