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It was over a decade ago that I first came across the Mio brand of devices. These were various products offering SatNav functionality for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Recently, following a visit to the Wearable Show held at the Excel Exhibition Ce...
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Mio is the original optical heart rate monitor device manufacturer in the sports environment; launching their first device, the Mio Alpha on Kickstarter in 2012, since then Mio has expanded to an array of other wearables. Not resting on their laurels thou...
The Mio Alpha2 looks cool. Not that thats the be all and end all, what matters is how the device functions. But Mio do deserve serious kudos for the design, and particularly the strap. I wish my other watches were this comfortable.BUT… and there are alway...
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For a more expensive device than the Fuse that sets time etc. automatically the Alpha does not take advantage of this feature.However once set things become easier as turning off say the pulse (heart rate) reading it's easier to do than with the Fuse.The...
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One of the first watches to bring optical heart rate monitoring to the wrist, the Mio Alpha was pretty ground breaking when it arrived on the sports tracking scene.Read this: Mio boss on Fitbit and Apple getting heart rate tracking wrongNow Mio is back wi...
Waterproof, Comfortable, Accurate heart rate tracking...
Not enough features, Lacklustre app, Expensive...
If you like things paired back, all you care about is heart rate tracking and you've got money lying around, this might just be your perfect heart rate monitor. But for everyone else the Mio Alpha 2 probably just doesn't have enough. It carries a fairly p...
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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.It has limited features and it's a bit expensive, but if you need a comfortable, acc...
At $200, it's a tad expensive, in my opinion, for what you get. That said, if you're more of a hardcore fitness lover and want a comfortable device that can accurately monitor your heart rate, this is probably one of the best you'll find. The heart rate m...
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The scoop: Mio Alpha 2 heart rate training watch, by MIO, about $200What is it? It's not a smartwatch! It doesn't measure your sleep! You can't draw doodles on its display! But if you want a better way to track your heart rate while working out, this watc...
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I love trying out the latest in heart rate monitors, especially those that do not require straps. I currently use a Polar M400 (which Dave Rees reviewed in February of this year) with the Polar H7 Bluetooth heart sensor chest strap and they work really we...
Attractive design, Accurate for the runner in the family, Connects to third party apps like RunKeeper and Strava, Stores up to 25 hours of workout data that can be synced later...
Inaccurate for me (a non runner), Difficult to position to find an accurate heart rate, Slips from position during certain exercises due to perspiration, Limited amount of data recorded, Limited number of exercise profiles, Paging through data on the watc...
Even though the Mio Alpha 2 is an attractive heart rate sports watch that is able to connect to many third party apps and store 25 hours of workout data, it is not the workout device for me. However, it may work much better and provide more accurate resul...
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Heart rate training helps runners, cyclists, and endurance athletes perform better by keeping their exertion in check. The problem with wearing a traditional chest strap monitor, in addition to the fact that they're uncomfortable, is that you need a compa...
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...
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...
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Heart-rate monitoring is fast becoming a standard feature in the fitness tracker world. The most active among us demand it for performance, and those looking to get fit are starting to understand the importance of exercising your heart to make it stronger...
As a dedicated workout watch, the Mio Alpha 2 offers one of the best heart-rate monitors available in an easy-to-wear design. Heart-rate monitoring is fast becoming a standard feature in the fitness tracker world. The most active among us deman...
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