Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro
Score: 82/100
Apple Watch SE 3 40mm Starlight
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro is a premium fitness tracker featuring a 1.74-inch AMOLED screen, multi-constellation GNSS and up to 21 days of battery life, targeting outdoor enthusiasts who need accurate phone-free GPS. Its larger size, lack of NFC and occasional auto-brightness lag may deter users seeking a slimmer, fully featured smartwatch. Best for athletes who prioritize a bright display and robust GPS over ultra-thin design.
The Apple Watch SE 3 40 mm GPS model provides snappy performance, an always-on display, and core health tracking in a lightweight recycled aluminum case. It lacks cellular and some advanced sensors, and battery life remains limited to a single day. Great for iPhone users wanting a budget-friendly, feature-rich smartwatch.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
504 hoursbest | 18 hours | |
350 mAhbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 40 g | 27.2 gbest |
1.74 inchesbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 75 minutesbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | — | 10.7 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 504 hours | 18 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 75 minutes | 30-45 minutes |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
Display(2) | ||
Display Resolution | 336x480 | 324x394 |
Display Type | AMOLED | Retina LTPO OLED |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (g) | 40 g | 27.2 g |
Case Material | Aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Strap Material | TPU | Fluoroelastomer |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 love the vivid screen, long battery life, and reliable GPS for workouts, finding the health sensors valuable. Common frustrations revolve around the band's bulk on smaller wrists, delayed auto-brightness in sunlight, and the need to replace the strap for extended comfort during long wear.
“Large 1.74-inch AMOLED screen with 336 × 480, 1200 nits is "really useful"”
Professional reviewers consider the Apple Watch SE GPS 40mm the best budget Apple Watch, praising its snappy S10 chip, bright 1000-nit OLED display, swimproof design and intuitive gestures, while noting the lack of an always-on screen, missing advanced health sensors and cellular connectivity as trade-offs against higher-end models.
Everyday users love the easy setup, accurate heart-rate and sleep tracking, comfortable lightweight fit and the ability to customize bands, but they commonly complain about the short daily battery life, the small screen size and the absence of Android support or always-on display.
