September 9, 2015

Sony SmartWatch 3 (SWR50)

Compatible:

  • SmartWatch 3 is optimized for devices running on Android 4.3 and lateRequirements:
  • Android 4.3
  • SmartWatch 3 app

Screen:

  • 1.6 inches; 320×320; Capacitive LCD

Performance:

  • Quad-core ARM A7, 1.2Ghz
  • 512 MB RAM, 4 GB eMMC

Battery:

  • 420mA Li-ion (up to 2 days normal use)

Sensors:

  • Ambient light sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyro
  • GPS

Controls:

  • Voice, touch and gesture input
  • Microphone
  • On/off/wake up key

Connectors:

  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • NFC
  • Micro USB (2.0)
  • IR port

Waterproof:

  • IP68 rated

Measurements:

  • 36x10x51mm

Weight:

  • 38 grams

Price:

  • $249.99.00

Release date:

  • October 23, 2014
  • Metal version late November

Optional accessories:

  • Wrist straps in various colors (sold separately)

The Sony SmartWatch 3 is a good looking smartwatch that shows us how Android Wear is evolving.  At $300 it is a bit more expensive than some of the other options on the market, but it does give you some advantages.  The watch is actually just a square block that can be popped into and out of optional bands.  Right now these bands look like something similar to the sport bands on the Apple Watch, but Sony has hinted at some other options, such as a metal version, in the future.  This watch does seem to be aimed at exercise enthusiasts, but others couldn’t go wrong here either.