Xiaomi - Mi Smart Band 4

I'm still using my Xiaomi Mi Band 4 (current version is 9), mostly as a pedometer to track my step count and to time my rest periods in the gym. Mike Isratel uses one too. I use my iPhone and a bluetooth HRM for tracking my running. Bike cadence sensor is also bluetooth and connects to the phone.

I would recommend Xiaomi's Mi Band. I have been using it since 2019 (Mi Band 4), and my last upgrade was in 2023 (Mi Band 8). They are definitely "good enough". Besides the bells and whistles, the two most important features for me are: \* A recognizable brand (Xiaomi) \* Up to 16 days of battery life

Do you want to just measure distance and track your route and heartbeat? If so the cheeapest is to get a smart band (i have the MI smart band). I can't remember the price but it's definitely less than 100, but obviously will not have as many things as a sport watch like the others suggested. It can also be a good idea to get something cheap and if in a couple years you still use you can save for something better

Some are kinda decent if you just want a basic fitness band with notifications and music controls. There are some decent brands that make them, like Haylou, Xiaomi, Amazfit, etc. However, what I see with these more basic smartwatches (had experience with Miband), is that their notifications capabilities are much less robust than WearOS. That was the primary reason why I upgraded from Mibands to a Galaxy Watch.

Get a mi band, I’ve had a couple of them over the years and they work great with iPhones as well.

I've used "Mi Bands" (Xiaomi Smart Band) for the longest time, fundamentally for Step Counting and Sleep Tracking, rarely as a bluetooth remote control and for NFC payment. It's very small and unintrusive, doesn't bother you at all and it only needs charging every two-three weeks. You don't have to use all the unneccesary bells and whistles obviously.

I tried the MiBand. I found it very inaccurate so I ended up not using it