Earlier this month, OPPO launched a new variant of its first smart band: the OPPO Band Vitality Edition. The existence of this new wearable is leading a lot of people to confusion as they are not able to distinguish the two variants since they look like the same device. That is why we decided to publish a comparison between their specifications. As you will discover in this article including the specs sheets, there are basically no differences between the specifications of these smart bands. But we had to publish this comparison since it is the quickest way to let people realize it.

OPPO Band Sport vs OPPO Band Vitality Edition

Design and display

The only difference between OPPO Band and OPPO Band Vitality Edition is the design. To be more accurate, we are talking about the color variants. The vanilla OPPO Band, also known as OPPO Band Sport in the global market, is available in a Black color variant. The OPPO Band Vitality Edition comes in two color variants: Blue and Orange. If we exclude the color, OPPO Band and the Vitality Edition are exactly the same devices.

That is not the same when it comes to the OPPO Band Style: the elegant version of the smartwatch. It has the same specifications too, but the design is actually different. The Band sports a 1.1-inch AMOLED display with full DCI P3 coverage and offers water resistance up to 50 meters. The display has a resolution of  126 x 294 pixels and it has great visibility, but it can struggle in bright outdoor light. It is not impossible to read, but you need to go into the shade if you are under direct sunlight to see it more clearly. The strap of the band is made of TPU plastic with an aluminum clasp, it has a lot of holes to provide the best fit and it does not cause any skin irritation.

Software and features

OPPO Band and its Vitality Edition are advanced fitness trackers offering accurate heart rate tracking and a SpO2 sensor which can monitor blood oxygen level. You actually get real time blood oxygen monitoring, and the smart band even supports online payment services like WeChat and Alipay in China (through NFC connectivity, naturally).

The OPPO Band is the first smart band with a double payment system, but unfortunately for global customers, it is only available in China. Thanks to the double payment system, in China it is possible to pay in supermarkets and several other places. The smart wearable supports live heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking and allows users to control music on the phone. The OPPO Band and the Vitality Edition can be connected to the phone through the HeyTap Health companion app which is recently available even with iOS.

The 3-axis accelerometer found on the OPPO Band enables automatic sleep monitoring and the optical heart rate monitoring will continuously track heart rate 24/7 including sleep. You can use connected GPS for better accuracy while tracking outdoor activities, but only if you bring your phone with you. Among the activities you can actually track, there are indoor rowing, cycling (indoor and outdoor), badminton, and cricket.

Battery

The OPPO Band is able to offer 14 days of battery life on a single charge, which is an average value for a smart band. But given its great display and its advanced features, we can consider it pretty long battery life. If you use the SpO2 monitoring feature during sleep, it will impact negatively on the battery life, as well as continuous heart rate monitoring. If you do not use these features, you should never have problems getting 12 days of battery life. It takes less than an hour to charge the battery from 0 to 100 percent. With a 30 minute charge, you can get a 70 percent of battery charge, making it a rapid tracker to get back onto your wrist.

Price

The OPPO Band carries a listing price of 199 Yuan in China, which roughly translates into 31 US Dollars. The Vitality Edition of the smart band is only available in the Chinese market, while the OPPO Band Sport and the OPPO Band Style are actually available in the global market, including Europe from this year. The OPPO Band  Sport carries a €50 price tag, while you need €70 to purchase the OPPO Band Style in Europe.

These are pretty high prices if we consider the concurrency, but given the accurate measurements made by this smart band, the good display, and more, the price is justified. However, we expected more sports modes as several other smart bands offer more versatility. Do you like the OPPO Band or you would rather go for models from other brands such as the latest Xiaomi Mi Band? Let us know by using the comment box below.

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OPPO Band vs OPPO Band Vitality Edition: PRO and CONS

OPPO Band

PROS

• Global availability
• Better prices
• Black color variant

CONS

• Nothing particular

OPPO Band Vitality Edition

PROS

• Blue color variant
• Orange color variant

CONS

• Limited availability

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Earlier today (6th May 2021), the Oppo K9 launch conference was held in which the company announced the new smartphone along with its Band Vitality Edition, Enco Air TWS earbuds, and more in China.

Talking about the Oppo Band Vitality Edition first, the new smart wearables will be available in two color variants, namely orange and blue. The band from the Chinese tech giant offers real time blood oxygen monitoring, and even supports online payment services like WeChat and Alipay payment as well. The smart wearables also supports live heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking and even allows users to control music on their smartphones. On the front, the band sports an 1.1 inch AMOLED panel and offers water resistance up to 50 meters.

Arriving at the Oppo Enco Air earbuds, the hearables are the latest true wireless earphones from the company. These earbuds are set to offer a playback of up to 24 hours when paired with its charging case and the buds themselves feature a design similar to the base Apple AirPods. The product overall features a white color scheme and is powered by a 25mAh battery that also supports 10W fast charging via a USB Type C port.

The Oppo Band Vitality is available for a price of 199 Yuan (roughly 31 US Dollars) and is currently available for pre orders on JD.com for a special discounted price of 149 Yuan (roughly 23 US Dollars). Similarly, the new Enco Air TWS earbuds are available for a price of 299 Yuan (roughly 46 US Dollars) but can be pre ordered in a special discounted price of 249 Yuan (roughly 38 US Dollars). Notably, the company has also launched a unique custom Enco Buds Air Wu Liuqi Limited Edition, which is available for 2199 Yuan (roughly 340 US Dollars).

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The new Oppo Band Vitality Edition is set to launch on 6th May 2021 and will be unveiled along with the upcoming K9 series of smartphones and Enco Air earphones as well. The new smart wearables will be available in two color variants.

The new smart band from the Chinese tech giant will arrive with vibrant color designs in two variants, namely orange and blue. Similar to most smart bands, the company’s Band Vitality Edition supports real time blood oxygen monitoring, along with online payment services like WeChat and Alipay payment as well. The smart wearables also supports live heart rate monitoring and even allows users to control music on their smartphones.

For protection, the band also has water resistance up to 50 meters. Furthermore, the smart wearable is also expected to arrive with common band features like multiple sports mode. It also sports an AMOLED panel on the front. Unfortunately, we do not have finer details regarding the upcoming Vitality Edition so we will have to wait for the official company announcement to find out more details. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding the arriving launch.

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