On Amazon, the old 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.
Mi 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 latest model, there are places where I think “hmm”, such as a smaller screen and fewer functions. 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
Changeable dial
The author uses “Noftify for Mi Band” (Android application) to make Pipboy and play
Band is removable.You can change the appearance with a replacement band sold separately.
The current model is the Smart Band 7, which has more features than the Mi Smart Band 5 on sale. In particular, the large screen makes it easy to operate and check the status. If you just use it diligently, the Mi Smart Band 5 will be enough.
Difference from Smart Band 7
| Band 5 | Band 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| weight | About 11.9g | About 13.5g |
| display | 1.1 inch organic EL 126 x 294 | 1.62 inch organic EL 192 x 490 |
| sport mode | 11 types | 110 types |
| dial | Over 60 types | Over 110 types |
| blood oxygen measurement | incompatible | Possible (all day) |
| Always display | incompatible | correspondence |
| water proof | 5 ATM (water resistant at 50m depth) | |
| battery | 14 days or more | |
| market price | Around 3000 yen | Around 6500 yen |
There are various things that can be done, mainly focusing on the physical condition management system. It does not 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 check
- ・Sleep monitoring
- ・Step counting
- ・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
| size | Width 18.15mm, depth 46.95mm, height 12.45mm |
|---|---|
| weight | About 11.9g (not including belt) |
| display | 1.1 inch AMOLED 126 x 294 dots touch compatible |
| sensor | Gyro, PPG heart rate |
| Compatible OS | Android 6.0 or higher, iOS 10.0 or higher |
| water proof | 5 ATM (water resistant at 50m depth) |
| wireless | Bluetooth 5.0LE |
| battery | 14 days or more |
* To pair with a smartphone, use the application “Zepp Life”.Please note that it is not “Mi Fitness” written in the manual
Regarding the battery, it says 14 days or more, but this is the longest case, and it’s actually shorter. It depends on the settings, but it may be better to think regarding a week with various functions turned off.
Although the functions are modest, it is a bargain at regarding 3000 yen for a smart band made by a global manufacturer. If you are interested in a smart band, why not try it out first?
Old model and affordable smart band
If you want to try a modern smart band, we also recommend this one during the time sale.
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