We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Smartwatches are nice-to-have accessories that give you notifications on your wrist, but they also deliver some crucial functions. For example ...

Another year brings another cheap fitness tracker from Chinese tech company Xiaomi, but its Smart Band 10 is its first such gadget in a while that isn’t an instant must-buy for people looking for an ...

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If I needed a cheap fitness tracker, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro would be high on my list. It pairs a sleek design with simple controls that make it an easy wearable to pick up and go for the day, and ...

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I have used my fair share of smartwatches and fitness trackers over the years, constantly swapping them out and trying new ones almost monthly. However, after testing the latest Xiaomi Smart Band 9 ...

Xiaomi launched the next iteration of its Smart Band, the Smart Band 9, in China last month, alongside the Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip. It was speculated that the Chinese OEM could launch the Smart ...

I recently used the Willful Smart Watch, a $40 wearable I bought on Amazon, because it was not only the cheapest on the site, but also one of the best-reviewed. It was, as expected, underwhelming — ...

While not quite worthy of insta-buy status like the regular Mi Band 7, the snazzier Smart Band 7 Pro still earns its slightly higher asking price with value additions like built-in GPS and a larger, ...

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 offers A LOT for only €40. Xiaomi supplied us with a review unit of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8, but didn’t have a say in our opinion, nor did they see this review before you.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 takes the cake when it comes to display size. Its 1.62-inch AMOLED display boasts a peak brightness of 1200 nits, making it easily readable even in bright sunlight. The Fitbit ...

Though a very minor iterative update (even by Xiaomi's standards), there's still lots to like about the Smart Band 9. The design is light and neat, featuring a punchier display than previous models, ...