On Amazon, the older model of Xiaomi’s smart band “Mi Smart Band 5” is sold for 2999 yen. Although it is not a target product for the first sale sale, you can get it at a better price than usual if you use the point-up campaign.
My Smart Band 5
The Mi Smart Band 5 will be released in January 2020 and the cheap price is probably due to the inventory disposal price. Compared to the last model, there are points where I think “hmm”, like a smaller screen and fewer features. That said, it’s affordable for those who want to give it a try.
The display is 1.1 inches, which is small for a modern smart band. Not too much information
Interchangeable dial
The author uses “Noftify for Mi Band” (Android application) to create Pipboy and play
The band is removable. You can change the look with a replacement band sold separately.
The current model is the Smart Band 7, which has more features than the Mi Smart Band 5 for sale. In particular, the large screen makes it easier to use and check the status. If you use it diligently, Mi Smart Band 5 will suffice.
Difference from Smart Band 7
| Band 5 | Band 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| weight | About 11.9g | About 13.5g |
| Screen | 1.1 inch 126 x 294 Organic EL | 1.62″ 192 x 490 Organic EL |
| sport mode | 11 types | 110 types |
| to compose | Over 60 types | Over 110 types |
| blood oxygen measurement | incompatible | Possible (all day) |
| Always shows | incompatible | correspondence |
| waterproof | 5 ATM (water resistant to 50m depth) | |
| battery | 14 days or more | |
| market price | About 3000 yen | About 6500 yen |
There are various things that can be done, mainly focusing on the physical condition management system. It doesn’t support GPS or blood oxygen level measurement, but it can be said that it is almost the same as a general smart band.
Examples of what the Mi Smart Band 5 can do
- ・Heart rate measurement
- ・Stress level control
- ・Sleep tracking
- ・Step count
- ・Notifications/reminders
- ・Incoming call confirmation
- ・Music playback operation
- ・Remote shutter
- ・Check weather information
“Workout” to record the type and time of exercise
Heart rate can be measured at any time and continuous measurement is possible if the setting is enabled.
spec
| cut | 18.15mm wide, 46.95mm deep, 12.45mm high |
|---|---|
| weight | Approx. 11.9g (excluding belt) |
| Screen | 1.1 inch AMOLED 126 x 294 dots touch compatible |
| sensor | Gyroscope, PPG heart rate |
| Compatible operating system | Android 6.0 or later, iOS 10.0 or later |
| waterproof | 5 ATM (water resistant to 50m depth) |
| wireless | Bluetooth 5.0LE |
| battery | 14 days or more |
* To pair with a smartphone, use the “Zepp Life” application. Please note that it is not “Mi Fitness” written in the manual
As for the battery, it says 14 days or more, but that’s the longest case, and it’s actually shorter. It depends on your settings, but maybe it’s best to think about a week with various features turned off.
While the features are modest, it’s a steal at around 3000 yen for a smart band made by a global manufacturer. If you are interested in a smart band, why not try it first?
Old model and affordable smart band
If you want to try out a modern smart band, we also recommend this one during the sales.
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