Sony Opens U.S. Pre-Orders for $259.99 Reon Pocket Pro Plus as Heatwaves Intensify
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Updated · Forbes · Jun 26
Sony Opens U.S. Pre-Orders for $259.99 Reon Pocket Pro Plus as Heatwaves Intensify
3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jun 26
Summary
$259.99 U.S. pre-orders are now live for Sony’s Reon Pocket Pro Plus, with shipments expected to begin in late July despite demand rising during severe summer heat.
The neck-worn device cools through a plate against the back of the neck rather than blowing air, adds app controls and smart auto-adjustment, and is rated 20% cooler than the previous model with up to 10 hours of use.
Early reviewers said the redesigned neckband makes the unit more secure and effective, with one report saying it can reach temperatures about 2 degrees lower than its predecessor.
Reviews were not uniformly positive: testers flagged the $259.99 price as steep and said USB-C charging from empty can take roughly 200 minutes to three hours.
The launch lands as Europe swelters and the U.K. records its highest-ever June temperature, giving Sony’s niche wearable cooler unusually timely appeal even as some reviewers doubt it will go mainstream.