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@@Kot99665 ok.. then suggest a better way to review..... Fyi this is a review which is done on real life measurements...... He clearly says he has doubt it it falsely tracks data....
This kind of videos will always keep the Smart Watch companies on the run. They will think 50 times before giving false information to customers. Thanks a lot man! I really appreciate the video.
This is just what I was looking for! To me, this is a highly detailed search and you have presented its results in a perceptible, convincing way. I just loved how collected and organised you are (also polite). Keep up the good work sir!
Probably my first comment on youtube. Thank you so much! Exactly how accurate the bands are has always been an interest of mine. I've been looking for similar videos or online comparisons forever and no one is doing it. Keep the work!
I was thinking of buying my first fitness band, and I thought Mi Band 5 would be a good entry level device. I scoured RUclips for reviews, mostly just unboxings.. and I stumbled upon your channel. Very amazing well thought-out analysis video. You have a new subscriber, sir. Keep up on these quality or dare I say quantified videos. Have a nice day
This is absolutely amazing! It's like going through an academic paper in video format! Thank you for providing analytical evidence and limitations for your review!
Honestly, with all this so called fitness devices on the market, this channel is a blessing. Keep up the scientific comparisons and please do mi band 6 as soon as it is available. 💪🏾
I’m a researcher myself in wellness tech, thought of making a similar style paper and u absolutely nailed it! Keep it up u r doing a really good job! Huge companies like Apple, Fitbit and samsung have become so overpriced in the name of accuracy, precision and reliability. Good job I’ll suggest this channel to people who are interested to buy new fitness trackers
Thanks so much for this! I bought a Mi-band 5 only a week ago (to replace a Mi-band 2 which fell off), and so far my experience matches yours. Altogether it seems to be much more accurate than the old model, but I haven't checked it while cycling yet because of the bad weather here in the UK. My step counter seems very accurate, but I haven't checked the heart monitor when doing vigorous exercise yet. Some other features of the and are very useful too (like reading notifications on the wrist, etc.)
This is a beyond amazing scientific review of the Mi Band 5. I'm glad to find out that the Mi Band 5 is not that bad when it comes to accuracy when you look at the price of the thing. Thank you for such a detailed, scientific analysis.
I've had this watch for over 3 months now and this review gave me pretty accurate expectations. Regarding measuring higher heart rate (at least when cycling outdoors), I find that it's more reliable if I have the watch *quite loose*, and low on my wrist. Gravity should be enough to keep the watch in contact my skin, and that is all that's needed. My hypothesis is that starting with the watch tight means that as the wrist warms up from increased blood flow, it swells and becomes too tight for a pulse to be detected by the watch. My skin is of a neither light nor dark complexion. So long as there's contact with skin, it should be close enough to see the blood flow. The most difficult readings come when my skin is cold - there's no real way to get any kind of an accurate reading if that happens. Also, I keep this watch charged between around 75-65% as much as possible (an analogue timer for my power outlet helps) to prolong the lifespan of the battery so I shouldn't need to throw this away too soon. I think this watch is pretty good value for the price, given that a lot more money would probably need to be spent on anything significantly better.
Exactly how a review video should be. As many commented, most of the review video is all about unboxing and what they think after a day's usage. Thankyou so much for the awesome video:)
Thank you for this review it helped me in making a purchase! Your content is amazing! Keep up the excellent work! I will link your channel in my unboxing video!
This is what a health band/watch review supposed to be. A proper one. Others are just giving design, battery life, sports modes and missing the vital one "How much accuracy?". Thanks bro
I just came across your channel and I must say you're doing an amazing job! Being a Geneticist myself, I really appreciate reviews from a scientific point of view. This is how reviews really need to be done. Keep up the good work! You have found a huge fan in me ❤
What a wonderfull job ! Sadly ppl watch stupid videos of unboxing rather than real youtubers investing so much time and energy. Thank you for this video, Bravo !
Can’t tell you how thankful I am for finding your channel, and to you for making these videos!! Such detailed, yet efficient video-making. And thank you for time-stamps!
Great job, I love such precise testing, where are accurate results and a demonstration of how accurate the tested device is 👍 Please make same tests with as many devices as possible. I love youtube for videos like this
I'm working on the ship. At first I noticed that somedays sleep monitoring is working somedays not working. Then I figured out that if your sleeping in a moving place like a ship,the sleep monitoring doesn't work. When the ship stops then sleep monitoring is working fine. Just for sharing..thanks for your video.
Excellent review! I appreciate your empirical evaluation. My doctorate is in machine learning, and I've always had difficulty sleeping, so automated sleep scoring is very interesting to me. I'm hoping to be led to the most accurate consumer devices with sleep tracking, in various price-ranges, to make an informed purchase.
This is extremely helpful! So impressive and scientific!! Thank you for all the work you put into the review of the product that I had to leave a comment and subscribe. Keep up the good work! 😊😊
You channel and the testing you do is amazing!! I'm planning to get a fitness tracker band/watch soon, your way of doing detailed analysis with comparison to devices what's used in labs/more advanced tech is so helpful!!😄 Excited to see an update on the heart rate part when you do!
Great vid. As you mentioned, false positive in steps tracking is also important to test and also maybe how well they perform after say a few months to understand if the sensors are still accurate. Also, as you mentioned data on other people would be helpful. Many people believe that the heart rate tracker tech performs badly on people with darker skin so would be interesting to see the variability there.
Love the video! Ive been using the Mi Band 5 for a month and love it. However there have been times it has counted steps while I’m sleeping. So unless I’ve been sleep walking without me knowing, that has always been interesting to wake up to.
Thanks a lot, this is what I wanted to see. I have seen that the Mi Band 5 is a bit bad in step counting. It counts steps when I'm sleeping or even when not wearing it. It seems to work well when running, I have no reference, but it detects the changes in heart rate as it should, that is, when I increase the pace, it detects the increase in heart rate, and when decrease pace, also detects the decrease in heart rate.
Great Review! Thank you being the only Reviewer, that makes thoose sience backuped comparisons. Could you please do a comparison with the Garmin Fenix 6? As it is known to be one of the best Sportstracker / Fitnesstracker at a high price point and all the reviews I have seen so far are kind of subjective when it comes to sleep / heart rate / steps and other metrics.
This is some great content you have going on here. I have been looking for a consistent channel like this for ages. You just got yourself another sub! Cheers
Loved it! Scientist here too, so seeing something so well made feels great! I was wondering how results change when using the MiBand with a different tracking app, like "Sleep as Android" for night sleep and "Notify for mi band" for sleep, steps, and workouts. I prefer the latter over Mi Fit as it allows to change so many settings, even the heart rate sampling. I suppose each app applies a different raw data elaboration, which makes it really interesting for me :)
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Hi awesome, detailed video. Can you please do a Mi Band 6 Vs Honor Band 6? It would be very much appreciated, thank you!!!
ZOV
This is how fitness bands need to be reviewed. Awesome
Thanks 😊
Oh really?? I have this band and it counts false steps all the time
@@Kot99665 ok.. then suggest a better way to review.....
Fyi this is a review which is done on real life measurements...... He clearly says he has doubt it it falsely tracks data....
@@santomy4579 When driving a car it will add up false steps, even thousands. Same goes for cooking etc.
@@TheQuantifiedScientist plz if possible do same with honor band 6
This is what we want to see: real scientists putting tech to the test!
Thanks Ben!!
This kind of videos will always keep the Smart Watch companies on the run. They will think 50 times before giving false information to customers.
Thanks a lot man! I really appreciate the video.
This is just what I was looking for! To me, this is a highly detailed search and you have presented its results in a perceptible, convincing way. I just loved how collected and organised you are (also polite). Keep up the good work sir!
Awesome, thank you!
Indeed
Probably my first comment on youtube.
Thank you so much! Exactly how accurate the bands are has always been an interest of mine. I've been looking for similar videos or online comparisons forever and no one is doing it. Keep the work!
Thanks for commenting Denislav!
I was thinking of buying my first fitness band, and I thought Mi Band 5 would be a good entry level device. I scoured RUclips for reviews, mostly just unboxings.. and I stumbled upon your channel. Very amazing well thought-out analysis video. You have a new subscriber, sir. Keep up on these quality or dare I say quantified videos. Have a nice day
Thanks KimRiPark! 😄
which one did you bought bro
@@AbhishekYadav-yr5kl Mi band 5. but rn mi band 6 is already available.
Mi7
So excited for you getting a polisomnograph device, the testing will be even better. Thanks for the great work
You and me both! Thanks Garluis!
This is absolutely amazing! It's like going through an academic paper in video format! Thank you for providing analytical evidence and limitations for your review!
Honestly, with all this so called fitness devices on the market, this channel is a blessing. Keep up the scientific comparisons and please do mi band 6 as soon as it is available. 💪🏾
I’m a researcher myself in wellness tech, thought of making a similar style paper and u absolutely nailed it! Keep it up u r doing a really good job! Huge companies like Apple, Fitbit and samsung have become so overpriced in the name of accuracy, precision and reliability. Good job I’ll suggest this channel to people who are interested to buy new fitness trackers
I love how happy he looks!
Thanks!
This is an another level to the reviews. Best I ever watched. Make a Patreon community. Sure people 'll love to support you. Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for this! I bought a Mi-band 5 only a week ago (to replace a Mi-band 2 which fell off), and so far my experience matches yours. Altogether it seems to be much more accurate than the old model, but I haven't checked it while cycling yet because of the bad weather here in the UK. My step counter seems very accurate, but I haven't checked the heart monitor when doing vigorous exercise yet. Some other features of the and are very useful too (like reading notifications on the wrist, etc.)
This is a beyond amazing scientific review of the Mi Band 5. I'm glad to find out that the Mi Band 5 is not that bad when it comes to accuracy when you look at the price of the thing. Thank you for such a detailed, scientific analysis.
Just bought a Mi Band 5. Noticed that arm swings, even when not walking is added to walk total.
Thank gosh I watched this video before buying it.
He is smiling throughout and that’s what makes the video better !
Superb video analysis! Simply the best I've seen. Looking forward to watching more of your tests. Thanks very very much.
Thank you very much Richard!
Yes. This right here is quality content
Thanks Rajat! Have a great day!
it's so rare to find people who test the smartwatch scientifically. this really helps me man, thanks!
So glad I found this channel! Thank you for all the effort you made for us!
Thank you very much. So glad that someone is making this kind of content. Such a great work. More power to you
So nice of you, thanks David!
This guy is underrated. You just received a new subscriber.
Díky!
I can already see this channel blowing up
This is the kind of review that we are looking for! Thank you for the detailed presentation of data. I subscribed!
I arrived to your channel by a workmate, you don't know, but now you are my hero!
Interesting and professional review! Thank you for the great info!
I've had this watch for over 3 months now and this review gave me pretty accurate expectations. Regarding measuring higher heart rate (at least when cycling outdoors), I find that it's more reliable if I have the watch *quite loose*, and low on my wrist. Gravity should be enough to keep the watch in contact my skin, and that is all that's needed.
My hypothesis is that starting with the watch tight means that as the wrist warms up from increased blood flow, it swells and becomes too tight for a pulse to be detected by the watch. My skin is of a neither light nor dark complexion. So long as there's contact with skin, it should be close enough to see the blood flow. The most difficult readings come when my skin is cold - there's no real way to get any kind of an accurate reading if that happens.
Also, I keep this watch charged between around 75-65% as much as possible (an analogue timer for my power outlet helps) to prolong the lifespan of the battery so I shouldn't need to throw this away too soon. I think this watch is pretty good value for the price, given that a lot more money would probably need to be spent on anything significantly better.
I am a physics master student and I have never even seen a youtube video reviewing something this satisfying! I immediately subscribe your channel
Exactly how a review video should be. As many commented, most of the review video is all about unboxing and what they think after a day's usage.
Thankyou so much for the awesome video:)
Hands down teh best in depth science based review!thanks man
Thank you for this review it helped me in making a purchase! Your content is amazing! Keep up the excellent work! I will link your channel in my unboxing video!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Sunil!
Amazing work. never saw a review like this. The mi band 5 is a great value for the price, no one can beat that
I very respect you. Your reviews are in another level comparing with the others.
This is what a health band/watch review supposed to be. A proper one. Others are just giving design, battery life, sports modes and missing the vital one "How much accuracy?". Thanks bro
Thanks Rob for data driven review. Im looking forward for long term data collection results.
I just came across your channel and I must say you're doing an amazing job! Being a Geneticist myself, I really appreciate reviews from a scientific point of view. This is how reviews really need to be done. Keep up the good work! You have found a huge fan in me ❤
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The best accuracy test on the internet. Amazing video man. Would love to see the similar test with honor band 6.
Thank you. This was what I needed.
Good to know it's closely or seemingly accurate
This is probably the most satisfying review video I've seen on RUclips.
What a wonderfull job ! Sadly ppl watch stupid videos of unboxing rather than real youtubers investing so much time and energy.
Thank you for this video, Bravo !
How come you have only 60k subs. Never seen anything like this great content
Dude you absolutely nailed it. Like one comment said this is how you should test these devices. You got my sub man and a damn well deserved one too.
Just found your channel and I'm instantly a fan.
Can’t tell you how thankful I am for finding your channel, and to you for making these videos!! Such detailed, yet efficient video-making. And thank you for time-stamps!
Absolutely love your scientific approach for these reviews! Looking forward for more content. Take care :)
Love your presentation and the Jolly Smile on your Face
Such an accurate analysis! Hope to see the next video about steps! 😁
You are such a professional, earned yourself a sub.
I can easily say the best and most accurate and scientific reviewer on RUclips 🙌🏻
This is very good review. You are doing a great job keep going on.
Could you please review huawei band too? And maybe huawei watch gt 2e?
Thanks rob! That was what i requested. Would like to see polar sleep.
Magnificent review! Congrats on the great work 😎
Thanks a ton!😄
One think only. You are the best. Thanks GOD i find you. Keep doing this. RESPECT
Great job, I love such precise testing, where are accurate results and a demonstration of how accurate the tested device is 👍
Please make same tests with as many devices as possible.
I love youtube for videos like this
I was thinking of purchasing this fitness band. Your review is amazing, thanks.
incredibly detailed and amazing work man! please keep up! a huge thank you from chile!
I'm working on the ship. At first I noticed that somedays sleep monitoring is working somedays not working. Then I figured out that if your sleeping in a moving place like a ship,the sleep monitoring doesn't work. When the ship stops then sleep monitoring is working fine. Just for sharing..thanks for your video.
Excellent review! I appreciate your empirical evaluation. My doctorate is in machine learning, and I've always had difficulty sleeping, so automated sleep scoring is very interesting to me. I'm hoping to be led to the most accurate consumer devices with sleep tracking, in various price-ranges, to make an informed purchase.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Jonathan for the comment! 😄
love this review. thanks for being so smiley!!:)))
Thank you so much for making this video :) ! This really help me setting a correct attitude to the data I got from mi band
This is extremely helpful! So impressive and scientific!! Thank you for all the work you put into the review of the product that I had to leave a comment and subscribe. Keep up the good work! 😊😊
What a handsome scientist. Thanks a lot for the video! :)
Thank you for the video. It's the first of yours I've watched and already subscribed
Awesome, thank you Yuri!
me encanta este tipo de videos, esto sí es una review, nuevo sub
That is the best test I have seen in a long while
Very useful and informative video. No words to thank you sir. Great comparison with more real authenticated data
So nice of you
anyway thanks for the review, you have a good quality on your channel, keep it up bro
Great video, can you review some of the amazfit devices?
That would be great!
Exactly, the Amazfit Band 5 is a slightly improved version of the Xiaomi Mi Band 5. They are both manufactured by Huami.
I've been researching these as well
The best review I have ever seen in the history of human race🥺😯😲
You channel and the testing you do is amazing!! I'm planning to get a fitness tracker band/watch soon, your way of doing detailed analysis with comparison to devices what's used in labs/more advanced tech is so helpful!!😄 Excited to see an update on the heart rate part when you do!
Best smart watch review I've seen. Well done.
This is an excellent video. Thorough work on this comparison. Thanks for sharing.
he never stops smiling...💚
Now that’s a lot of work for a video, good job 👏
I only bought it based on your review
Thank you for your efforts
Thanks for work, I wait for review of 6 mi band.
Well done 👍🏼
It’s clear that you put a lot of work into this video.
Thank you
You deserved the sub, video is great and I haven't even finished it yet.
Wow, thanks!
Great review, really incredible! Keep going!! 🎉
I love your channel! I hope to see more from you
Love your content! Hope to see more of your videos in the future!
Great vid. As you mentioned, false positive in steps tracking is also important to test and also maybe how well they perform after say a few months to understand if the sensors are still accurate. Also, as you mentioned data on other people would be helpful. Many people believe that the heart rate tracker tech performs badly on people with darker skin so would be interesting to see the variability there.
Thank for the review. I came across this video as i was looking for a replacement for my fitbit versa.
Love the video!
Ive been using the Mi Band 5 for a month and love it.
However there have been times it has counted steps while I’m sleeping.
So unless I’ve been sleep walking without me knowing, that has always been interesting to wake up to.
This is one of my wishing list to look
Thanks for the comment Yoctobank! Have a great day 😊
Thanks a lot, this is what I wanted to see. I have seen that the Mi Band 5 is a bit bad in step counting. It counts steps when I'm sleeping or even when not wearing it. It seems to work well when running, I have no reference, but it detects the changes in heart rate as it should, that is, when I increase the pace, it detects the increase in heart rate, and when decrease pace, also detects the decrease in heart rate.
Respect to you sir. Absolutely loved this.
Awesome video, I really like your cientific approach.
I'll keep following you
great channel hope it grows soon
Appreciate your efforts Bro. Hats off !
I came to check 3 times how many subs do you have during the video. Its just amazing the content quality! Keep going!
Thank you for sharing - great as always! 🙏
You should be employed by anyone of fitness trackers company for their testing for achieving perfection!
Great Review! Thank you being the only Reviewer, that makes thoose sience backuped comparisons.
Could you please do a comparison with the Garmin Fenix 6? As it is known to be one of the best Sportstracker / Fitnesstracker at a high price point and all the reviews I have seen so far are kind of subjective when it comes to sleep / heart rate / steps and other metrics.
Great Idea! please do this!
very very very good and professional review! good job man!
This is some great content you have going on here. I have been looking for a consistent channel like this for ages. You just got yourself another sub! Cheers
This guy could be PewDiePie's brother lol ! Thanks for the comprehensive review sir.
Loved it! Scientist here too, so seeing something so well made feels great!
I was wondering how results change when using the MiBand with a different tracking app, like "Sleep as Android" for night sleep and "Notify for mi band" for sleep, steps, and workouts. I prefer the latter over Mi Fit as it allows to change so many settings, even the heart rate sampling.
I suppose each app applies a different raw data elaboration, which makes it really interesting for me :)