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Testseek.com have collected 16 expert reviews of the Mio Alpha 2 and the average rating is 70%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Mio Alpha 2.
 
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The editors liked

  • 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
  • Fast
  • Accurate heart-rate monitor
  • Helpful heart-rate zone indicators
  • Comfortable design
  • 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.

The editors didn't like

  • 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
  • Limited functionality for price
  • Slightly pricey. No GPS. Lacks some features found in other sports watches

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  Published: 2018-11-13, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com

  • Abstract:  I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved...

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  Published: 2015-12-06, Author: Tony , review by: techspective.net

  • 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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  Published: 2015-06-04, Author: Keith , review by: networkworld.com

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2015-05-21, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com

  • Abstract:  I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved to take the winner of thi...

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  Published: 2015-05-10, Author: Kathleen , review by: the-gadgeteer.com

  • 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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  Published: 2015-04-07, Author: Jill , review by: pcmag.com

  • 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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  Published: 2015-02-02, review by: tomsguide.com

  • 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. Heart-rate monitoring is fast becoming a standard feature in the fitness tracker world. The most active among us deman...

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  Published: 2016-04-28, Author: mfereday , review by: gadgetspeak.com

  • Abstract:  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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  Published: 2015-07-11, Author: James , review by: titaniumgeek.com

  • 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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  Published: 2015-05-06, Author: paul_smart , review by: gadgetspeak.com

  • Abstract:  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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