The future of your thermal comfort has arrived
For years, the wearable air conditioning market has oscillated between fun gadgets and bulky devices. But with the new Sony REON POCKET PRO Plus, announced for the second half of 2026, the Japanese giant seems to have taken a decisive step. Forget previous versions that struggled to maintain a balance during a full day of work or commuting: this iteration is, in my opinion, the first to live up to its technological promises.
AI at the service of your body temperature
What is immediately striking about the PRO Plus is the integration of a thermal management chip driven by local AI. Unlike earlier models that required frequent manual adjustments, the REON POCKET's new processor analyzes your activity in real-time (thanks to synchronized motion sensors) and ambient humidity. The result? A much more natural sensation of coolness (or warmth), without the sometimes unpleasant "thermal shock" found in older models.
Technical specifications: what really changes
Sony didn't just improve the design; they rethought the internal architecture:
- Battery life: Thanks to a new graphene battery, it now reaches 12 hours in SMART mode, which is 40% better than the previous model.
- Thermal power: The stainless steel contact area has been widened, offering 25% more efficient thermal conduction.
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4 for zero latency with the dedicated application, allowing for near-instant temperature changes.
- Slimness: The chassis has been reduced by 15% in thickness, making the device almost invisible under a technical t-shirt or shirt.
The announced price for the European launch is around 249 euros. It is a premium positioning, certainly, but one that is justified by the exemplary manufacturing quality typical of Sony and the software ecosystem that is being enriched month after month.
Expert opinion: Is it an essential purchase?
As a tech journalist, I have seen many connected objects that are supposed to change our daily lives. The REON POCKET PRO Plus stands out for its discretion and formidable efficiency in the overheated urban environments of 2026. If you work in offices with fickle air conditioning or use public transport daily, this device quickly becomes a natural extension of your wardrobe.
Facing it, the competition struggles to keep up. We think in particular of the generic Chinese solutions that flood the market but sorely lack thermal precision and software durability. Sony is playing on a different field here: that of medicalized comfort and intelligent integration. My only regret? The ecosystem remains closed to the official application, which limits the possibilities for tinkerers but guarantees impeccable system stability.
Verdict
The Sony REON POCKET PRO Plus is not just a simple marketing update. It is a complete correction of the early flaws in the range. If you are looking for a technological ally to face increasingly hot summers, there is simply no alternative as mature on the market this year.