Meizu H1 Smartband
It has been known for some time that Meizu will release a fitness bracelet. For the equivalent of 31 € the Meizu H1 Smartband on 08. December in China and is a clear challenge in the direction of Xiaomi, the most well-known Chinese smartphone maker, the 2016 until the beginning of June Xiaomi Mi Band 2 published. Although the features of both fitness bracelets on the datasheet look pretty much the same, there are significant differences in the design.
Uniform design
The Meizu H1 or Meizu Band does not have a “capsule design”. This means that the actual fitness tracker cannot be separated from the band. If you want to charge the bracelet, the tracker and bracelet must be placed on the magnetic charging adapter. However, a defect on the bracelet is far more problematic. There will be no replacement wristbands for the Meizu H1! You might think that the uniform design would result in an advantage in terms of waterproofing, but both the Meizu H1 and the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 are protected against jets of water and temporary submersion according to protection class IP67. Nevertheless, the Meizu H1 smartband has a visual advantage. Thanks to the uniform design, the bracelet looks sleeker overall.
Facilities
The manufacturer has so far provided little information about the technology used. It is known that the Meizu H1 uses an OLED display that, in addition to the time, also shows the steps taken, the heart rate and the calories burned. The display of notifications can also be configured within the fitness app, which will be available for Android and iOS devices. For example, if you want to be notified via WhatsApp messages or calls, you can have the information displayed directly on the bracelet. The big advantage of the OLED display is its low power consumption. Runtimes of 7 - 15 days are certainly possible, depending on whether you control the heart rate monitor manually or have it constantly active.
Fitness functions
The heart rate is also measured on this bracelet via a light-sensitive photodiode and a green LED. A total of 3 measurement options are available. The manual mode is self-explanatory. Interesting, however, is the 24 hour mode, through which the heart rate is measured at regular intervals, as well as the dynamic mode, which warns with vibration when a certain heart rate is exceeded. As always, the accuracy of such a heart rate monitor should be treated with caution. Further functions are a step counter, a sleep monitor and a movement reminder.
Prices and availability
Even with this gadget from China you will not get around an import. The fitness bracelet is already listed on Gearbest, but the price has not yet been set and shipping is not expected until 2017. The same applies to the online retailer Banggood, who has listed the fitness bracelet for the equivalent of 29 €, but has not yet given any information about a possible launch.
Website of the manufacturer: www.meizu.com
Mark C.
8. December 2016 10 to: 17
The fact that the bracelet can not be changed is a no-go. I once had the Mi Band 1S, where after 2 months already the buckle on the bracelet tore and I was glad not to have to throw away the whole part. I just reordered a replacement bracelet for 2 €.
The Meizu Band here is actually only promoting the throwaway society. Even if the part still works, you can throw it in the bin if your bracelet breaks. Then prefer the Mi Band 2 ...
Timo admin
8. December 2016 15 to: 04
Hi Mark, I can only agree with you. I also had the pleasure of having to change the wristband on Mi Band. At a price of about 30 € it would still be acceptable if the bracelet should break, but it is wasteful anyway.
test user
3. May 2017 09 to: 45
I have owned the MEIZU band for a good two months and so far have not been able to detect any signs of wear. Therefore, the point is probably not so critical to see.