Xiaomi is taking advantage of the approach of the end-of-year holidays in France to launch two new connected bracelets in France. The Chinese firm presents the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active, two models that accompany the Smart Band 9 that we tested.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro: a watch bracelet at an almost affordable price
The Smart Band 9 Pro stands out as the most high-end “cheap” product in the series. It inherits a design similar to that of a connected watch with a quadrilateral AMOLED screen with narrow edges offering a screen-to-body ratio of 77%. The panel displays a definition of 336 x 480 pixels and offers automatic brightness of up to 1,200 nits. The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro adds a 350 mAh battery and claims a battery life of up to 21 days under normal use. Its format remains discreet (43.27 x 32.49 x 10.8 mm) and its weight is 24.5 g without the bracelet.
On the feature side, there are improved health tracking functions, with a 15% improvement in heart rate accuracy compared to the previous generation. The bracelet adds 24/7 tracking of heart rate, blood oxygen and stress levels. It also takes care of sleep management, offering detailed reports and personalized suggestions to improve it. Xiaomi mentions the presence of more than 150 sport modes with advanced algorithms for VO₂ max, training load and recovery time. Finally, it integrates GNSS (GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou and QZSS) for more precise monitoring outdoors and a personal sports coach with exercises in 3D animation.
With this model, Xiaomi targets active people looking for an accessible bracelet with a connected watch feel. Different styles of TPU, leather and magnetic bracelets are available to suit everyone’s looks and desires.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active: a sports bracelet at a low price
At the entry level, the Smart Band 9 Active is even more affordable than the classic model. The design of the bracelet is very simple and highlights the 1.47 inch TFT1 screen, offering a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The bracelet integrates a 300 mAh battery and has energy optimization technology. energy to allow users to benefit from uninterrupted monitoring over long periods. In total, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active claims a battery life of 18 days under normal use.
This connected bracelet focuses on health monitoring, such as heart rate, blood oxygenation and sleep monitoring. The manufacturer mentions automatic blood oxygen monitoring and a “comprehensive” sleep monitoring function. The latter includes the evaluation of sleep stages to offer personalized recommendations. Additionally, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active is water resistant (5ATM) and supports 50 sports modes. It comes in several colors, including black, beige, powder pink, yellow and phosphorescent. Xiaomi always emphasizes personalization, mentioning the presence of more than 100 customizable watch faces to go with all styles.
Price and availability
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro is available on the manufacturer’s website in three colors (gray, black, powder pink), at the price of 79.99 euros. The Smart Band 9 Active is displayed on the Xiaomi website and at major resellers, at the price of 29.99 euros. Note that the Smart Band 9 remains available at 39.99 euros.
Source: www.journaldugeek.com
