The best Xiaomi Mi Band 7 alternatives

You don’t need to break the bank for a competent fitness wearable. If Xiaomi’s latest isn’t for you, check out one of the Mi Band 7 alternatives below.

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Buying the right fitness tracker for your needs

Budget doesn’t mean bad. Not only is the new Xiaomi Mi Band 7 a powerful fitness tracker, there are also plenty of other similar products available. From accurate workout tracking, to SpO2 and heart rate monitoring, many affordable options pack more features than ever.

Check out our picks below for the best devices on the market at Xiaomi’s price range. In case budget isn’t a concern, we’ve also included some pricier picks as well.

The best Xiaomi Mi Band 7 alternatives

• Huawei Band 6: Huawei’s latest offering, the Huawei Band 7 isn’t globally available but we’re still fans of the Band 6 anyway. Both generations are loaded with features at a good price.
• Fitbit Inspire 2: Fitbit’s Inspire 2 is a good tool for fitness, health, and sleep tracking and boasts a 10-day battery life. The Fitbit app is also one of the best companion apps we’ve seen.
• Amazfit Band 5: Very similar to Xiaomi’s Mi Band 5, Huami’s Amazfit Band 5 features Alexa support and blood oxygen monitoring.
• Fitbit Charge 5: Our current pick for the best fitness tracker you can buy, the Fitbit Charge 5 offers a bright OLED display and a mix of accurate sensors. It does, however, come at a price.
• Apple Watch SE: If you’re an Apple shopper and can spring for a slightly higher price point, Apple’s “budget” device is a very solid smartwatch with a deep well of fitness tracking features.

If you can’t yet get your hands on the latest model, the Huawei Band 7, the Huawei Band 6 is still a solid option in the budget category. It sports a smartwatch aesthetic with a large 1.47-inch AMOLED display plus all-day SpO2 monitoring, solid sleep tracking, 96 workout modes, menstrual tracking, and more. It won’t, however, offer the smartwatch features you can get if you’re willing to wait.

Although not yet wildly available, the newest generation Huawei Band 7 again offers sleep tracking, heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, plus Huawei’s excellent Health app. Compared to the Huawei Band 6, it improves users’ experience with music controls, message quick reply, and the ability to answer phone calls. It also offers support for NFC payments on the wrist.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Huawei Band 6.

Fitbit’s most affordable tracker, the Inspire 2 is a cost effective option for entry into the company’s ecosystem. For runners and cyclists, it offers connected GPS and a lightweight, albeit bland, design. It also provides excellent sleep tracking. In addition to standard activity metrics, the Inspire 2 boasts accurate heart rate tracking as well.

Viewing data on the device’s display can get tricky outdoors and we’re not convinced it quite lives up to its price. However, purchasing an Inspire 2 will get new members a year-long membership to Fitbit Premium, which helps justify the purchase.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Fitbit Inspire 2.

Companies like Amazfit continue to offer alternatives to Xiaomi that also deliver on the basics. In fact, the Huami Amazfit Band 5 is basically a clone of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. It packs a blood oxygen monitor, an optical heart rate monitor, and decent sleep tracking. By day, it also tracks steps, distance, and calories, and offers sport programs for more than ten unique workouts. Plus, it packs a battery life of around two weeks.

However, the Amazfit Band 5 is a bit of an older device at this point and to be honest, we’re hoping to see a Band 6 from the company in the coming months. In the meantime, this device remains a good alternative to the Xiaomi lineup and a budget option that’s typically readily available.

Fitbit’s Charge 5 is a notch above, a fact that’s also reflected in its price. It features a bright OLED display on a slim comfortable device conducive to all-day wear. Users will find an EDA stress sensor, SpO2 sensor, and skin temperature tracking, plus, of course, built-in GPS.

But is it worth springing for this device? If budget isn’t a concern, we say absolutely. On the other hand, the Charge 5 asks users to spend $50 more than they would on a Charge 4 which keeps Fitbit’s last generation in the conversation. We loved the older model and would still recommend it to anyone looking to cut costs.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Fitbit Charge 5.

If your budget can stretch, the Apple Watch SE is pricier still, but it’s the cheapest Apple Watch available. In fact, it’s the model most people should buy. The company’s affordable offering, the SE makes lots of small cuts, such as extra sensors, that won’t matter to most buyers anyway. It keeps, however, Apple’s accurate fitness tracking, noteworthy iPhone integration, and unmatched app support.

Of course, this device lands at a higher price point than the Xiaomi Band 7, but if you can afford it (and are an Apple user looking for an accurate fitness tracker as well as a powerful smartphone companion), it’s worth the cash. Plus, with rumors circulating about an SE 2 in the works, shoppers may be able to find the original on sale soon.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Apple Watch SE.