Lightweight Fitness and Travel buddy: Xiaomi's Mi Band 2

Xiami's Mi band 2

Xiaomi have proven that quality products doesn't need to be expensive. Thus, they have been producing high end quality products at affordable prices. One great example is Mi Band 2, the second iteration of the Mi Band product line. It's premium look and feel at 1,300 - 1,500 php price range, roughly $25 will leave you question if its legit.


But yeah it Legit AF


I ordered it via Lazada App on January 10 and received it on January 23. Upon unboxing the Mi Band 2, I thought to myself, this box is so small. What can you fit in it?

Unboxing Mi Band 2

Then you fill find out there's plenty more space inside for a tiny compact Mi Band placed in the center. With only a charging cord, manual (which is in Chinese only, WTF? lol) and wrist strap included, that's the whole package.

Wrist Strap, Mi Band 2, Charger

What you can do with it

Probably install the Mi Fit app on you phone, then you will discover the features this light weight fitness watch can offer.

• Two modes of Time format
• Heart Rate monitor
• Walk monitor
• Distance 
• Calories Burned
• Battery Status
• Sleep monitor
• App Alerts
• Call Alerts
• SMS Alerts

If you paired you phone, you can have notifications push to Mi Band 2. it will vibrate with the corresponding app with alerts.

Type One Time Display. There's another mode where the date is displayed too

Heart Rate Monitor

You Got me with Waterproof

IP67 of Pure Bliss!!!
Photo Credit to Mi band 2 Official Site: http://www.mi.com/en/miband2/

Did I mention it's waterproof? Yeah It is (dust and water proof IP67)! I am a sucker for anything that can me submerged in water. Probably why I bought Mi Band 2 solely on the waterproof feature. It got me!

For smooth transaction, you can order Mi Band 2 on Lazada App, and search for Mi band 2.

It must sold and distributed by Extreme Deals.

Here is the web link for the product: http://www.lazada.com.ph/xiaomi-mi-band-2-waterproof-smart-bracelet-heart-rate-monitorwristband-black-6182654.html

Here's the technical specs of Mi Band 2 lifted from there Mi Band 2 site

• Battery

  Battery capacity:70mAh

  Standby time:20 days

  Battery type:Lithium polymer

  Input current:45 mA (typ) 65mA (max)
• Weight

  19g
• Sensor material

  Plastic, aluminum alloy
• Water-resistance

  IP67
• Configuration

  0.42" OLED display

  Bluetooth 4.0 BLE

  Power-efficient accelerometer Photoelectric heart rate sensor
• Band

  Total length:235 mm

  Adjustable length:155-210 mm

  Material:Thermoplastic elastomer, aluminum alloy
• Compatibility

  Phone unlocking

  Any device running Android 5.0 and above with Bluetooth 4.0
• In the box

  Mi Band sensor, band, charger, user guide, warranty card

If step count, heart-rate and sleep tracking are all the fitness data you need, and you like the notification handling of the Mi Band 2, then you should definitely get one. I have been using it for almost a week now the the battery life is insane! Its at 80% still since my last charge.