Intro
The latest edition of Smart Band from Xiaomi is here and it was launched in the global market on 26 October 2023.
I am do quite very agree that most smart bands today does looks alike, even most of the main functions are the same. But these time it seems like Xiaomi Smart Band 8 aims to be slightly different, and that is the way how your smart band can be your fashionable partner.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 was launched just not too long ago along with the Xiaomi 13T series, so lets just have a look at it in this review on what it has to offer.
Design & Display
Without further delay, the design of this Smart Band 8 is covered with Metallic Frame with a 1.62 inch AMOLED Touch Display and is run with a refresh rate of 60Hz for a resolution of 192 x 490. It has a very smooth and clear display due to 326 PPI. The brightness by defaults will be set to auto but you custom it up to 600 nits.
The Smart Band 8 only consist of 27g for its weight while not including the strap weight, but since it is very light, I personally prefer it to be wear as a sport’s users because whenever I am doing exercise, a lighter weight material that I carry along will not drain my stamina a lot.
As mentioned in the intro above, this smartband sure does looks the same as the previous version right. Well hold your thought, remember I mentioned about how this smart band can be your fashionable partner, well mainly it was because it comes with the multiple type of straps that you can customize it and also you can change the band display which ever suite you best. Whether you are using it for formal wear, casual wear or even sport wear, you can change it as you please. The type of strap that you can find in the market now are like, “Double Wrap Strap” & “Pendant” look more on the faction come with styles, and some others strap that are available in the market that you can find in the Xiaomi stall.
Battery Capacity
For new user of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8, like I am, do take note that the battery Magnetic charging Cable is a very important thing that you must not lost it as it is a key to switch on your Smart Band 8 when it was on the Shutdown mode. The Official Shop (Xiaomi) does announce that the Smart Band 8 can last up to 16 days as the capacity of the battery is 190mAh. But as usuals, if you open up multiple functions in the Smart Band 8, the battery will be drain significantly fast.
Functions
Next, lets talk about the function of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8.
Connectivity & Compatibility :-
Firstly, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is required user to download the “Mi Fitness app” with a compatible Android 6.0 and above or iOS 12.0 and above phone in order to record, show data collected, to change/customize the display and many more. In order for the Smart Band 8 connect to the “Mi Fitness app”, the Smart Band 8 is build with Bluetooth 5.1 BLE, and I have tested my self the connection wise is very effective and fast. Don’t trust me, you can test it out your self especially using the “find my phone” settings. The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 also consist of 5ATM water resistance which you can swim on it too.
Sensor :-
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 sensors consist of high precision 6-axis sensor, PPG heart rate sensor and Ambient light sensor. With this capable sensor in a Smart Band, we are able to track a lot of things while we are wearing it.
Sleep Monitoring :-
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 does equip with this sleep monitoring function which helps you to track how long you have taken your sleep/nap. Most of the time we forget to keep track of the time on how much we need to rest so while wearing this Smart Band 8 when we goes to bed, it does help to track how long we sleep and whether how long we have deep sleep, light sleep or even how many time we woke up.
Exercise modes :-
This Xiaomi Smart Band 8 does supports up to 150+ type of exercise mode. Whenever, you are up to do an exercise on your free time or day, you can select the type of sport mode to track your capability and your personal score. The Smart Band 8 will auto display the frequent use of your sport mode to the sport mode quick display.
SpO2 and heart rate monitoring :-
For this section I wont say must as I am not a medical field expert to give advise whether the Xiaomi Smart Band does hold the accuracy or not but since it does show some record changes it will be a good way to start actually monitor our all day health measures.
Specifications
| Name | Xiaomi Smart Band 8 |
| Dimensions | 48mm(Height) x 22.5mm(Width)x 10.99mm (Thickness) |
| Weight | 27g |
| Water Resistant | 5ATM |
| Display | 1.62 inch AMOLED Touch Display |
| Battery Capacity | 190mAh |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 BLE |
| App Compatibility on Device Version | Android 6.0/ ios 12.0 and above |
VERDICT
From my experience, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 was a good smart band as it hold the minimum key to record and display the info to monitor your life style. With the price of RM159.00 for this Xiaomi Smart Band 8, I personally thinks that, this device suites more for a first time user of Smart Band/Smartwatch, Sport user and Fresh graduate salary’s people as it is quite affordable device with such function and style. For more information, you may visit Here. If you are interested to purchase it, you can also go to Shopee or Lazada
Personal experience of pros & cons
Pros – light weight, fast connection and smooth resolution.
Cons – the device does not equip with sound notification.