Sony's Reon Pocket Pro offers a cool solution to the predicted hotter June weather
With 2024’s weather ranging from dry spells to soaring temperatures and less rain than usual, Sony's Reon Pocket Pro could be what you need to keep you comfortable in this year's mid-year period. #sony #reonpocketpro
Note: This article was first published on 20 May 2025. Stay tuned for our cooler comparison story, which is coming soon!
Sony says its more comfortable. Photo: Sony
Last year saw the launch of the Sony Reon Pocket 5, which used a thermo-module and heat dissipation fan to keep us both warm and cool. This year, the Reon Pocket Pro has arrived to do the same job.
And it couldn't arrive at a more suitable time. According to the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS), 2024 saw the local weather hit many low points, including dry spells, soaring temperatures, and less rain than usual. Even this month offers no respite with the MSS forecasting that the last two weeks of May will have daily maximum temperatures around 34℃ on most days, even with rain.
New model, new power, new features
How it cools compared to the previous model. Photo: Sony.
Sony says that this new Reon Pocket Pro is the first to feature two independent thermo-modules along with a newly developed heat-dissipating fan that delivers approximately twice the airflow of the Reon Pocket 5.
It also has an upgraded heat-dissipation mechanism that provides twice the cooling area when compared to its predecessor. In total, the Reon Pocket Pro offers up to twice the heat-absorbing performance, and an extended operating time up to twice as long when compared to the Reon Pocket 5.
In terms of battery life, you can use the Reon Pocket Pro in a Smart Cool mode or normal Cool mode.
When in Smart Cool mode, the integration of sensors and an algorithm allows the device to automatically adjust the level of cooling based on the user's behaviour, their body temperature and humidity, and the temperature and humidity of their surroundings, and lasts for up to 15 hours. Note that like the Reon Pocket 5, this new model can also keep you warm, but the information we've so far received all centres around its cooling abilities, which is probably more relevant in this region of use.
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When used in Cool mode at level one, the upgraded battery provides up to 34 hours of use, offering up to twice the operating time of the Reon Pocket 5, which had a rated battery life of up to 10 hours.
Sony says that the design of the main unit has been refined, with the cooling/warming area approximately twice the size of the previous model. Additionally, the unit is now curved at the bottom to better conform to the user's body shape, providing improved comfort and efficiency. A new silicone extension has also been added to the tip of the band to enhance comfort and fit. Finally, the operating noise has been reduced, making the device 50% quieter than previous models.
Pricing and availability
The new Reon Pocket Pro. Photo: Sony.
The Reon Pocket Pro will be available in Singapore from May 2025 for S$329 through Sony’s official online store and Sony retail stores, as part of a Sony exclusive. From 1 June onwards, it will be available on Sony's official Lazada and Shopee stores too. Note there is also an “Early Bird Promotion” from 20 May to 30 June 2025, where My Sony Rewards Members can get S$20 off.
Sony has also released an optional custom-designed case that is designed to store the main unit and accessories like the Reon Pocket Tag, USB cable, and air-vent cover. It can also hold previous models thanks to an adjustable Velcro strap used to hold the main unit in place. The case is priced at S$45 and can also be bought online from the Sony online store.
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