But it’s not cheap tat.
It features a smooth user interface, reliable health tracking, and a bright, bold display.
Issues and rough edges exist but they’re easy to overlook given the low price of the equipment.
Mi Fitness' health and wearables pages.(Image credit: Future)
The Xiaomi wont go head-to-head with yourApple Watches,Garmins,orFitbitsin terms of health monitoring.
Instead, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 offers a useful core of features at an impressively low price.
The results are reasonably accurate too, although its not pinpoint precision, and there is no GPS offered.
The only thing it doesnt undercut is its predecessor, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro.
I found the screen wonderfully convenient.
That theme of in the right ballpark is reflected in the watchs other tracking elements too.
Heart rate, step count, and moving minutes all felt reasonably correct when compared to other devices.
There are 155 fitness tracking modes by my count, which range in usefulness.
Its handy if you get an important email or text but the band wasnt always fantastic at handling them.
My most annoying incident with notifications was at 6 am one morning.
I often had to tap the display to see the time.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9: Scorecard
Xiaomi Smart Band 9: Should I buy?
At RRP it’s pricier but most places sell it for cheaper now.
It’s affordable, but not Smart Band 9 affordable.
Mi Fitness' health and wearables pages.(Image credit: Future)
Mi Fitness' sleep, heart rate and workout pages.(Image credit: Future)
Mi Fitness' running records.(Image credit: Future)
