Hello Mi Fans !
The New Xiaomi Mi Band 2 was released in early June, it is the third fitness tracker from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi. For this new generation, this fitness tracker introduces an LED touch screen module to display the necessary informations. A very aggressively priced product compared to its competitors, have we finally found the ideal fitness tracker? Find out in this in this Xiaomi Mi Band 2 review.
Like its competitors, the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 offers a compact and minimalist design. It consists of two parts, one being the strap and the other a small sensor of about 3-4 cm, which is housed in the strap. The strap is made of a silicon-type of material, but has a softer texture than other bands of its kind. The strap latches close quite smoothly, without risk of falling off your wrist.
Unlike
some models of FitBit, the sensor slides into the bracelet more simply.
So there’s no need to force it in. There are also no problems in
removing it for charging with the supplied cable.
At the rear of the sensor is the heart rate monitor, as we also saw in the Mi Band Pulse. The two pin connectors are used to charge the Mi Band 2 via a USB port.
On
the wrist, the Mi Band 2 is a discreet and comfortable device to carry.
It’s less bulky than some of its competitors and I personally find it
more elegant than the FitBit Flex, which costs about the same.
The
Mi Band 2 is also waterproof up to one meter and dust resistant, thanks
to its IP67 certification. However, it’s not somehow not recommended to
wear during swimming sessions.
You can view various types of information on this screen,such as time; number of steps; distance traveled; calories burned; cardiac activity; sleep monitoring; incoming calls and notifications; remaining battery.In
everyday life, the screen is good and brightness is more than enough.
Even in bright sunlight, I didn’t find any serious issues while seeing
the screen.
The Mi Band 2 offers the classic features of a fitness tracker. Besides the traditional pedometer, the bracelet can monitor your sleep to help you relax. It can also wake you up gently at the time you want with a gentle vibration.
Like
the Mi Band Pulse, the Mi Band 2 has a heart rate sensor, but it’s not
always consistent. The readings are not always reliable, even though the
pulse readings are collected so close to the sensor. If you are looking
for a highly accurate pulse reading, I’d suggest considering fitness
trackers with more advanced heart rate monitors.
Finally, it’s important to note the unlocking feature for smartphones running Android 5.0 Lollipop with a Xiaomi smartphone. With this combination, you do not need to use a PIN code to unlock the device when you wear the Mi Band 2.
The Mi Band 2 works with iOS (iPhone 5 and later) and Android (from android 4.4 and above) using Bluetooth 4.0, requires the Mi Fit app to function. Pairing between the band and the smartphone is quite simple. However, you should create a Mi account beforehand and fill in details about your weight, height and other details. Moreover, the Mi Band is compatible with Google Fit and Apple Health applications.
Once all
the parameters are set, the Mi Band 2 tracks your steps, heart rate
activity, monitors your sleep and displays your calories burned. The Mi
Fit app is easy to use and tracks your progress effectively. However,
it’s unfortunate that no sport activity can be monitored – just the
basics.The app sorts the information according to whether it’s day or
night and constantly provides real-time data. The synchronization
between the band and the app is done without problems, accurately
recording your data.
The Mi Band 2 has a reliable 70 mAh battery with a Xiaomi-claimed standby time of 20 days, which is slightly less than that of the first generations of the Mi Band, with around 30 days of standby time. However, in practice, it’s enough. After 10 days of testing (and with the battery initially charged to only 80 percent), and with notifications for calls, the battery level was down to 18 percent. This is respectable performance, with 20 days of battery life perfectly conceivable.
As
for charging, it’s rather slow since it takes a good three hours via a
computer. But, in general, the battery charges relatively quickly in the
Mi Band 2.
Like the first generation, the Mi Band 2 is a compelling offering from Xiaomi. Positioned in a highly competitive market comprising both high-end trackers of up to $150, along with the more affordable devices down to to $50 – the Mi Band 2 is a great choice.
While
the sensor is not the best on the market, this connected tracker costs
less than $30 yet offers more or less the same functionality and the
same performance as more expensive fitness trackers.
Its
design, performance and long battery should be enough to convince even
the most reluctant to opt for the Mi Band 2. While the Mi Fit app is
still imperfect and the heart rate sensor acts up sometimes, most of the
functionality you’d expect from a fitness tracker is available right
here.
Author : Anushk Keshri Rastogi
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The New Xiaomi Mi Band 2 was released in early June, it is the third fitness tracker from Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi. For this new generation, this fitness tracker introduces an LED touch screen module to display the necessary informations. A very aggressively priced product compared to its competitors, have we finally found the ideal fitness tracker? Find out in this in this Xiaomi Mi Band 2 review.
Design and build quality
Like its competitors, the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 offers a compact and minimalist design. It consists of two parts, one being the strap and the other a small sensor of about 3-4 cm, which is housed in the strap. The strap is made of a silicon-type of material, but has a softer texture than other bands of its kind. The strap latches close quite smoothly, without risk of falling off your wrist.
At the rear of the sensor is the heart rate monitor, as we also saw in the Mi Band Pulse. The two pin connectors are used to charge the Mi Band 2 via a USB port.
Display
The main difference between the Mi Band 2 and previous generations (Mi Band and Mi Band Pulse) is that it has a display on the activity sensor. While the Mi Band simply displayed information on its aluminum surface using three LED lights, the Mi Band 2 has an OLED touch screen of 0.42 inchs (about 1 cm). Contrary to what some may think, the screen is not curved, but rather flat.
Some of it's Specialities
The Mi Band 2 offers the classic features of a fitness tracker. Besides the traditional pedometer, the bracelet can monitor your sleep to help you relax. It can also wake you up gently at the time you want with a gentle vibration.
Finally, it’s important to note the unlocking feature for smartphones running Android 5.0 Lollipop with a Xiaomi smartphone. With this combination, you do not need to use a PIN code to unlock the device when you wear the Mi Band 2.
Software
The Mi Band 2 works with iOS (iPhone 5 and later) and Android (from android 4.4 and above) using Bluetooth 4.0, requires the Mi Fit app to function. Pairing between the band and the smartphone is quite simple. However, you should create a Mi account beforehand and fill in details about your weight, height and other details. Moreover, the Mi Band is compatible with Google Fit and Apple Health applications.
Battery
The Mi Band 2 has a reliable 70 mAh battery with a Xiaomi-claimed standby time of 20 days, which is slightly less than that of the first generations of the Mi Band, with around 30 days of standby time. However, in practice, it’s enough. After 10 days of testing (and with the battery initially charged to only 80 percent), and with notifications for calls, the battery level was down to 18 percent. This is respectable performance, with 20 days of battery life perfectly conceivable.
Final verdict
Like the first generation, the Mi Band 2 is a compelling offering from Xiaomi. Positioned in a highly competitive market comprising both high-end trackers of up to $150, along with the more affordable devices down to to $50 – the Mi Band 2 is a great choice.
Author : Anushk Keshri Rastogi
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