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Sony SWR50 SmartWatch 3 Transflective Display Watch Black

Last Updated: November 27, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
724
Old Reviews
469
Unverified
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Review Analysis - 186 recent, verified reviews

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Band
 29
watch, metal, wrist, bands, strap
+28%
-72%
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" ...  The watch face has swelled and separated from the watch band.  ...  "
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" ...  The band pinches you.  ...  "
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" ...  The band pinches you.  ...  "
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" ...  Loved the watch but when the band broke there was no way to get a replacement band. ... A jeweler couldn't fix because of where it broke. ... It is plastic where the metal band attaches.  ...  "
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" ...  Loved the watch but when the band broke there was no way to get a replacement band. ... A jeweler couldn't fix because of where it broke. ... It is plastic where the metal band attaches.  ...  "
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" ...  Watch was not securely fastened inside the box which caused to fall from the strap during shipping.  ...  "
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" ...  It is not black, it is disgusting green, I can not believe when they have written on the first line: Black Classic Band.  ...  "
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" ...  This particular wrist strap(Black rubber/silicone whatever) tends to collect a lot of lent, dust and dirt. ... There are no alternative wrist straps you can buy for this watch, yet. ... I haven't been checking every day but, when I checked a couple days ago, not even Sony had their own wrist straps available for sell, for this watch. ... Maybe I haven't been looking in the right places, idk but I would like a metal wrist strap for this watch.  ...  "
Device Compatibility
 27
connect, text, smart watch, phone, notifications
+56%
-44%
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" ...  Synced with my phone easily.  ...  "
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" ...  synced well with her Samsung Galaxy S8.  ...  "
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" ...  I would recommend this watch to anyone looking for a good, reliable smart watch with a lot of bells and whistles but without the several hundred dollar price tag.  ...  "
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" ...  It's syncs with my cell phone and with a cheap headset that I use and works awesome.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my first Smart watch. ... It connected to my phone easily. ... Still can't get music to play on it yet, even though it was easy to connect headphones.  ...  "
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" ...  Being an assistant front end manager and communicate with my boss a lot through text messaging, it's nice being able to see the text right away on the watch and not have to wait until a break time to see the text on my cell.  ...  "
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" ...  The SW3 is a very different smart watch from the SW2.  ...  "
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" ...  The SW3 is a very different smart watch from the SW2.  ...  "
Apps
 24
google, apps, sw3, app, gps
+63%
-38%
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" ...  Have GPS and storage music's for running.  ...  "
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" ...  Pros: More apps now!  ...  "
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" ...  She finally recommended that I do a software reset on my watch and my phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Anyone with a condition that can be monitored by phone apps should check out whether the watch/Androidwear can help.  ...  "
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" ...  Anyone with a condition that can be monitored by phone apps should check out whether the watch/Androidwear can help.  ...  "
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" ...  *Certain apps auto load onto the watch from your phone that you may not need on your watch.  ...  "
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" ...  You will need to download Google's SmartWatch wear app to sync a lot of things.  ...  "
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" ...  It's a great entry level watch for anyone that wants a smartwatch but doesn't want to drop $250+ For the budget friendly android user.  ...  "
Software Platform
 23
google, sw3, watch, sony, apps
+61%
-39%
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" ...  She finally recommended that I do a software reset on my watch and my phone.  ...  "
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" ...  Anyone with a condition that can be monitored by phone apps should check out whether the watch/Androidwear can help.  ...  "
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" ...  Anyone with a condition that can be monitored by phone apps should check out whether the watch/Androidwear can help.  ...  "
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" ...  *Certain apps auto load onto the watch from your phone that you may not need on your watch.  ...  "
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" ...  You will need to download Google's SmartWatch wear app to sync a lot of things. ... Trial and Error,right?  ...  "
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" ...  It's a great entry level watch for anyone that wants a smartwatch but doesn't want to drop $250+ For the budget friendly android user.  ...  "
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" ...  The interface between smart phone (mine is a Sony Z1 Compact) and SW3 is Google’s ‘Android Wear’ application. ... NFC between SW3 and smartphone will automatically bring up Google play and show Android Wear for installation on smart phone. ... SW3 has a full color display and responds to verbal ‘Hey Google’ commands.  ...  "
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" ...  The interface between smart phone (mine is a Sony Z1 Compact) and SW3 is Google’s ‘Android Wear’ application. ... NFC between SW3 and smartphone will automatically bring up Google play and show Android Wear for installation on smart phone. ... SW3 has a full color display and responds to verbal ‘Hey Google’ commands.  ...  "
Design
 18
watch, design, style, looks, comfortable
+78%
-22%
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" ...  Because I love the slim nature of the watch I bought the second one.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks stylish too.  ...  "
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" ...  Looks stylish too.  ...  "
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" ...  The different preloaded watchfaces are all cool and can fit any style.  ...  "
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" ...  The different preloaded watchfaces are all cool and can fit any style.  ...  "
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" ...  Sllek and stylish design makes for a good smart watch.  ...  "
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" ...  Sllek and stylish design makes for a good smart watch.  ...  "
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" ...  Not to mention it's very good looking  ...  "
Battery Life
 18
life, lasts, days, charge, battery life
+72%
-28%
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" ...  I typically charge it every night.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery last approximately two days ... Charges in about an hour  ...  "
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" ...  Battery lasts throughout the entire day and a few hours into the next day, if I don't use it much.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery life is good!  ...  "
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" ...  The SW3 is a daily charge.  ...  "
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" ...  The SW3 is a daily charge.  ...  "
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" ...  Lasts for about 3 days on a single charge.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery should last a little longer  ...  "
Comfort
 16
wear, comfortable, wearing, metal, wrist strap
+69%
-31%
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" ...  STILL WEARING IT!  ...  "
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" ...  I wear it every day all the time, and love it.  ...  "
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" ...  Comfortable to wear.  ...  "
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" ...  But it still works for many things one might want a wrist device to do.  ...  "
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" ...  But it still works for many things one might want a wrist device to do.  ...  "
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" ...  I may even be able to wear it on a daily basis - ... and I have small wrists.  ...  "
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" ...  It feels durable and it's comfortable on my wrist.  ...  "
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" ...  There is a tiny metal base which you can insert into the holds to keep it in place so it doesn't slip around. ... If you're a person with sensitive skin,this is next to non-reactive. ... You can practically leave the house empty handed with just your wrist.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 10
touch, responsive, protector, visible, scratched
+40%
-60%
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" ...  The screen got broken.  ...  "
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" ...  Screen went bad after 9 Months (started with a tiny black line, then a huge black mark in the center of the screen).  ...  "
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" ...  Screen went bad after 9 Months (started with a tiny black line, then a huge black mark in the center of the screen).  ...  "
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" ...  Recevived a tray piece with white patches visible on LCD. ... Screen quality is mediocre which i was not expecting from Sony.  ...  "
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" ...  Been on the same screen for hours  ...  "

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