Xiaomi - Smart Band 8 Pro

I use the Xiaomi Band 8 Pro which is a similar model. I do notice while you swim it undercounts by one length and then corrects itself later so it might a tracking issue. I think the main things are making sure you manually pause each time you stop swimming, and maybe check you've set the pool length correctly? 

I had the 8 pro and Fit3. Fit 3 handles notifications smoother, menues are nicer but the battery is a dealbreaker for me. Lost 10% in a few hours. Not (shopping) lists on the fit 3. Batzery of the 8 pro is superb with around 15 days (sleep tracking on, wake up when raising wrist off) , 9 Pro (already ordered) is said to be even better. For me it's Xiaomi.

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

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

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