Mio Alpha 2

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 reviews of Mio Alpha 2. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability. The usability also gets good reviews, but some have doubts about the price.

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On average, users rate this product 97/100 and experts rate this product 70/100.

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Expert review by : Jill Duffy (pcmag.com)

Mio Alpha 2

If you're looking for a runner's watch and a heart rate monitor, you should definitely check out the Mio Alpha 2, which combines both in a comfortable and durable wristband.

Accurate feedback. Comfortable, secure fit. Tracks pace, distance, time, laps, calories burned, and more. LCD is readable in bright sunlight. Great customization options. Excellent battery life.

Slightly pricey. No GPS. Lacks some features found in other sports watches.

Don't confuse the Alpha 2 with an all-day activity tracker like the Mio Fuse, the Basis Peak, or the Fitbit Surge, however. Of these, the Fitbit Surge is the most feature-rich, with GPS to boot, though it's $50 more expensive than the Alpha 2. The...

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com)

Mio announces the Alpha 2 heart rate watch with activity tracking

Mio's latest heart-rate watch can sync with third-party apps and track calories, distance and pace.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : Tony Bradley (techspective.net)

Review: Mio Alpha 2 heart rate sport watch

Form The Mio Alpha 2 consists of the central watch unit that is seamlessly attached to a wide, soft silicone strap. It weighs in at under two ounces and

It has limited features and it's a bit expensive, but if you need a comfortable, accurate heart rate monitoring device for your workouts the Mio Alpha 2 is a solid choice.

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Valentina Palladino (tomsguide.com)

Mio Alpha 2 Review

If you're really into heart rate training, the $200 Mio Alpha 2 offers a very accurate sensor, comfortable design and an informative app to go along with it. This watch captures your rate more quickly than any fitness tracker I've used, and it...

Fast, accurate heart-rate monitor ; Helpful heart-rate zone indicators ; Comfortable design

Limited functionality for price

As a dedicated workout watch, the Mio Alpha 2 offers one of the best heart-rate monitors available in an easy-to-wear design.

Feb, 2015

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Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.com.au)

Mio announces the Alpha 2 heart rate watch with activity tracking

LAS VEGAS -- One trend that has become increasingly popular in the wearable space is heart rate. Many of the new activity trackers from companies like Fitbit, Jawbone and Microsoft offer some form of tracking for your heart. Mio's Alpha watch was early...

We expect to see a lot more activity trackers this week at the 2015 Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. Follow CNET's ongoing coverage of CES 2015 here.

Jan, 2015

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

Heart Rate Tracking : Mio Alpha 2

Health issues played a major part in the products displayed at the recent Wearable Technology Show.

Currently this heart rate reading and time keeping watch is listed on Amazon.co.uk at £110.

Apr, 2016

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Mio Alpha2 Watch

This arrived shortly after the Mio Fuse, for something that uses the same App it works in quite a different way often to achieve the same goals. However its obvious differences are unlikely to matter to the user just getting the results.

A black rubberised band that has some stretch at 26cm long with a solid watch type device at 4.5x4cm in the centre. It has a bright yellow surround to the watch area that is controlled by two press areas on either side and the initial setup although...

May, 2015

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