Xiaomi has long been on the sports market and has recently added to the well-known Fitness bracelet "Mi Band" also smart running shoes. At the end of October, another sporty gadget was announced with the Xiaomi Mi Sports Bluetooth headphones. Visually, the Mi Sports headphones look very similar to the smart Mi Band capsule. We will investigate whether the new Xiaomi headphones are just as smart.
Xiaomi Mi Sports - an all-rounder?
A Mi Band for the ears? You might think if you see the Xiaomi Mi Sports headphones. However, the capsule-shaped headphones do not hide a step counter, but a dynamic driver unit with a metal membrane. Xiaomi describes the sound as crisp and precise with still existing bass. This balanced sound image should be created by the metal membrane used, which creates an interference-free and realistic sound.
The Mi Sports headphones are connected via Bluetooth. With Bluetooth 4.1, a particularly economical Bluetooth standard is also used, with a transmission range of around 10 meters. In combination with an integrated 110 mAh battery, the manufacturer promises a playback time of around 7 hours and a standby time of 11 days. The HFP / A2DP / HSP and AVRCP protocols are supported. A simultaneous connection with up to two devices is possible.
So that the Bluetooth headphones are also suitable for sports activities, the headphones have adjustable ear hooks made of soft rubber. The weight is just 17.8 grams. In accordance with protection class IPX4, the headphones are also protected against splash water on all sides. The Xiaomi Mi Sports headphones are operated on the one hand via the ear capsule, but also via a one-button remote control with MEMS microphone, which is attached to the connection cable. The built-in MEMS microphone promises clean speech quality through good shielding against interference signals.
The Mi Sports Bluetooth headphones are available now and are priced at 149 yuan in China. Even if the headphones don't offer any really smart functions, they can at least come up with a look and price. Gearbest is one of the first online retailers to list the gadget. The price is around € 20. The dispatch takes place from the middle of November.
