The Redmi bracelet is the brand's first wearable smart device officially launched by Redmi at the 2020 Mi Fan Festival new product launch conference in April 2020. It provides practical configurations such as a 1.08-inch square color screen, sports health monitoring, and offline payment for 99 yuan. , function, and is loved by consumers with super high-cost performance.
After more than two years, Redmi brought its iterative product - Redmi Band 2, and upgraded it in terms of screen, health monitoring, charging, etc. while maintaining the product's price of 100 yuan, and the product strength has been improved. Floors. How far has the Redmi Band 2 been rolled? Let's find out next.
1. Redmi Band 2 product out of the box
The outer packaging is simple and elegant. The upper right corner of the front is the Xiaomi brand logo, the lower right corner is the product name Redmi Band 2, the left side is the English name of the product name Redmi Smart Band, and the middle is the rendering of the product appearance. We have a dream white color scheme.
In addition, there are 5 color options including Midnight Black, Spring Pink, Sunny Blue, Fluorescent Green, and Retro Green to meet more personalized needs.
There are 9 product highlights listed on the top of the back: 1.47-inch color display large screen, all-day heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, blood oxygen saturation detection, multiple sports modes, rich themed dials, fast magnetic charging, long battery life, 50 meters deep waterproof.
The middle is the product parameters, mainly product name: Redmi Band 2, product model: M2225B1, wireless connection: Bluetooth 5.1 (BLE Bluetooth Low Energy), input voltage: 5V, input current: 1A. Packing list: wristband body, wrist strap, charging cable and instruction manual. Below is information about the manufacturer.
Take out all the items in the package, including the main body of the bracelet, wrist strap, charging cable, and instruction manual, which are consistent with the packing list.
The standard magnetic charging cable is equipped with a magnetic charging cable. When it is close to the charging contact of the wristband, it will automatically absorb and locate, making charging more convenient and fast and meeting daily charging needs.
After reading the packaging and accessories, then look at the product.
An overview of the overall appearance of the product, using the bracelet body + wristband design, the style is simple and versatile.
The wristband is made of TPU material, which is soft in texture and feels skin-friendly and comfortable. The wristband has 13 holes for users to adjust freely. The adjustable length is 135-215mm, which is suitable for most people to wear.
A front view of the main body of the bracelet. The screen has been upgraded from 1.08 inches of the previous generation to 1.47 inches. It has a larger display area, and the viewing area has increased by 76%. At the same time, this is the first time that a square full-screen design has been adopted on the Redmi series bracelets. The screen-to-body ratio Reached 60.1%. The surface is a 2.5D glass cover, which has a good visual texture and a smooth touch.
At the top of the back is the Redimi brand logo, in the middle is the optical sensor window, and at the bottom is the magnetic charging contact.
The official nominal weight of the main body of the Redmi Band 2 is 14.9 grams. According to the actual measurement of I Love Audio Network, the overall weight after adding the wrist strap is about 27 grams. It is still very light, and it is even more comfortable to wear daily.
I Love Audio Network uses CHARGERLAB POWER-Z KT002 to conduct a wired charging test on Redmi Band 2, and the charging power is about 0.93W. Redmi Band 2 has a built-in 210mAh battery, equipped with a low-power chip and battery life optimization algorithm, which can achieve 14 days of ultra-long battery life in typical use mode, and 6 days in heavy use mode, easily solving battery life anxiety.
2. Hands-on experience with Redmi Band 2
The Redmi Band 2 is also used with the Mi Sports Health APP, and you can start the experience after adding the bound device.
The home page of the APP displays various health data, including heart rate, steps, calories, blood oxygen, and other information. Users can also customize the increase, decrease, and sorting of data cards, which is convenient for daily use to quickly understand daily conditions; the sports page defaults to displaying outdoor running, Outdoor Walking, Outdoor Cycling, and Indoor Running 4 major sports application entrances, it is more convenient to record sports, and at the same time provide recommended courses to help users improve their level.
Device settings also include health monitoring, application settings, system settings, security settings, and other items, covering the needs of daily use, and users can customize settings according to their own needs and usage habits.
In terms of dials, Redmi Band 2 has more than 100 personalized dials. The styles include but are not limited to trends, sports, business, etc. There are many choices. Users can change according to personal preferences, mood, or daily outfits. In addition, Photos in the album can also be set as watch faces, making it easy to play new tricks.
The wrist-raising display is sensitive and responds quickly. With the wide layout of the large screen, it is more convenient to view information.
Swipe down on the home page to check the message notification. After the screen becomes larger, Redmi Band 2 can display up to 77 characters on one screen, and long messages can also be seen at a
glance.
Swipe up to view the application list, and larger icons will be displayed on the large screen, making the operation more convenient.
In terms of sports, Redmi Band 2 supports more than 30 sports modes, supports professional sports such as running, cycling, skipping rope, and rowing machine, and accurately tracks various data throughout the process, such as exercise time, calories burned, different heart rate zones, etc., all at a glance, making exercise more efficient.
At the same time, the bracelet has a 5ATM waterproof rating and supports a depth of 50 meters. It supports swimming in swimming pools, shallow waters, and other water sports in shallow waters. It can also be used with confidence when playing in the water in summer.
Swipe left and right to view direct cards, and you can quickly grasp important information when viewing data and information on the large screen.
The Redmi Band 2 also has a major upgrade: blood oxygen saturation detection. Through the built-in sensor and professional algorithm of the wristband, the user can turn on the blood oxygen saturation detection function at any time when needed, follow the instructions to easily measure the blood oxygen level, and grasp the physical condition according to the weather.
In addition, Redmi Band 2 also supports all-weather heart rate monitoring and heart rate warning function, which can send out reminders when the heart rate is too high; there are also practical functions such as sleep monitoring, stress detection, standing reminder, and women's health to help users understand themselves state.
In other aspects, WeChat/Alipay offline payment, schedule synchronization, weather, music control, remote camera, and other intimate small functions make daily life more convenient.
3. Summary of I Love Audio Network
As an iteration of the first-generation product, the Redmi Band 2 has further upgraded the screen, blood oxygen saturation detection, magnetic charging, and other highlights on the original basis, while retaining functions such as heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, and offline payment. The price of the product is priced at 100 yuan, and the price/performance ratio is not bad. If you also need a smart bracelet with online configuration and complete functions, the Redmi Band 2 with outstanding product power is undoubtedly very attractive.