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Xiaomi MI Band 2 review

Xiaomi MI Band 2

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •   Excellent accuracy for pace count and distance with arm swinging free
  •   Good accuracy for pace count with arm relatively immobile
  •   Excellent resting heart rate accuracy
  •   Good accuracy for active heart rate measurements
  •   Excellent response in heart rate monitor to shifts in intensity during cool down
  •   Very good ease of setup
  •   Comfortable to wear
Bad points

Bad Points

  •   Screen unreadable in sunlight
  •   Band is a bit awkward to put on, take off and adjust
  •   Can't be worn swimming
  •   No control of media playback
  •   One year warranty
  •   No heart rate monitor

Type

Type
Fitness band

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
N/A
Reliability score
N/A

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Ease of use score
67%
Comfort score
61%
Step count accuracy score
100%
Distance accuracy score
95%
Resting heart rate accuracy
96%
Active heart rate accuracy
72%
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
IP67
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
19
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
20
Bluetooth
4.2
Warranty (years)
1
Website
mi.com
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$71.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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