Xiaomi Mi Band 4 - worth replacing?
With each version change, the question arises as to whether it is worth replacing the previous series with the new one.
Although we predicted in a previous article that the new bracelet may be capable of other heart-related measurements in addition to heart rate monitoring due to the new central alpha, to the best of our knowledge, this has not materialized. Of course, even without it, there are some novelties that can make the exchange worthwhile.
The exterior has not changed much, it could be said that the proven form would have been superfluous to replace. The easy-to-snap-in central unit is retained, so millions of straps can be added to replace them to our liking. The most striking change was the display, which - let's face it - was finally in color. The new color AMOLED panel is 0,95 inches, has a resolution of 240 x 120 pixels, and above it we find not plastic but 2,5D scratch-resistant glass.
Of course, the interior has also changed. Most importantly, a new six-axis displacement gauge has been added to the bracelet. The advantage of this is that it measures the energy burned during different exercises much more accurately. According to the demonstration material, it more accurately measures cycling, ball sports and swimming activities, for example, and is even able to recognize different types of swimming.
Another significant change is that the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 also got a microphone. Its job is to integrate the bracelet into our smart home ecosystem, and even control our devices with sound using built-in artificial intelligence. The new bracelet features a 135 mAh battery, which the manufacturer says allows for 20 days of operation on a single charge.
As you can see, as with the Mi Band 2-3 shift, we can still talk about wrinkle stitching rather than a completely new product. In fact, perhaps we can say that the previous switch brought more novelties than the current one, noting that the spectacular development of the color display was already very much needed! In our opinion, blood pressure and blood oxygen measurement should have arrived as well, as many of the cheaper competitors already know these functions.
The bracelet is now available for purchase at almost every major store (I have already ordered one too, I hope it arrives soon).
- Gearbest - $ 49,99
- Banggood - $ 49,99
- Geekbuying - $ 49,99
- Geekbuying - $ 37,79 - Chinese version - Coupon: 3ZKIICP7
- Gearvita - $ 44,99
According to Geekbuying, the international and Chinese versions are the same, the only difference is in the packaging and the instructions for use that come with the product!
