Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Score: 78/100
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro combines a large, 1200-nit AMOLED screen with standalone GPS and a rich health-monitoring suite, targeting outdoor fitness enthusiasts. Trade-offs include a bulkier feel, occasional brightness lag, and the lack of music/NFC features. Best for users who need accurate GPS and a bright display for varied lighting conditions.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active is a lightweight tracker with an 18-day battery and 5 ATM water resistance, aimed at casual users. Its trade-offs include a less vibrant TFT screen, manual brightness, and the absence of built-in GPS. Best for beginners who value comfort and long endurance over premium display quality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
432 hours | 504 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 30 gbest | 40 g |
| ↓ lower better | 120 minutes | 75 minutesbest |
1.47 in | 1.74 inbest | |
300 mAh | 350 mAhbest | |
50 | 150best | |
| ↓ lower better | 9.99 mm | 2.2 mmbest |
450 nits | 1,200 nitsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 432 hours | 504 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 120 minutes | 75 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 300 mAh | 350 mAh |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (in) | 1.47 in | 1.74 in |
Resolution (pixels) | 172x320 pixels | 336x480 pixels |
Display Type | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
Brightness (nits) | 450 nits | 1200 nits |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 30 g | 40 g |
Thickness (mm) | 9.99 mm | 2.2 mm |
Strap Material | TPU | TPU, Calfskin |
Features(1) | ||
Sports Modes (Count) | 50 | 150 |
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Professional reviewers commend the band's ultra-light design, smooth 60 Hz display, long 18-day battery, and solid 5 ATM water resistance, describing it as a valuable upgrade for everyday use. However, they criticize the TFT screen's lower vibrancy, the absence of auto-brightness, and the lack of advanced sensors like GPS or ECG, noting it falls short of higher-end competitors.
Everyday users praise the long battery life, lightweight comfort, smooth scrolling, and the variety of watch faces, finding it reliable for basic fitness tracking. Common complaints focus on the less vivid TFT screen, manual brightness control, occasional heart-rate inaccuracies, and the missing built-in GPS for outdoor activities.
Professional reviewers consider the Smart Band 9 Pro a significant step forward, emphasizing its expansive high-brightness display, robust GNSS capabilities, and comprehensive sport and health features. While the device is praised for comfort and visual clarity, the only notable drawback mentioned is the occasional lag in automatic brightness adaptation under sudden lighting changes.
Everyday users praise the long battery life, bright display, and comprehensive health monitoring, while noting occasional lag in automatic brightness and bulkier feel.
