Testseek.co.uk have collected 117 expert reviews of the Sony SmartBand Talk SWR-30 and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony SmartBand Talk SWR-30.
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117 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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12 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Simple and unfussy design
Clear E Ink display
Comfortable to wear
Unobtrustive notifications
Calls sound good (if that's what you want)
Nice design
Long battery
E Ink display is super crisp
Notification setup is great
Comfortable on the wrist
You can phone your mum
The Sony SmartBand Talk's e-ink display makes it easy to see your activity
The time and incoming notifications. The display uses very little power so battery life is pretty good and its ability to take calls comes in handy when you're too busy (or too la
E-ink display boosts battery life
Mercifully simple smart control
Expand usefulness through apps
Comfortable
Attractive and waterproof
Beautiful Lifelog app
E-ink display
Lightweight and comfortable
Long battery life
Feature packed
Water resistant
The editors didn't like
Battery could be better
Access to notifications limited
Activity tracking is basic
Can only have one favourite contact for calling
Pricey
Lifelogging app still nascent
Activity tracking is way off
Battery life isn't brilliant
Ghosting issues with display
Bluetooth connection often drops
It doesn't have GPS
A heart-rate monitor or the most glamorous design. Sony's Lifelog fitness app keeps track of too much pointless information
Published: 2015-02-09, Author: Tim , review by: alphr.com
This isn't a perfect product. It really should be more accurate, while its reliance on Sony's idiosyncratic software is a definite weak spot – as is the fact it only works with Android phones. But the fact it's barely left my wrist for the past six weeks ...
Comfortable, attractive and waterproof, Beautiful Lifelog app, E-ink display
Unreliable activity tracking, Lack of data analysis, Restrictive phone requirements
Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 – Software The SmartBand Talk has surprisingly restrictive requirements. It's only compatible with devices running Android 4.4 KitKat and above – so make sure your smartphone fits the bill – but that's not all. You'll also need t...
Published: 2015-01-11, Author: Dave , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: GETTYAs we've just scoffed our way through Christmas, many of us will be suffering from a bit of festive flab.Sadly, it's now boring January and for many Brits it's time to get back to a more healthy way of life.So, if you've just started your fitness pla...
Simple, stylish and suitably smart stuff from Sony, the Smartband Talk packs in the features and boasts a decent battery life compared to the rest. We love the simplicity of the e-ink screen and appreciate the large – in fitness band terms – display, esp...
It's worth noting, though, that the Sony SmartWatch 3 can be found for just £50 more, so if you're after SmartWatch functionality more than fitness tracking it's definitely worth investigating before making the decision to buy the SmartBand Talk.Tags:Wear...
Simple and unfussy design, clear E Ink display, comfortable to wear, unobtrustive notifications, calls sound good (if that's what you want)
Battery could be better, access to notifications limited, activity tracking is basic, can only have one favourite contact for calling
The Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 is beautifully designed, comfortable to wear and succeeds on its namesake's aim to enable calls on your wrist too. But it doesn't quite thrill in any one department. For many that E Ink display, given its Kindle-like m...
Abstract: The latest wearable to come out of the Sony machine has now launched in O2 stores up and down the country. The price is £129.99, however if you get it with a new Android phone then it will cost you just £99.99.The Smartband Talk is the evolution of the fi...
Published: 2014-12-01, Author: Andrew , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Sony SmartBand Talk's e-ink display makes it easy to see your activity, the time and incoming notifications. The display uses very little power so battery life is pretty good and its ability to take calls comes in handy when you're too busy (or too la
It doesn't have GPS, a heart-rate monitor or the most glamorous design. Sony's Lifelog fitness app keeps track of too much pointless information
The SmartBand Talk's screen, waterproof design and ability to show your incoming notifications make it a useful piece of tech to wear, even if you're not fussed about keeping track of your activity during the day....
Our time spent with Sony's SmartBand Talk left us very impressed - its understated design is appealing, and the ability to display messages was useful on a number of occasions. Initial doubts about the device's talk capabilities were dispelled, as being a...
