What better fitness bracelet: new Xiaomi Mi Band Mi Band 3 or 2

Case and Strap

Both have removable accessory straps, but silicone bracelet of Mi Band 2 to the capsule Mi Band 3 will not work. The reason for that is not only a different form, but it will increase the size. At Mi Band 2 basic module has dimensions of 40.3 × 15.7 × 10.5 mm, and the novelty - 46,9 × 17,9 × 12 mm.

As for the straps, then Mi Band 3, it is regulated in the range 155-216 mm and total length 247 mm. At Mi Band 2 is 155-210 mm and 235 mm respectively. That is, the novelty can come even to those who previous bracelet Xiaomi was not enough.

Along with the increasing size and substantially increased total weight of the accessory 20 g to 7 g However, Mi Band 3 will hardly be noticeable on the wrist.

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 has moisture protection of IP67 standard, that allows the device not to be afraid of rain, showers and even short dives. Depth of 1 m 3 Mi Band New Member stepped far forward: it withstands water pressure is 5 atmospheres, which is comparable with the immersion to a depth of at 50 m.

Screen

That screen was one of the main differences between the Xiaomi Mi Band 3. He was nearly doubled: 0.78 inches versus 0.42 inches for the Mi Band 2. When this proportion increased and resolution: 128 × 80 pixels to 72 × 40 predecessor. In addition, the display new items touch that allows you to manage the tracker simple swipe instead of pressing a special button, as in the case with the Mi Band 2.

It is also worth noting the appearance of Mi Band 3 trend 2,5D-glass, making the display panel more streamlined and rounded at the edges. At Mi Band 2 display cover was completely flat. As for the matrices themselves, they are essentially the same: the monochrome OLED-panels.

Sensors and Communications

Both devices are equipped with three-axis accelerometer, responsible for counting the steps, and the heart rate sensor. The latter, in the case of the Mi Band 3 has higher accuracy confirmed ISO-10993-5 / 10 certificate.

The novelty associated with the smartphone by Bluetooth 4.2, whereas the previous model tracker only supports Bluetooth 4.0. This improvement should provide an increase in the speed of data transmission.

Another important difference was the news NFC-chip, which will be equipped with a little more expensive version of the Mi Band 3. It will allow to use the bracelet for contactless payment, however, the support service google Pay Xiaomi company maintained silence on the presentation.

Capabilities

Enlarged display Mi Band 3 allowed to expand functionality of the device considerably. Now all data on physical activity are more detailed message text should be displayed directly on the bracelet display, when an incoming call Mi Band 3 will be displayed and the caller's name. Mi Band 2, working together with the application Mi Fit, for all this only uses icons.

Even if at the start screen Mi Band 3 will display a notification WeChat and QQ, over time, the manufacturer or third-party applications will be able to customize the authors certainly compatible with messengers and social networks, popular outside China.

Mi Band 3 also offers new widgets, such as weather forecast, and reminders of upcoming events. All other features available on the Mi Band 2 are stored, including sleep monitoring vibrobudilnik, unlock the smartphone.

autonomy

Due to the occurrence of a touch screen power consumption Mi Band 3 significantly increased, but increased from 70 to 110 mAh battery capacity possible to preserve the autonomy of the same. New bracelet, as well as Mi Band 2, running on a single charge of about 20 days. This is more than enough to carry a wire to feed.

Price

One of the main features of Xiaomi bracelet has always been a low price, and Mi Band 3 is not an exception. The basic version of the tracker will cost 169 yuan, while the version with NFC - 199 yuan. For comparison: Mi Band 2 started with a mark of 149 yuan, that is, the difference is small.

As is usually the case at the start of the first Mi Band 3 on AliExpress will cost about 1.5-2 times more expensive than the official price for China. That is, should be guided by at least 3000 rubles. However, even at this price bracelet will certainly fly away like hot cakes.

Total

Four main advantages of Mi Band Mi Band 3 to 2 are:

• best moisture protection;
• appearance NFC;
• enhanced touch screen;
• broad interoperability with notifications.

More visual comparison of characteristics - in the table below.