Xiaomi has a wide range of wearable products under its belt which includes smartwatches and smart bands. The Xiaomi Smart Band lineup is positioned as a more affordable wearable option. However, that doesn’t mean they are worse than their worse than smartwatches. So here’s why the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is better than most cheap smartwatches.
1. Xiaomi Smart Band 9: Price Point
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 model is one of the latest wearable gadgets that was announced by the Chinese tech giant in the global market. It offers various features that users would find useful and need in their smart wearable devices. The Smart Band 9 model was announced for €39.99, which is around $45. At this price, you can find many cheaper smartwatch alternatives, but these aren’t necessarily a better option. On the other hand, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro is priced between €69.99 and €79.99 in Europe.
2. More options with the display
Taking the Smart Band 9 series as an example once again, the base model sports a 1.62-inch oval AMOLED display (192 x 490 resolution, 1200 nits of peak brightness, 200+ watch faces). However, you also get a more traditional design with the higher end Smart Band 9 Pro. The more expensive option has a 1.74-inch rectangular panel, which has a design similar to the Apple Watch.
For those who just prefer getting the key information, the smaller screen might be more convenient. Many don’t like the idea of having another big screen on their wrists, so the Smart Band 9 is a great option for them as they can limit their screen time outside of their smartphone. However, those that need more control and easier access to more functions, the Band 9 Pro has got you covered.
3. Not Skipping the Smart Features
Smart bands are usually seen as a younger sibling to the smartwatch, but Xiaomi doesn’t skip on any of the modern features of the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 series. It arrives with support for over 150 sports tracking features like running, walking, cycling, and much more. But that’s not all, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 also offers a heart rate sensor and SpO2 blood oxygen monitoring.
The Smart Band 9 Pro model also integrates GPS for more accurate tracking, along with built-in NFC. On a single full charge, this model can last for up to 21 days, while the base variant has a 9 day battery life. The Smart Band 9 lineup also comes with Bluetooth 5.4 support, which allows access to other basic features like music control, message replies, and weather updates.
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