Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
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Pace tracking had limited but positive evidence from a reviewer who called the accelerometer excellent for pace during runs.
Pros: battery life, value for money
Cons: smartphone notifications, band quality
Pace tracking had limited positive evidence from one reviewer who found pace more accurate when GPS connected.
Pros: value for money, battery life
Cons: subscription value, GPS accuracy
Pace tracking was viewed positively in basic workout summaries and walking tests.
Pros: display quality, value for money
Cons: band quality, sleep stage tracking
Pace tracking is treated as useful when outdoor workouts are manually started with phone GPS, especially for runners and hikers.
Pros: comfort, value for money
Cons: recovery insights, charging convenience
Pace tracking was more capable through live activity tools, though reviewers framed it as good for casual runs rather than serious training.
Pros: comfort, design and appearance
Cons: value for money, subscription value
Pace tracking was mixed, with some reviewers finding average pace usable and others saying pacing or fastest-pace data was off.
Pros: value for money, battery life
Cons: smartphone notifications, companion app quality
Pace tracking received a single mixed note, with pace reported slightly faster than the Apple Watch.
Pros: value for money, subscription value
Cons: battery life, size options
Pace tracking suffered when estimated distance was wrong, and one reviewer found walking speed not entirely accurate.
Pros: comfort, sleep tracking accuracy
Cons: value for money, heart rate accuracy
Pace tracking was a weakness in GPS-free use, with reviewers saying route or pace depends on the phone and can be way off without it.
Pros: battery life, value for money
Cons: subscription value, heart rate accuracy
Pace tracking has limited scored evidence, but one 10 km comparison found a meaningful overestimate.
Pros: comfort, fitness coaching
Cons: health trend insights, workout tracking accuracy
Pace tracking was limited by the lack of built-in GPS, with reviewers warning against expecting truly accurate phone-free pace data.
Pros: battery life, value for money
Cons: sleep tracking accuracy, GPS accuracy
Pace tracking suffered when outdoor run distance came up short, with Wareable noting pacing was off too.
Pros: battery life, value for money
Cons: display quality, distance tracking accuracy
Pace tracking was weak because the screenless band lacks glanceable pace feedback and often omits specific performance metrics.
Pros: battery life, charging convenience
Cons: subscription value, heart rate accuracy