Xiaomi - Smart Band 8

I like my smart band 8. I like the narrow profile. Some other watches are too big. The silicon strap broke after 1 year so I upgraded to a nice strap. I wish I had done this sooner! I like the digital displays that show both steps and heart rate. Weather and date are handy too. The sleep data is super interesting too. Cool to see how many hours sleep I average each week, month, etc.

Buy the Xiaomi watch. They have equestrian and horse riding as one of the exercise modes. I've used it over five years they do a fantastic job. I paid 40 for the 8 which is one step down from newest. https://a.co/d/4cbLdcJ

Mi Band 8. F'in great watch and only $35 or so edit: Mi Band 9 has been out a while, but no reason for me to upgrade

Soundpeats Mi band 8 or 9 , idk the model Redmi watch 4 Etc

I tried the xiaomi after band 8, its so inaccurate, thinks I'm working out just standing still, just ordered the band 10

Xiaomi smart band 8. Cheap and does the job

I have the Xiaomi Smartband 8. Cheap, does the job, small. You can remove the straps and tie it into your shoelace.

Did you consider looking into "fitness trackers" as a cheaper alternative to "smart watches"? Those are much cheaper and may have sufficient features for you. For example, I got myself a Xiamomi Smart Band 8 because I wanted a watch with a heart rate monitor - it does all I wanted and suprisingly much more stuff that I did not know I would appreciate for just around 30 EUR. Potential downsides: \- cheap as they are, they usually do not have dedicated buttons, so you'd need to use the touch screen to start/pause/stop the stopwatch (which may be less convenient and less precise) \- usually no built-in GPS (but it seems you don't need that) \- most of them are relatively small, so if you looking for something with "bulky" looks, you might not find it in that segment

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

Even Band 8 (which I’m using now) is good! Can be synch sa Strava (through Mi fitness app) and iphone fitness too.

Im using the cheapest xiaomi band8 with strava. sometimes it stops counting the laps or adding +2 lap at the end but overall i wouldnt recommend, i would go with a cheaper applewatch