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Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£60Screen size:1.55 inchBattery life:10 daysDisplay type:TFT LCD

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 23 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

6.7

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Technical score

30%

7.4

Review score ( 11 · 12)

Review score 30% · 7.4 · based on 23 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 12 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–²Better than 53% of smartwatches
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components

24%

5.9

Health

21%

8.6

Fitness

16%

6.5

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

5.2

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

â–²Better than 55% of smartwatches
7.4

Review score

Review score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Grades by review (23)
11 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 6
✓ explicit
2

6.1%

7.6

gadgetbytenepal.com

6.1%

7.5

indiatoday.in

≈ estimated
4

6.1%

9.0

wareable.com

6.1%

8.0

fonearena.com

6.1%

7.0

onsitego.com

3%

7.0

journal.paoloamoroso.com

Video reviews 3

3%

8.0

KLGadgetTV

3%

8.0

RotorDeal

3%

6.0

The Quantified Scientist

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 65% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Score components:

24%

5.9

Health

21%

8.6

Fitness

16%

6.5

Battery

14%

5.4

Smart features

12%

5.2

Connectivity

9%

5.7

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

6.4
Review score
Review score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
Grades by review (23)
11 reviews: 5 with a printed score, 6 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 6
✓ explicit
2

6.1%

7.6

gadgetbytenepal.com

6.1%

7.5

indiatoday.in

≈ estimated
4

6.1%

9.0

wareable.com

6.1%

8.0

fonearena.com

6.1%

7.0

onsitego.com

3%

7.0

journal.paoloamoroso.com

Video reviews 3

3%

8.0

KLGadgetTV

3%

8.0

RotorDeal

3%

6.0

The Quantified Scientist

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite has a popularity of 8.8 points, which is higher than 81.5% of smartwatches.
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

60%

6.7

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.7
Brand name
Xiaomi
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
10 days
Battery life
10 days
â–² Better than 63% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 10 days which is longer than that of 63.3% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.7% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
28 h
Battery life in training mode
28 h
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 28 h in training mode which is longer than 69.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
21 h
Battery life with GPS on
21 h
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 21 h with GPS on which is longer than 52.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.4% of smartwatches.
Battery power
244 mAh
Battery power
244 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 244 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 73.2% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.2% of smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Wear OS
Operating system
Wear OS
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartwatch runs Wear OS which is more advanced than the operating system in 79% of smartwatches and the same as that in 16.6% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
occasional
Software update frequency
occasional
â–² Better than 58% of models
This smartwatch has occasional software update support which is more active than that of 57.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 36.2% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
Third-party app support
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 67.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.55 inch
Screen size
1.55 inch
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.55 inch which is larger than the screens of 71.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 1% of smartwatches.
Display type
TFT LCD
Display type
TFT LCD
â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
This smartwatch uses a TFT LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 74.1% of smartwatches and the same as that of 15.9% of smartwatches.
Resolution
320x 360
Resolution
320x 360
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 320x360 which is lower than that of 55.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1.3% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
311 ppi
Pixel density
311 ppi
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 311 ppi which is lower than that of 59.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 1% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
450 nits
Display brightness
450 nits
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 450 nits of display brightness, which is lower than that of 86.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.5% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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What reviewers say

Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 43.2% more popular
    Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite has a higher popularity than the average smartwatch (8.76 vs 6.1).
    8.76 vs 6.12
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 20 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    100
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (100 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    Reported as at least 100 exercise modes.
    100 vs 80
  • 3 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    10 days
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 10 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    10 days vs 7 days
  • 8.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    28 h
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (28 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    28 h vs 19.25 h
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 0.15 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.55 inch
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
    This smartwatch has a larger screen size than the average smartwatch (1.6 inch vs 1.4 inch). The average smartwatch screen is 1.40 inch.
    1.55 inch vs 1.40 inch
  • 10 g lighter weight
    Weight
    35.0 g
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (35 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight includes strap/bracelet.
    35.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 0.9 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    10.70 mm
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10.7 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    10.70 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • 2 mm narrower band
    Width of band
    20.0 mm
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <20 mm – >22 mm
    This smartwatch has a narrower band width than the average smartwatch (20 mm vs 22 mm). The average smartwatch band is 22.0 mm wide.
    20.0 mm vs 22.0 mm
  • 6.7 mm narrower watch width
    Width
    35.3 mm
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is narrower than the average smartwatch (35.3 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    35.3 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • More advanced operating system
    Operating system
    Wear OS
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch runs a more advanced operating system than the average smartwatch (Wear OS vs Proprietary OS).
    Wear OS vs Proprietary OS
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
  • More frequent updates
    Software update frequency
    occasional
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch receives occasional software updates, while the average smartwatch receives ended updates.
    occasional vs ended
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This smartwatch uses TFT LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No always-on display
    Always-On Display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No ambient light sensor
    Ambient light sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.7% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • No smart scale support
    Smart scale compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support smart scale compatibility, the average smartwatch does. 53.7% of smartwatches support smart scale compatibility.
  • No coaching features
    Coaching
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
    This smartwatch does not support coaching, the average smartwatch does. 54.6% of smartwatches support coaching.
  • No voice feedback
    Voice feedback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 61.9% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • Basic battery type
    Battery type
    Li-ion
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartwatch uses a Li-ion battery, while the average smartwatch uses Li-Po.
    Li-ion vs Li-Po
  • 56 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    244 mAh days
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (244 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    244 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    TFT LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    This smartwatch uses TFT LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    TFT LCD vs AMOLED
  • No always-on display
    Always-On Display
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not have an always-on display, the average smartwatch does. 67.6% of smartwatches have an always-on display.
  • No ambient light sensor
    Ambient light sensor
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch does not include an ambient light sensor, the average smartwatch does. 60.7% of smartwatches include an ambient light sensor.
  • 150 nits lower display brightness
    Display brightness
    450 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has lower display brightness than the average smartwatch (450 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    450 nits vs 600 nits
  • Basic band material
    Band material
    tpu
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartwatch uses tpu for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    tpu vs silicone
  • Less practical form
    Form
    square
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartwatch uses a square form, while the average smartwatch uses round.
    square vs round
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No call controls
    Call control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartwatch does not offer call control, the average smartwatch does. 90.9% of smartwatches offer call control.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
KLGadgetTV
≈ estimated
05/04/2022
Hands-on review · almost a month of use
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite is a good, simple all-round watch for anyone at its price, despite an unreliable raise-to-wake.
8.0
RotorDeal
≈ estimated
03/03/2022
Long-term test · about a month of daily use
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite suits beginners with its wide feature set, but battery life falls short of the advertised ten days.
6.0
The Quantified Scientist
≈ estimated
26/12/2021
Scientific test · sleep, heart rate and SpO2 accuracy
Verdict
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite is decent for basic sleep and steady-state heart rate tracking, but its SpO2 readings are not trustworthy.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 11 · 13

Long battery life, plenty of sports modes and solid GPS impress, but it feels sluggish, with weak notifications and a clunky app.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
Pick a topic to see who said what

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.5
indiatoday.in
✓ explicit
29/03/2022
Long-term use · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite is a good pick for fitness fans who want a big, bright screen and GPS, but it lacks auto-brightness and has a plain look.
nasilemaktech.com
29/12/2021
Not graded yet
7.0
journal.paoloamoroso.com
≈ estimated
05/06/2022
First impressions · Notification watch
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite is a light, easy-to-read watch for phone notifications, though touch can be uneven and the Mi Fitness app is confusing.
7.6
gadgetbytenepal.com
✓ explicit
12/04/2022
Hands-on test · Sports and health
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite lasts long on one charge and has fairly reliable GPS, but choppy animations and no auto-brightness make it hard to recommend.
notebookcheck.nl
22/02/2022
Not graded yet
7.0
techpulse.be
✓ explicit
25/04/2022
Hands-on test · Sports and health
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite suits sports fans who want reliable GPS and about ten days of battery, but it is more fitness tracker than smartwatch.
7.0
ct.nl
≈ estimated
12/11/2022
Week-long test · Sports tracking
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite is more sports watch than smartwatch, suiting people who mainly want workout tracking and a long battery rather than apps.
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Lab test · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite tracks steps, distance and heart rate well and lasts long on a charge, but it can't take calls or download apps.

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What we like about Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite

  • Excellent value for money given the budget price point
  • Comfortable, lightweight design suitable for 24/7 wear
  • Reliable 5ATM water resistance for swimming and showering
  • Large, clear 1.55-inch display that is visible in direct sunlight
  • Built-in multi-system GPS (GLONASS, Galileo, BDS) for accurate route tracking without a phone
  • Broad selection of over 100 fitness modes and well-designed companion app

What we don't like about Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite

  • Slow 'Raise-to-Wake' response time, often taking 1-2 seconds to activate
  • Noticeable UI lagginess and occasional stuttering when scrolling or navigating
  • Inaccurate SpO2 and sleep tracking data compared to medical-grade or premium devices
  • Battery life falls short of the advertised 10 days, typically lasting 3-5 days with heavy use
  • Lack of an ambient light sensor, requiring manual brightness adjustments
  • Proprietary strap system that does not support standard watch bands
  • Limited smartwatch functionality, such as inability to reply to notifications or answer calls

Verdict

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch 2 Lite is a budget-friendly smartwatch featuring a 1.55-inch TFT LCD touch display with a 320 x 360 resolution and 5 ATM water resistance. It is equipped with multi-system standalone GPS (supporting GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BDS), 24-hour heart rate tracking, SpO2 monitoring, and over 100 fitness modes. Key advantages include its lightweight 35g design, built-in high-precision GNSS chipset for accurate outdoor tracking, and a 262mAh battery that offers up to 10 days of typical use. However, notable drawbacks include a lack of automatic brightness adjustment, occasionally slow 'raise-to-wake' response times, and a display that does not support an always-on mode.

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