Okay guys here is the Xiaomi Mi Band 2 and Lenovo HW01 fitness band comparison. I have already done review of both these fitness devices and now in this article I have compared the bands so you will know which one is the best.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Vs Lenovo HW01 design
Both fitness devices looks different, built and finishing is very good. Lenovo looks more classy but Band 2 is a little slimmer. Both fitness bands come with dedicated touch sensitive button. The button is visible on Mi Band 2 but not on Lenovo HW01.
The strap on the Mi Band 2 is hard compared with Lenovo HW01 – Lenovo fitness band strap is soft. Mi Band 2 is different you can remove the tracker / change the strap when needed. Also to charge Mi Band 2 you need to remove tracker and use the charging adapter.
On the Lenovo HW01 there is no such option. For charging the band there is micro USB port directly built in, just use the cable and charge. The issue on HW01 is that the strap is part of the body. This fitness band is available in full black and full red color options.
Mi Band 2 vs Lenovo HW01
0.42″ OLED | 0.91″ OLED
Bluetooth 4 | Bluetooth 4.2
IP67 (underwater 30 minutes – 1 meter) | IP65 (splash proof)
70 mAh battery | 90 mAh battery
Though both bands are IP67/IP65 certified avoid using it under shower or when swimming.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Vs Lenovo HW01 performance
Both bands gave consistent results, they can monitor your physical activities and can continuously monitor heart rate via app. Battery life is almost same, around 15 days. Specs are better on the Lenovo HW01 and the only issue is the strap that is part of the body, if it gets damaged you cannot change it, though the strap is of a good quality and should last for many years.
Also note both these fitness band display is not at all visible under direct sunlight.
Xiaomi Mi Band 2 is available for Rs. 1,999
Lenovo HW01 is available for $25 (Approx Rs. 1,700).
will the Lenovo device get paired with Lenovo app in my MI mobile without any problem?? Are there any problems faced in connectivity??
Hi Gogi,
Have you checked the HW01 plus it’s available on Flipkart for 2499…can you please suggest which one to go with out of the two…mi band 2 or HW01 plus…
Thanks
Does mi band2 supports whatsapp notifications??
Is the mi band 2 is compatible with lenovo k4 note mobile?
Can I leave my phone at home while I go on running with lenovo band.? Will it still track/map my running activities, store it for a while and then sync it with my phone as soon as it gets connected ?
Yes you can.
Mi band 2 or Lenovo band wch one would u pick and y??
Hi gogi I am college student I want a smart band under 2k I wanted to use it for long use approx 3+ years which band is best?
Better go with Mi Band 2, there is no guarantee that the lenovo HW01 strap will last that long, though it should but if it accidentally gets damaged you cannot replace.
Thanks bro ….I heard heart rate sensor is not accurate than Lenovo band is it true? I am totally confused I love the features of lenovo but for long use 😥😔 if u were in my stage wch one would u pick? Thanks for the reply bro
Heart rate sensor is accurate, you need to wear it just above the wrist also, take multiple readings and go for average. You know what your normal pulse is at rest, or check it manually then use band to check +/- 5 reading compared with manual is good enough. If reading is too less or more, most likely you are not wearing the band properly or there is sweat on sensor clean it.
Hi,
I cannot find the smart on lenovo website. How can we service it if it is not available on Lenovo official website. Any idea / info about service quality of this HW01 Band?
I have the same question
so which one should i go for mi band 2 or lenovo hw01
Which one is better and can we use it with different mobile on different time.
Hey Gogi… which one would you say is better for rough outdoor use including factors like better battery life and visibility in bright light ?
Both bands are not at all visible under sunlight, otherwise no issues. As for toughness both are tough but straps is the delicate part, good thing is that on Mi Band 2 you can change it easily and on HW01 you cannot.
Thanks for the prompt reply… I am leaning towards the Mi Band 2 because of the IP67 rating.
Hey Gogi!!…..I heard the heart rate sensor and pedometer are not accurate with mi band 2……….Which among Lenovo nd mi gives the accurate data??
Look for consistency don’t look for accuracy. No band is accurate. Does not matter if band counts extra steps or less steps and of the day you should get same results. The band detect steps based on your movement. Now say if you take 10 steps and band counts 9 steps for another person the same band may count 8 steps for every 10 steps and for some it may count 11 steps for every 10 steps, why so? Because of each persons walking style, the way they move hand when walking.
As for heart rate sense try using continuous monitor and see how it changes, there will be +/- 5 variation every time you check manually (at rest). If difference is high then clean your wrist and the sensor on the back.
Hey gogi today flipkart sale , and samsung gear fit available 6990 /- and lenovo 1999/- please suggest witch wearable best gear fit or Lenovo HW01
Vikas Gear Fit 2 is for Rs. 6999 http://fkrt.it/ui8kC!NNNN
If you have no issues spending 7,000 then go with Gear Fit 2 it is much better though battery life will be less compared with Lenovo but overall Fit 2 will be premium. If you have limited budget then Lenovo is good to go for.
Hi Rana,
Thanks for the review. Does Lenovo has the facility to set wake up alarm and sedentary alarm as in Mi Band 2.
Yes in fact both bands have, if you check video review you can see those options.
mi band 2 or Lenovo looks and design are more good.
and according to you which one is better between these two.
Hey gogi, what if the strap of lenovo wears out?? Is there any support? Because if the straps goes then band itself is of no use.
Unfortunately no, the strap is part of body. But it will not wear off so easily I guess it should last for 2+ years.
Hey Gogi,
Please suggest me any fitness band or smartwatch below 2k preferably waterproof which hs good vibrating alarm and want to keep 10 alarm/reminder in a day?
Does lenovo hw01 smartband has stopwatch function??
No it does not.
Sorry to say but it’s Support Stopwatch and I am using it since a week
Bro, am planning to buy either Mi Band2 or Lenovo. With the review, I heard Mi band is not quite comfortable to wear due to the edges of the heart rate sensor underneath. how far is it true ?
I did not face any such issues.
Thank you!
Added a new video of Lenovo HW01
1. Caller ID how it looks
2. How to take photo
3. How to control music player on smartphone
https://youtu.be/lKlnPf03Tzc
Battery backup of mi band 2 is 20 days and with the normal use it came go up to 24 to 25 days. It can be charged within 1.3 hours. There is a lag in heart rate sensor but otherwise it is best in class.
I am lil bit confused which band is good option to buy mi band 2 or lenovo hw01. And mi band 2 always show out of stock. And u said lenovo band is for 1700₹ but flipkart shows 2000₹ . So , pls. Tell which band is good option now and from where I buy that original??
Make your account on mi.com it will give you an email alert. Mi band is better.
Bro! Please suggest me which one I need to pick mi band 2 or lenovo Hw01??
Both are good only thing is strap it can be replaced easily on Mi Band 2 but not on Lenovo HW01.
hey gogi , I wanted to ask if any of the watches be used for setting up a timer or a stopwatch when you are away from your handset.
Sirji Booth Looks Good but can you tell me which is best or which one pick up first if you want?
i think u should buy the lenovo one because nothing special but u can get the lenovo one ryt away you wont have to wait on website to get a chance to book the ticket
and the lenovo one has a better interface for other phones
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Gogi, there are reports that the Hw01 has a GPS inbuilt. Could you confirm this please?
There is no Built in GPS but if you use Lenovo Fitness app there is exercise option that makes use of phone GPS and it also continuously monitors your heart rate. You can use exercise mode from band also but that will be without GPS as Lenovo HW01 smart band does not have built in GPS.
Dear bro ,my mi band 2 is not connecting with mi fit app. What I should to do ?
Try a reset of the band and install / pair again then see.
Does it have sensor that when we lift the arm display gets on
Yes it does, check video.
Gogi Bro will you be reviewing the Fast Track Smart band
Not not in the list.
Can you make a review on Intex Fitrist Cardio??
Look like this one is better, price wise surely better don’t know about performance, what do you think Gogi bro? http://amzn.to/2pmcFS1
Looks good have not checked but better go with Mi band 2 or Lenovo as their performance is good, tested.
Only issue with mi is the HR sensor. Bad sensor position. Not working when worn on upper wrist. Works on under wrist part again when you hold hard against your wrist. They should have learnt after mi band one series.
Mi band 2 Indian edition’s hr don’t work on dark skin. Use a small white paper between hr sensor and skin. In chinese version there is no such issue.
Mi band 2 heart rate sensor stopped working ,shows error each time rest is good.
Try cleaning the Mi Band 2 heart rate sensor area with slight wet cloth and check, also do you see green light coming out?
Thanks for tip,yes green light is coming but shows no reading x sign
Update the firmware
One added advantage with mi band 2 is you can have different straps.. I hv got metal strap which looks classy.
MI band 2 heart rate Sensor stopped working within 2 months of use for me.. But step counter is good… Quality is not good…
lenovo hw01 is better according to me because its price is 200 less than xiaomi one’s and also has a bigger display but its ip rating is less
Good comparison,