Living in a tropical country like Singapore means constantly battling the sweltering heat outside and the icy cold of air-conditioned spaces inside. Sony’s latest gadget, the REON POCKET 5, promises to keep you comfortable wherever you are.
The launch of REON POCKET 5 marks the debut of Sony’s highly anticipated wearable cooling and warming device in Singapore. This comes after the resounding success of its predecessor model REON POCKET 4 in Japan and Hong Kong.
Designed to make life comfortable for those scorching days and chilly indoor environments with just a touch. The device allows you to experience immediate coolness or warmth, absorbs 1.5 times more heat, and provides significantly better cooling than its predecessor.
The newly developed thermo-module comes with a mounted heat dissipation fan and an automatic temperature-switching function that has evolved.
The REON POCKET 5 features an enlarged thermo-module and a newly structured heat dissipation fan, offering improved cooling efficiency and airflow. Featuring 5 COOL Levels, the device delivers powerful cooling and runs for up to 1.8 times longer – for approximately 7.5 hours at COOL Level 4.
In addition, the latest REON POCKET 5 functions quietly by reducing operating noise by up to one-fifth, making it convenient to use even in quiet business environments.
The REON POCKET 5 features an enhanced “SMART COOL ⇔ WARM MODE” function that intuitively adjusts to the ambient temperature by switching between cool and warm modes automatically, ensuring utmost comfort.
To improve the cooling function of the REON POCKET 5, the REON POCKET TAG is equipped with the latest software that detects direct sunlight, which enables RNPK–5T to quickly adjust to preset temperatures 33% faster than previous versions. Featuring 8 sensors, the REON POCKET 5 and REON POCKET TAG deliver the most accurate temperature control and can be used for up to 10 hours in “SMART COOL⇔WARM MODE”.
Sporting two types of air vent covers, the REON POCKET 5 goes well with both business and casual styles. The air vent for business style extends up to the height of the collar, matching the shape of the neck and back, while the other is shorter for a casual style to match the low collar, both of which allow for efficient airflow.
At just 153 grams, the REON POCKET 5 is lightweight and unobtrusive. It fits discreetly under your clothes, making it suitable for any casual or business outfit.
Its sleek design ensures you stay comfortable without drawing attention. One of the best features of the REON POCKET 5 is its ability to provide powerful cooling with minimal noise.
Despite its high-tech features, the REON POCKET 5 faces competition from simpler, (much) cheaper solutions like portable fans and cooling towels. A lunchtime walk in the afternoon sun proved that while the REON POCKET 5 provides refreshing coolness, it isn’t meant to battle the outdoor heat. It did make sitting in an open-air restaurant more bearable.
It’s most effective in places like stuffy trains or at home without air conditioning. The cooling plate quickly chills to the touch, helping lower your body temperature, ideal for indoor use.
In chilly offices, the heating option provides comfortable warmth on your back, enough to avoid needing a jacket. The smart mode, controlled via a mobile app, adjusts the temperature automatically based on your environment and activity, conserving battery life and offering a personalized experience.
The REON POCKET 5 is a good gadget for personal climate control, though it might not fully handle Singapore’s intense outdoor heat. It does a decent job in indoor and sheltered conditions, making it perfect for office use and daily commutes.
At $249, it’s a bit of an investment, but for those who value high-tech solutions to stay comfortable it’s worth a thought. While traditional methods like portable fans and cold towels remain effective and affordable (albeit less trendy), the REON POCKET 5 offers a touch of modern convenience and smart technology.
You can also purchase optional accessories like the Neckband S (Cream) RNPB-N4S ($35), a slimmer version of the provided Neckband (white). Also available are additional Neckbands (white) RNPB-N4 ($35) and REON POCKET TAGs RNPT-1 ($49) as replacement units or spares.
The new REON POCKET 5 is available in Singapore at Sony Stores (online and offline).