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Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30

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3.9 / 5
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Pros

  • Notifications are reasonably clear
  • this is essentially effortless
  • It is well presented and easy to use

Cons

  • annoying as it kept automatically connecting the phone to the
  • you just plug your USB cable straight into the band to charge
  • whipping it off when you re doing the dishes or taking a shower

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Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 - Pros & Cons

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30

Pros

  • Notifications are reasonably clear
  • this is essentially effortless
  • It is well presented and easy to use
  • easy to pair
  • easy to setup and easy to use
  • better sound performance and enhancement
  • renewable and portable energy
  • Fairly small
  • light and comfortable
  • surprisingly helpful

Cons

  • annoying as it kept automatically connecting the phone to the
  • you just plug your USB cable straight into the band to charge
  • whipping it off when you re doing the dishes or taking a shower
  • which was definitely not built for spindly wrists like mine
  • insanely fiddly on such a tiny display
  • quality would be a little wobbly
  • Only the price is a bit of a sticking point
  • it drains virtually no energy
  • power button takes you to the info screen
  • launch date nor prices for these spare straps were available at the time of writing
  • difficult for new models to stand out

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Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 - Full Specifications

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General
Braceletyes
Bracelet Thickness0.37 in
Bracelet Width0.93 in
Clipsno
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Dimensions
Weight0.85 oz
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Features
Water resistantyes
Fully Waterproofyes
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IP68
Accelerometeryes
Altimeteryes
Distance meteryes
Pedometeryes
Sleep readingyes
Speedometeryes
Touchscreenyes
Vibration alarmyes
Watchyes
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Compatibility
Compatible devicesAndroid
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Displayyes
Screen resolution296 x 128
Screen size1.4 in
Display typeE-ink
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Design
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  • Black
  • White
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0 LE
GPSno
NFCyes
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Power
Battery life3.0 day
Battery typeLi-Ion
Charging via USByes

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Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 Sony SmartBand Talk review
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TechRadar
Published: 23.12.2014
Sony SmartBand Talk review
3.5

A simple combo minus the fancy smartwatch features

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 Sony gets the fitness tracker right
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CNET
Published: 01.12.2014
Sony gets the fitness tracker right

With its e-ink display showing notifications and its ability to take phone calls, the Sony SmartBand Talk is a useful wristband, even if you don't care about the activity tracking.

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 Review: Sony Smartband Talk (SWR30) - Ausdroid
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Ausdroid
Published: 21.12.2014
Review: Sony Smartband Talk (SWR30) - Ausdroid

Sony have seen wearables as a market for a while now with the releases of their Smartwatch and Smartwatch 2. This year they have not only released a Smartwatch 3 running Android Wear but also a couple of fitband style devices, the first being a basic monitor, the Sony Smartband SWR10 and more recently the […]

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 Sony SmartBand Talk review
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Alphr
Published: 09.02.2015
Sony SmartBand Talk review
4.0

The Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 and I have just been for a run. Not for the first time: like a couple in the first flush of love, we’ve barely been parted these past six weeks. We jog together, walk

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 Review: Sony SmartBand Talk (SWR30)
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 24.02.2015
Review: Sony SmartBand Talk (SWR30)

Not everyone needs a smartwatch, and if you want the time, maybe some phone calls, but don’t like the look or feel of a watch, there’s always a smart band. Sony is updating its take on that category with the SmartBand Talk, a model that brings a touchscreen e-ink display and a battery life that’ll keep you going.

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 Sony Smartband Talk SWR30 Activity Tracker
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Good Housekeeping
Published: 16.01.2015
Sony Smartband Talk SWR30 Activity Tracker

The GHI's Tried & Tested verdict of the Sony Smartband Talk SWR30 Activity Tracker

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 Sony SmartBand Talk (SWR30) Review: In Depth
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Recombu
Published: 17.11.2014
Sony SmartBand Talk (SWR30) Review: In Depth
4.0

We review the Sony SmartBand Talk, a smart little life tracker that can also take calls and throw notifications straight to your wrist – providing...