Should I buy Xiaomi Mi Band 7

As we are used to, every spring or early summer, Xiaomi updates its most popular wearable gadget – fitness bracelet Mi Band. Although the company does not position it as a smart watch, many users use the device specifically to view notifications, determine the time, and secondarily for some sports activities. An article has already been published on the site – a comparison of Mi Band 7 and Mi Band 6 for those who have a question about the need to replace the previous generation with a new one. But is it worth buying a bracelet if you have never used such devices before or still overpay for some kind of watch? Let’s figure it out.

ПОДПИШИСЬ НА НАШ ЯНДЕКС.ДЗЕН, ЧТОБЫ ЧИТАТЬ ЭКСКЛЮЗИВНЫЕ СТАТЬИ БЕСПЛАТНО

Mi Band 7 – appearance

Xiaomi Band 7 is good, but does it have alternatives

Mi Band, starting from the very first version, was a vertically elongated capsule, initially without a screen, but over time, the screen appeared. AT Mi Band 7 a 1.62-inch display with a resolution of 490×192 pixels is installed. Let’s look at some clock with a round screen to roughly understand the size.

Conditional Amazfit GTR 3 It has a display with a diagonal of 1.39 inches and a resolution of 454×454 pixels. Almost all round watches will have similar characteristics. If we consider rectangular devices, then the Apple Watch Series 7 45 mm is equipped with a 1.7-inch screen with a resolution of 396 × 484 pixels. Xiaomi has increased the screen size of its bracelet and is now playing on an equal footing with competitors.

ПОДКЛЮЧАЙСЯ К НАШЕМУ ЧАТУ В ТЕЛЕГРАМЕ, ТАМ СОБРАЛИСЬ ТОЛЬКО ИЗБРАННЫЕ

It is clear that if Mi Band 7 design If you don’t like it, then don’t consider buying it. Provided that aesthetics do not play a role for you, then the bracelet from Xiaomi will not disappoint. Among other things, it has Always On and brightness up to 500 nitswhich puts it on a par with almost all more expensive smartwatches.

The screen of the bracelet is covered with protective glass. The capsule itself is inserted into the strap and securely fixed. The lower part is made of black matte plastic. Many say that this is a very important point in the perception of such devices, they say, it looks cheap. I would like to ask a question, how do you see the bottom? It is close to the hand and is not visible from any angle.

Of course, if you want to have a ceramic case in combination with metal and glass, then you need to turn to more expensive devices. Otherwise, Mi Band 7 has an excellent assembly and high-quality case materials that will ensure long-term use of the bracelet.

Mi Band 7 workouts

Managing the bracelet has become much more convenient due to the increased diagonal of the screen

In the new version of the bracelet, the number of training modes has been increased to 120. A similar number was previously available only on expensive smart watches, but now Mi Band is on the same level with them. The gadget, just like its competitors, can automatically determine the workout, fix the heart rate zones. Now Xiaomi fitness bracelet learned to monitor blood oxygen saturation on an ongoing basis and notify when it drops below 90%.

Training is training, but it is important not to forget about sleep. I would like to highlight the function that was removed earlier from the Mi Band and now, at the request of users, it has been returned – smart alarm clock. The principle of its operation is that it is not the exact time of awakening that is set, but the time interval, and having determined the most favorable phase of sleep for this, you wake up in a given period of time.

This functionality is typical for more expensive devices, and for many it was a big surprise when Xiaomi announced at the presentation that their bracelet can now do this too. My Amazfit GTR 2, which cost four times as much, cannot boast of such features.

Mi Band 7 – price

Colored straps will diversify the appearance of the bracelet

In addition to health, workout, and screen-related features, the Mi Band 7 also received minor updates in the form of Bluetooth 5.2 and bright new straps. The cost of the new bracelet is 249 yuan (approximately 2170 rubles) for the version without NFC. True, now, due to the shortage, the gadget is being sold at a higher price.

For about 3000 rubles you get a modern device with a large, bright display that supports Always On, a huge number of training modes, constant monitoring of heart rate and blood oxygen saturation, a smart alarm clock, Bluetooth 5.2 and a large selection of straps. For comparison, my Amazfit GTR 2 cannot constantly monitor SpO2, they lack a smart alarm clock, Bluetooth version 5.0, and they cost 12,000 rubles.

ПОДПИСЫВАЙСЯ НА ТЕЛЕГРАМ-КАНАЛ СУНДУК АЛИБАБЫ, ЧТОБЫ ПОКУПАТЬ ТОЛЬКО ЛУЧШИЕ ТОВАРЫ С АЛИЭКСПРЕСС

What is really missing in Mi Band 7 This is the ability to answer a call or message without taking out the phone. In 2022, this functionality appeared in almost all smartwatches. From my own experience, I can say that in 7 years of using the Apple Watch and Amazfit GTR 2, I took advantage of this opportunity 10 times at most.

In general, if you are purchasing the first such device and do not know what may or may not be useful to you or do not want to spend serious sums on a purchase, then Xiaomi Mi Band 7 can be safely recommended for purchase. If it is important for you that what you wear on your wrist is as similar as possible to a classic watch, then you should look at other devices.