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The smartphone and smart gadgets markets are definitely ruled by Apple and Samsung currently, but there are a lot of startups that are seriously trying to close in on the two tech giants. One of them is Xiaomi, and the company seems to be more serious about gaining popularity than ever before. The Chinese company delivers good quality smartphones, tablets, they recently launched their first laptop and is present in the field of fitness trackers also. Their latest addition to this line is the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, which is a cool looking gadget.
The design of the fitness tracker is rather minimalistic, but it is also quite elegant and appealing at the same time. The gadget features an OLED elliptical touch screen that displays the current time, the number of steps taken, distance travelled, heart rate, or burnt calories. The strap is made from TPU, so it is comfortable to wear and quite durable. The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is IP67 waterproof, so users can wear it even when swimming. However, if you go diving, you should take the bracelet off, because it won’t survive the activity. The 70mAh battery doesn’t seem like much, but it is able to ensure up to 20 days standby time. This is quite impressive, given the fact that some fitness trackers need to be charged every day.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 2 features a heart rate monitor, a pedometer, a sedentary reminder, sleep management, and of course, it will remind users of missed calls and messages. The bracelet can also be used as an alarm clock, or simply as a watch if the fitness functions aren’t needed at one time. The fitness tracker can be easily used with both Android and iOS handsets. It is compatible with Android 4.4 or higher, and iOS 7 or higher. Basically, the Mi Band 2 is compatible with almost all the smartphones that are currently available on the market.
Given the numerous functions and the design of the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, it is quite affordable, being priced at only $33.91 if you order it on Gearbest. In case this sum seems too high, buyers can also use the GBMI2 coupon code when shopping on Gearbest and get the bracelet for a special price, for only $29.59. It could become your favorite smart accessory or even a great gift for an active person.
