Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review

15 October 2023
The latest iteration in Xiaomi's Smart Band lineup brings a more premium design, updated display and great battery endurance.

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Anonymous, 18 Oct 2023You are a big liar, there is no fitness tracker that lasts ... more'You're a big liar'

Yeah, sure. If you turn on all features it definitely wont.

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    • Anonymous
    • PIa
    • 18 Oct 2023

    AnonD-1044551, 18 Oct 2023That's fair compared to bands that can't even las... moreYou are a big liar, there is no fitness tracker that lasts less than a day.

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      • 18 Oct 2023

      Anonymous, 17 Oct 2023I am very disappointed with the Huawei band 8 which I have ... moreThat's fair compared to bands that can't even last a day

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        • Anonymous
        • PIa
        • 17 Oct 2023

        AnonD-1044551, 15 Oct 2023Results from scientific reviews, shows the readings were ve... moreI am very disappointed with the Huawei band 8 which I have to charge every 5 days even though I only use it to count my steps!

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          • Anonymous
          • Mkb
          • 17 Oct 2023

          Anonymous, 16 Oct 2023So much useless chatter for a device that only costs 30 or ... moreThat is exactly why we have environmental problems in this world.

          If you dont need it and dont think you'll like it, don't buy it.

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            • prk
            • 16 Oct 2023

            Tried it for a day and I'll be returning it for only one reason. The protrusion where the sensor resides rubs my skin. I owned all the bands until band 6 and neither of them did this. Xiaomi changed the design a little bit, and now that part is not rounded, it's squared against the rest of the body. Apart from that, coming from the 6, the screen is brighter, the interface is more fluid. The device itself looks more refined, vibration seems a little bit subdued.

              AnonD-1044551, 15 Oct 2023Results from scientific reviews, shows the readings were ve... moreApart from the fact that it is a Huawei so no, unless you reside in China.

              The "scientific review" from The Quantified Scientist is only a preliminary one, and it's of the Chinese version, not the international one. The Xiaomi Smart band 7 was an improvement over 6, so I think we can assume the international version of the Xiaomi Smart band 8 to be as good as, or better that Band 7.

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                • Anonymous
                • PIa
                • 16 Oct 2023

                So much useless chatter for a device that only costs 30 or 40 dollars! Buy it and if you don't like it, throw it away and buy another one!

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                  • Anonymous
                  • gXJ
                  • 15 Oct 2023

                  Wait for the Band 8 Pro to go global and then make a decision (it'll certainly have GPS as the 7 Pro had it). It'll be around the €70 mark.

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                    • 15 Oct 2023

                    Armorkingu, 15 Oct 2023Reddit users are complaining about the accuracy of pebble m... moreNot only pebble made but all the readings from the sensors. Check out scientific reviews since I can't post links

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                      • 15 Oct 2023

                      Blobkins, 15 Oct 2023"You get consistent results which are a great way to m... moreResults from scientific reviews, shows the readings were very poor overall. The only thing going for this watch is the ambient light detector and 60hz screen. Other than that the huwei band 8 is way better

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                        • 15 Oct 2023

                        "You get consistent results which are a great way to measure your general well-being but keep in mind that you are not getting medical grade readings."
                        Which means you haven't tested them, because you would post the results.

                          Reddit users are complaining about the accuracy of pebble mode... Read this review with a grain of salt.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • PIa
                            • 15 Oct 2023

                            Anonymous, 15 Oct 2023mi band is good device but i prefer huawei band 7 or 8, esp... moreWorth to wait for Huawei Band 9, it will be exceptionally good.

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                              • PIa
                              • 15 Oct 2023

                              Onanymaus, 15 Oct 2023Huawei Band 8 if you like rectangular display and is around... moreMi Band 8 Pro is even better

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                                • S3c
                                • 15 Oct 2023

                                You have forgot to add this watch to the Xiaomi product list.

                                In fact not a single one of the Smart Band watches are listed.

                                  Anonymous, 14 Oct 2023Any other recommendation/option for this within the same pr... moreHuawei Band 8 if you like rectangular display and is around the same price. A left field alternative, Black Shark GT watch is not a sport band but is around the same price and has in-built GPS. Like the review said, you really cant go wrong by choosing the Mi Band 8

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • XMF
                                    • 15 Oct 2023

                                    mi band is good device but i prefer huawei band 7 or 8, especially band 7 that have thin design

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                                      • 0cB
                                      • 15 Oct 2023

                                      AnonD-1044551, 15 Oct 2023It can last you for up to two weeks so yh probably sarcasm.... moreBecause real smartwatches have too powerful hardware and many features alongside with real operating system. Battery will be miles worse.

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                                        • 0xQ
                                        • 15 Oct 2023

                                        That pink lighting for product photos is horrible. Don't use it again, please.