Xiaomi released a wireless headset-collar cheaper than $ 50

Following the inserts of Mi Half In-Ear in the line of Xiaomi headphones appeared a neck wireless headset Mi Collar Bluetooth Headset.

What do we have here?

Unlike the Xiaomi sports headsets, the novelty has a rim of elastic material. The plastic on the ends has a metal texture, it is here that the battery and control buttons are located. Two-driver dynamic headphones resemble wired models . When you wear them, you can "glue" with magnets. The Bluetooth 4.0 module on the CSR8645 chip supports the aptX and ACC codecs for better sound quality.

A built-in 137 mAh battery provides up to 8 hours of music playback or 10 hours of phone calls. Standby time is up to 200 hours. The micro USB port is used for charging. The headset weighs only 40 grams and will be available in black, silver and gold colors.

Question price

In China, Xiaomi Mi Collar Bluetooth Headset will go on sale April 3 at a price of 299 yuan or about $ 48. The nearest competitor is Meizu EP52 ($ 43) with protection from sweat and splashes. In a similar format are produced Philips SHB5950 and Samsung U Flex , but they will cost more (from $ 60-70 and above).