Xiaomi Mi Band 3

While the can't quite compare to the top offerings from Fitbit, Garmin, or Samsung, it's a basic fitness tracker that won't break the bank and won't disappoint if you only want basic step and distance data.

Dirt cheap ; Awesome 20 day battery life ; Simple to use ; Water resistant ; Decent quality data

Bad screen visibility in sunlight ; No option to start activities from wrist ; No leader boards to motivate you ; Rather plain looking

Mi Band is known for two things, its incredibly low price and great battery life. The latest generation doesn’t break this formula, slapping on some significant upgrades along the way such as water-proofing, all day heart rate, a better screen and more.

Excellent price-performance ratio ; Simple design ; Pulse sensor ; Waterproof up to 5 ATM ; OLED display with touch function

Pedometer and heart rate monitor are inaccurate ; App isn't correctly localized ; Chinese firmware ; Display brightness not adjustable

Do you really need more? Maybe, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Athletes who need a tracker that also acts as a GPS and internal memory for MP3s should avoid the Mi Band 3. But if you need a simple band that’s easy to use, has a long battery life...

Very cheap ; Slimline design ; Heart rate monitor

No GPS ; Poor screen visibility in daylight ; Temperamental heart rate tracker

Xiaomi's Mi Band line has always been about offering fitness-tracking tech for a very low price and the Mi Band 3 is no exception. You won't get the best here, but considering the price you'll probably be happy with what it offers if you're just...