Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro Review | Fitness Tracking Done Cheap

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Reviewing the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, a fresh 2024 fitness tracker that's like a smartwatch lite with its mighty AMOLED screen. I've been testing the Xiaomi Band 8 Pro for over a week now, including the exercise options, heart rate monitoring etc.
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For a price of just under 60 quid right now, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro is pretty good value. My main complaint is that I can't get an accurate reading at times with the heart rate monitor. But this fitness tracker can be used with well over 100 different sports and includes warm up animations for the likes of running.
The watch face selection is decent, if not as expansive as WearOS - and you can't customise as deeply. But the multi-widget setup is excellent and battery life on the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro is among the best of any tracker in 2024.
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro Review Chapters:
0:00 - Get on with it!
0:29 - Design & straps
2:41 - Display
4:05 - Xiaomi Fitness
4:42 - Watch faces
5:48 - UI
6:43 - Apps
7:09 - Health tracking
9:22 - Battery life

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16 июл 2024

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@jonathanhitchcock2329 4 месяца назад

Looks like you had the strap the wrong way round. Swap them over and it will be really easy to put on.

@edu1113 4 месяца назад

how is the touch screen when wet from swimming? still responsive?

@colinnicoll9169 4 месяца назад

Looks great value, with battery performance similar to my Huawei GT2

@brucelin5842 3 месяца назад

Please tell me if this heart rate is on par with Garmin?

@NidPhutain 4 месяца назад

Nice. Please review the Samsung Fit 3 too please :)

4 месяца назад

Does it broadcast hr in strava?

@user-dd3qi8ie7u 4 месяца назад

whats a diffrence bettwen xiaomi 3 and smart band 8 pro

@sakpan39 2 месяца назад

Does it show the current time when timer or countdown are on?

@vinzsprout 4 месяца назад

hope u review the Xiaomi watch 2

@asopok 4 месяца назад

Mine detect driving as cycling. And auto-detect isn't that great because when I stop exercising and forget to stop, it doesn't stop by itself unlike my Huawei Band and Galaxy Watch

@leedorney 4 месяца назад

I've seen S1 sport not bad but what'd have made it great was to be able to connect a HR strap like Garmin are able to.. Xiaomi have a way to got on the smart watches which are just a digital watch with a few general features imo 🤷‍♂️ tho I do like the barometer which is handy ☝️

@ruwanjperera 3 месяца назад

Haylou rs4 plus or xiaomi smart band 8 Pro ?

@MarkClydesdale 4 месяца назад

I love mine, been using it since November. I've been using Xiaomi bands since way back to Band 3

@kinuawakai5972 3 месяца назад

How do you find the fitness tracking? My only hindrance to buying the watch is whether fitness metrics are accurate

@MarkClydesdale 3 месяца назад

@@kinuawakai5972 no issues. Step counter equal to anything I've used before, both walking and running. GPS recently measured against friends iwatch when out hiking both same results.

@smartnothard2400 Месяц назад

@@kinuawakai5972consider that whatever the inconsistency, it will be the same. So if for example it’s 15% inaccurate it’ll always be 15% off. Not the end of the world and more accurate than one might think.

@enricooliva8762 3 месяца назад

how is this compared to redmi watch 4

@DokSpec 4 месяца назад

Now i want too see your xiaomi watch 2 review...and then decide wich on i buy. I really like to go for wear os..but the smart band 8 pro looks amazing.

@The_Orion_god 4 месяца назад

you sould buy the redmi watch 4 but the only downside it only has the new hyper os not the wear os

@xRepoUKx 16 дней назад

How do you change the date format? The US date format isn't much good in the EU/UK.

@methanoid 4 месяца назад

NFC? Didnt hear ANY mention if it has it and IF it does, is it WePay etc or can we use Western payments systems

@NightLanderLoL 2 месяца назад

no NFC

@benschwartz7739 22 дня назад

I have the 8 active. Think it's worth the upgrade?

@bruceparker3139 4 месяца назад

Hey, when you gonna review samsung galaxy fit3? If at all you gonna do.

@francisnieto9765 4 месяца назад

This or the redmi watch 4 ?...tried redmi watch 4 and its huge..i have a tiny wrist

@Sloth_3193 4 месяца назад

I would love to see an Amazfit Active review :)

@Awesome5 4 месяца назад

Is there NFC on this? Please reply

@RSCB 4 месяца назад

It looks nice, im still using the 7 pro but alexa does not worm

@user-hz1ti3bm8r 4 месяца назад

i own a redmi watch 3. Which is better to them

@murtazachaudhary3339 4 месяца назад

Nice video

@Dannyfr33sh 3 месяца назад

What size is your wrist for reference?

@hioshimtsu 4 месяца назад

Look good.

@sarasikumari8880 4 месяца назад

Literally was waiting for this... I have the CN version which is pretty ok but my AOD is still in chinese

@ssamalmenhali 2 месяца назад

هل انحلت المشكلة ؟ لأنني افكر بشراء النسخة الصينية لأنها بنصف سعر العالمية

@sarasikumari8880 2 месяца назад

No mate still the watch faces and aod are in chinese

@ssamalmenhali 2 месяца назад

@@sarasikumari8880 شكراً لردك ❤️ سوف أخذ النسخة العالمية بسبب هذه المشكلة.

@umerfarooq5212 3 месяца назад

Is band 8 pro have NFC

@kaan3353 4 месяца назад

Anyone know ,is it workable with iPhone ?

@ElenaChmelova 3 месяца назад

Can I control the music when is some sport mode on or when I'm using stopwatch?

@marcofava 26 дней назад

yes you can, swipe to the left from any screen and you get there

@johnalfredgare1723 4 месяца назад

Awesome review as always. Can you also review the Redmi Watch 4, sir? Thanks!

@jaideepwadali 4 месяца назад

hlo & lots love from amritsar india, ur reviews are always v helpful,keep doing grt job

@HaddBradd 3 месяца назад

Turns out this doesn't have 24/7 (resting) HR monitoring so you have to manually go in the HR section which is very slow and jumpy compared to their other bands or wait the 1 minute interval which is just too slow and fails to measure significantly more so you'll often get readings that are 20-60 minutes late instead of every minute And no after sales service so returning it is a pain in the ass (if you even can)

@kyb7795 4 месяца назад

You did walk through walls and buildings after a stroll to the local pub

@DanyPrasadTK 4 месяца назад

Compare to galaxy fit3 which one is betr?

@gameivo 4 месяца назад

The galaxy, this shit does not measure correctly at all

@shahidulhaquechowdhury6408 3 месяца назад

please review samsung fit 3

@bluesea1769 4 месяца назад

I was looking for a Basic functions one. Which it can be used right after open box. One that can choose between link to smartphone or not, You still can use it .

@davelawrence594 4 месяца назад

WOW £69 is this really any good tho for that money seems to good to be true!! Great review tho fella 👌🏻👍🏻

@BotsandBits 4 месяца назад

Can you quick reply to messages from it? Literally the only reason Ive stuck with huawei band 8.

@rocambolerocambole3726 4 месяца назад

what is your opinion between band 8 pro and Xiaomi Redmi Watch 3 ?

@dannychileshe836 Месяц назад

I bought this combination , Redmi watch 3 for my wife and Band 8 Pro for me. I like Redmi watch 3 because of Bluetooth phone calls which 8 Pro doesn't

@Squirrel_101 4 месяца назад

Thanks for the review Spurt, will be purchasing this!

@BryanPaulPosada 4 месяца назад

Samsung Fit 3 please

@davmanlop333 4 месяца назад

Got mine free with my Xiaomi 14. Decent smart watch

@ibrahimghalwash1077 4 месяца назад

I was going from home today to buy Galaxy Fit 3 ,but I decided to pay little more and buy galaxy watch 6 used one instead just double the price 😅

@ThunderX838 4 месяца назад

Hi tech spurt, u don’t mind making a video review on the Galaxy Fit 3?

@markknight2768 4 месяца назад

A bloody pint of beer for ya if you review the Galaxy fit 3 🍺

@Oxide53115 4 месяца назад

wow you are really strapped

@subora920 4 месяца назад

Got one of these. The heart rate tracking and sleep is not very accurate. It will do the basics but that's about it.

@hpsn5108 4 месяца назад

I have one since October, accuracy of sensors is questionable. Other than that, its smooth and lasts a week easily with AOD

@rodrigogomes5950 3 месяца назад

Were you able to connect to GNSS/GPS without your phone nearby? Mine doesn't lock even in open areas

@assieray 3 месяца назад

Can this be connected and synced with strava?

@TheJykub 2 месяца назад

yes, through the app

@radoslavstoev4550 4 месяца назад

Had the previous smart band 7 pro. The GPS was all over the place( it was measuring distance while I was not moving) and the heart rate sensor was also bad. After a few months of use I went for a swim in the sea and the band just died. I didn't even try to use the warranty. After that I went and bought proper sports watch. I know that it's cheap, but I would suggest saving some money for a proper watch(Garmin, Coros etc).

@Ajax_DishSoap 3 месяца назад

There's also the Tartaglia version of this watch

@pondsgreen9878 4 месяца назад

does this have custom faces?

@The_Orion_god 4 месяца назад

nope

@xicopires 4 месяца назад

Galaxy Fit3 review please

@zenhao7999 4 месяца назад

Can it connect to earphones?

@emeresbestres1 4 месяца назад

It only controls the music on your phone. There is no onboard storage to upload music which means you cannot connect it to any earphones, there's no point.

@athansheena2765 4 месяца назад

I cant seem to download watch faces, it kept saying not enough memory.. can somebody help 🥺

@kaisern6333 4 месяца назад

Delete some

@athansheena2765 4 месяца назад

@@kaisern6333 thank you so much! it finally worked 🥺 I was able to download 15 watch faces before now its down to 11 before it allows me to DL

@anthonyallen943 4 месяца назад

Hmmmmmmmm... Brought the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 pro... To find out they removed NFC.. that's a deal breaker.. Now sits in the box. Now I found out.. No nfc again an Alexa don't work on this version but it works on mine... So cheaper.. But no nfc an no Alexa is a deal breaker.. So I got a Samsung S5 Pro Smart Watch 45mm instead..

@wavyx360 4 месяца назад

i have apple watch series 3 and miband 8 pro they seem to be pretty precise with each other in heart rate.

@malacasjaelantherg.7821 4 месяца назад

I don't know what should I buy Mi watch 4 Mi band 8pro Samsung fit 3

@malacasjaelantherg.7821 4 месяца назад

@Moonyofficialyoutube1004 yes, But I don't know what to pick

@zaczeloof1323 4 месяца назад

Is there NFC?

@Mr.Jezzak 4 месяца назад

global version = NO

@Simplegamer12349 4 месяца назад

any GPS on this?

@mrchezes 3 месяца назад

yup

@klaz70 4 месяца назад

Dont have nfc?

@KaiLeesowl 4 месяца назад

Nope. Cheaper watches/bands still doesn't have NFC, because they need some reason for you to buy more expensive ones. Pretty much like Apple and their basic (900€) iPhone 15 with 60hz display, when there are 150€ phones with high refresh displays. Like I can buy a phone with NFC for the same price as a cheaper NFC watches :D

@vilte8327 Месяц назад

does it have a function to add a credit card?

@Lukituki 11 дней назад

@QUADBOYification 28 дней назад

Heart rate measurement accuracy? Is it because the wrist is not compatible? Be reasonable, if something is accurate it would, not be that cheap.

@ctlspl 4 месяца назад

How many watchfaces can you store on the device? My older mi smartband has only space for 3. 😂

@shadowform1264 4 месяца назад

OnePlus watch 2 is the way to go!!!

@celsius6345 4 месяца назад

The frame is not made of metal. It's made of high-strength fiber polymer + NCVM. It believe it's made of some kind of durable plastic with a metal coating. This reduces the device's weight, which proves advantageous during activities like running and other cardio workouts.

@androboyh 4 месяца назад

Galaxy fit 3

@ravmin6641 3 месяца назад

This have google pay?

@Lukituki 11 дней назад

@haideralimari530 3 месяца назад

Does it notify for any incoming calls?

@justinleong4433 4 месяца назад

Casually throwing some zesty lines out in the review haha

@The_Orion_god 4 месяца назад

The Redmi watch 4 is better it costs 20 pounds more but it is worth it can lasts 20 days (10 with AOD ) , it has the new XIAOMI HYPER OS, a bigger display , etc ...

@Dark.Syndicate 4 месяца назад

does that run on wearos?

@Penaming 4 месяца назад

would have if only watch 4 had auto brightness

@The_Orion_god 3 месяца назад

@@Dark.Syndicate sry but it doesnt run wear os

@The_Orion_god 3 месяца назад

@@Penaming yes it has auto brightness

@Dark.Syndicate 4 месяца назад

kindly review redmi watch 4 🙂

@Dark.Syndicate 4 месяца назад

?@Moonyofficialyoutube1004

@Dark.Syndicate 4 месяца назад

dude, shut up plz. u r making no sense.@Moonyofficialyoutube1004

@jaboody123 4 месяца назад

Will it work on iPhone?

@md.siamhossain1365 Месяц назад

Yeah

@illegaal69 4 месяца назад

It seems very similar to galaxy fit 3… Can you review it too?

@emeresbestres1 4 месяца назад

Two differences between the two: Galaxy fit doesn't have a built in GPS ( bummer ) and worse battery life.

@EndreLeitner 3 месяца назад

In the global version no bloody NFC?! 🤬😱

@ruben07rcg 4 месяца назад

Huawei watch fit is way better, specially the 2nd

@Soumyajit-_-299 4 месяца назад

it's like the samsung fit 3 on steroids

@JuanRodriguez-qk4oi Месяц назад

Nfc

@Lukituki 11 дней назад

@wayevs 2 месяца назад

I've just taken up juggling , does it track juggling with 3 balls

@johnedwards3198 4 месяца назад

Haven't had any rashes or weeping sores.... On your wrist that is I saw you getting cream for other rashes and weeping 😅

@euanmarshall3685 4 месяца назад

There are no scratches, or they are so microscopic to see compared to the human eye. 😅

@The_Arby 4 месяца назад

£54 if you buy now in UK, much cheaper than bloody euro's, lol Or are you just being politically correct now Chris, lol 🙂

@EarthTraveler3087 4 месяца назад

Don't be mad at euro because y'all lost a lot. 😂

@The_Arby 4 месяца назад

We didn't loose out, saved us millions, lol@@EarthTraveler3087

@rickaustin3077 4 месяца назад

Well I got mine for 49.99 on Xiaomi UK website with a voucher that was on there own website

@aranthos 4 дня назад

He’s in Spain

@chitrakshvarma8270 4 месяца назад

second here

@HomiebeaR_ 4 месяца назад

Samsung fit 3 better.

@rickaustin3077 4 месяца назад

No it's not it doesn't even have built in GPS

@oleksandrzhygulov9763 4 месяца назад

test it while swimming etc. but not seating at your frccking home

@xshiwax 2 месяца назад

Maybe someone knows how to see kilometers walf for day on the clock? Have a same problem o mi band 7, have spend a lot of time find watch face with km. But on mi band 8 pro cant find not original face. Idiot decision by xiaomi.

@T.Tech_119 4 месяца назад

Hi tech spurt if yr not using the smart band 8 do u mind sending it to me to review

@RedmiBunny 4 месяца назад

Wow 😲, I'm first pls pin me, literally 28 secs ago 😄

@femiswise 4 месяца назад

Lovely !! I love Sabu Dana vada. Was in Pune recently..wish I knew abt shanivar oeth vadas earlier .. next time for sure will visit. Btw what was the red chutney ?