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"no paywall"


"it's a great little fitness/sleep tracker for the price."


"Got it for about usd25. ... Price about the same."

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"the battery life is great. ... I've been using it for four days. I had 100% on day one, and now it's at 53%, which is pretty good considering my heavy usage. ... considering that my band doesn’t need to be charged for a week."


"Mi Band 9 is worth it for the battery life alone imo ... Even with the always on display it lasts about a week before it needs charged."


"Tagal pa ng battery life."

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"Improved swimming mode allows you to monitor your progress as you swim. ... The app syncs well with Health Connect (Google Fit) and actually syncs my swims as swims, not walking. ... The swim tracking seems accurate and the device is responsive immediately after getting out the pool."


"Xiaomi band does Pace (detailed), style, length, SPM stroke rate (detailed) .SWOLF( detailed)"


"it seems to count my laps pretty well ... it seems to count accurately"

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"Paired fast, update takes like 5 minutes. Everything works snappy. I didn't have any issues what so ever. Seem like a proper mature product by all means. - I'm using an iphone 14"


"App zepplife sync well with my iphone n strava."


"I would possibly argue that the app (Android) is an improvement over Zepp Life in many ways, it has dark mode, it transferred my Zepp data across and it has some additional features, like Sleep Animal, and AI insights that Zepp Life doesn't have."

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"The display is defo brighter and more vivid."


"I felt the touch was more responsive than the Apple Watch when I wanted to check it."


"Larger, brighter screen that feels more responsive and smoother."

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"Hélas, la natation n'apparait même pas dans la liste des activités sur le bracelet..."


"I’m having a hard time tracking my swim laps with the mi band 9 ... I usually swim a 50m or 25m pool ... Been really bad for me so far - just with the swim tracking."


"There were a few laps where it got confused and gave non-accurate readings. I did 22 laps in total; during my 11th lap, it didn't pick it up when I finished, but on my 12th lap, it added two laps together and showed me a 12-lap reading. ... On Xiaomi I find it slightly inaccurate at times and count laps wrong. ... I don't see resting period. Tbh after 3 weeks I'm questioning it's accuracy. I'm getting 20-30% inaccuracies."

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"However, at night, while I'm sitting/lying in the couch watching some TV, the band starts record values like 125-130bpm . When I manually start measure HR, it starts at 125-130bpm and after that goes down to 55-50-46bpm. In the next minute it's high again - and I still remained relaxed in the couch..."


"Accuracy of sensors, well it’s a 30 quid device so… decent i guess, no issues for me using for basic health and wellbeing with occasional gym. If you are a fitness enthusiast or some hardcore addict then NO, buy whoop or sth like that."

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"There’s no GPS? So I’m supposed to have the band on my wrist and my phone along with me for all the workouts, to get the distance tracked?"


"need mo ng phone para sa gps nito"


"Wala yatang built in gps band 9."

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"the app is a piece of garbage. It sets do not disturb randomly. So i'll miss all incoming calls all the time. This behaviour started when i got the mi band 9, but i suspect it's the app that's messing things up."


"I had a weird encounter where I was doing a 30km hike, at almost 9hrs into the activity, the watch kept vibrating saying I have to connect it with the phone because it needs to transfer data to free space again on the watch (im confused), which it was already connected with the phone. ... Made sure it was connected, warning did not go away. pressed done, the tracking ended, bummer."


"Mi Fitness doesn't seem to support the quick replies to messages, only to phone calls. ... Missing this feature as I used to use this on Zepp Life with an old band to reply to WhatsApp messages."

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"I would change the band on it because it is garbage and I can't believe they keep putting out new models without changing the band. ... Mine would come loose and one day it came loose and it fell off and the watch broke."

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AltruisticBug6495 • 6 months ago

Jusqu'ici j'avais un Redmi Smart Band Pro et il assurait le suivi de la natation (il détectait même le style de nage...) Mais comme il commençait à fatiguer (sutout les attaches du bracelet), j'ai pris un Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (50 modes de sport) Hélas, la natation n'apparait même pas dans la liste des activités sur le bracelet... Je vais sûrement utiliser le mode Entrainement pour le suivi Je suis un nageur occasionnel donc ça me suffira Le Smart Band 9 "classic" a 150 modes de sport donc j'imagine que la natation en fait partie

r/Swimming • xiaomi mi band for swim tracking? ->
Positive
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iampsychoe • 5 months ago

I've been using Xiaomi Band 9 Active for a month now. I also bought for ₱1.2k lang ata. So far, I didn't encounter any problems with it. Madali lang din gamitin and matagal malowbatt. It can record any exercise rin as well as your sleep rate. I think good siya for beginners talaga especially meron siyang app for more accurate data gathered from the band.

r/PHRunners • Please Help: What’s the best fitness watch for new runners? ->
Positive
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inversemarkus • 10 months ago

Get the Active Band 9. Mas prefer ko kasi maliit lang and hindi sabagal. GNSS gamit nya, so need mo nang Android phone with bluetooth para magamit nggg GPS. As a beginer runner, enough sa sya. Wala lang altitude barometer.

r/PHRunners • Review for Xiaomi Smart Band 9 ->
Positive
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sideksani • 10 months ago

I used to wear MiBand5 (xiaomi) for this purpose for 4 years. Got it for about usd25. App zepplife sync well with my iphone n strava. Latest is xiaomi smartband 9 active. Price about the same. These watches dont have gps function. start a running session thru the app and the watch will automatically enter running mode that will enable heart rate monitoring, step counts etc during the session. The screen is too small to see clearly your current heart rate while running, but i just glance at my iphone screen to see parameters such as heart rate, pace, distance, time workout. I use iphone 12 mini so the size is comfortable enough to hold in my hand while running. i attached a strap to the iphone casing for more secure hold of it.

r/Strava • Cheapest way to track workouts with heart rate on Strava on iPhone!!! ->
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xM33P • 8 months ago

I have the Band 9 Active for 2 months now, I had a weird encounter where I was doing a 30km hike, at almost 9hrs into the activity, the watch kept vibrating saying I have to connect it with the phone because it needs to transfer data to free space again on the watch (im confused), which it was already connected with the phone. Made sure it was connected, warning did not go away. pressed done, the tracking ended, bummer. Anyone else encountered this?

r/miband • Mi Band9 : initial thoughts (1 week use, battery, performance, swimming) ->
Positive
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Barbatoze • 10 months ago

I had 2 Fitbit charges (4 and 5) and both died at around 2 years. Currently using Xiaomi Band 9 and loving it so far.

r/japanlife • Recommendation for a fitness watch ->
Negative
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bimil_yah • 10 months ago

Wala yatang built in gps band 9. Currently using watch 2 lite, nagagamit ko kahit di dala yung phone and nag sync naman sa strava after.

r/PHRunners • Review for Xiaomi Smart Band 9 ->
Positive
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bklyntown • 6 months ago

I'm using a Xiaomi Mi-band 9 to count laps. There's more, but it counts laps fine, is cheap and has a battery that lasts me a week.

r/Swimming • How do you record your swims? ->
Positive
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callsignomega • 2 months ago

I know that Greg Mairs uses Zoop. Personally, I use a Mi Band 9. It lasts for a couple of weeks and heart rate is quite accurate +/- 3bpm. OnePlus has a watch that tracks shots played and so forth

r/badminton • Fitness Tracker for Badminton players ->
Positive
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caty0325 • 2 months ago

I got a xiaomi smart band 9 for $30 USD from Amazon a couple of weeks ago. If you're in the US, it uses metric units; idk if that'd be a deal breaker for you. I just wanted something cheap to track steps and tell the time, and it works great for that. There is a period tracker, but I decided not to use it. Didn't seem like the best idea, being a woman in the US.

r/walking • step / fitness tracker ->
Positive
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csikz • 7 months ago

Wouldn't really recommend Pro 2 for that (either). It's just a nice looking watch with GPS. Xiaomi could be better.

r/CMFTech • Should I buy the CMF Watch Pro 2? ->
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effloresce22 • 4 months ago

I haven't tried walking in place yet, but I've jogged in place while wearing a Mi Band 9. (I'm not really recommending this watch... I'm sure there are better ones on the market. I only settled for this one because I'm a cheapskate lol.. But it serves its purpose, for the most part. ) Whenever I jog in place while on my phone, I hold the phone and scroll using the hand/arm that isn't wearing the watch (i.e. right hand). I continue swinging the arm that is wearing the watch (i.e. left arm). I've also seen videos and read about people wearing their watches on their ankles instead, whenever their watches are undercounting steps due to lack of arm movement... like if they're on a walking pad while working at a standing desk... I might try walking in place and wearing my watch on my ankle just to see how it goes.

r/walking • fitness watch that tracks walking on the spot? ->
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effloresce22 • 4 months ago

Just so you know, I did an experiment wearing my Mi Band 9. I walked in place for five minutes in each scenario. Here are the results: .a) wearing the watch on my ankle - I'm not sure how accurate the heart rate is, since these watches are meant to be worn on the wrist. But it picked up my step count just fine. .b) wearing the watch on my left wrist, making sure to keep my left arm swinging. ( I was holding my phone in my right hand and scrolling , so my right arm wasn't swinging.) It also picked up my step count just fine. .c) wearing the watch on my left wrist but holding on to my phone with both hands (no arm swinging). The watch did not pick up my step count at all, and it said that the distance was too short to record. Conclusion: If you're going to use a fitness tracker/watch to track your step count while walking in place, you need to be swinging at least the arm that is wearing it. If you won't be swinging your arms, then wear the watch on your ankle. I'm not going to recommend this brand/watch. There are probably better ones out there. I was just curious and wanted to know for myself if it would detect my steps while walking in place. PS. I have a pedometer too, I might also test that while walking in place. But based on my previous experience with it, it doesn't detect my footsteps when my footsteps are too light. Or maybe I just got a bad one. https://preview.redd.it/zjy8e1cva4df1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f7957f7875e5d14d16013b475e0e7dfb83d0a2d5

r/walking • fitness watch that tracks walking on the spot? ->
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forcedtocamp • 6 months ago

overheating shut down on the 9, doesnt take much just needs to be in the sun on your wrist in 25 celsius . take your charge cable with you when you travel else your watch might be off until you get back home which could be days,.

r/miband • Review: Smart Band 6 Vs 9 ->
Positive
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getbetterwithnb • 8 months ago

Hey man, thanks for the confirmation. I’ve decided to go with Mi band 9, nothing beats its value for money. Ordering it from Fuper, costs about 6k. Is there any other reliable site to order from? I want it in India

r/miband • Mi Band9 : initial thoughts (1 week use, battery, performance, swimming) ->
Positive
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Ghee-Roast-Supremacy • 6 months ago

Huawei has shit app support in India Redmi had a great app. Idk current situation Samsung is pretty good, and probably the only legit 'smartband' in the indian market atm Id personally recommend you get a mi band 9 from outside india, or via DesertCart. They are cheap, more accurate, and more subtle on your wrist. Also, dont get your hopes up on the accuracy too much, especially for this budget.

r/GadgetsIndia • Need help choosing a fitness tracker ->
Positive
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hej1500 • 6 months ago

never happened to mine, I have it since January 2025 🤔

r/miband • Review: Smart Band 6 Vs 9 ->
Positive
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Icy_Acanthaceae_5945 • 10 months ago

I'm very new to this whole running and fitness hobby at etong Xiami Band 9 ang binili ko as a companion device. Goods to kung gusto mo lang talaga ng basic/simple wearable tracker. It does the job and it offers other features din. For a more budget-friendly option, you can also consider the Band 8 - reviews say na halos parehas lang with Band 9 except for some updates.

r/PHRunners • Review for Xiaomi Smart Band 9 ->
Positive
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KotoDawn • 11 months ago

I got the Xiaomi / Mi Smart Band 9 after my Charge 5 died. I'm happy with the switch. More metrics and no paywall. It's around $50. Another one to consider is the Huawei Band 9. I couldn't decide between those 2.

r/fitbit • So which fitness tracker are you switching to? ->
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KotoDawn • 11 months ago

That's what Xiaomi / Mi Band 9 is for.

r/fitbit • So which fitness tracker are you switching to? ->
Negative
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Metamarphosis • 2 months ago

My mi band9 3 months after use got a green screen. Right now preorder huawei band10.

r/PHRunners • Huawei Band 10 - Is it good / are there better alternatives? ->
Positive
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_NeuroDetergent_ • 10 months ago

I also have a xiaomi band 9 and it's a great little fitness/sleep tracker for the price. In your opinion what's the biggest advantages the apple watch has over something like the xiaomi where you're willing to forego the 10+ fay battery life for having to charge the thing every 18 hours?

r/japanlife • Recommendation for a fitness watch ->
Positive
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ohlookawildtaco • 8 months ago

Hell yeah mine has been great for me. Not the most accurate but I use it more as a watch with the AOD. Mi Band 9 is worth it for the battery life alone imo

r/Frugal • Has anybody here bought a cheap smart watch before? ->
Neutral
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Ok_Rip9453 • 2 months ago

I liked the xiaomi mi band 9. No. HRV but pretty accurate heart rate and pretty accurate steps. At least mine was . but if you're going to get that i I would change the band on it because it is garbage and I can't believe they keep putting out new models without changing the band. Mine would come loose and one day it came loose and it fell off and the watch broke.

r/PHRunners • Huawei Band 10 - Is it good / are there better alternatives? ->
Positive
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Sensitive-Age-7317 • 6 months ago

Used to love fitbit, but now their stuff don't even last. I just got a mi band 9, and I'm loving it and just got the galaxy watch 7 because I got a promotion with tmobile, and that watch is way better than my galaxy watch 4. I was going to order the amazfit bip 6, heard good reviews on that one too. You just have to do your homework, go to YouTube, see reviews on the latest trackers and find out which would work out for you based on your lifestyle and budget wise 🙂

r/fitbit • Is Fitbit still worth buying? ->
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Sensitive-Age-7317 • 6 months ago

I have the band 9 and I have no issues with mine, the only dislike is that the mi fitness app keeps telling me to have the app running on the background and I've already gone to my phone settings and allowed majority of everything, that way I can keep getting notifications from my phone. But overall, I love my 9, I still have the mi band 4 and an amazfit band 5. I just purchased the amazfit bip 6, because I just found out that you can reply to your texts with that one, and I've been searching for something like that. It won't arrive until the 9th

r/miband • Review: Smart Band 6 Vs 9 ->
Negative
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summdummy • 8 months ago

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

r/Frugal • Has anybody here bought a cheap smart watch before? ->
Positive
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superawesomemeuk • 6 months ago

I finally upgraded from my Xiaomi Smart Band 6 to the 9. I had been putting it off because I'd read so many negative comments about the Mi Fitness app. Anyway, my 6 was playing up, so it was time to upgrade and I thought I would share my opinions in case anyone else is on the fence. # The good * Larger, brighter screen that feels more responsive and smoother. * Longer battery life although I'm only on day 2 so it's difficult to compare just yet. * Shower proof - water no longer sends the watch crazy, it's like "Water? What water?!" * Improved swimming mode allows you to monitor your progress as you swim. * The app syncs well with Health Connect (Google Fit) and actually syncs my swims as swims, not walking. * I would possibly argue that the app (Android) is an improvement over Zepp Life in many ways, it has dark mode, it transferred my Zepp data across and it has some additional features, like Sleep Animal, and AI insights that Zepp Life doesn't have. # The bad * Xiaomi scales don't sync with Mi Fitness, so I still have to run Zepp Life for those and the syncing appears to be delayed. * I miss my watch face. The default Smart Band 6 watch face was almost perfect, or at the very least I was used to it. I can't find a watch face on the 9 that I like. There are loads of options, I just don't like them. * The date format is in American MM/DD and can't be changed on any face. * Calendar and reminders still don't sync with phone (Android). * Limited emoji support. * Still no NFC outside of China. * No voice commands (previous 6 NFC had Alexa). # Conclusion Overall it's certainly an upgrade in terms of performance. The swim tracking seems accurate and the device is responsive immediately after getting out the pool. It's very disappointing that the developers at Xiaomi don't put the same effort into the global user experience as they do the Chinese market. IMO Xiaomi really need to tighten up their ecosystem and possibly have a team outside of Asia to develop it for the global market. But I'm happy with it.

r/miband • Review: Smart Band 6 Vs 9 ->
Positive
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Uzrel • about 1 month ago

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is only 2k right now with vouchers. I'm using the Smart Band 9 on my iphone 13 and it's really good! Tagal pa ng battery life. Halos di mo rin ramdam kasi slim siya.

r/Tech_Philippines • Recommended smart watch for senior citizen? ->
Positive
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Vinod93_ • 3 months ago

Mi band 9 or 10, Huawei band also, not available in India easily but fairly accurate and compatible with IPhone. Got my band 9 from Philippines and works well for me.

r/Frugal_Ind • Looking for a smartwatch under ₹5 K for basic fitness tracking (steps + heart rate) that's iOS compatible ->
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wt1c • 10 months ago

mi band 9 unang gamit ko need mo ng phone para sa gps nito medyo maliit ang screen ok nmn sa hr customize din sa pagtakbo sync agad sa strava sa simula ng pagtakbo papalo ng mataas hr mo after mga ilang min na babasa na niya hr mo nag switch ako sa huaweiband9 sakto screen wala din gps maganda sa huawei ay may reminder kada 1km ilang min pace at hr sa mi band 9 vibration lang para ma remind ka na taas hr mo or naka 1km kana

r/PHRunners • Review for Xiaomi Smart Band 9 ->

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