Realme Band 2 Review: On The Mark (Almost)

If you want to give fitness bands a try and want to start by investing a little, then the Realme Band 2 that I have with me can be an ideal choice for you. For the price, this tiny guy boasts some amazing features. It's the company's second effort at a fitness band, which brings a significant improvement over its predecessor. As a result, the Realme Band 2 looks like a solid wearable in the budget, and I'll go through it in detail in this review.

Realme Band 2 Specifications:

• Dimensions (W x H x L): 259.8 x 24.6 x 12.1 mm, 27.3 grams
• Display: 1.4″ TFT panel, 167 x 320 pixels resolution
• Dial Shape: Rectangle
• Straps: Interchangeable, 18mm
• Water Resistance: 5ATM (Up to 50 meters)
• Sensors: 3-axis accelerometer, GH3011
• Sports Mode: Up to 90
• Health & Fitness: Blood oxygen (SpO2), 24-hour heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, step counter, calories, women’s health tracking, etc.
• Compatibility: Android 5.1 / iOS 11 and above
• Companion App: Realme Link (Android | iOS)
• Battery: 204mAh (Up to 12 days of endurance)
• Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1
• Case Color(s): Black
• Price in Nepal: N/A (INR 2,999 in India)

Realme Band 2 Overview:

Design

• Polycarbonate body, 27.3 grams
• 18mm silicone strap (interchangeable)

Display

• 1.4-inch TFT LCD display
• 167 x 320 pixels resolution
• 500 nits of peak brightness

Companion App

• Realme Link
• Android 5.1 / iOS 11 or later

Health, Fitness Tracking

• 24-hour heart rate monitoring
• Blood oxygen (SpO2) monitoring
• Up to 90 sports mode

Moreover, I found its sleep monitoring to be spot on as it recorded my sleep cycles quite accurately. This fitness band can track 4 stages of sleep including deep, light, awake, and REM. Also, it's worth mentioning that the more expensive Watch 2 can't record REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, so having it on a cheaper device is a no-bargain deal.

Sports Mode

Moving on, the Realme Band 2 supports 90 different sports modes, yet the device can store only 14 of them at a time. You can rearrange them through the app, but there’s no option to swap out the indoor and outdoor run exercises. Yet, it doesn’t have a built-in GPS, so you’ll have to use your phone’s location data to trail your workouts. Apart from this, you can also monitor your steps, calories burnt, or take breathing exercises here. Plus, it can even notify you of high or low heart rate levels, as well as make sedentary reminders and alert you to drink water. While all this sounds pretty appealing, the major caveat I found here is that the band can not sync your smartphone calls. This is such a small yet important thing to have, which unfortunately goes missing here. Nevertheless, all the other incoming notifications can be accessed by swiping from the top of the display.

Battery and Charging

• 204mAh battery
• Magnetic pin charger

Realme Band 2 Review: Conclusion

Summing up this review, Realme has truly raised the bar with the Band 2 over its predecessor with its larger display and bigger battery life. Plus, it even surpasses the company's more expensive Watch 2 in terms of features and specifications. However, its lack of phone call support is a slight bummer—although that's understandable given its budget nature. Still and all, Realme Band 2 is a wonderful option to consider in the fitness world if you're looking for a no-nonsense budget fitness tracker.

Realme Band 2 Review: Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Interchangeable strap
• 5ATM water resistance
• Up to 90 sports modes
• SpO2, all-day heart rate tracking
• Great battery endurance
• Decent value for money

Cons:

• No AMOLED display
• No call answering
• Lacks a built-in GPS
• Stringent strap