Smart watches and bracelets: the main novelties of November 2015

Xiaomi Mi Band Pulse

In the market of wearable elettronici company Xiaomi is well known for the tracker, Mi Band — one of the best in terms of price/quality. The Chinese have managed to make a very cheap bracelet which has collected in itself all the necessary functions. But now a fitness device without a heart rate monitor is considered defective. In Xiaomi decided not to lag behind and made a bracelet Mi Band Pulse, which costs only 16 dollars.

Xiaomi Mi Band Pulse
Xiaomi Mi Band Pulse

The novelty is slightly heavier than its predecessor, and the band stretched out on a couple of millimeters, but the design remained the same. This tracker is equipped with a battery 45 mAh, which is enough for 20 days of operation of the device without recharging. Taking into account that the pulse is read out continuously, it is a very good indicator. In addition to heart rate, of course, the gadget counts calories, steps, and can Wake you during a light sleep phase and to prevent vibration on calls.

Цветовое разнообразие Xiaomi Mi Band Pulse
Variety of colors Xiaomi Mi Band Pulse

Like the first version, the Mi Band Pulse is protected from water and dust level IP67. The gadget works with smartphones based on iOS and Android. Sales in China have already started, so soon expect a brand new bracelet and Xiaomi on the market. That’s just on the way to Russia price to $ 16, unfortunately, will not be stored, but the gadget will still be cheaper than analogs.

ASUS ZenWatch 2

This year, ASUS does not get tired to please us smart watch. It seemed that recently we have seen the first generation ZenWatch, but by the end of the year arrived, and an updated version of this accessory. Introduced a new product at Computex in the summer of 2015, in Europe it is already sold since the end of October, and we will have in December.

ASUS ZenWatch 2
ASUS ZenWatch 2

In Russia will be sold with two options hours ASUS ZenWatch 2: WI501Q and WI502Q. The first model has a 1,63 inches display with resolution of 320×320 pixels, strap length 22 mm battery 400 mAh. The second is called “female version” — slightly smaller screen at only 1,45 Dumas h resolution pixels, the strap is 18 mm, and the battery 300 mAh.

ASUS ZenWatch 2
ASUS ZenWatch 2

The watch is built on the basis of a powerful processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 1.2 GHz, RAM in the device 512 MB, flash — 4 GB. Both models are equipped with modules Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi, as well as protected from moisture and dust according to IP67 standard. Without recharging the watch will be able to work no more than two days. The sale is expected in December at a price of 15 thousand rubles. Will be available in three colors: silver, dark grey and rose gold — and multiply that by the variety of straps from rubber, steel and leather.

Huawei Honor Band

In November, Huawei began in Russia sales of its budget fitness tracker. The company store offers it for only 4 990 rubles, but stated that this action, and the full price will be 5 990 rubles. Introduced the gadget back in the summer, with an emphasis on the fact that it’s more of a fashion accessory than a gadget for sports. By the way, interestingly, outside Russia, the device is officially called the Huawei Honor Band Zero.

Huawei Honor Band
Huawei Honor Band

Feature Band — mimicry under watch that distinguishes it from tons of monotonous bracelets. However, it is still not a smart watch, and a simple fitness tracker, which is additionally equipped with PMOLED-display with a resolution of 128×128 pixels. The device synchronizes not only with Android smartphones but also with iOS gadgets, but not below 7-th version.

Huawei Honor Band
Huawei Honor Band

Watch is protected against water and dust according to IP68 standard, so even diving is possible. The device can count steps, calories, observe Yes sleep and Wake at the right time, and to display information about calls and messages. The battery barely enough for a couple of days, if a little to use the gadget instead of carrying his precious cargo in hand.

See also: Almost hours. Review Huawei Honor Band

Motorola 360 Sport

Motorola switched from the care Google under the wing of Lenovo, in September at the IFA 2015 announced new models of watches. Among other things, then showed an interesting novelty Sport Moto 360, but no price, no release date no call then failed. Now we have clarity, when this unusual watch will go on sale.

Moto 360 Sport
Moto 360 Sport

Moto 360 Sport both in the UK and France will appear on 18 December, just in time for Christmas. But in the U.S. sales will start only on January 7, there had it appraised at $ 299 for the US but in other countries the price may vary slightly. As for Russia, it is still unclear when will officially appear the product line Moto, Sport 360 will be sold at all.

Moto 360 Sport
Moto 360 Sport

Let me remind you that the smart watch Moto 360 Sport equipped 1,37 inch display resolution h pixels, processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 and graphics Adreno 305, RAM 512 MB and flash of 4 GB. The battery capacity is 300 mAh and for connectivity the smartphone has Bluetooth 4.0 LE and Wi-Fi. But the most important innovation is the GPS module that more closely monitors the movements even without the help of a smartphone. In addition, this model has heart rate sensor, and, of course, watches are protected against water and dust according to IP67 standard.

Child sensor Zoyo Baby

For hours not a single living industry of wearable electronics. Zoyo small startup from Slovenia launched on Kickstarter fundraising to release a Bluetooth sensor for infants. The gadget will follow the movements of the baby, his temperature, breathing, and once a figure is gone from the norm, immediately sent a notification to the smartphone of the parent.

Zoyo Baby
Zoyo Baby

In addition, the sensor can monitor the temperature in the apartment, to announce that the baby is crying, or even that he needs a diaper change. Sensor Zoyo Baby is made of hypoallergenic plastic (in the first weeks of life of the allergic reaction is very dangerous). The gadget works with smartphones based on iOS or Android, and connects with them via Bluetooth 4.0 LE. Here the creators of the device do not miss the opportunity again to play on the feelings of the parents and indicate that this Bluetooth module emits 80 times less of the harmful waves, what transmitters baby monitors.

If campaign fundraising is successfully completed, the first customers will receive Zoyo Baby for 80-dollar payment in April 2016. Until the end of the collection remained for a month, but so far managed to collect only 5 thousand dollars of the required $50 thousand.


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