Xiaomi Smart Band 10

If you want a simple, low-cost wearable that spends more time on your wrist than on a charger, this is aimed at people who track steps, swims and sleep without wanting a full smartwatch. The Smart Band 10 pairs a very large 1.72" AMOLED panel with long battery life and a broad set of sports modes so you get clear on-wrist feedback for most workouts. ## What makes it worth it Xiaomi has bumped the screen size and brightness — the 1.72" AMOLED (around 520×212) and up to 1500 nits make notifications and workout stats readable in daylight. The battery life is genuinely notable: up to 21 days on a single charge with roughly a one-hour top-up, which outclasses many compact trackers. Fitness features are mature for the price: continuous heart-rate monitoring, improved sleep analysis and over 150 exercise modes plus 5ATM water resistance give useful day-to-day data for runners, swimmers and casual gym users. ## Where it falls short The Smart Band 10 is a tracker-first device, not a mini smartwatch: it lacks the richer third-party app ecosystem, and Xiaomi has raised the price slightly versus earlier bands which reduces its value edge. In short: buy this if you want the longest battery and the biggest, brightest budget-band display for daily fitness and swim tracking; skip it if you need a full smartwatch experience with standalone GPS and extensive apps.

£34.03