Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Graphite Black, metallic midframe, fresh and fun watch faces, up to 16 days with typical mode, comprehensive health management (UK version+2 years warranty)

So, I have just come from using an Apple Watch Series 7 to using this and I’m honestly blown away by how much this watch does at around a tenth of what my Apple Watch cost! My main issues were the poor battery life of the Apple Watch and it just not tracking my sleep and not receiving notifications etc. I have tattoos so this is going to be a problem no matter what smart watch I use, but so far, the Xiaomi has been tracking my sleep no problem and accurately, notifications coming through every time and the battery life is fantastic! I’m still on 81% after 3 days. My Apple Watch died in around 2 days with many of the features disabled. This does everything I need, works well, has a nice vivid display with many choices of watch faces and never needing to worry about the battery dying. It does lack things like NFC but for the cost, you are getting a lot for your money. Very easy to set up via the app as well. I will say I’m not using this for fitness, the only thing I pay attention to is my steps, so I can’t vouch for the accuracy of fitness features but it seems to be pretty accurate with my steps and my heart rate. The calories seem to be way off, though, so if you’re looking for a dedicated fitness tracker you’d probably be better off looking for a Fitbit or something similar.

Had a mi-band 4 from Xiaomi. Band broke after a few years. Looking for a replacement band came across the mi-band 8. So bought that instead of new wristband for the mi-band 4 (sub £40 for the mi-band 8 at time of purchase ...bargain ) These just seem to improve year after year, but some incarnations are not such a big difference to be worth the upgrade But from a 4 to the 8...major improvements & a no brainer for me Very easy to read new screen Old one just black on white, offered me what I needed, but the 8 is just better & clearer all round love the screen size & colourful displays . Testetd against old band (which I'd worn at hospital for a heart check & THAT Matched the expensive NHS equipment beat for beat ) And the two of if them matched up in heartbeats & Spo2. New on this one, apart from al else being bigger & better, was a stress monitor Useful & seems close to how I feel when tested . Charged other day from 25% to 89% while I washed myself (15 mins ) Matches up easily by Bluetooth to my phone every time (Redmi) Occasionally older one would need a try or two. Not tested many of the activities, trying to get over a nasty accident, so mobility limited. But for me, what this does it does well . It's a big improvement on my old version. Crisper clearer display . Older one had the use of zepp & another app to monitor results, that I quite liked. This is just accessible via the official mi app for it . It's not lacking anything, just that I'd prefer a choice of apps if possible. But overall, the 8's been a glowing success here Very happy with my purchase

Excellent value for the money, lots of useful functions, long battery life and quick charging, good app. Accuracy normally is good (+-2 bpm), but unfortunately as soon as there is any fast paced moving (like running) or tensed muscles (like weight lifting or dumbbell exercises etc) it can be widely inaccurate, showing +-25 bpm difference from real...

I get these Xiaomi smartwatches for my kids, they are solid (they resits a 5yo) and tend to be discreet. They pair with my phone via Bluetooth very easily and you can manage multiple aspect of the watch and its features through the app. They seem accurate for sleep and activity that's the main feature we use. Overall value for money!

So I've had it over a month. I'll mention now, I an not the most technical person ( though previously had no issues with my fitbit) A lot of the things it says it'll do, I can't get it to do, heartrate etc. I put it on a timer for a particular exercise, which it does, but then I can't get it back to previous mode. So an hour after finishing swimming, it's still toting up lengths. Previously I've had to disconnect it from devices, which has worked but lost data. This time I can't get it to reconnect. So far I've done 82 lengths in the swimming pool (as if ), and I'd quite like to h;t it with a hammer. Would I buy it again, no Again I'll state I'm not the most technical of persons, but even so, nothing should be this difficult. I could have got advise from their technical support, if they had any. I wouldn't recommend

It's amazing value. This thing has worked out a routine for me, and tells me off when I sit down for too long. Tells me when I need to wake up, congratulates me on completing my targets. Has an amazing app. I've spent over 10x more on a watch that didn't do as much. Love it.

First, amazing product. The screen is a beautiful and very bright! (I know, I know - it's a health band, but esthetics matter). The functionalities are great, seemingly very accurate. Setup was super easy. Very customizable towards what you like and how you want information to be displayed. The 137 different workouts are... odd. For example, dancing has 12 different types of dancing. Ballroom dancing, free style dancing. I get that there's a difference, but ... really? There's a board game playing workout setting. Again... really? The BIG advantage of this band is the battery life. It's advertised as a 2 week battery life. After turning everything on that matters to me, near constant updates on all health vitals the battery life drops to 1 week. STILL - that's AMAZING! With EVERYTHING conceivable turned on. Would I buy again? Hell yeah... as a matter of fact, I got another one for my partner. Here's my niggle... I wore the band for less than 12 hours, noticed that the band was too loose (too loose, not too tight!) and tried to change the hole. The closure popped right off. I was confused, looked at it and... it had broken. The ball closure has a 2 mm thickness. It just snapped off. Which makes sense, because it's plastic and 2 mm thick. I wasn't upset, because I had already ordered a different band because I like elastic bands because they change with your wrist throughout the day and throughout workouts. Just something to be aware off... the band, not their brightest moment.

It's been a game-changer for my fitness journey. The sleek design and vibrant display make it a stylish accessory for any outfit, while its array of fitness tracking features keeps me motivated and on track with my goals. From step counting to heart rate monitoring, this smart band does it all with accuracy and precision. The battery life is impressive, lasting several days on a single charge, and the connectivity with my smartphone is seamless. Overall, a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their fitness regime!

Got this last night. I’m obsessed. It does everything I would hope for and more. I just bought two more for gifts. Will definitely get back to this in a few months with an update on whether I’m still loving it as much as now!

Das Xiaomi Smart Band 8 ist ein günstiger Fitness-Tracker mit großem AMOLED-Display und langer Akkulaufzeit. Kurz gesagt: funktioniert im Alltag weiterhin zuverlässig und ist 2026 immer noch ein solides Budget-Wearable – aber kein High-End-Smartwatch-Ersatz. ⌚ Display 1,62" AMOLED Display mit hoher Helligkeit Sehr gut ablesbar auch draußen Flüssige Bedienung (60 Hz bei neueren Versionen) 👉 Einer der besten Screens in dieser Preisklasse 👉 Leicht spiegelnd, aber insgesamt sehr klar 🔋 Akku Bis zu ca. 16 Tage Laufzeit (je nach Nutzung weniger) Lädt in ca. 1 Stunde komplett auf 👉 Sehr stark im Vergleich zu Smartwatches 👉 Realistisch eher 5–10 Tage bei aktiver Nutzung 🏃 Funktionen & Tracking Herzfrequenz, SpO2, Schlaftracking, Schrittzähler Über 150 Sportmodi 👉 Für Alltag und Fitness sehr ausreichend 👉 Kein integriertes GPS (nur mit Handy) 📱 Alltag & Nutzung Benachrichtigungen vom Smartphone Einfaches System ohne Apps direkt auf der Uhr Mi Fitness App notwendig 👉 Sehr leicht zu bedienen 👉 Eher Fitness-Tracker als echte Smartwatch ⚠️ Schwächen Keine eigene GPS-Einheit Messwerte nicht immer 100% exakt bei Sport Eingeschränkte Smart-Funktionen 👉 Für Profisport oder genaue Analyse nicht ideal 💰 Fazit Preis/Leistung: sehr gut Zielgruppe: Alltag, Fitness, Einsteiger, Schritt- & Schlaftracking Nicht geeignet für: Profi-Sport, vollständige Smartwatch-Funktionen 👉 Auch heute noch ein zuverlässiger Fitness-Tracker: macht das, was er soll, sehr gut – solange man keine High-End-Sportuhr erwartet.

Süper

Franchement great product for the price. Ça fait tour ça qu'il doit faire. Je l'utilise pour faire de la natation en piscine, courir en salle et faire des étirements dynamiques. Attention par fois elle ne registre pas là longueur en nage, mais ça dépend de la nage mais je fais de la natation artistique et parfois nos longueurs sont avec des mouvements "atypique" vis à vis la natation normale. Facil à setup et la batterie dure 6 -7 jours si tu l'utilise en mode "relax", cad (avec mon setup actuel) - notifications uniquement pour des appelles et message - monitorer mon sommeil (sans erm) - faire du sport (4-5 fois par semaines)

Llegaron muy bien en sus cajitas y al introducir el código de Xiaomi confirmamos que era original. El reloj es un aparato que tiene muchas funciones muy útiles y cuenta con algunas mejoras que el modelo anterior. - A diferencia del 7 la correa no es una sola pieza, sino son dos que se atoran con un mecanismo de ganchito. Si tienes un modelo anterior no vas a poder reutilizar las correas. - La pantalla tiene un buen tamaño (casi el mismo tamaño que el 7). - Incluye más opciones de deporte que el 7, y en general tiene un buen desempeño (al menos en natación que es mi caso). - La aplicación (Mi Fitness) tiene las mismas funcionalidades que Zepp Life y los datos se pueden exportar fácilmente al hacer una cuenta, en términos generales no noto diferencias significativas entre una y otra. - Se puede personalizar fácilmente el fondo, los widgets y el menú. - Automáticamente al sincronizarla la pulsera se pone en el idioma que tengas en tu teléfono. En conclusión me parece un excelente producto por un precio razonable. Si estás pensando en regalarla o es la primera vez que vas a comprar una, definitivamente recomiendo. Si eres usuario de las MiBand y quieres renovarte la recomiendo si tienes de la 6 para atrás, el salto de la 7 a la 8 no siento que sea tan grande y creo que en todo caso valdría la pena esperar el siguiente modelo.