Samsung’s bracelet doesn’t cost much more than the Mi Band and has everything you need on a product of the category, including an autonomy of over a week in common use. We have tried it and we will tell you how it is
by Nino Grasso published 16 January 2021 , at 16: 31 in the Wearables channel
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That of wearable is a huge world, ranging from basic bracelets to the most advanced, passing from watches that can have a list price starting from a few tens of euros, up to literally thousands of euros for the most exclusive versions.
It is clear that the stra the vast majority of people prefer to spend as little as possible for several reasons: technology is not eternal, as a luxury watch can be handed down from father to son, and a watch to use every day (in the end, wearables are made for this ) tends to deteriorate a lot over time. And it is precisely in the economic market segment that the Samsung Galaxy Fit2 fits .
Samsung’s smart bracelet, or smartband, is one of the cheapest proposals from the South Korean manufacturer in terms of wearables. Light, thin and extremely comfortable, it is designed to be worn anytime, day and especially night, and to retrieve a large amount of data in every circumstance, or almost, to be exploited to check the state of well-being of your body. All at a list price of 39 ??, a factor that puts it in direct competition with one of the cornerstones of the category in terms of sales volumes: Xiaomi’s Mi Band 5.
It costs a little more than the latter even if in fact, in terms of functionality they are practically overlapping. While the purchase is certainly recommended for all users of Samsung devices who want to take advantage of a single ecosystem, on the other hand Galaxy Fit2 is an excellent alternative for everyone to the different Xiaomi Mi Bands. We tried the new bracelet from Samsung and we tell you how it is.
Samsung Galaxy Fit2 in try, our mini review
Samsung Galaxy Fit2 has a decidedly minimalist, almost anonymous, appearance, with the classic cup that can be extracted from the strap for a very quick replacement (or for cleaning). It weighs very little and does not even feel on the wrist, but inside it can boast a series of sensors that make it “smart”, together with the integrated hardware platform.
In 21 grams of weight, in size of 32. 6 x 15. 6 x 11. 1 mm, Samsung managed to implement an integrated mini-system with connectivity Bluetooth 5.1 , 1.1 “color AMOLED display (27, 8mm) with resolution of 126 x 294 pixels, and various sensors such as: accelerometer , gyroscope and optical heart rate sensor . For the more “nerds” we also mention the 2MB of RAM and the storage of 32 MB. The Samsung bracelet is offered with an operating system called FreeRTOS that offers the typical functions of the category.
Galaxy Fit2 uses a 3D curved glass to protect the display which gives a sporty look to the device. As is also the case on many other products of the same type, the display does not occupy the entire front surface of the box, but only a part of it: the dividing line between the frames and the display is visible even when turned off, but only in direct sunlight. , and does not bother in normal use.
As we have already said, the smartband from Samsung is meant to be worn all day and even night, and the particular lightweight and compact design helps in this regard. The strap also allows you to lock your wrist securely without squeezing it, to the benefit of the accuracy of the readings with the heartbeat sensor, placed in the compass along the side opposite the display. The strap also boasts a particular groove that prevents the accumulation of sweat or liquids.
Galaxy Fit2 can also be “cool”, despite its sober appearance. This is because the user can customize it as they see fit, with a total of 70 dials that show various information on the screen. The operation can be performed by pairing with a smartphone (including iPhone), through Bluetooth 5.1 technology (backwards compatible), and downloading the preferred watch face and, once paired with the smartphone (it is necessary to install some apps, to unless it is a proprietary Samsung device) opens up a world of possibilities.
The bracelet can of course receive notifications from any application and, with some apps, respond to them with pre-established sentences . It is also possible to control the musical reproduction of the smartphone, in addition to managing all the functions related to the fitness and general well-being of your body.
Through the integrated sensors, in fact, Galaxy Fit2 can collect data on the wearer’s training sessions, even automatically: the bracelet recognizes five different workouts, detecting time, pulse, calories burned and various other parameters at the start of the mode. Among the automatically identifiable modes we have running, walking, free movement, elliptical, and rowing activity. Curious, but now trendy, the option to remember to wash your hands: once the mode is activated, a timer will tell us when we can stop doing it.
Galaxy Fit2 is also water resistant up to 50 meters deep and offers a range declared by the manufacturer of 15 days (21 days with mild use). After our test we can say that, by also enabling sleep and stress monitoring (both present and verifiable through the Samsung Health app), it is certainly possible to reach 008 days, with company estimates being enough reliable. In short, autonomy is certainly not a problem with this device.
Samsung Galaxy Fit2, passed or failed?
The Samsung bracelet convinced us after our test. It is not as reliable as professional gadgets, of course, but for those who do not have extreme needs it proves to be a useful tool to keep track of their progress in the most basic activities. Not only does it help to keep fit, but it implements several functions that we have already seen on other products, such as stress or sleep analysis, which can actually help improve individual days. )
He also convinced us with regard to the fit, excellent and firm on the wrist thanks to the strap, and above all for the quality ratio- price. As for the price list, Xiaomi manages to do even better, however Galaxy Fit2 does not cost much more and in our opinion it is a more sensible purchase for those who are already immersed in the Samsung ecosystem. The build quality is also of an excellent level, for a product that knows how to be beautiful and functional in its extreme simplicity .
