MIBAND 2: THE NEW SUCCESSOR!
by mitch002
Finally, after so many rumors and a failed Mi Band 2 release in the form of Mi Band 1s, the real deal has arrived. Sporting a new design and some cool features inside this small capsule, the Mi Band 2 is here to take Xiaomi to another milestone.
Video Unbox:
Specs:
Battery | 70 mAh, Lithium polymer 20 days battery life |
Weight | 7.0 g |
Water Resistant | IP67 Standards |
Intenral Config. | 0.42" OLED Display 2nd Gen Bluetooth 4.0 ADI ultra-low power acceleration sensors & Photoelectric sensors |
Strap Size | 235 mm total length 155 - 210 mm adjustable length Made of Thermoplastic elastomers, aluminium |
Compatibility | Requires Bluetooth 4.0 Android 4.4 or iOS 7.0 and above: Mi 2 / 2S / 2A, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi Note, Mi 4c, Mi 4i, Mi 5, Mi 4S, Mi Max, Redmi 1S, Redmi 2 / 2A / 3, Redmi Note / Note 2 / Note 3 iOS 7.0 or later: iPhone 4s / 5 / 5c / 5s / 6/6 Plus / 6s / 6s Plus / SE For Smart Unlocking feature support: [MIUI 6, 7, 8] Mi 2 / 2S / 2A, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi Note, Mi 4c, Mi 5, Mi 4S, Mi Max, Redmi 1S, Redmi 2 / 2A / 3, Redmi Note / Note 2 / Note 3 Smartphones with Android 5.0 or above & Bluetooth 4.0 |
Design:
We love the design of the Mi Band 2, it doesnt mean we didnt like the Mi Band 1 design, the Mi Band 2 took the fitness tracker to new heights in terms of design, with added OLED display, we dont need to rely on the phone anymore to show us the statistics everytime we want to check our pulse rate. The larger surface area looks pretty awesome and the black shiny capsule looks more fashionable than the aluminum colored top of the Mi Band 1.
Display:
Here are the stats that you can see in your Mi Band 2
- Time
- Steps
- Meters Walked
- Calories Burned
- Heart Rate
- Incoming Alerts
Now the important feature that have improved a lot is the heart rate on demand, you can now check you heart rate anytime, anywhere with just a tap on the button on the screen. Its that simple, unlike the Mi Band 1s, we need to access the Mi Fit App just to take a look at the pulse rate, well for me, I dont bring my phone in my pocket as I ran the treadmill inside the gym. This feature is definitely one of the selling point of this wearable.
Another feature that Xiaomi is claiming is its battery life, which can last up to 20 Days even with a OLED Display this time around. Now as on my side, after wearing for 2 days, the battery still count 98% on my end. Things look good on my end.
Whats in the Box:
Band Strap:
The band strap is different from the old design, giving the Mi Band a new facelift, with the bigger capsule, Xiaomi did not disappoint in the design of the Mi Band 2 strap, making the capsule more secure against sudden lost due to daily bump and grind. (I lost my Mi Band 1 capsule without me noticing it, the strap of Mi Band 1 is not so secure).
Manuals:
Water Resistant:
The Mi Band 2 is water resistant and is pretty much a plus otherwise it will be such a drag to remove it when you want to wash your hands or take a shower.
Mi Fit App and its Features:
Firmware Update
Mi Band 2 Settings
What to display on your Mi Band 2
Alerts Notification on your Mi Band 2
Daily Stats
Goal Setting
Units of Measurement
Steps Chart
Check heart Rate
Over Seating Alert
Screen Unlock for Mi Phones
Incoming Call alert
Alarm
Sleep Analysis
After navigating the Mi Band 2 for 3 days, I can say that this wearable will be one of the more sought product of Xiaomi in the market, expect this items to be always out of stock for the first few months.
Mi Band 2 is available for purchase at Xiaomi Online for 149 RMB Mi Band 2