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A new, bigger version of a fitness tracker from Xiaomi that makes a passable impression of a smartwatch. But how good can it be with a price tag this low?
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro costs just £59.99 and while it has an excellent display and lot of tracking options, there are some downsides that might make you think twice such as the lack of NFC for contactless payments.
DESIGN
As the bigger brother of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 I reviewed recently, the Pro model features a larger display, which in turn makes it a bit more of a presence on the wrist.
The 46x33.35x9.99mm dimensions means it’s reasonably compact and lightweight at 22.5g (without the strap), so it sits comfortably under a shirt or jacket sleeve.
A metal chassis is a welcome surprise at this price, and the smooth lines of the frame are uninterrupted by any buttons or dials. On the underside there’s the optical heart rate sensor and bespoke charging port to which you magnetically attach the included charging cable.
A TPU strap comes with the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro, that will
