Sony Wena Wrist Pro Review | 126 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£410
  • Screen size: 0.79 inch
  • Battery life: 7 day/s
  • Display type: OLED

Sony Wena Wrist Pro review. Compare 126 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among smartwatches and if it is worth buying.

4.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best Smartwatches on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.4

Technical Score

10.0%

?

User score

Poor
4.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

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

Score components:

24.0%

3.0

Health

21.0%

4.0

Fitness

16.0%

6.7

Battery

14.0%

4.2

Smart features

12.0%

3.6

Connectivity

9.0%

5.9

Display & Design

4.0%

5.6

Hardware

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

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    Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).
    All: ranking among all products in the database.

    Technical Specifications of smartwatch Sony Wena Wrist Pro

    Technical Score

    What it is: An assessment of the smartwatch's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.

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

    Score components:

    24.0%

    ?

    Health

    21.0%

    ?

    Fitness

    16.0%

    ?

    Battery

    14.0%

    ?

    Smart features

    12.0%

    ?

    Connectivity

    9.0%

    ?

    Display & Design

    4.0%

    ?

    Hardware

    4.4
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a technical score of 4.4 points, which is lower than 96.3% of smartwatches.
    User score

    What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartwatch

    When it matters: When you want to know how a smartwatch handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.

    Score components:

    70.0%

    0.0

    User reviews

    30.0%

    1.0

    Popularity

    ?
    Popularity
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
    When it matters: When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
    1.0
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.9% of smartphones.
    Ratio quality/price

    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 components:

    60.0%

    4.4

    Overall score

    40.0%

    8.4

    Price

    5.6
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.6 points, which is lower than 98% of smartphones.
    Brand name
    What it is: The company that designs, sells, and supports the watch.
    When it matters: When brand ecosystem, style, or support matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Sony
    Heart rate monitor
    What it is: A built-in sensor that measures your pulse directly from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    yes
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro includes a heart rate monitor. 90.4% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
    Blood oxygen monitoring
    What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support blood oxygen monitoring. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    ECG
    What it is: The ability to record a single-lead electrocardiogram from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support ECG. 15.1% of smartwatches support ECG.
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    What it is: Notifications that flag heart-rate patterns which appear unusually irregular.
    When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support irregular heart rate warnings. 43.7% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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    Accelerometer
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures acceleration, steps, gestures, and general movement.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro includes an accelerometer. 99.1% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
    Barometer
    What it is: A pressure sensor used for altitude changes, elevation estimates, and weather-related context.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a barometer. 45.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
    Gyroscope
    What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a gyroscope. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    Cadence sensor
    What it is: A sensor input used to measure step or pedal rhythm during training.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a cadence sensor. 20.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
    Distance tracking
    What it is: The ability to measure how far you move during walks, runs, rides, or other activities.
    When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support distance tracking. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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    Battery life
    What it is: The typical endurance the watch can deliver on a full charge under the stated usage pattern.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=7 days

    7 day/s
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro offers a battery life of 7 day/s which is longer than that of 38.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 17.1% of smartwatches.
    Battery life in training mode
    What it is: The expected endurance while workout tracking and related training functions are active.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=36.8 h

    ?
    Battery life with GPS on
    What it is: The expected runtime when satellite tracking stays active throughout use.
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=35 h

    N/A
    Battery power
    What it is: The battery capacity, usually measured in milliampere-hours (mAh).
    When it matters: When you do not want to charge the watch too often.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=397 mAh

    ?
    Charge time
    What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
    When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <=102 min

    90 min
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro charges in 90 min which is faster than 62.6% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 9.7% of smartwatches.
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    Operating system
    What it is: The software platform that runs the watch interface, apps, and core functions.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: HIGH

    Proprietary OS
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.6% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.7% of smartwatches.
    Uses a proprietary OS with companion-app ecosystem support.
    Software update frequency
    What it is: Shows how actively the watch is still updated: regular means ongoing updates throughout active support, occasional means updates every few months or only from time to time, and ended means active software support has mostly stopped.
    When it matters: When you care how actively the watch is still supported with fixes, patches, and new features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ended
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro has ended software update support which is equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
    Software support appears ended or discontinued.
    Third-party app support
    What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
    When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro supports third-party apps. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Notifications
    What it is: Mirroring of calls, messages, apps, or other alerts on the watch.
    When it matters: When you want to check alerts without taking out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    yes
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro supports notifications. 99.9% of smartwatches support notifications.
    Voice assistant support
    What it is: Support for a voice assistant that can answer queries or trigger actions from the wrist.
    When it matters: When you want to control the watch or reply without typing.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support voice assistants. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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    Cellular module
    What it is: Built-in mobile connectivity that can keep the watch online away from the phone.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a cellular module. 17.2% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
    SIM cards
    What it is: The number or type of SIM options the watch accepts for cellular service.
    When it matters: When you want calls, messages, or data without your phone nearby.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: eSIM support

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    GPS
    What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: HIGH

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support GPS. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    Galileo support
    What it is: Support for Galileo satellites alongside other positioning systems.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support Galileo navigation. 38.7% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
    No built-in GPS; uses connected phone GPS.
    Compass
    What it is: A directional sensor that helps the watch determine heading and orientation.
    When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a compass. 49.3% of smartwatches include a compass.
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    Screen size
    What it is: The diagonal measurement of the visible display area, usually expressed in inches.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1.5 inch

    0.79 inch
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a screen size of 0.79 inch which is smaller than the screens of 98.4% of smartwatches and equal to those of 0.2% of smartwatches.
    Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    Display type
    What it is: The screen technology used by the watch, such as AMOLED, OLED, or memory-in-pixel LCD.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: HIGH

    OLED
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses a OLED display type which is less advanced than that of 51.4% of smartwatches and the same as that of 9.7% of smartwatches.
    Resolution
    What it is: The total number of pixels available on the watch display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=416 x 416

    32 x 128
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a display resolution of 32 x 128 which is lower than that of 98.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% of smartwatches.
    Pixel density
    What it is: The number of pixels packed into each inch of the display.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=326 ppi

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    Display brightness
    What it is: The peak brightness the display can reach, usually expressed in nits.
    When it matters: When you want the screen to stay readable outdoors and in strong sunlight.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1000 nits

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    CPU speed
    What it is: The clock speed of the watch processor, usually expressed in GHz or MHz.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: Modern standard

    ?
    Processor model
    What it is: The processor model is the chipset or SoC that powers the watch's performance, connectivity, and efficiency.
    When it matters: When you care about app responsiveness, platform generation, and long-term feature support.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: modern smartwatch chipset

    ?
    RAM
    What it is: The amount of working memory available for apps, watch faces, and background tasks.
    When it matters: When you want apps and menus to feel smooth.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1 GB

    ?
    Internal storage
    What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=8 GB

    16 GB
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses 16 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 79.9% of smartwatches and equal to that of 4.7% of smartwatches.
    External memory slot
    What it is: A slot for expandable storage such as a memory card, if the watch provides one.
    When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

    Importance: LOW

    no
    Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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    Sony Wena Wrist Pro vs the average smartwatch

    • Stronger display glass
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
      What it is: The glass material or protective cover used over the display.
      When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: Sapphire or Gorilla Glass

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.sapphire vs mineral glass
    • Has NFC
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
      NFC hardware is present, but functionality may be limited by region/app support.
      What it is: Near-field communication hardware used for payments, pairing, or quick tap-based actions.
      When it matters: When you want to pay quickly or pair devices with a tap.

      Importance: HIGH

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Supports third-party apps
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
      What it is: Support for installing or using apps from developers beyond the watch maker.
      When it matters: When you care about apps, features, and long-term support.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    • 30 min shorter charge time
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
      What it is: The time needed to recharge the battery from empty to full or to a stated percentage.
      When it matters: When you want to top up the battery quickly.

      Importance: HIGH

      Good value: <=102 min

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.90 min vs 120 min
    • 12 GB more storage
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (16 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
      What it is: Built-in storage for apps, music, watch faces, and other local data.
      When it matters: When you want more room for apps, music, or offline data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Good value: >=8 GB

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (16 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.16 GB vs 4 GB
    • Better band material
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
      What it is: The main material used for the watch strap or band.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.stainless steel vs silicone
    • Supports water intake tracking
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
      Water intake tracking may require manual logging in a companion app or widget.
      What it is: Logging tools for recording daily water consumption.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: LOW

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
    • Has hybrid design
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 9% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
      Hybrid hardware design (analog/mechanical and digital components combined).
      What it is: A watch design that mixes smart features with traditional analog or low-power elements.
      When it matters: When you wear the watch all day or sleep with it on.

      Importance: LOW

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 9% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
    • Supports water intake tracking
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro tracks water intake, the average smartwatch does not. 48.2% of smartwatches track water intake.
    • 30 min shorter charge time
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro charges faster than the average smartwatch (90 min vs 120 min). The average smartwatch charges in 120 min.
    • Has NFC
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 42.5% of smartwatches support NFC.
    • Stronger display glass
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses sapphire display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    • Better band material
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses stainless steel for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    • Has hybrid design
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a hybrid design, the average smartwatch does not. 9% of smartwatches have a hybrid design.
    • 22 mm narrower watch width
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro is narrower than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 42.0 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    • Better case material
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses stainless steel for the case material, while the average smartwatch uses polycarbonate.
    • Supports third-party apps
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    • 12 GB more storage
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro offers more internal storage than the average smartwatch (16 GB vs 4 GB). The average smartwatch provides 4 GB of storage.
    • No blood oxygen
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • No stress monitoring
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
    • No cycle tracking
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support menstrual cycle tracking, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches support menstrual cycle tracking.
    • No inactivity alerts
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support inactivity alerts, the average smartwatch does. 85.7% of smartwatches support inactivity alerts.
    • No smart scales
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 56.8% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
    • No elevation tracking
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 62.7% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
    • No gyroscope
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
    • No pace measurement
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support pace tracking, the average smartwatch does. 78% of smartwatches support pace tracking.
    • No route tracking
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support route tracking, the average smartwatch does. 75.7% of smartwatches support route tracking.
    • No coaching
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 51.8% of smartwatches support coaching.
    • No auto pause
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
    • No distance tracking
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support distance tracking, the average smartwatch does. 95.7% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
    • No swim mode
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a swim sport mode, the average smartwatch does. 74.9% of smartwatches include a swim sport mode.
    • No routes
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support route support, the average smartwatch does. 50.4% of smartwatches support route support.
    • No voice feedback
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 62.1% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
    • No GPS
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • Older Bluetooth version
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5.0). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    • No always-on display
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 66.4% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
    • 0.61 inch smaller screen size
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a smaller screen size than the average smartwatch (0.8 inch vs 1.40 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
      Some sources mention multiple/uncertain size variants.
    • Lower resolution
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a display resolution of 32x 128, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x 430.
    • Basic display type
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro uses OLED display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    • No ambient light sensor
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.5% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
    • 20 m lower waterproof depth
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (30 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    • 40 g heavier weight
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro is heavier than the average smartwatch (85 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45 g.
    • No touch screen
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not have a touch screen, the average smartwatch does. 91.8% of smartwatches have a touch screen.
    • No music playback
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
    • No call answering
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 57% of smartwatches support call answering.
    • No voice commands
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 64.5% of smartwatches support voice commands.
    • No voice assistant
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 68% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
    • No call control
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.1% of smartwatches offer call control.
    • No widgets
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support widgets, the average smartwatch does. 83.1% of smartwatches support widgets.
    • No speaker
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • 2 year/s older release date
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro is an older model than the average smartwatch (2,019 vs 2,021). The average smartwatch was released in 2,021.
      February 2,019
    • No GPS
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
      What it is: Built-in satellite positioning that lets the watch record location during outdoor activity.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: HIGH

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support GPS, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches support GPS.
    • No blood oxygen
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
      What it is: A wrist-based feature that estimates blood oxygen saturation over time.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support blood oxygen monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 64.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
    • No always-on display
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 66.4% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
      What it is: A display mode that keeps key information visible even when the watch is idle.
      When it matters: When you want the screen to be easy to read at a glance.

      Importance: HIGH

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 66.4% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
    • No speaker
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
      What it is: An onboard speaker for calls, prompts, alarms, or media playback.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: LOW

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 54.7% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
    • No stress monitoring
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
      What it is: Stress estimates derived from heart rate, HRV, or similar body signals.
      When it matters: When you want health data from your wrist during the day or night.

      Importance: HIGH

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support stress monitoring, the average smartwatch does. 65.4% of smartwatches support stress monitoring.
    • No elevation tracking
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 62.7% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
      What it is: Tracking of climbed, descended, or current elevation during activities.
      When it matters: When you run, ride, hike, or navigate without relying on your phone.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support elevation tracking, the average smartwatch does. 62.7% of smartwatches support elevation tracking.
    • No music playback
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
      What it is: Playback of music or audio directly from the watch, with or without a phone nearby.
      When it matters: When you want audio, calls, or voice features on the watch itself.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 53.9% of smartwatches support music playback.
    • No gyroscope
      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
      What it is: A motion sensor that measures rotation and helps interpret wrist movement more accurately.
      When it matters: When you track workouts and want better training data.

      Importance: MEDIUM

      Sony Wena Wrist Pro does not include a gyroscope, the average smartwatch does. 64.6% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.

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    Third-party reviews

    What customers like about Sony Wena Wrist Pro?

    • Elegant design that complements luxury analog watches without being obtrusive
    • Allows users to keep their existing traditional watch heads
    • Premium build quality using 316L stainless steel
    • Subtle OLED display for discreet notifications and activity tracking
    • Water resistance up to 5ATM (50 metres), suitable for showering and swimming
    • Vibration alerts for notifications are strong and customisable

    What customers dislike about Sony Wena Wrist Pro?

    • Extremely expensive compared to full-featured smartwatches like the Apple Watch
    • Lacks advanced sensors such as GPS and heart rate monitoring (available only on the 'Active' model)
    • Battery life often falls short of the one-week claim, typically lasting 3–4 days
    • Contactless payment (Wena Pay) is difficult to set up and limited to specific banks/services like Boon
    • Resizing the steel link bracelet is difficult and may require professional help
    • Display is small and text can be difficult to read in direct sunlight
    • Occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues requiring device reboots

    Expert reviews

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    stuff.tv
    13/02/2019

    The Sony Wena Wrist Pro and Active are premium smart straps that modernize traditional watches with OLED displays, NFC payments, and week-long battery life, targeting different user preferences. The stainless steel Wena Wrist Pro boasts a luxury aesthetic with 50m water resistance, though it lacks the fitness tracking sensors found in the silicone-based Wena Wrist Active. While the...Read more

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    techradar.com
    12/02/2019

    The Sony Wena series, comprising the stainless steel Wrist Pro and silicone Wrist Active, injects smart functionality into traditional watches by housing technology within the clasp. While the Pro aims for a premium look with basic notifications and step counting, the more durable Active model offers superior utility with built-in GPS and heart rate monitoring, featuring a...Read more

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    pocket-lint.com
    12/02/2019

    The Sony Wena Pro is a high-quality 316L stainless steel watch strap designed to add smart functionality, such as notifications and contactless payments, to traditional, high-end watches. It features a discrete OLED display and a customizable LED on the underside of the clasp, allowing users to keep their conventional watch face while adding modern tech. Compatible with 18mm, 20mm,...Read more

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    wareable.com
    14/06/2019

    The Sony Wena Wrist Pro and Active are innovative, high-end, and silicone-based smart straps designed to add discreet OLED notification, step tracking, and contactless payment capabilities to traditional watch heads. The Wena Wrist Pro is praised for its premium 316L stainless steel design, offering a luxury feel, but is criticized for its high cost, lack of heart rate/GPS, and...Read more

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