Overview Mi Band 3 - the most popular smart bracelet this year
Devices / / December 19, 2019
All write that Mi Band 3 - this fitness bracelet. That is, the device is for fans of jogging, healthy food and other components of the HLS. Actually this is not true. New from the company Xiaomi bracelet is designed for those who are indifferent to fitness.
Appearance
Let's start with the fact that the Mi Band 3 even in appearance is not very similar to a sports bracelet. Usually they have bright colors, symbolizing the speed, power and youth. Mi Band 3 looks on this background, real aristocrat.
Soft Silicone strap black will not attract attention even in combination with a strict business suit. Streamlined capsule looks elegant and restrained. In general, fans of the classics will be satisfied.
However, no one has repealed removable straps. can be converted Mi Band 3 in the trendy teenage gadget stylish Fenichka or "Army" bracelet, if desired.
Main functions
In surveys of this kind of gadgets mainly adopted to describe how well they think the steps and calories. However, the main purpose of Mi Band 3, in our opinion, is not the point.
In the first instance are notifications of calls and messages. It is very convenient - you can see who's calling or what they write, without taking the device out of his pocket. Vibration bracelet felt good, Cyrillic notifications displayed correctly.
In addition, you can set up reminders for important events. At the appointed time Mi Band 3 displays a predetermined message. Another useful feature - the inclusion in the silent mode phone straight from the bracelet. Handy if you're sitting in an important meeting and suddenly remembered that you forgot to turn off the sound.
Pupils, students, office workers and all the people who have get up early, Like a built-in alarm clock. He certainly awaken his master's at the appointed time, not alarmed at all this close. And you can specify what the weather outside before you leave home. Mi Band 3 can display the current weather conditions and forecast for several days.
The bracelet can also help you out in case you can not find any smartphone. Just click on one button it to the lost device started to emit a loud signal. And yet the gadget has a built-in stopwatch and multiple formats to display the time on the screen.
What about sports?
Sporting features anywhere, of course, not gone away. Mi Band 3 is able to record steps, distance and calories burned. Software algorithms in a position to distinguish between slow walking, fast walking, jogging and some other activities. Data for the rest of the sports have to be entered manually.
However, it is a sober assessment of the possibility of a bracelet in this area. Since Mi Band 3 is GPS, the accuracy of speed and distance estimation is poor. Ordinary users such precision will be enough, but for serious sport it will not be enough.
Roughly the same can be said about the sleep tracking and heart rate readings. Approximate understanding of the quality of sleep and heart rate Mi Band 3 allows. But do on their basis any conclusions need with very great care. It should be remembered that the objective data can be obtained only by means of special medical equipment and Mi Band 3 in any case is not in its number.
Autonomy and protection
As we described in a recent comparison, The screen in the new version of the Mi Band has become a little more light - brighter, and the number of functions increased. Therefore, one might expect that the autonomy of the Mi Band 3 will be slightly lower than its predecessor.
These fears were realized only partially. battery capacity to a new wristband is 110 mAh, which provides up to 20 days of operation on a single charge. Recall that the lifetime Mi Band 2 could reach the month. So that a deterioration of this parameter is, but not catastrophic. All the same, all competitors are significantly smaller.
But in the new water-resistant wristband became better. Protection Mi Band 3 corresponds to class IP68, which allows not only to wet it under the shower, but even swim without removing the bracelet.
Relatively resistant to shocks and falls can not say anything - did not check. But it is known that the convex surface of the capsule shiny Mi Band 3 scratched. Therefore, immediately we advise you to stick a protective film.
Optional accessories
Smart bracelet is always in the high-risk zone. The owner may at any time to hit it or scratch, the strap may break and charge entries - fail.
If you bought a bracelet from another manufacturer, you have to work hard to find accessories for it. In some cases, it is very expensive or impossible.
Xiaomi products are very popular, so accessories Mi Band 3 on the market a great variety: protective film, chargers, removable straps of all sizes and colors. Some of them are as good as the original product, but are at the same time dime.
Output
To sum up, we want to emphasize once again the main idea of this review.
Mi Band 3 - this is a great gadget that is worth every penny of its price. However, take it only as a fitness bracelet is not entirely correct. In addition to sports functions, it has a number of useful features that will be useful to you regardless of whether you exercise or not. First of all we are talking about displaying notifications, reliable alarm clock, weather forecast, and the search for a smartphone. Yes, and the number of steps from time to time to glance curiously.
At the time of this writing, the cost of Mi Band 3 1894 ruble. Suitable accessories you can buy here.
The author expresses his gratitude to the company GearBest for providing the test device.