Looking for a budget fitness tracker as a beginner runner or gym-goer? After two months of testing, we think the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 might be the model for you.

This year, the Smart Band 9 is the brand ... equivalent tracking on the Band 8. Sleep tracking and stage analysis also benefit, with accuracy improved by 7.9% compared to the previous generation.

According to market analyst firm, Canalys, the global wearable band market that is categorized as basic bands, basic watches, and smartwatches grew by 3% year-on-year in Q3 2024 to 52.9 million units.

The most affordable member of the Smart Band 9 series arrived at our office. Xiaomi has diversified its Smart Band lineup (formerly Mi Band) over ...