The highly affordable Mi fitness band from Xiaomi is introducing a new feature: a pulse monitor that can instantly let wearers know their heart rate throughout the day.
The Mi Band Pulse is priced at just $16, which is just $1 above the original Mi Band, which doesn't include the heart rate function. It's an incredibly affordable fitness band, especially compared to many of the larger brand names on the market. The Mi Band Pulse is slightly larger than the Mi Band, and is made of a more durable, long-lasting plastic. In addition to letting users count their steps, keep a diary of their physical activity and calculate their calorie usage, the Mi Band Pulse offers up-to-date heart rate information on the wearer's smartphone.
Heart-Monitoring Fitness Bands
The Mi Band Pulse Tracks Physical Activity and Cardiac Health
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Heart-monitoring - The Mi Band Pulse offers an affordable option for consumers to monitor their heart rate throughout the day, disrupting the expensive fitness band market.
2. Integration of Health Monitoring - The addition of the pulse monitor in the Mi Band Pulse showcases the trend of integrating health monitoring features into wearable fitness devices.
3. Compact and Durable Design - The Mi Band Pulse's compact and durable design highlights the trend of creating wearable devices that are not only functional but also built to last.
Industry Implications
1. Fitness Wearables - The affordable heart-monitoring feature in the Mi Band Pulse presents an opportunity for disruption in the fitness wearables industry.
2. Health and Wellness - The integration of health monitoring features in the Mi Band Pulse opens up new possibilities for disruption in the health and wellness industry.
3. Consumer Electronics - The compact and durable design of the Mi Band Pulse showcases an area for disruptive innovation within the consumer electronics industry.