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Add to SafariWhen comparing Apple Watch vs Xiaomi Mi Band 2, the Slant community recommends Xiaomi Mi Band 2 for most people. In the question“What are the best fitness trackers?” Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is ranked 16th while Apple Watch is ranked 18th. The most important reason people chose Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is:
It's a great option if you're not looking to invest a lot of money but still want a tracker with a decent set of features.
Specs
Question Ranking
Pros
Pro Works well with iPhone
Health apps downloaded on iPhone can be integrated with Apple Watch
Pro Haptic feedback for notifications
Pro Heart rate sensor
Pro First -rate app support
Pro Digital Crown
The Digital Crown allows you to zoom in and out with various applications and can be used as a button.
Pro Sensitive touch
Allows for taps and presses to be registered as two different types of input.
Pro Standalone phone calls
Series 3 can make and receive phone calls by itself, without the need to connect to a smartphone.
Pro Can unlock your Mac
If you have a Mac with sufficient Bluetooth chip support the Apple Watch can be used in place of your password or touch ID to login/unlock the system when in proximity.
Pro Customizable watch faces
Can customize the watch faces with "complications" such as weather forecast, traffic, meeting schedule, etc… or your own photos.
Pro Great fitness app support
The Apple Watch integrates with virtually every well-known fitness and calorie tracking app out there.
Pro Siri / Digital Assistant Support
You can use Siri directly from the Apple Watch, allowing you to call or text, but also to get directions, and more.
Pro Good product for the price
It's a great option if you're not looking to invest a lot of money but still want a tracker with a decent set of features.
Pro Same functionality of competitors for half the price or less
You get step tracking, sleep tracking, vibrate notifications, call notifications, clock, alarm, custom actions (via third party apps), heart rate reader (albeit not the most precise one) for the fraction of the cost of the competitors.
Cons
Con Expensive
Apple Watch is said to cost $349 USD.
Con Works only with iPhones
You need to have an iPhone (5 or later) to pair this smartwatch. It will not work with any other device, and has limited capabilities on its own (and still require the iPhone for the initial setup).
Con Very unreliable build quality
There are many reports of the track malfunctioning right out of the box or after only a few hours of use. This includes the LED display not working, the heart rate function not working, and buyers being sent used products.
Con Heart rate monitor is very unreliable
Along with frequently not working at all, it has a tendency to be quite inaccurate. It struggles to read the HR when you're sweating as well so isn't useful during exercise.
