I compared Mi Band 8 Active & Redmi Watch 2 Lite for cycling. Each in the right & left hand. The results were much different for calories. Yesterday with a distance of 8.87km on the watch 2 lite it read 485kcal & on the 8 active 201kcal. This morning, another test with a distance of 12.83km on the watch 2 lite read 797 kcal, on the 8 active it read 499kcal. The walking test inside the house for several hours also shows the difference in kcal & number of steps between the two. 8 active always produces a lower value. For the sleep test, the number of hours of sleep differs by around 14 minutes, but the sleep quality graph in the app is quite different. Please enlighten me as to why there is such a big difference? Especially even though they are still in the same brand. How do we know which one is accurate? Or are both of them also false & just a gimmick?
There's another bug I experienced after wear it for more than a week. EVERY DAY when I sync the data, the sleep data couldn't be synced well. No problem for other data, but just for the sleep data. I must resync for many times, close & run Mi Fitness.
I have a Huawei Band 8. Sometimes, when the connection is lost, it does not reconnect automatically and sometimes it does not vibrate when a notification comes. Does something like this happen with Smart Band 8 activation?
Perhaps it detects the walking through swaying? saw the arm you used the active band one, you walk while looking at it in 7:05. If it didn't sway perhaps it won't detect so it resulting in lesser steps and km 🤔
It is not clear. Is this a continous heart monitor or an interval heart monitor that measures heart rate at automatic intervals or intervals the user can set.
@@TechBrothersReviews well, I couldn't find it, it has a lot of "sports" but no swimming. I have returned it to a web shop, because the only thing I needed from that bracelet is to have swimming, I never thought it won't be there. I have a Garmin watch, but it is 4 years old, so I'm not sure if it would survive pool water so I bought this low budget bracelet just for this purpose...
thanks for your comment, i will avoid this model as i need swimming mode. Shame on Xiaomi for excluding swimming mode but have 50 useless sports that we don't use
I agree with you. We used a smartphone when we compared Xiaomi Smart Band 8 and Smart Band 8 Pro. However, neither the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 nor the Smart Band 8 Active have built-in GPS, so I don't think they measure distance accurately.
How's the band 7 experience? I am planning to buy it. I checked out the differences between the band 7 and the band 8 and it isn't good enough to upgrade .
Thanks for the review. I almost bought band 8 active, glad ur video got show the active’s strap is old type, which is what I annoyed while using my super old mi band 2 😱 U really saved my money 🙏
You can exercise with these bracelets and you don't need a smartphone. Once you complete your workout, you will see the results on the bracelets screen.
I had Mi band 6 and now I bought Mi band 8 pro but the heart tracker is so bad during workout. Today I had hiit workout and it only tracked relaxed heart rate 😢
Hello , one thing keeps brothering me out. Since this is my first Mi band, does it need a screen protector? I have taken it out of bix since it was delivered to me😢
Hello! I use the bracelet without the screen protector. But I am sure it will be scratched over time. If you are worried about that, you can buy a screen protector.
As a Brit who's mother tongue is English I had no issue understanding him. The accent is a little strong but his pronunciation of words is good. There was just a very few times,
@@TechBrothersReviews Smartband 6, 7 has xiaomi pay. Smartband 8 xiaomi pay hasnt released yet. I think that nfc payment gives more value to smartband.
@@evangelos6609The regular versions of band 6, 7 and 8 don't have NFC (or Xiaomi pay for that matter). There is though also a global NFC-version of the 6 and 7, called band 6 NFC and band 7 NFC. There's still no global band 8 NFC. There's such a version in China, but to my knowledge it doesn't support NFC payments. Neither in China or if imported.
What else do you want to know about the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active?
My daughter has one and i cant find the way to enter swimming workout mode... where is it ?
I do want to know if we can silent the phone from the band, and battery saver mode. I might come to u Gagarin for smth else but that’s all 4 now
sleep tracking
Can you connect it with music?
I can't open the managed band display in app why?
Thank you for the first review of Smart Band 8 Active in English on RUclips!
Our pleasure!
My daughter has one and i cant find the way to enter swimming workout mode... where is it ?
I will choose Xiaomi Smart Band 8 because it has AMOLED screen, always-on mode and ambient light sensor
I agree with you! The screen of Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is much better.
That the right choice
Xiaomi 8 active is still ok
the app shows the Standing Up alert feature but it didn't seems to show on both watch. Can you test if this feature works for both model? Thank you!
I compared Mi Band 8 Active & Redmi Watch 2 Lite for cycling. Each in the right & left hand. The results were much different for calories. Yesterday with a distance of 8.87km on the watch 2 lite it read 485kcal & on the 8 active 201kcal. This morning, another test with a distance of 12.83km on the watch 2 lite read 797 kcal, on the 8 active it read 499kcal. The walking test inside the house for several hours also shows the difference in kcal & number of steps between the two. 8 active always produces a lower value. For the sleep test, the number of hours of sleep differs by around 14 minutes, but the sleep quality graph in the app is quite different. Please enlighten me as to why there is such a big difference? Especially even though they are still in the same brand. How do we know which one is accurate? Or are both of them also false & just a gimmick?
Thank you for your experience in using it. I can't say which ones are more accurate.
There's another bug I experienced after wear it for more than a week. EVERY DAY when I sync the data, the sleep data couldn't be synced well. No problem for other data, but just for the sleep data. I must resync for many times, close & run Mi Fitness.
This bug is in band 8 active, not in watch 2 lite
Do both of these watches have the standing widget like the pro model does?
Somehow my Mi Fitness app does not have "sync events" for some reason so I cannot use it on my Smart Band 8 Active. Can you suggest a solution?
Did you solve the problem? Maybe you should reconnect your smart band to the app.
Does it have a find my device feature? I always misplace my phone that's the only reason I want a smart watch again.
Oh nevermind I just saw it 😂 I commented before watching it all
I have a Huawei Band 8. Sometimes, when the connection is lost, it does not reconnect automatically and sometimes it does not vibrate when a notification comes. Does something like this happen with Smart Band 8 activation?
I haven't had that problem with Smart Band 8.
@@TechBrothersReviews Ok thank you
Does it have gmail nottif?
Amazing, Is the refresh rate on the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active 60 Hz ?
Hello! Can it be paired with Strava and Nike Run App? Thanks in advance 😊
Hi, great videos. What Is the measurement of your wrist? I mean the diámetro. Thanks
Does it have a problem counting steps while only moving a hand? Mi6 counts steps when I move my hand typing a keyboard.
In my opinion , I think you are wearing both watch incorrectly while doing this experiment 6:59 . It needs to be put above that, or its fine?
You may be right, but it may only have an effect for measuring heart rate. I don't think step and distance are counted incorrectly because of this.
How to set the statistics to show the kilometers covered throughout the day? I have a mi band 8 active
does it have interval option in running activity? (x mins run + x mins cooldown; repeat x times option)
I think it's a great fitness bracelet for the price
You are right!
Do you have the global version?
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active is global version, but Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is Chinese.
Band 8 Active can reject a call or quick answer a message? I know that band 7 and 8 can
Honestly, I can't remember, but I don't think you can do that.
Perhaps it detects the walking through swaying? saw the arm you used the active band one, you walk while looking at it in 7:05. If it didn't sway perhaps it won't detect so it resulting in lesser steps and km 🤔
I only raised my hand on the video, and the rest of the time I was walking with my hands down.
Hi I wanted to ask if it will function properly without a mobile connected to it all time
Yes, many function will work. Watch, step counter and other monitoring also works. Weather will not update and notifications will obviously not show.
What is the name of the app that have those wallpapers
This is a Mi Fitness App.
The Smart 8 sports clip do not be accessories for smart 8 active ..?!
Great content! Was womdering if the app has accurate sleep tracking feature? Let me know. Thanks!
Unfortunately, I haven't tested sleep monitoring, so I can't say anything about it.
@@TechBrothersReviews Thanks
Does it have vibrations? Will it vibrate when notification arrives?
Yes, it has vibrations.
It is not clear. Is this a continous heart monitor or an interval heart monitor that measures heart rate at automatic intervals or intervals the user can set.
Both can be set on the watch
does it have NFC?
No, it doesn't have NFC.
Where can I find swimming mode at smart band 8 active?
It supports 50+ sport modes, but there is no swimming?
I forgot to check the swimming mode, and now I don't have that bracelet anymore. Does it really not have a swimming mode?
@@TechBrothersReviews well, I couldn't find it, it has a lot of "sports" but no swimming.
I have returned it to a web shop, because the only thing I needed from that bracelet is to have swimming, I never thought it won't be there.
I have a Garmin watch, but it is 4 years old, so I'm not sure if it would survive pool water so I bought this low budget bracelet just for this purpose...
thanks for your comment, i will avoid this model as i need swimming mode. Shame on Xiaomi for excluding swimming mode but have 50 useless sports that we don't use
Good thing I checked the reviews and comments! I need an affordable watch with swimming mode so I guess this is out.
How to turn of the vibration for the notif?
You can turn off notifications in the app, but I'm not sure if you can turn off just the vibration.
does it have idle alert that reminds you are sitting too long and should move?works well with ios devices call,text,social media and emails?
Why the walking mode is counted less steps, less moving time, less calories than the treadmill mode calculation?
I don't know. I haven't checked the treadmill mode.
Bonjour peut on régler les vibrations comme sur mi band 5 mais sur Xiaomi Smart band 8 active ?
Unfortunately, Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active doesn't have a vibration setting.
@@TechBrothersReviews 👍👍👍😉😉😉
Bonjour peut on régler les vibrations sur Xiaomi Smart band 8 ?
can this be connected to strava?
Sorry, I haven't tried that.
are you sure that it has an amoled display? I think it's the pro version has the amoled display which is more than 3 times the price.
No it's TFT
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 has an AMOLED display, while the Xiaomi Band 8 Active has an LCD screen.
Are there any games on Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active?
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active Games and Band Displays
No
can it read messages?
Which watch have gps for strava?
Smart band 8 pro has gps. Have it myself, great amoled screen and larger display than 8 active. (Band 8 and 8 active have no gps)
Does Mi Band 8 Active needs phone to active GNSS? or is it standalone?
Mi Band 8 Active is not standalone, because it doesn't have a built-in GPS. You need to pair it with your smartphone to use GNSS.
Many of the Xiaomi 8 Active sold on AliExpress list GPS among the specifications. Why is that?@@TechBrothersReviews
Does it do app notifications?
Yes, it does.
You should also use your phone for tracking while walking mode test
I agree with you. We used a smartphone when we compared Xiaomi Smart Band 8 and Smart Band 8 Pro. However, neither the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 nor the Smart Band 8 Active have built-in GPS, so I don't think they measure distance accurately.
If my mi band 7 breaks, I will surely choose Mi Band 8. I really want to see the new functionalities
Good choice.
How's the band 7 experience? I am planning to buy it.
I checked out the differences between the band 7 and the band 8 and it isn't good enough to upgrade .
Are you not getting these confused? You said the active is a simplified version because it has a smaller lcd screen?
Yes, what's wrong?
Thanks for the review.
I almost bought band 8 active, glad ur video got show the active’s strap is old type, which is what I annoyed while using my super old mi band 2 😱
U really saved my money 🙏
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is much better, but it costs twice as much.
I Regret Buying 8 Active After Yall Saying This Smartwatch Is Not That Good.
@@luveshineyeah for 25$ you could have gotten Amazfit Band 7.
Does the alarm have a vibrate feature or like a silent alarm or something?
The bracelet doesn't have a speaker, so the alarm has only a vibration.
Does exist a smartwatch or smartband to walkout and does the work without the phone?
You can exercise with these bracelets and you don't need a smartphone. Once you complete your workout, you will see the results on the bracelets screen.
will you compare Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active and Redmi Band 2?
i think both same
I don't think it makes sense to compare Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active and Redmi Band 2, because they are almost the same.
I had Mi band 6 and now I bought Mi band 8 pro but the heart tracker is so bad during workout. Today I had hiit workout and it only tracked relaxed heart rate 😢
Perhaps you put on the bracelet incorrectly, or you did not enter your data into the mobile app, such as height, weight, etc.
Hi. Does it have Swimming, Lawn Tennis and Outdoor Cycling Modes? TIA!
Hi! The bracelet has swimming and outdoor cycling modes, but I am not sure about lawn tennis mode.
@@TechBrothersReviews Thanks!
When you go out with the car the stepcounter will go on or it will stops?
I noticed the step counter also count if i move my hand😅
Hello , one thing keeps brothering me out. Since this is my first Mi band, does it need a screen protector? I have taken it out of bix since it was delivered to me😢
Hello! I use the bracelet without the screen protector. But I am sure it will be scratched over time. If you are worried about that, you can buy a screen protector.
its very hard to understand you
That's too bad. Use subtitles then.
@@TechBrothersReviews its just an observation. no need to get mad
@@blase3121I am not mad. I was just giving you the advice to turn on the subtitles so you'd understand better.
I understood everything
As a Brit who's mother tongue is English I had no issue understanding him. The accent is a little strong but his pronunciation of words is good. There was just a very few times,
Which one would you recommend band 8 or 8 pro or 8 active for better heart rate tracking?
I tested all the bracelets and they all measure heart rate the same way.
Why didn`t you track your distance traveled while walking using a phone with a GPS so we could know which bracelet is accurate? Good video otherwise.
Thanks for the tip! We'll be doing that in the future.
It is better than Redmi Band Smart 2؟
The Xiaomi Band 8 Active is a slightly improved version of the Redmi Band 2.
Very helpful video, thanks so much!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.
good comparision thx
Thanks for watching!
So sad that mi band 8 active doest comes with swimming mode. Which the only reason why i need a smartwatch
But it is waterproof, so you can use it in the swimming pool.
can you swim with them?
Yes, it is water-resistant up to 50 meters. But only in fresh water, not salt water.
My calorie count keeps going while I'm doing exactly nothing the whole day
That's right. Your body burns calories even when you're not doing anything but breathing.
You sound like gru *I dont mean it in a mean way*
There is no swimming in the 8 Active. Really dissapointing.
Not kinda disappointing bro
Is Xiaomi band 8 active the worst smartwatch ever?
I wouldn't say that.
I think no,Because Xiaomi band 8 Active is better than Mi 1,2,3
The video would have been way better in your mother tongue + subtitles.
Looks similar to the Samsung Fit 3
Yes, the shape is similar, but the Samsung Fit 3 has a bigger AMOLED display.
@@TechBrothersReviews what a bought the features is Samsung more advanced than the Xiaomi ?
Your english pronounce its hard to understand.
Please, use the subtitles.
I got xiaomi band 8 active
Do you like it?
Yes
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Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is better.
Yes
nice
Thanks!
Should have xiaomi pay ! Its important.
I've been waiting for contactless payment in fitness bracelets for many years, but to be honest, I don't think it's coming anytime soon.
@@TechBrothersReviews xiao...mi band has nfc payment. It's handy !
@@evangelos6609 Does it have NFC for payment? Are you sure?
@@TechBrothersReviews Smartband 6, 7 has xiaomi pay. Smartband 8 xiaomi pay hasnt released yet.
I think that nfc payment gives more value to smartband.
@@evangelos6609The regular versions of band 6, 7 and 8 don't have NFC (or Xiaomi pay for that matter). There is though also a global NFC-version of the 6 and 7, called band 6 NFC and band 7 NFC. There's still no global band 8 NFC. There's such a version in China, but to my knowledge it doesn't support NFC payments. Neither in China or if imported.
I'm sorry Bro, it is quite difficult and troublesome to understand you. Your russian slang is very strong.
No always-on display on this peice of junk?
It littearly cost half the price of the Basic model. What did you expect?