Sensate 2 Reviews | The comparison

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Two Minute Review of Sensate 2

Sensate 2 is touted as a state-of-the-art sensory device, combining a palm-sized piece of pebble-shaped plastic material with an audio application. Hang the laptop around your neck with an included lanyard, while the audio app provides plenty of soothing sound. Together, the pairing provides a powerful array of infrasonic sound waves that target the nervous system, especially the vagus nerve. If used correctly, the pack can help promote relaxation and build your resistance to stress. Sensate 2 works best while you're lying down, so you can rest your laptop on your sternum, allowing your body to absorb the best of this elegant technology. It certainly sounds like it has the power and ingenuity to work, though we're still not sure how effective the combination is.

The pebble-shaped Sensate device rests on the sternum (Image credit: Rob Clymo)

Sensate 2 pricing and availability

The Sensate 2 sensory device is available for € 249 / € 199 / AU € 359 direct from Sensate, in a package that includes all the equipment you need to start your calming sessions. You will also need to get the app, which can be downloaded for free from iTunes and Google Play. Both are available now, but you may want to check out the Sensate website, which has a list of compatible devices, to see if it will work with your own smartphone.

Design Sensate 2

Sensate 2 looks just the part when you take it out of its attractive cyan-colored packaging, or at least the portable hardware part of the packaging does. The other half of this relaxing combo is the app, which can be downloaded for free from iTunes or Google Play. Inside the box is the device itself, a lanyard, a charging cable, a carry bag, and an eye mask so you can really immerse yourself in the immersive potential of this stress reliever. The actual Sensate 2 device is a palm-sized design made of black plastic that's smooth to the touch and feels great in the hand. It comes with an eyelet, which allows you to hang it on the cord. There's a power button on the side, which lights up when the device is running, while a power port on the bottom of the device allows you to charge it via the included USB cable. Meanwhile, the app is easy to use and operate.

Sensate 2 works with a smartphone app that provides specially optimized soundscapes (Image credit: Sensate) Throw it in, start a soundscape session, and away you go. You can also select a track from the library, with themes currently including Nature, Space and Time, Sacred Spaces, and Breathe. The "flavor" of the audio is largely reflected in the section titles. Please note, however, that you can only use the Sensate 2 with the provided audio options, not with your own music. This, according to the people behind the device, is because the tracks use SIRT (Sensate Infrasound Resonance Technology) and work in a more optimized way than just listening to normal tracks. A wider range of audio is apparently in the works, in case you tire of the current selection.

Sensate 2 looks like a high-end device and feels great in the hand thanks to its soft-touch surface (Image credit: Rob Clymo) Overall the Sensate 2 package looks, feels and behaves like an experience premium, which you'd expect at a cost of €249 / €200 / AUD 359.

Performance feeling

Press the Sensate 2's button to turn it on and produce a satisfying little click, suggesting you're in for some sort of treat once you start a session. However, the Sensate 2 turned out to be a bit more powerful than expected. For something so small, it seems like it can expend a lot of power. This can be a good thing depending on the additional audio track you selected from the app's media collection. There are plenty of free options, with quick "Try It" buttons so you can get an idea of ​​what to expect. If you like what you hear and feel, you should download the full track. Eventually, other selections will become available if you get tired of the small free selection or if there's nothing to your liking.

The Sensate 2 comes with everything you need to kick back, including an eye mask (Image credit: Rob Clymo) We've given all the free options a whirlwind, with obvious choices like rainforest and audio tracks based on water that have proven to be the most effective. However, a lot will depend on what arouses your own senses. As stated, the Sensate 2 offers a pretty substantial sensory experience. Lying on your back, no matter where you are, you get the most out of the device as it uses your own weight to pulse low-frequency vibrations through your body. These range from cool and calming to quite, um, uplifting depending on the audio you've selected. Once you get used to the Sensate 2 experience, your body fully falls into the zone and relaxation follows soon after. Given the experience it offers, we found the Sensate 2 to be good enough to hold a battery charge as well, while easily enough reconditioning for a few hours overnight or in your car on the way to work if you're planning a relaxation. meal. So it's pretty simple. This simplicity also extends to the first steps. We tested the Sensate 2 around the same time we bought the portable Cove, and the former was much easier to use. Download the app, turn on the device, and with very little to do, you get those relaxing sensations in just a few minutes. The main secret to getting the most out of Sensate 2 is to use it with headphones and allow 10, 20 or 30 minutes for a session. From there, use the app on your smartphone, power on, and connect via Bluetooth. All you have to do is place the Sensate 2 on your chest, adjust the volume and intensity via the app interface, and relax. It is definitely a stress free user experience. First reviewed in September 2021

Buy it if

You want to relax more
Sensate offers relaxing sessions that can be tailored to your mood and available time. you want it to be simple
Sensate's setup is simple and the device is quick to use once the app is installed. He is open minded about relaxation options.
Sensate may be worth a try if you're ready to lie down and enjoy it.

Even if you don't buy it

You don't like vibes
The adjustable pulses delivered by the Sensate can be quite intense so may not be suitable for everyone. You don't want another device to charge
Sensate requires power, so you'll need to remember to plug it in and charge it before you can use it. Your budget is tight
While it's not the most expensive relaxation device you can buy, the Sensate isn't much of a bargain either. THE BEST DEALS OF THE DAY