Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 9

Great budget fitness band – I've been a fan of the Mi Band since buying the Band 5 many years ago. The latest Band 9 is, in many ways, an improvement on previous models. The screen is a good size, it's bright enough to read in bright sunlight, and there is a fantastic range of watch faces available. The accuracy of steps & distance is good - within close range of the GPS app… Read more

I also use. Heart rate correlates well with other measuring devices. The range of activities it can track is excellent, as is the range of built-in apps. Battery life is brilliant, even with all day tracking of various metrics turned on. My only complaint with this model is the accuracy of sleep tracking: despite the improvements to this model, I think sleep tracking is not as good as the Band 7. It consistently records me as sleeping, when I'm awake during the night. However, I have a low heart rate, so perhaps this is a factor.

Overall, if you are after a sports band that offers good tracking at a budget price, I highly recommend this band. I also recommend pairing it with the Notify app, rather than the Mi Fit app - much better display of your data.