Engadget Logo Engajet Japanese version of Xiaomi latest smart band "MI Band 5" review.Evolved in earnest by strengthening the healthcare function

After entering the Japanese market, Xiaomi (Xiaomi: Small Technology) is steadily increasing users.Like last year, this year's new smart band Mi Band 5 was announced on June 11, and it was released in China on June 18.I booked immediately after the announcement and managed to get the initial lot.We arrived at hand on June 23 without any problems with transportation.

Just one year after the announcement of Mi Band 4.It seems to have sold well all over the world, and according to a US IDC survey, the World Wearable Device Market Share in the first quarter of 2020 is 14.0%.The share has been increased since last year, and the ranking is second.By the way, it seems that Xiaomi shipped 7.3 million units last year only for wristband -type devices.

Charging style is smartly improved!

By the way, it is Mi Band 5 that does not understand the difference when compared to Mi Band 4, but the body size has become slightly larger.In addition, the display is 0.95 inches 1.Approximately 20%larger to 1 inch, and the resolution has been increased from 120 x 240 pixels to 124 x 294 pixels.It is the same as Mi Band 4 that adopts full color Amored.

Mi Band 5 is also composed of two pieces, a core unit and a band, just like the conventional model.Charging, which could not be done without removing the core unit, has been changed to a dedicated connector that connects with a magnet, and it can be performed without removing the band.This charger is exclusively for Mi Band 5.By the way, the waterproof level is the same 5 atmospheres (equivalent to 50m water depth) as the model after Mi Band 3.

The core unit is only black, but the belt is available in all eight colors.However, now you can only select black immediately after its release.If the supply is stable, a color package will be prepared.The belt has 13 adjustment holes and 5mm pitches according to the thickness of the wrist.The material is TPU resistant to moisture, so it can be washed even if it gets dirty.

The belt shared between Mi Band 3 and Mi Band 4 was dedicated to the Mi Band 5 due to the large size of the core unit, and the shape changed a little.If you overdo it a little, you can attach it to the Mi Band 4 belt, but the joint will be slightly shifted.

Accurate measurement during various exercises by improving accuracy by heart rate measurement

The heartbeat sensor of Mi Band 5 is equipped with the same optical form -based cozy wave (PPG) type as Mi Band 4.The data sampling algorithm has been improved, and the monitoring accuracy has been improved.By the way, the surveillance and detection accuracy in the case of heart rate is about 50%, and the accuracy of detection during awakening and sleep is also improved by about 40%.The improvement of the heartbeat analysis algorithm has enabled accurate measurements during various sports.For this reason, rouing machines, yoga, and jumping rope are added to the standard sports items, increasing to 11 types in total.

The measurement accuracy of the built -in three -axis acceleration sensor and the three -axis gyro is the same as Mi Band 4, but as with the heart rate, it seems that the measuring error of the pedometer has been considerably reduced due to the improvement of the internal software.At the time of Mi Band 4, if you used multiple walks, such as trains and bicycles on the move, the count of the pedometer could not be counted correctly, but Mi Band 5 improved them.

There are not many major changes other than the charging mechanism in terms of hardware, but Mi Band 5 is also paying attention to health care that uses heart rate data thoroughly.From the heart rate data that is constantly monitored for 24 hours, not only the abnormal state of the heart, but also the exercise, sleep, and stress level are quantified.

In Mi Band 5, the PAI (PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence)) function is added to quantify the physical activity status by combining heart rate data and other sensors and gyro data, and gives advice on exercise status and exercise intensity.It displays the optimal exercise index according to age / gender / height / weight.

In addition, the response to the menstrual cycle for women has been added, and by combining it with the previous PAI, appropriate health care is possible according to the physical condition.For such functions, the number of items is increasing compared to Mi Band 4, but the contents to be displayed can be changed according to their lifestyle, so the simplicity is the same as before.

The dedicated app is already compatible with Mi Band 5

For the main unit settings, management, and data use of Mi Band 5, use the same dedicated genuine app "Mi Fit".If you have used the Mi Band series, you can transfer record data and measurement settings to Mi Band 5.Just paired Mi Band 5 from Mi Fit when setup is OK.Current version 4.2.1 is already compatible with Mi Band 5 and all can be used in Japanese.

When combined with the Mi Fit app, you can check various data collected in Mi Band 5 on a wide screen of smartphones.You can also view past data.In iOS, it is possible to link with health care and Android with Google Fit, so the range of data is wider.

Until now, the language of the Mi Band itself depends on the language display on the smartphone side.However, from the Mi Band 5, you can select three Chinese (simplified, vine) and English on the main unit.In the past, if you purchased the Chinese continental version, you could use only simple characters in the Japanese environment, but the use of English has improved the usability.

Connect to Mi Band 5 and smartphone Bluetooth 5.0 LE.iOS 10.After 0, Android 5.It supports smartphones after 0.Unfortunately, the Chinese version of the Chinese version is unfortunately not approved, but the global version scheduled for July is rumored to be supported.Xiaomi also has a Japanese corporation, so we can expect it to release the Japanese version.

* July 2, 16:45 Postscript I confirmed with Xiaomi about the sale in Japan and said, "We are planning to release it in Japan this year."

The function is enhanced with the model equipped with NFC ...

Mi Band also has a model with a built -in NFC specification.This means that you can use various services via Mi Band by registering public transportation cards such as buses and trains, key of security gates, and credit (David) cards in advance.However, until now, it was limited to use in China, and there was no particular change this time, so unfortunately there seems to be nothing in Japan.In China, it seems that an update will be entered in August, so I want to see it now.

In addition, "Xiao AI" is mounted from Mi Band 4, but if it is a built -in NFC model, the microphone is built -in, so you can start the assistant with a voice and perform various operations.In addition, the start and end of weather information and workout from the connected smartphone.It also supports the settings and operation of Xiaomi IoT home appliances.However, input is only Chinese and English.

In addition, useful functions include the audio remote control function adopted from Mi Band 4 and the shutter button function added this time.As the name implies, the audio remote control can be operated on the music being played on a smartphone with Mi Band.The song name is also displayed in Mi Band.The shutter button is a pair of smartphone shutters, and it seems to be useful when shooting in group photos or solo.

The simplicity is the Mi Band that sells, but it has evolved as a full -fledged wearable tool that you can not imagine from the price.If you want to monitor your health easily, it is a device that you can recommend with confidence.

The Mi Band 5 used for this review will be used after notifying the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications to "open a special system for experiments such as experiments using non -skilled and unaccepted equipment (Article 4-2, Paragraph 2 of the Radio Law)".I am.

This wireless equipment has not been confirmed to use the technical standards specified in the Radio Law, and is used only under special conditions specified in the law.The use of wireless equipment in violation of this condition is subject to penalties and other measures stipulated in the law.