When comparing Xiaomi Mi Band vs Microsoft Band, the Slant community recommends Microsoft Band for most people. In the question“What are the best fitness trackers with heart rate monitoring?” Microsoft Band is ranked 7th while Xiaomi Mi Band is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose Microsoft Band is:
There is a built in heart rate monitor that is always monitoring and for the most part it is consistent in its tracking. This way people can get a full view of what their daily heart rate is at any given time.
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Pros
Pro Price
One of the cheapest - if not the cheapest - option with its feature set.
Pro Always-on heart-rate monitor
There is a built in heart rate monitor that is always monitoring and for the most part it is consistent in its tracking. This way people can get a full view of what their daily heart rate is at any given time.
Pro Allows downloading workouts
Users can download workouts to their devices from companies that have partnered with Microsft such as Gold's Gym or Men's Fitness. This allows for one to find workouts that fit their needs that are created by people familiar with what should work the best.
Pro Shows email, sms and call notifications
No matter the device being used, Android, iOS or Windows Phone the Microsoft Band is able to show ones connected devices emails, SMS and call notifications. This makes it easy to see what ones alerts are without having to pull the phone out of their pocket.
Cons
Con Does not track naps
If you take naps, Xiaomi Band is not a good option for you. For example, if you take a short nap it will not keep any data, it will only register data related to longer sessions of sleep.
Con Finess tracker heart rate monitoring
Fitness tracker
Con Slightly too big and heavy to be unnoticeable
Like most smart watches the Micorsoft band is big and heavy (due to their screens) and will be hard to forget one is wearing it due to the weight size and shape.