Sony SmartWatch (MN2SW)

745 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
size (135)
performance (70)
design (60)
usability (48)
portability (40)

Negative
reliability (25)
image quality (7)
touch screen (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 745 reviews of Sony SmartWatch (MN2SW). The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the portability and design are on the whole positive. The usability and performance also get good reviews. There are mixed views on the software and price, and the touch screen and image quality get negative reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony SmartWatch (MN2SW) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony SmartWatch (MN2SW)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Sony SmartWatch (MN2SW) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and software. The portability and price are also appreciated. There are some mixed opinions about the size.

usability, price, portability, software, reliability

86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony SmartWatch (MN2SW)

alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 user reviews of Sony SmartWatch (MN2SW) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviews about the design and performance are generally positive. There are some mixed views about the battery and price. The comfort and reliability get less positive reviews.

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47% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Sony SmartWatch

The idea of a Bluetooth watch that keeps you updated about phonecalls, text message and tweets and allows you to get yourself into Eighties teen comedy style scrapes with a spy camera, is almost too cool to be true. The Smartwatch is pretty good as a...

Not bad looking, small, battery life is decent

Strap supplied isn't that comfortable, the gestures and touchscreen are a mess, screen resolution is poor

The Smartwatch is pretty good as a gadget-lover's phone companion. The big problem with it is that it needs a phone to function, along with all those apps that you need to install before it will work.

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony SmartWatch review

We can't help but notice how similar it looks to the iPod nano, launched two years earlier. The screen resolution is rather low at only 128 x 128 pixels, about half that of the iPod nano's 240 x 240 pixel display.

The Sony SmartWatch is a cool and attractive gadget, one that you want just for the sake of it. However, it's more than just a shiny touchscreen watch offering plenty of apps and functionality. The downsides are a slightly bulky design and the need to...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.co.uk)

Sony SmartWatch review

Editors' note: Sony has recently equipped the SmartWatch with fresh software . This review has been updated to reflect these changes.

The Sony SmartWatch draws the eye with its sleek, stylish looks. It also offers a wide range of wireless functions notifications, call handling, and music control made possible by a Bluetooth smartphone connection.

The Sony SmartWatch needs an Android smartphone connection to function or even keep the time, it isn't compatible with iOS, and its display can't be read in sunlight. It needs to be charged daily.

The Sony SmartWatch enters the realm of usability thanks to recent software updates, but it's still more smartphone accessory than solid standalone timepiece.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Sony SmartWatch

Now you can look like Dick Tracy, with this watch that connects to your Android smartphone. It shows calls, messages and notifications. It's got a touchscreen. It's powered by Android, so can run apps. Basically, it makes other watches look like...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Alun Taylor (reghardware.co.uk)

Sony SmartWatch Android remote

Review Sony has tried this remote phone manager and viewer malarkey before with its LiveView [1] that first appeared almost two years ago [2]. The idea was sound but the execution was somewhat undermined by the fact it just didn't work. Evidently, Sony...

Unlike the original LiveView, the new SmartWatch actually works. It’s thinner, has a better screen and more importantly maintains a much more reliable Bluetooth connection with your phone. It also benefits from a broader selection of better third-party...

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Coolsmartphone Staff (coolsmartphone.com)

Sony Smartwatch – Review

It's here, it's really here! I was so excited to see the 'missed delivery' card from the postman, knowing what was in the packet. I had been anxiously waiting for the delivery from Clove since I first read about the new version of the SmartWatch,...

Apr, 2012

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Sony SmartWatch 2 review: a fair effort that still hasn't cracked it

We really wanted Sony to lead the way with the SmartWatch 2, but some buggy software and poor app choices keep this from being the de facto option.

Well-built ; Easy to use ; Large number of apps

Some software issues ; Average battery life

At $200, the SmartWatch 2 is cheaper than its most obvious competitor, the Galaxy Gear, which costs $100 more. That's quite a difference. Of course, the Galaxy Gear has some notable hardware features that help it stand apart --namely, a camera, speaker...

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

Fresh software makes the Sony SmartWatch better

Powered by Android, the Sony SmartWatch had plenty of bugs when it first launched. Refreshed with new software, the device now feels almost ready for prime time.

The ; draws the eye with its sleek, stylish looks. It also offers a wide range of wireless functions notifications, call handling, and music control made possible by a Bluetooth smartphone connection.

The Sony SmartWatch needs an Android smartphone connection to function or even keep the time, it isn't compatible with iOS, and its display can't be read in sunlight. It needs to be charged daily.

The Sony SmartWatch enters the realm of usability thanks to recent software updates, but it's still more smartphone accessory than solid standalone timepiece.

Apr, 2013

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