Name: Alpha
Brand: Mio
SKU: 78518
Rating: 4.3 (37 reviews)

3.8

based on all reviews

far and to me is far more comfortable and convenient than a chest strap
the fit is more consistent
the units track fairly well against each other

Hard to change tracks and generally heavy
lack of range of ANT+ under-water
The technical info on their site is very weak

Touchscreen: no
Colour screen: no
Display type: LCD
Gender: Men's
Heart rate monitor: Built-in
Bluetooth: yes
Gps: no

Mio Alpha - Pros & Cons

far and to me is far more comfortable and convenient than a chest strap
the fit is more consistent
the units track fairly well against each other
A good old fashioned sweep second hand watch has been fail safe
Bluetooth smart support and paired with no problem
was diverse and straight forward was great
it works just fine and records generally accurate data
prototype worked quite well for all of my workouts
accuracy
functionality and ease of use
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
The Alpha is generally very accurate
premium
works great
has clean lines and smooth curves
Battery life is good
highly responsive
and very accurate
units proved to be a very accurate way of monitoring your heart rate
Comfort score View more details
The watch has a fairly simple design
consistent and fairly precise heart rate monitoring
simple
quick
and requires zero setup for
very accurate sensor
comfortable design and an informative app
app is also pretty new and updated and provides a decent amount of functionality
very comfortable and easy to secure around your wrist
great performance information to track the progress of your heart rate over time

Hard to change tracks and generally heavy
lack of range of ANT+ under-water
The technical info on their site is very weak
bluetooth does not work for Android devices
inability to clearly segment portions of a workout
Sometimes the watch fails to detect your heart rate be
it on your wrist a bit tighter than you would a normal watch
the Alpha was sometimes losing my heart rate was
it does not yet work with Android
There are only two buttons (one on each side)
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It was a little difficult to distinguish between buttons
no hard edges here
Physical Enterprises
a portion of the screen in each screenshot is a different color
requires connection to the watch to change these settings
The elevation data is missing altogether on the Android app
one screen would list only the average heart rate
lack of low end gear spread for the Tour Divide
five heart rate Zones are preset out of the gate
accuracy with the watch worn inboard of the wrist
it is WAY too short
The units also seemed to struggle a bit in particularly wet conditions
It lacks the variable on-screen function you
There is also no web portal to support this either
Smelly cycling shoes are not uncommon
this failed occasionally and simply trying again usually fixed it
Models without screens convey all information on the accompanying app
$200 Alpha 2 is limited
built-in GPS
there's no light for the display

Mio Alpha - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Waterproof depth	30 m Best: Timex Ironman Triathlon 30-Lap T5K429 Waterproof depth: 200 m
Weight	55.6 g Best: ART Multimedia SZNART ASZ01 Weight: 10 g

Mio - Video Reviews (9)

Mio Alpha - Full Specifications

Touchscreen	no
Colour screen	no
Backlight	yes
Display type	LCD

Colour of product	Black Black,Indigo Black,White Grey
Band material	Silicone
Protection features	Water resistant
Waterproof depth	30

Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
GPS	no

Gender	Men's
Width	1.18 in
Depth	4.02 in
Weight	1.96 oz

Heart Rate Monitor	Built-in
Distance meter	no
Calorie counter	yes
Display light	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Temperature sensor	yes
Timer	yes
Vibration alarm	yes

Battery type	Built-in
Battery life (running)	20.0 h
Battery life (standby mode)	60.0 day

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Mio Alpha Mio - Editorial Reviews (9)

3.2

Based on 9 reviews

TitaniumGeek

Published: 11.09.2015

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Mio Alpha2 Review - optical heart rate watch - TitaniumGeek

Mio Alpha Mio Alpha Optical Heart Rate Monitor In-Depth Review (Bluetooth Smart/ANT+)

DC Rainmaker

Published: 12.02.2013

Mio Alpha Optical Heart Rate Monitor In-Depth Review (Bluetooth Smart/ANT+)

The Mio Alpha unit may represent the longest I’ve ever actually tested something before writing a review. I initially got the chance to use a unit back in July for a quick test run as they were in the midst

Mio Alpha Mio Alpha strives for accurate heart rate readings (hands-on)

CNET

Published: 28.02.2013

Mio Alpha strives for accurate heart rate readings (hands-on)

If tracking how your heart performs under grueling workout sessions gets you pumped, the Mio Alpha may be the watch you seek.

Wareable

Published: 29.04.2015

Mio Alpha 2 review

3.0

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 trackin...

Tom's Guide

Published: 02.02.2015

Mio Alpha 2 Review

3.5

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

The Gadgeteer

Published: 10.05.2015

Mio Alpha 2 Heart Rate Sport Watch review - The Gadgeteer

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

ProductReview.com.au

Published: 12.09.2015

Mio Alpha

Mio Alpha (Heart Rate Monitor): 2.3 out of 5 stars from 3 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

LaptopMag

Published: 11.03.2013

Mio Alpha Review | Bluetooth Accessory Reviews

3.0

The Mio Alpha wristwatch tracks your heart rate and pairs easily with smartphone fitness apps, but needs more features to justify its price.

Mio Alpha Mio Alpha Review: One Giant Leap For Heart Rate Monitors

Gizmodo

Published: 07.02.2013

Mio Alpha Review: One Giant Leap For Heart Rate Monitors

Chest-strap heart rate monitors suck. I mean, yeah, they work okay, but they give you that tight-chest-"am-I-having-a-heart-attack?" feeling. That's why the Mio Alpha, a wristwatch that accurately measures your heart rate, is such a big deal. But that doesn't mean it's perfect.