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Sony upgraded its wearable AC so it’s cooler and better at hugging your neck
- Andrew Liszewski
- May 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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The Reon Pocket Pro Plus delivers a 20 percent improvement in cooling performance over last year’s model. | Image: Sony
Sony has announced a new version of the wearable personal air conditioner the company first revealed in 2019 ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The latest version is an upgrade to last year's Pro model, and while the new Reon Pocket Pro Plus isn't a complete overhaul of the hardware, it comes with performance upgrades and design updates making it easier to wear discreetly under many kinds of shirts. It's launching in Europe and other markets today for €229/£199, or around $270. As with all the previous versions, Sony hasn't mentioned plans to bring it to the US.
Instead of simply blasting you with air like the Dyson HushJet Mini Cool, the Re …
Originally published at The Verge