Xiaomi smart watches appeared on the gadget market relatively recently, but managed to win the love of users. After all, the well-known smartphones of the same company have trodden their way. Will smart watches be able to repeat the success of the "older brothers"?
Xiaomi Amazfit
Xiaomi Amazfit are manufactured by a subsidiary of the Chinese giant - Huami. Externally, the ceramic body of Amazfit pretends to be fashionable, although it clearly flirts with a sporty style. The screen diameter of 1.34` is not that much, the standard size for a "semi-sports" watch. If somewhere you come across a mention of the "screen diagonal" of Xiaomi Amazfit, do not believe it - the display of this gadget is completely round. An easily replaceable rubber bracelet complements the look.
The resolution is 320 × 300, there is an automatic brightness control, which significantly increases the lifespan on a single charge.
A moisture-resistant coating is responsible for protecting the screen and the device as a whole, which, according to the developers, will protect the gadget when washing hands, taking a shower and getting into the rain. But, of course, you cannot dive with such a watch on your wrist.
The main control method is via the touch screen. Moreover, by default, the sensor is locked and turned on using the hardware button in the upper right corner. Using the settings, you can always leave the sensor on, which is far from always convenient. An intermediate option is the management of smart gestures that are recognized by the display even in standby mode.
The touchscreen recognizes taps and swipes, which is pretty standard.
The watch not only has an appearance with a hint of sports, but also quite successfully plays the role of a fitness bracelet, performing a number of functions inherent in these devices:
- pedometer;
- calorie counter;
- pulse sensor;
- sleep mode informant.
In addition, a special "trail" mode shows the height above sea level (according to GPS data, that is, it is rather inaccurate), movement speed, ascent or descent. At the end of the workout, the gadget gives out detailed statistics that can be viewed on a smartphone using a special application that synchronizes both devices.
Xiaomi Amazfit Sport Cor Health
You cannot take a call to a smartphone using a gadget, but you can read the message. In theory, in practice, the Russian-language message on the smartphone screen turns into "gibberish". But in general, they are positioned as an independent device, and not a smartphone terminal, synchronization is a side function.
Sports fans will appreciate the built-in player with 4 GB of available memory. Headphones are connected via bluetooth. Through bluetooth, music is "downloaded".
You can use Xiaomi Amazfit as a "magic pendulum" - the gadget tracks the activity and informs the user that the rest period has been prolonged.
The battery "lives" from 5 to 11 days, depending on the intensity of use. The device is charged on a special stand, in addition, the watch is connected to a PC or to an outlet (using an adapter) using a USB cable.
The price of the gadget is 10-12 thousand rubles, and this money is fully worked out.
Xiaomi Amazfit Bip
Amazfit Bip - another gadget from Xiaomi Huami is trying to surprise the user with incredible battery life. The promised autonomy is from 30 to 45 days. Depends on the intensity of use and the involvement of the GPS module - the main devourer of electricity.
This durability is achieved with a small display. The diagonal is only 1.28 ”(resolution 176 × 176) - matching a fitness bracelet, but not at all serious for a gadget that claims to be a full-fledged smart watch.
The main mode of operation of the device is in synchronization with a smartphone. The functionality includes all the standard functions of a fitness bracelet. How the Xiaomi Amazfit Bip smartwatch can be:
- actually, for hours;
- stopwatch;
- timer;
- compass;
- weather forecast indicator.
Xiaomi Amazfit Bip is equipped with a GPS module, which allows you to view its route and statistics at the end of a run or ride a bike. However, for some reason, it is impossible to export a training report on another device.
As a smartphone terminal, Xiaomi Amazfit Bip allows you to read messages from instant messengers or SMS from a smartphone. You cannot receive a call, but you can drop it or ignore it with mute.
The developers promise a fairly high level of protection of the device from harmful effects. The declared class of moisture resistance is IP68, that is, a short-term stay of the device at a depth of 1.5 m is possible.
Gorilla Glass 3 is responsible for impact protection. In general, that says it all.
Interaction is carried out using a touch screen and a single hardware button on the side.
The watch is charged both with a cord and on a stand. The stand has a “find the clock” button, which is practically useless due to the lack of any ability for the device to produce sound. In response to a search query, the gadget only vibrates three times.
The price of the device is $ 70-80, which makes it a good economy class smartwatch.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2
A typical fitness bracelet. But since the watch is still present in it, formally, without mentioning this device, the story about Xiaomi smart watches will be incomplete.
The device consists of the actual gadget in a polycarbonate capsule and a rubber bracelet. One can be separated from the other without difficulty. Rather, it is necessary. Otherwise, you will not learn to put the device on charge. The capsule is inserted into the bracelet from the inside (from the side of the hand), which eliminates loss even during intense exercise.
The top panel is occupied by a small (less than half an inch) display made according to the popular OLED technology and a touch (capacitive) button to control the device. The default display state is dark screen. Even in order to look at the watch, you need to make manipulations (press a button or turn your hand), which is not always convenient.
Unlike its predecessor (Xiaomi Mi Band without number 2), this device can work without synchronization with a smartphone, which eliminates the need to take a fragile device with you to training.
- pedometer;
- heart rate monitor;
- tracker;
- tracking sleep phases.
It is not the first year that devices that combine the functions of both a fitness tracker and an electronic watch have appeared on the watch market. We have prepared for you a review of the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Sports Watch, which is an excellent example of such a device and has an extensive list of functions and capabilities.
Why do they have a double name? It's simple - the Chinese company Xiaomi, which released the sensational smart watches Mi Band 1s and 2, has a subsidiary company - Huami, which announced the release of Amazfit Smartwatch back in 2016. However, they were released already in 2017, that is, not so long ago. Let's take a look at the main functions and features of this smart device called Xiaomi Amazfit Watch.
Appearance and design
There are no complaints about the exterior, because this model successfully combines both sporty and fashion styles. The dark ceramic body gives the impression of quality and durability, and the assembly gives reason to believe that this Xiaomi Amazfit model will serve the owner for a long time until the moment when it begins to lose its presentation.
The Xiaomi Amazfit watch has a 1.34-inch LCD color display with a resolution of 320 x 300 pixels. Of course, there are displays on the market with better characteristics, but in general this model is quite consistent with the manufacturer's price. Due to the fact that the display is transflective, it controls the brightness automatically, decreasing the intensity in the dark and increasing it on a sunny day.
Also very convenient to use and stylish is the rubber watch strap, which, if necessary, can be replaced with another. In addition, the Xiaomi Amazfit Sports watch is protected from dust and moisture, and therefore you do not have to take it off while washing your hands or taking a shower.
The mechanical button on the Xiaomi Amazfit smartwatch is small and located in the upper right corner. When you press it, the touch display is activated (until this moment it is in sleep mode), which is not always convenient, for example, during sports. Of course, the user can enable 24/7 activity, but this will greatly reduce the battery life of the smartwatch. To find a middle ground, you can activate gesture control, which is also in Xiaomi Mi Band 2: when you bring your hand with a watch to your chest, the display turns on automatically.
Functions and interface
The Xiaomi Amazfit fitness bracelet has the following main functions:
- Counting the steps taken per day;
- Calories burned counter;
- Heart rate tracking;
- Owner's sleep information mode.
The developer also indicated that a software update for the bracelet will be released soon, which will help greatly expand the capabilities of the Amazfit Watch. The user of the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit watch will be able to receive the maximum amount of all kinds of data not only after playing sports, but also right during them. The display will show the duration of your run, as well as pace, heart rate, time and distance. Unfortunately, at the moment, the Amazfit watch does not have such capabilities.
It is not difficult to control the Amazfit fitness bracelet: just swipe up or down to turn pages in the interface, or left and right to access music or finish a workout. Unfortunately, this device has not yet been optimized for the Russian language, so some menu items will first have to be dealt with.
When the mode is turned on "Trail" Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Watch shows how high the user is above sea level, and also displays the process of ascent or descent along with the speed of movement. Also, after completing a workout, the fitness bracelet displays statistics of activity indicators and information about the state of the user's body.
In addition to the positive characteristics, this gadget has two significant drawbacks:
- Failure in statistics when training indoors. It happened that the difference in the indicators on the watch and the treadmill was 10-15%.
- A display that works by pressing a small button on the watch. While running, this distracts and distracts from the established running rhythm.
Sleep and heart rate tracking
The owner of Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Smart watch, in addition to the above information, can also track the pulse for a long period of time. And for those who are interested in this topic, even a function has been created to display all information about anaerobic and aerobic processes occurring in sleep, as well as about changes in heart rate. You can also compare today's and yesterday's heart rate per day and view the automatically generated sleep analysis.
The Xiaomi Amazfit Sport gadget will determine not only the time of falling asleep and waking up, but also highlight the sleep phases by the minute and even indicate when there was a night awakening. You can also set up an alarm that will vibrate.
Reminders and notifications
The developer wanted to implement in this model the function of notifying about all incoming events on a smartphone or tablet. And this is what came of it: very often failures occur when starting the control application, and the language of messages when they are opened on the watch for some reason becomes Chinese. That is why some users are unhappy with the Amazfit Smart Watch and prefer the more reliable Mi Band 2.
However, unlike the Mi Band, our review hero has a cool feature: you can download up to 4 gigabytes of music to your tracker and not take your smartphone to workout. This makes sports even more comfortable. It's very easy to upload music - just connect the watch to a laptop or PC and transfer files. In addition, the device is perfectly compatible even with the latest versions of wireless headphones.
Also Huami Smart Watch will remind you if you have not moved for a long time and you need to warm up. This feature is present in Mi Band 2 and is not new, but many users are still delighted with it.
Battery
The battery in this device will work quietly for up to 5 days, and without training - up to 11. That is, you charge the device a couple of times a week - and it will fully provide you with all the necessary functionality. Of course, not Mi Band with its own month without recharging, but also very good.
A special stand for charging the bracelet is also sold with the watch. You can also use the USB cable to connect to a PC or 220V power supply.
Smart watches Amazfit fully correspond to the declared price of 10-12 thousand rubles. Of course, there are drawbacks in them, however, most likely, the developer will fix them in the next update of the tracker software.
In general, the device is externally beautiful and internally functional, but the need for improvements makes users look for more interesting analogs at the same price.
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Xiaomi has long since grown from a single manufacturer into a whole alliance. Many Chinese manufacturers of high-quality electronics have united under the brand name. Huami is one of them. This company is known for the development of the Mi Band 2, which we reviewed earlier, and many other gadgets. Today we will tell you about the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Stratos fitness bracelet, which is reviewed below.
The Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Stratos (Smart Sports Watch 2) (Black) smart watch is a second generation model designed for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts. What does the manufacturer offer?
Contents of delivery
The model comes in a white cardboard box. On the front side there is the name of the gadget, and on the bottom cover there is a short list of characteristics. Standard design option for Xiaomi products.
In addition to the watch itself, the package includes a connector for charging and data transfer and instructions, but alas in Chinese. This is standard equipment. There is also a premium kit, which includes 2 straps: leather and silicone (for swimming and sports). In addition, a sapphire crystal is installed. Such equipment is marked with the S symbol.
First impressions
The new model differs from its predecessor in a number of improvements. Added full waterproofing, special swimming modes and much more.
The main body material was glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate. On the back side there is a sensor, as well as a connector for connecting a connector. On the side there are 3 functional buttons made of high-quality stainless steel, which make it easier to control the gadget during training. The Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Stratos (Smart Sports Watch 2) (Black) smartwatch is quite massive, but not bulky, so it will suit both men and women.
As for the strap and fixation, there are no problems here. The clasps allow the watch to be securely fastened to the wrist. The strap device assumes an easy replacement, so there will be no difficulties with this either.
Screen
This is the pride of the developers. The display uses transflectivity technology: the brighter the incident light, the clearer the picture on the screen is. In the dark, the backlight comes to replace.
All this makes it look like a classic wristwatch, because during the day the display is always on and does not consume much energy, and at night the backlight comes on when the owner raises his hand.
Functionality
Despite targeting athletes, the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Stratos (Smart Sports Watch 2) (Black) is suitable for everyday wear. With the main task - the demonstration of time, the gadget copes perfectly well. There is a choice between display formats, and synchronization with a smartphone and Internet time guarantees accurate values.
The user can independently choose a skin from the preinstalled ones or download and use others. To do this, it is enough to transfer the necessary files to the watch folders.
GPS is used to get an accurate weather forecast. After that, the data is loaded from the Internet. Thus, a reliable forecast is always displayed on the screen. The watch will notify the owner about the weather conditions for today, inform about possible precipitation and much more.
It is quite logical that there is a timer, a stopwatch, an unlimited number of alarms with adjustable vibration strength, synchronization of notifications from your phone, a heart rate monitor, and playback control.
Since this watch is designed for athletes, there are corresponding functions and modes here. It all starts with measurements that are routine for fitness trackers: sleep duration and sleep phases, number of steps and mileage, calories burned, reminders of the need to move. All this is built into informative graphs and allows you to track your activity. But this is not all that will please the Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Stratos (Smart Sports Watch 2) (Black) smartwatch.
In total, there are 11 sports modes, among which the user selects the one he needs. Separate parameters are selected for each of them. The GPS of the device works accurately - much more accurate than in a smartphone, which allows you to accurately determine the distance and trajectory of movement. Workout results are saved for hours and transferred to the cloud when a Wi-Fi connection is detected.
It's almost impossible to learn the functionality at a glance. With every hour of testing, we found new functions and modes. All this leads to the conclusion that Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Stratos (Smart Sports Watch 2) (Black), the review of which is presented before you, is a full-fledged independent device for sports. You don't need a tablet or phone while exercising.
Amazfit - proprietary application
The interaction between the watch and the smartphone takes place without any problems. Communication is established via Bluetooth. In general, the application is ideally suited for viewing results and studying statistics.
What Amazfit looks like can be understood from the photo:
Charging and battery life
The manufacturer said that on a full charge, the watch can last for 5 days. In fact, we saw something else - 3 days. Of course, this is in the training and intensive use mode. It is likely that the model will last 4-5 days in everyday conditions. It takes about 2 hours for the gadget to fully charge.
Localization and its problems
Perhaps the only drawback of the watch is the Chinese firmware. Alas, the international one does not yet exist. Therefore, if the user finds it difficult to understand the menu in Chinese, he will have to reflash the gadget. It is not difficult to do this, and there are many instructions on the Internet. It is likely that the manufacturer will soon launch an English version.
Currently, custom firmware is used for these purposes.
Specifications
Let's sum up
We were completely satisfied with the work of the gadget. The device is characterized by increased accuracy of operation, which guarantees reliable results. The Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Stratos (Smart Sports Watch 2) (Black) smartwatch has additional functions built in that will be useful in everyday use, and prepared modes will come in handy for athletes. The independence of the device allows you not to take a smartphone for training, which is an undoubted advantage. There are no complaints about the design and reliability of the case and the strap - it is clear that we have a decent product in front of us. And of course the cost. Competitors' counterparts are much more expensive, but functionality and reliability are not always better.
As for the shortcomings, there is only one - localization. But given the speed at which Xiaomi prepares updates, it is logical to assume that an international firmware will be released soon.
Smart watches Xiaomi will be an ideal purchase for people involved in sports and who are simply taking great care of their health. They will become an excellent accessory, complementing absolutely any image, whether it is completely sporty or casual style. The wide functionality of the watch allows you to track heart rate, the number of steps or kilometers traveled during a walk, calories burned. Also, the device is synchronized with your smartphone and duplicates all incoming calls and messages. Therefore, being in a place where there are noisy and a lot of people, you will definitely not miss important information. During sleep, the watch tracks its quality, carrying out full monitoring.
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