Overview Xiaomi Mi Sports - wireless sports headphones for $ 25

Sports accessories for Xiaomi - symbolic niche. Running shoes, fitness trackers, even clothes - everything the company produces. Now in this list appeared Bluetooth-headset. Layfhaker examined her closely, to determine whether to spend money on it.

Design

Again, the risk of sounding too enthusiastic, but I really like the new Xiaomi products. Headset intracanal Mi Sports is no exception.

The design consists of two capsules, connected rubberized wire. The excess is removed by means of the holder with the company logo. The memory effect is present, but the lead is not dubeet in the cold, does not crack and behaves very well for a budget device.

On the right side of the wire is located one-button remote with microphone. With it, you can accept or reject the call, turn on the audio player or put music on pause.

Capsules decorated metal insert in style first Mi Band. One of them even hid a LED that serves as an indicator of a headset to the device.

Each of the capsules slightly heavier than the first Mi Band, but much larger in size. On the part of the ear are additional build-up - this is the sound system. The capsules themselves hiding electronics and battery.

Right capsule - functional. On the one hand on it are changes in volume buttons, on the other - the port microUSB, covered by a rubber flap.

Ease of use

It suggests wearing headset BTE. BTE rigid, unbending of plastic. Marked acoustic chamber provides additional contact with the ear. Otherwise, the entire headset would be hung on the ear cups.

Although this version of Xiaomi also has provided. Ambushyury Mi Sports longer than the standard used for Hybrid or Piston.

The whole design provides comfortable fit for any size ear. Suitable for both men and women: the set includes three sizes of ear cushions.

Length and BTE design allows you to wear the headset is not fully inserted into the ear canal, which is convenient if you want to hear surrounding sounds.

Ear pads provide good sound insulation. Soft and durable. Unfortunately, due to its pleasant texture rough collect dirt and poorly cleaned.

Sound quality

Wireless headsets even the most well-known manufacturers rarely provide sound quality comparable to wireline counterparts, no matter what was written in numerous reviews. Mi Sports is no exception. But it has a serious excuse: this accessory is well optimized for outdoor activities, sports and noisy spaces. The main task of the device - provide convenience and background music.

First the good. Xiaomi Mi Sports has a very high volume. Suffice even in the metro or other public transport. Voice on both sides is sufficient in all usage scenarios, both in transport and in the silence of the park.

Now, about the shortcomings of sound. Sound Sports headset Xiaomi bass, bright enough. But the high-frequency significantly lacking, and the equalizer rescues only partially. Of course, the sound can not be called a dark and dirty - he voiced full. But the lack of support aptX doing his job.

In comparison with the main competitor in the face of Meizu EP-51 Xiaomi headset sounds more profitable: not much bass, the sound more sonorous and pure. But most importantly, classic fit makes you feel the music, includes a process for reproducing the very ear. Do headset Meizu unconventional approach, which does not allow to work the ear canal and separates the sound from the listener.

Runtimes

The manufacturer claims that the work Xioami Mi Sports headset is 7 hours. But it does not indicate operation. Testing showed the following figures:

• standby - 10 hours;
• low volume (quiet room, flat) - 7 hours;
• Average volume (office, gym without musical accompaniment) - 6:00;
• high volume (street, public transport) - 5 hours.

Phone calls almost reduced processing time.

Connection and interoperability

Xiaomi Mi Sports works with any device with Bluetooth. Proprietary protocol headset matches the version 4.1, but the backward compatibility allows you to use it, and for the younger versions of the protocol.

Hardware limitations no platform. Mi Sports can be a companion for devices based and Android, and iOS. Laptops and desktops on Windows and are not an exception.

Results: handy accessory for each day

Spent testing has shown that the first wireless headset called Xiaomi Mi Sports can be considered a successful model. Among its advantages:

• engineered design;
• stylish appearance;
• comfortable fit;
• a good time.

Since the device belongs to the lower price segment, shortcomings are still there:

• full soundproofing;
• large size;
• the average quality of sound;
• lack of support aptX.

Per $ 25 (With coupon XMWV) branded competitors Xiaomi Mi Sports is not there. This is a great low-cost device, more musical than Meizu EP-51 for $ 28 (With coupon MeizuEPS).