Recently, sports have become increasingly popular. Nutrition programs, going to gyms, a healthy lifestyle - this and much more are back in fashion. Electronics manufacturers, who developed fitness bracelets, decided to follow the trends. And today we’ll talk about what Meizu products are in this area.
The history of the creation of bracelets
Meizu has recently started creating fitness bracelets. The company's goal was to create a device that can withstand competition with such cheap models as Xiaomi Mi Band.
Before releasing their gadget, the developers of the company tested more than three hundred design options and decided to choose a monolithic design with smooth outlines for their first fitness device. That is how the Meizu Band H1 came about.
With this gadget, the story of the creation of fitness trackers by this brand begins.
It should be said that the company tried to combine all the achievements of competitors and add something of their own. As a rule, the biggest problem was to combine a large number of functions in a small device case. But Maze succeeded, and her fitness bracelet quickly gained popularity among users.
After a short period of time, Meizu Bong 3 was created here. This fitness tracker was a successful continuation of the first model and developed the success of the company. Now let's talk about them in more detail.
Model Features
Meizu Band H1
As mentioned, the company's first fitness device was the Meizu Band H1. The company's new product turned out to be like two drops of water similar to the Xiaomi Mi Band. The device case was made monolithic and made of polyurethane. It is known to be protected against moisture by the IP67 standard.
Its features:
- The ability to track sleep and its phases.This allows not only to provide information about the quality of rest, but also to offer the user to optimize the process so that the body regains strength faster and more efficiently;
- The presence of a heart rate sensor. It works constantly and when a certain level is exceeded, the Meizu fitness bracelet immediately warns the user that his pulse is out of control;
- User activity tracking function. If you are in a degree of inactivity for too long, the device reminds the owner that it is time to change mental work to physical and slightly “stretch your muscles”;
- The ability to transfer data to a mobile application on both iOS and Android. After the bracelet is synchronized with the smartphone, it will be able to notify the user about a particular event, wake up at the right time, and also help to find the "lost" phone.
According to the company, the accuracy of the device’s sensors was so high that it even satisfied the interests of professional athletes.
By the way, already Band H1 was deprived of a number of disadvantages that its competitors had:
- For example, users of the Xiaomi Mi Band often simply lost the capsules that were responsible for everything.
- Meizu just decided to make them non-removable.
- It was also decided to make the buckle not of rubber, but of steel. This allowed not only to increase the resistance to wear, but also to make the gadget more durable.
- The device received a physical control key, which is located under the display. It can include a display, with its help you can change the displayed information on the screen.
The user can find out using the bracelet:
- how many steps he went;
- how many calories were burned for a certain period;
- find out your pulse;
- information on battery charge and smartphone connection.
Do not forget that the display itself was sensitive to clicks. It was made using OLED technology and got a diagonal of 0.42 inches. It can also connect to devices running at least Android 4.4 or iOs 8.0.
It is known that the weight of the device is only 20 grams. On a single charge, the Meizu Band H1 can work up to 15 days in automatic heart rate mode and up to one week in manual heart rate mode.
You can learn more about the pros and cons of this model from the following video:
Meizu Bong 3
The second product of the company was a smart bracelet Meizu Bong 3. The strap of this fitness bracelet is made of medical thermoplastic elastomer, and the material of the capsule is made of polycarbonate. It was based on the processor model Cortex-M4. The diagonal of the display is larger than the Band H1 and Xiaomi Mi Band 2 and is 0.91 inches.
In more detail, then the entire front side of the gadget is covered with protective glass. An important feature is that the display can accommodate twice as much information as Xiaomi Mi Band 2. On the back of the device is a sensor for measuring oxygen in the blood and heartbeat, as well as contacts for charging. The smart bracelet is made of high-quality materials and its assembly can be described as reliable.
In this model, it was decided to abandon the use of any buttons - mechanical or touch. Instead, the manufacturer implemented control of gestures and changing the position of the device in space. For example, to activate the screen, simply turn the wrist in the direction of the face. At first, this type of control seems uncomfortable, but if you get used to it, then you won’t want to return to key management.
Moreover, the percentage of false positives can be called minimal.
Meizu Bong 3 may display the following information:
- distance traveled;
- number of steps;
- the state of blood oxygen saturation, as well as heart rate indicators;
- how much energy the user spent;
- current weather: precipitation, temperature, amount of dust;
- clock, date, time.
Without binding to the phone, it is impossible to implement the following functions:
- Receive call notifications
- receive information about SMS and messages in chats and instant messengers;
- enable smart alarm;
- activate sports training mode.
A little should be said about the training modes.
The device can select the training mode from three possible:
- fitness. Its main feature is a continuous change in heart rate;
- cycling training. Frequent heart rate measurement and continuous GPS operation;
- run. This mode is used by default for daily physical activity.
Most users rate the accuracy of measurements as high.
Meizu succeeded in creating devices that quickly became excellent technical solutions not only for sports, but also for use in everyday life.
Reviews
Users note that both devices from Meizu are very accurate in their measurements. Particularly high accuracy is noted in the heart rate monitor. Also note the accuracy of the vibration alarm. Although users write that if a person goes to bed further, the bracelet ceases to disturb him, unlike the Xiaomi Mi Band. In all other respects, device owners consider Meizu smart bracelets an excellent solution for everyday use.
If we talk about the shortcomings, first of all, users write that the Meizu software is not as advanced as the Xiaomi Mi Band 2. Also, some users are not very happy that the display is not made using OLED technology, like Xiaomi. Many do not like binding to a phone number.
Another drawback in the opinion of users is the constant downloading of data from an unknown Chinese resource.
But in general, most believe that Meizu smart bracelets are worth the money and are a worthy alternative to Xiaomi Mi Band 2 and other such devices.
What to wear?
If you purchased a Meizu fitness bracelet, but don’t know what to wear with it, it’s not a problem. The fact is that such a device is a fashionable universal solution and can harmoniously fit into any type of clothing.
Naturally, with sportswear, such a bracelet will look best, as it is designed for sports. But it can be worn in everyday life, for example, at home or at work. It looks great with t-shirts and shirts. This stylish accessory can be perfectly hidden under the shirt sleeve if you decide to wear a suit. In this case, you can always monitor the state of your body and health.
Even at a party - this "large strip" in your wrist will harmoniously fit into your spectacular outfit and will imperceptibly fulfill its functions.
Any of the presented Meizu fitness bracelets is a great solution for the user. Even if you do not play sports professionally, but just want to be constantly in good shape and monitor your health, then the Meizu fitness bracelet is exactly what you need.