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Sony Wena Wrist Active review: 127 specs compared

Avg. price:~£370Screen size:0.79 inchBattery life:7 daysDisplay type:OLED

Sony Wena Wrist Active Review: Compare 127 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
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Score components

35%

5.0

Technical score

30%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.4, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 6.8, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–¼Worse than 67% of smartwatches
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

â–¼Worse than 85%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

24%

3.6

Health

21%

6.3

Fitness

16%

6.2

Battery

14%

4.3

Smart features

12%

5.0

Connectivity

9%

6.4

Display & Design

4%

1.0

Hardware

â–¼Worse than 85%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Every review counts the same: written or video, short or full test.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.4 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.4.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Sony Wena Wrist Active

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

24%

3.6

Health

21%

6.3

Fitness

16%

6.2

Battery

14%

4.3

Smart features

12%

5.0

Connectivity

9%

6.4

Display & Design

4%

1.0

Hardware

5.0
Reviews score
7.4
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

7.2
Heart rate monitor
yes
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 9.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
no
This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 69.7% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 18.2% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
no
This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
HRV tracking
no
This smartwatch does not support HRV tracking. 45.2% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
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Accelerometer
yes
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.5% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
no
This smartwatch does not include a barometer. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
no
This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope. 71.3% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 32.9% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 3.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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Battery life
7 days
Market range: <1 day – >20 days
This smartwatch lasts 7 days on a charge, which is longer than 36.1% of Smartwatches and the same as 15.9% of Smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life with GPS on
6 h
Market range: <6 h – >46 h
This smartwatch lasts 6 h with GPS on, which is shorter than 89% of Smartwatches and the same as 2.4% of Smartwatches.
Battery power
315 mAh
Market range: <200 mAh – >500 mAh
This smartwatch has a 315 mAh battery, which is larger than 52.4% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.5% of Smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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Operating system
Proprietary OS
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS, which is less advanced than the system in 54.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 42% of Smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 46.1% of smartwatches and equal to that of 53.9% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 30.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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Cellular module
no
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 16.7% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
This smartwatch supports GPS. 40.3% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
no
This smartwatch does not support Galileo navigation. 43.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Dual-frequency GPS
no
This smartwatch does not support dual-frequency GPS. 15.1% of Smartwatches offer this.
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Screen size
0.79 inch
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.83 inch
This smartwatch has a 0.79 inch screen, which is smaller than 98.2% of Smartwatches and the same as 0.3% of Smartwatches.
Display type
OLED
This smartwatch uses OLED, which is less advanced than the screen in 53.2% of Smartwatches and equal to 9.1% of Smartwatches.
Resolution
?
Pixel density
283 ppi
Market range: <213 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 283 ppi, which is lower than 67.1% of Smartwatches and equal to 4.5% of Smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
0 GB
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch has 0 GB of internal storage, which is less than 76.5% of Smartwatches and equal to 23.5% of Smartwatches.
No local user storage for apps/media.
External memory slot
no
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Sony Wena Wrist Active vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Solar charging support
    This smartwatch supports solar charging, the average smartwatch does not. 2.3% of smartwatches support solar charging.
    Solar support is available only with the optional solar head accessory.
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.6% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • 22.5 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    20 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • Water intake tracking
    This smartwatch tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 44.1% of smartwatches track water intake.
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartwatch supports wireless charging, the average smartwatch does not. 23.4% of smartwatches support wireless charging.
  • Solar charging support
    This smartwatch supports solar charging, the average smartwatch does not. 2.3% of smartwatches support solar charging.
    Solar support is available only with the optional solar head accessory.
  • NFC functionality
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 45.2% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Rugged construction
    This smartwatch has a rugged design, the average smartwatch does not. 41.2% of smartwatches have a rugged design.
  • Hybrid watch design
    This smartwatch has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 8.6% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
  • 22.5 mm narrower case
    This smartwatch has a narrower case than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 42.5 mm). The average smartwatch measures 42.5 mm across.
    20 mm vs 42.5 mm
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • 15 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (6 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    6 h vs 21 h
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 3.36x more expensive
    Sony Wena Wrist Active is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£370 vs £110).
    £370 vs £110
  • 8.6% worse value for money
    Sony Wena Wrist Active has a lower value-for-money score than the average smartwatch (7.15 vs 7.8).
    7.15 vs 7.76
  • No VO2 max measurement
    This smartwatch does not measure VO2 max, the average smartwatch does. 51.3% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • No blood oxygen monitoring
    This smartwatch does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 69.6% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
  • No irregular heart rate alerts
    This smartwatch does not support irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does. 50.6% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • No cycle tracking
    This smartwatch does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 66.8% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 2 years older
    This smartwatch was released earlier than the average smartwatch (2019 vs 2021). The average smartwatch was released in 2021.
    February 2019
    2019 vs 2021
  • No multi-sport mode
    This smartwatch does not include a multi-sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 71.7% of smartwatches include a multi-sport mode.
  • No elevation tracking
    This smartwatch does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
  • No barometer
    This smartwatch does not include a barometer, the average smartwatch does. 53.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • No gyroscope
    This smartwatch does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 71.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
  • No auto-pause
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 62.6% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No swim mode
    This smartwatch does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 76.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
  • No voice feedback
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 15 h shorter GPS battery life
    This smartwatch lasts less time with GPS on than the average smartwatch (6 h vs 21 h). The average smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on.
    6 h vs 21 h
  • Basic battery type
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • No compass
    This smartwatch does not include a compass, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a compass.
  • Less current Bluetooth version
    This smartwatch uses a less current Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5).
    4.2 vs 5
  • No always-on display
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 70.3% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • 0.61 inch smaller display
    This smartwatch has a smaller screen than the average smartwatch (0.8 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch has a 1.4 inch screen.
    0.79 inch vs 1.4 inch
  • No ambient light sensor
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 63.5% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 20 m shallower water rating
    This smartwatch is rated for shallower water than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch is rated to 50 m.
    3 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    30 m vs 50 m
  • More basic display
    This smartwatch uses a more basic screen than the average smartwatch (OLED vs AMOLED).
    OLED vs AMOLED
  • Less practical form
    This smartwatch uses a rectangular form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    rectangular vs round
  • 43 ppi less sharp screen
    This smartwatch has a less sharp screen than the average smartwatch (283 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi.
    283 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • 2 mm wider strap
    This smartwatch has a wider strap than the average smartwatch (24 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch has a 22 mm strap.
    24 mm vs 22 mm
  • No third-party apps
    This smartwatch does not support third-party apps, the average smartwatch does. 51.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
  • No music playback
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 57.1% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No call answering
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 60% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No phone finder
    This smartwatch does not include phone finder, the average smartwatch does. 96.4% of smartwatches include phone finder.
  • No widget support
    This smartwatch does not support widgets, the average smartwatch does. 84.4% of smartwatches support widgets.
  • No camera remote
    This smartwatch does not include built-in camera remote control, the average smartwatch does. 85.5% of smartwatches that are equipped with a camera include built-in camera remote control.
  • No speaker
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This smartwatch has fewer microphones than the average smartwatch (0 vs 1). The average smartwatch has 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

6.0
TechEdit OTG
≈ estimated
13/02/2019
Short overview · Pro and Active compared
Verdict
Sony Wena Wrist Active is a clever idea for owners of premium watches, but it is too expensive for most buyers.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sony Wena Wrist Active

  • Retains the use of high-quality traditional watch faces while adding smart features.
  • Equipped with built-in GPS and a heart rate monitor for fitness tracking.
  • Features a 'quick release system' that allows it to be used as a standalone fitness tracker without a watch head.
  • Waterproof design suitable for workouts and sleep tracking.
  • Discrete OLED display on the underside of the wrist provides private notifications.
  • Supports contactless payments via NFC (using services like Wena Pay or 'boon').

What customers don't like about Sony Wena Wrist Active

  • High price point makes it poor value compared to more feature-rich smartwatches like the Apple Watch.
  • Fitness tracking capabilities are considered basic and less accurate than specialized trackers.
  • Small two-line display limits the amount of information that can be viewed at once.
  • The companion app and setup process, particularly for payments, can be frustrating and unintuitive.
  • Actual battery life often falls short of the advertised one week, sometimes lasting only 3-4 days.
  • Silicone band design may not aesthetically match luxury watch heads as well as metal options.

Verdict

The Sony Wena Wrist Active is a hybrid smart strap designed to transform traditional timepieces into smartwatches by integrating all technology into the band's silicone structure and clasp. Key specifications include a slim PMOLED display, built-in GPS, an optical heart rate sensor, and 3-bar (30m) water resistance, with a battery life of approximately 7 days. Its primary strengths are the ability to track steps, sleep, and workouts independently of a watch face, alongside support for contactless payments and smartphone notifications via vibrations and customisable LED alerts. However, notable drawbacks include a dinky screen that can be difficult to read in direct sunlight, a bulky design compared to the 'Pro' metal variant, and a limited payment ecosystem that often requires third-party accounts.

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