as long as I remember to turn up the screen brightness to max on the Mi Band 7. I find them both easy to see in broad daylight. Both screens have an always-on setting, so you don't need to raise your wrist to see the time.

This means you can fit slightly more text on the screen without needing to scroll, which is helpful for reading message notifications or viewing workout stats.

But the Mi Band 7 edges out the Charge 5 with its larger 1.62-inch screen. Put these two trackers side by side, and you'll notice both of them have color touchscreens. Watch my full comparison in the video on this page or read on for the cheat sheet.Ī big, bright screen makes the Mi Band 7 feel premium for its price Even though it's not as accurate as the Charge 5, it's packed with plenty of workout tracking options and connectivity features to suit most people's needs. The new Mi Band 7 is a viable competitor to more expensive smartwatches and trackers from brands like Fitbit and Amazon, as long as you don't need certain health features. I love to find cheaper alternatives to big-name products and even have an entire YouTube series dedicated to the cause. At less than half the price, can it possibly match-up to the Charge 5? Surprisingly, in many ways it does. It has a big color screen, sleep tracking, blood oxygen monitoring and 24/7 heart rate monitoring just like Fitbit's tracker. If you're looking for a solid fitness tracker on the cheap, let me introduce you to the $60 Xiaomi Mi Band 7. But priced at $150 (£169, AU$270), it may not be the best option for your budget. My favorite overall fitness tracker is the Fitbit Charge 5.

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