The Xiaomi-backed Amazfit wearable officially launched


Xiaomi’s Mi Band has seen plenty of good reviews and positive reception from all around the world. Many people have been quietly anticipating the Mi Band 2, but it appears Xiaomi has something else in mind with the Amazfit.

The Amazfit is a smart wearable that is basically a more elegant looking Mi Band with a few other features added into the mix. The brain of the Amazfit a small donut-shaped object that contains all the sensors needed to make everything work, similar to the Mi Band’s pellet. The Amazfit’s unique shape allows it to be worn as a fitness band and also as a pendant, with Amazfit preparing to release different straps and strings for it.

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As for the features of the Amazfit, it’s got all the typical fitness band features like tracking your sleep, vibrating to alert you of notifications on your phone and storing your fitness information. The Amazfit also supports wireless charging, which is great news. On top of that, the Amazfit also boasts 10 days of battery life, though we’ll need to test the device before coming to any conclusions.

The Amazfit does not come with a display, and all information will be displayed on a downloadable application, similar to the Mi Band. The Amazfit will set you back at 299 yuan, or $50. What do you think about the Amazfit? Tell us in the comments below.

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18 Comments

  1. Jimmy J.
    September 19, 2015

    A pity, MI Band was a big seller because it was cheap, working well and had a timeless design. However, there is a lot room for improvement such as small display (for time, steps and so on), heart rate measuring or a more robust bracelet.
    But I do not understand this gadget, almost same features, round design seems not so suitable for me and a price tag of 50$.
    A pity.

    • S.
      November 3, 2015

      Well, on the contrary, I definitely understand (and can’t wait to have!!!) this new bracelet. I guess the proper target is someone like me: a female who can’t stand to have a sporty bracelet on her arm! Fashion meets fitness: it was about time!! 🙂

  2. Natsumi
    September 19, 2015

    Too expesive.

  3. Jimmy J.
    September 19, 2015

    A pity, MI Band was a big seller because it was cheap, working well and had a timeless design. However, there is a lot room for improvement such as small display (for time, steps and so on), heart rate measuring or a more robust bracelet.
    But I do not understand this gadget, almost same features, round design seems not so suitable for me and a price tag of 50$.
    A pity.

    • Guest
      November 3, 2015

      Well, on the contrary, I definitely understand (and can’t wait to have!!!) this new bracelet. I guess the proper target is someone like me: a female who can’t stand to have a sporty bracelet on her arm! Fashion meets fitness: it was about time!! 🙂

  4. Natsumi
    September 19, 2015

    Too expesive.

  5. Konstantin Vorobiov
    September 19, 2015

    полная хуйня, товарищи

  6. Konstantin Vorobiov
    September 19, 2015

    полная хуйня, товарищи

  7. Алексей Кокорев
    September 20, 2015

    Красиво, удобно, но пиздосики дорого

  8. Алексей Кокорев
    September 20, 2015

    Красиво, удобно, но пиздосики дорого

  9. Dante
    September 20, 2015

    Yo guys chill stop talking russian – this is an international site

  10. Dante
    September 20, 2015

    Yo guys chill stop talking russian – this is an international site

  11. kensai
    September 21, 2015

    Mi Band was better
    And this Amazfit looks lame on wrist.

  12. kensai
    September 21, 2015

    Mi Band was better
    And this Amazfit looks lame on wrist.

  13. Mikhail Preuss
    September 22, 2015

    Группа о новом браслете – https://vk.com/amazfit_spb

  14. Mikhaillll
    September 22, 2015

    Группа о Amazfit – https://vk.com/amazfit_spb

    VK community – https://vk.com/amazfit_spb

  15. Jutai Péter
    September 25, 2015

    This is pure, utter crap.

  16. Ahmad
    September 25, 2015

    This is pure, utter crap.