At today’s event in China, Xiaomi unveiled dozens of new devices, ranging from electric cars to phones, and from watches to earphones. Among the standout products were the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 and Xiaomi Buds 5, categorized under wearable technology. Here are the features and prices of the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 and Buds 5…
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Offers 16% More Accurate Heart Rate Monitoring
According to Xiaomi’s announcements, the new generation smart band, Xiaomi Smart Band 9, measures heart rate 16% more accurately compared to the previous version. The new band also features a metal frame and a special ceramic version. The Band 9 is available in pink, black, white, and blue colors.
The device offers up to 21 days of battery life, which drops to 9 days if used in Always on Display mode. Xiaomi has increased the options with 20 different vibration modes and has worked with Peking University to develop a more accurate heart rate sensor. Additionally, the NFC version of the band can be used as a car key in supported vehicles.
Xiaomi Buds 5 Introduced as Semi In-Ear Earphones
Xiaomi Buds 5 comes with a semi in-ear design that claims to be barely noticeable in your ears. The earphones offer 6.5 hours of listening time, extending to a total of 39 hours with the case.
The Buds 5 support Qualcomm’s aptX Lossless audio codec and are tuned by the Harman AudioEFX team. They come with an IP54 certification, making them resistant to rain and sweat.
Here are the Prices for Xiaomi Smart Band 9 and Xiaomi Buds 5:
Band 9
- Standard: $35
- NFC Version: $42
- Special Ceramic Version: $48
Buds 5
- $97
What do you think about the new earphones and smart band? Share your thoughts in the comments.