But there are newcomers that are threatening Xiaomi's dominance of the cheaper end of the tracker spectrum. Remove the device when taking a hot shower or trip to the sauna, since too much steam can affect the seal and make it less water-resistant in future. The product's actual performance may differ slightly due to product individual differences, software versions, usage conditions and environmental factors.

Amazfit Band 5 Smart Band Fitness Tracker with Alexa Built-in Amazfit Band 5 Smart Band Fitness Tracker with Alexa Built-in

For instance, it would be great if Zepp could figure out how to make switching to Imperial units stick 100 percent of the time. Michael Sawh has been covering the wearable tech industry since the very first Fitbit landed back in 2011.I go more in-depth into PAI in my Amazfit GTR 4 review, but the gist is it’s a more holistic and beginner-friendly approach to getting your recommended 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. You’re also getting women’s health tracking and breathing exercises features that live on the Bands and the companion apps here too. The Amazfit Band 5 also offered reliable data with plenty of detail, although we found sleep duration details to be over estimated, which often painted a rosier picture.

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You will of course get a bigger display on the Mi Band 6 to fit in more information on single screens and to make the watch faces at your disposal look a little nicer.Occasionally, you have to reconnect with GPS satellites before an outdoor workout, or your data will be wonky. The radio waves generated by the equipment may affect the normal operation of implanted medical equipment or personal medical equipment, such as pacemakers and hearing aids. He also regularly contributed to T3 magazine when they needed someone to talk about fitness trackers, running watches, headphones, tablets, and phones.