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In the past, we wrote a review on the Xiaomi Mi Band 2, a fitness device that we care about We recently released the successor, which we tested in recent weeks, is the Mi Band 3 just as good as its predecessor? You can read it in this review.
That the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is popular We have already written in this post that Xiaomi the laptop in 17 days time to sell a million times. Now it is of course questionable whether these sales figures are simply due to the success of its predecessor, or that the Mi Band 3 is really worth the purchase.
Summary
First we look at the contents of the package. At Xiaomi Mi Band 3, we quickly finished, because in addition to the Mi Band 3 with rubber strap, a charging cable and a user manual are included.
Design
Despite the fact that the size, color and materials used do not differ much from each other, there are some noticeable changes The screen on the Mi Band 3 is much larger than on the Mi Band 2, namely a 0.78-inch screen instead of a 0.42-inch screen. However, the resolution is the same, so the screen on the Mi Band 3 is actually less clear because of the lower IPP. The larger screen ensures that the Mi Band 3 can display more information about incoming notifications. Due to the larger screen and larger battery, the Mi Band 3 is longer than its predecessor.
The Mi Band 3 screen is a touch screen, which is not the case with the Mi Band 2. This allows you to control the fitness tracker via sweeping motions across the # 39; screen. The screen also has a convex finish, which brings out the screen. It sounds nice, but if you accidentally hit your arm somewhere, the chance is bigger than the screen catches the shot.
There is always a button under the screen. You do not use it now to scroll the menu but to select a menu item or return to the clock interface. It works well and the button and the screen are very sensitive. If you have used the Mi Band 2 for a long time, you must get used to the new controls. You now have the choice between three different clock interfaces.
Just like the one with the Mi Band 2, the strap uses some sort of click system, where you press a metal pin to through a hole in the elastic.You have to press the pin quite hard to click into the strap, but this ensures that the strap does not come off.
Functions
When we received the Mi Band 3, this standard was set in Chinese. When you connect to your smartphone and it is set to English, the Mi Band 3 automatically switches to English. However, if your phone is set to English, the Mi Band 3 menu will remain in Chinese only. We have been able to solve this problem through an unofficial update, although I personally use my smartphone in English. Probably a future update will solve this problem.
[19659008] The Mi Band 3 has much the same functions as the Mi Band 2. In this way, you can measure your heart rate, count your steps, track your sleep patterns and receive notifications. All this data is stored in the Mi Fit app on your phone. This app we have long talked about in our review Mi Band 2.We recommend o I have read this review. The measurement of the heart rate and the recording of the steps work very precisely.
The two fitness trackers have a long battery life of several weeks. Both devices are also waterproof. With the Mi Band 3, you can dive up to 50 meters deep, while the Mi Band 2 has a standard IP67 protection (30 minutes in 1 meter deep). Mi Band 3 also uses Bluetooth 4.2 more stable, instead of Bluetooth 4.0
There are a number of new features available on the Mi Band 3, including the mute function, which allows you to stop your smartphone directly from the Mi Band 3. There is also a stopwatch
Does the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is better than the Mi Band 2?
As you have been There are a number of reasons to choose the Mi Band 3 instead of the old Mi Band 2. For example, the Mi Band 3 has a larger screen, which, unlike the Mi Band 2, is also tactile. This screen is very clear, although the screen is difficult to read in direct sunlight. In addition, the Mi Band 3 is more resistant to water and the Bluetooth connection is more stable. Finally, you get more information about incoming notifications and the fitness tracker has a new design. Of course, the look of a laptop is very personal and some people will find the Mi Band 2 more beautiful.
The Mi Band 3 is better at different points, while the fitness tracker is not much more expensive than its predecessor. So you can already buy the Mi Band 3 here for only 25 €. The Mi Band 2 is currently in the offer for 17 €.
Conclusion (advantages / disadvantages)
Fitness tracker very compact and easy to use. We received the Chinese version, but it was easily converted to English by a detour. Works perfectly, after pairing with the phone and Mi application, in which data is stored and saved. The Mi Band 3 has a long operating life and various setting options. The touch screen responds perfectly and directly.
Advantages
– compact and comfortable
– waterproof
– clear and sensitive touch screen
– long battery life
Against
– The watch strap included is difficult to "lock", but is also fixed once set
– is standard on Chinese. Fortunately, easy to customize
If you want to buy the Xiaomi Mi Band 3, you can use the temporary offer on GearBest, where the fitness tracker will only cost 25 € in the next few days.
