REON POCKET 5 - Sony
A wearable thermal device that sits at the back of the neck to provide personal cooling or warming.
Price
£99.00
Editorial rating
4.0 / 5
Last price check
19/02/2026 07:17
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Best Of Office Design And Luxury Gifts: SIHOO Ergonomics, Skyline Chess, And Wearable Tech | Vol. 11
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Editorial take
Why we picked it
The Sony REON POCKET 5 is the Supporting gadget for the person who is perpetually the "wrong" temperature while everyone else is perfectly fine. It's a tiny, wearable air conditioner that slips into a dedicated neckband, sitting against your spine to trick your brain into thinking you're in a climate-controlled bubble.
It's for the office worker who is freezing under the AC, or the commuter who is melting on the Central Line while wearing a suit. I've spent the afternoon in "Smart Cool" mode, and it's genuinely strange to feel a cold plate on your neck while the sun is beating down on your head.
It's peak "over-engineered Sony," featuring more sensors than a luxury SUV just to make sure your neck doesn't get too sweaty. If you've ever wished you had a "thermostat for your body," this is as close as we've got to the future.
Detailed verdict
The full review
The Irresistible
- The "Smart Cool" mode uses a separate "Tag" (the sensing kit) to monitor the ambient temperature and humidity, adjusting the cooling level automatically so you don't have to keep faffing with an app.
- The battery life is a massive jump over the previous version, now lasting up to 17 hours on lower levels, which is enough to survive even the longest, most painful wedding reception.
The Clever Part
- It doubles as a heater for the winter months, making it a year-round bit of kit rather than something that gathers dust once the British summer inevitably ends.
- The redesigned fan is nearly silent on the lower settings, meaning you won't sound like a desktop PC is revving up inside your shirt during a meeting.
The Fine Print
- You look a bit like you're wearing a very high-tech house arrest tag or a futuristic medical device if you don't hide the neckband under a proper collar.
- It only cools the specific patch of skin it touches; while it tricks your nervous system, it's not going to stop your forehead from dripping if it's 35 degrees out.
The Reality Check
- If you wear it with a backpack, you'll block the air vent, causing the device to overheat and your back to turn into a literal sauna within minutes.
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