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Now you can finally get your hands on Xiaomi's latest wearables, the Xiaomi Smart Band 7, which has a large and vivid display, 110+ sports modes, and a long battery life with a selection of colored straps.



Since the first release of the Mi Band, other new smart wearables have been introduced in the market. Despite this, the Mi Band series continues to hold its own and its latest 7th generation model the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 packs more features and still comes at an affordable price.




The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 is the sequel to one of the brand's most popular wearables. It retails for only now available for only ₱2,399 but you can get it only ₱1,999 as an early-bird price from June 27 to 28 and it comes with a free strap worth ₱359.

Design
The Smart Band 7 features a 1.62-inch AMOLED display, which is 24% larger than the Smart Band 6's display. Additionally, it offers a 326 pixels per inch resolution and 100 levels of brightness control.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7

It has a replaceable (160 mm-224 mm) slim TPU band, you can choose from a variety of fun colors available including Ivory, Olive, Orange, Blue, Black, and Pink. The one we have is the color black with an aluminum alloy strap buckle which makes it secure to wear.

The Smart Band 7 does not have any buttons and instead relies on the sensors located on the back to record information on the wearer's SpO2, heart rate, sleep, and physical activity levels.

The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 comes in a simple package with includes the Smart Band 7, charging cable, and user manual.

Features
The Smart Band 7 packs a lot of health monitoring features for more personalized health and wellness. Not only that it also comes with 100+ watch faces, so it's easy to switch to a new watch face anytime you want.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7

The new VO2 Max professional workout analysis on the Smart Band 7 measures the maximum quantity of oxygen users can utilize when exercising. 

Xiaomi Smart Band 7

This is a first for the Smart Band at this price point. It also tracks your sleep, as well as your SpO2 and heart rate. Predicting menstrual cycles is possible for female users using Female Health Management. Personal Activity Index, Stress Level Monitoring, and Deep Breathing Exercise are supported.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7

When it comes to exercise, this smart band has more than 110 various sports modes to choose from. Making it simple to keep track of your workouts, whether they're indoor or outdoor. It's also rated 5ATM which means it's water-resistant to up to 50 meters in depth for 10 minutes. So, the Smart Band 7 can be worn in the rain, while swimming, and even in the shower.

Performance
The Smart Band 7, much like any other health band available today, has a slim and lightweight design, making it easy and comfortable to wear throughout the day, even while sleeping. The straps have a comfortable sensation on the wrist, and the buckle made of metal ensures that it will stay secure.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7

Since everything is displayed at a high resolution, the AMOLED display looks really vivid and makes it easy to read the information and operate the device. While the user interface is straightforward and the important information and numbers stand out, making it easy to understand.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7

The touch and swipe functions work well, and the menu is straightforward making it easy to navigate. Additionally, the device's high brightness makes it simple to see while used in bright sunlight.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7

Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) is a measurement of the quantity of oxygen in the blood. The Smart Band 7 band will vibrate to warn you of potential health problems if your blood oxygen level goes below 90 percent to safeguard you from potential health risks.

Mi Fitness App
The Smart Band 7 comes with a companion app that can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. It uses Bluetooth 5.2 BLE for wireless connectivity and pairing is simple and easy.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7

The apps allow the user to manage the Smart Band 7's functionalities, including the watch face, notifications, and health monitoring capabilities like Heart rate, Sleep, Blood oxygen, stress, and more.

Battery
The Smart Band 7 is equipped with a 180 mAh battery, and comparable to most other fitness trackers it can last for 14 days of typical use. Heavy users, particularly those who work out frequently, can expect around 9 days of battery life which is still impressive considering its compact size.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7

It takes roughly two hours to fully charge the battery using the provided magnetic cable. But since you only need to recharge it once every two weeks, even though somewhat it's slow, it isn't a big deal.

Good
Large AMOLED display
Always-on screen
Long battery
Supports more than 100+ sports mode
Affordable

Bad
No GPS
No standard charging port

Final Thoughts
The Xiaomi Smart Band 7 is an all-inclusive smart band that is affordably priced, lightweight, and easy to use. It offers a wide range of physical activities and has health monitoring capabilities like SpO2 monitoring throughout the day, heart rate monitoring, and more. Additionally, it is weather resistant and comes in a variety of colors.

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