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Xiaomi Mi Band 4
Last Updated: September 21, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
833
Old Reviews
0
Unverified
29
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0.71 meters
SIZE
135 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
95 inches
DISPLAY SIZE
Review Analysis - 804 recent, verified reviews
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Band
129mi band 4, mi, mi band 3, bands, xiaomi
+67%
-33%
" ... This is a brilliant fitness band, especially given the price. ... "
" ... small white bumps, like inside of the skin, appeared on my wrist. ... "
" ... Other than that I liked the band. ... "
" ... The Mi band 4 tracker is comfortable on my wrist, essentially waterproof and the battery has lasted over a month for me. ... "
" ... So far, that person loves the mi band. ... - they never miss a call because the band vibrates when there's one. ... "
" ... Bought bands for my brother and myself and we both love them. ... I highly recommend giving this little band a try before spending $100 on a more specific name brand unless you need every bell and whistle. ... "
" ... Have been using for about two weeks now and am very happy with my mi band 4. ... "
" ... It is my first smart band, but it meet all my needs. ... "
Battery Life
114life, charge, days, battery life, weeks
+93%
-7%
" ... Long battery life ... "
" ... doing this will get you to 1 month on 1 battery charge . ... "
" ... The battery have a durability of 2 weeks what is awesome! ... "
" ... Pros: battery life. ... "
" ... Great battery life. ... "
" ... Also great battery life! ... "
" ... I had a Garmin, which required constant recharging. ... "
" ... Compared to other units, the battery life, display, and general functionality is way better, which is pretty amazing given it costs 1/3 what others do. ... "
Sleep Tracking
86tracking, track, accurate, tracker, steps
+86%
-14%
" ... Sleep tracking is ok but Fitbit is still the best at that. ... "
" ... Sleep tracking accurate. ... "
" ... Another difference is, I can sleep with this because I don't have to charge it every night. ... So I can track my sleep data. ... "
" ... I generally use it for the sleep tracking which works pretty well. ... "
" ... I like to look at the app to see how much deep sleep I've gotten. ... "
" ... sleep tracking is cool, but I did get up in the night to use restroom and it said I was awake zero minutes. ... "
" ... I got this to help me track calories, steps, heart rate and sleep. ... "
" ... Sleep tracking is great. ... Paints a good picture of your sleep session, without overwhelming you with graphs, charts, etc. ... "
Price
83money, worth, cost, beat, value for money
+92%
-8%
" ... I'm glad it didn't cost the earth and will last. ... "
" ... For the price, it is a good buy. ... "
" ... As a store manager I knew used to say, a bargain at twice the price ... "
" ... I was replacing a samsung gear2, and overall pleased with this for the very low price. ... "
" ... Obviously price range is crazy low, don’t fret. ... "
" ... For the price can't be beat even if you spend over 2x! ... "
" ... Nothing can beat the value for money of this product. ... "
" ... But this is really affordable and does so much for the price. ... "
Software Platform
71apps, android, google fit, mi, faces
+68%
-32%
" ... The app is pretty good, though I can't yet figure out how to look at the detailed information from the previous day. ... "
" ... Syncing to the mobile app is incredibly fast. ... "
" ... Page four (4) of the postage size manual has a QR Code to locate the correct app. ... Now that it is working, very pleased with the device & App. ... "
" ... With a few different 3rd party apps in the google app store it lets you customize to add even more features to the band. ... "
" ... It connected to Google Fit without much issue and provides more accurate data than Google could on its own. ... "
" ... Love this watch the mi band app not so great ... "
" ... However the app is good and the find my phone feature is awesome. ... "
" ... The App is very good ... "
Display Clarity
71display, bright, battery life, color, brightness
+89%
-11%
" ... This MI band is just as nice and it has a color screen. ... "
" ... The color screen is beautiful. ... "
" ... - multitude of display face watches to make it personalized to your taste! ... "
" ... Since most of my activities are outdoors in the Florida sun, I needed a display that was readable outside and this one is-it's not bright like an apple watch, but readable. ... "
" ... I love the display and the battery life! ... "
" ... Small screen but why complain it's O-LED! ... "
" ... Bright display, you can see everything even on a Sunny day. ... "
" ... I love all of the options especially the color display. ... "
Apps
68apps, google fit, faces, notifications, mi fit app
+75%
-25%
" ... Nice variety of faces available on app. ... "
" ... This band pairs well with both iphone and android phone, the app is pretty much the same on either system. ... "
" ... Now that it is working, very pleased with the device & App. ... "
" ... You can track and save your data through the MIfit app. ... It also has different modes for viewing through play store apps. ... "
" ... Very straightforward, use the app to setup and you’re good to go ... "
" ... The exercise options on the device cover most activities but there are more options on the app if you need something else. ... "
" ... Nice variety of faces available on app. ... "
" ... The only thing you're giving up compared to Fitbit seems to be software ease, but the software can be just as capable. ... "
Pedometer
67tracker, track, fitness tracker, accurate, tracking
+84%
-16%
" ... cycling activity takes a long time to initiate. ... "
" ... Nice for fitness! ... "
" ... The step tracking is also very accurate. ... "
" ... As for my steps and other activity I definitely feel like it tracks way under. ... There was a difference of at least half a mile or more. ... I cant always have my phone on me which is why I wanted a watch to track my steps and other light activity. ... "
" ... You can buy this for less money elsewhere but this particular fitness tracker has been really useful. ... "
" ... Steps are pretty accurate compared with someone's else BIG named fitness tracker. ... "
" ... This my third fitness tracker. ... "
" ... I used the MiBand 2 for almost a year and I liked it very well as all I am doing it tracking steps . ... The step tracking and distance tracking appears to be pretty accurate and the battery life is still great even with the enhanced features and me using MiBand Tools to take a heart rate every 30 minutes. ... "
Heartrate
51accurate, heart rate monitor, tracking, steps, monitor
+82%
-18%
" ... I'm not sure about Calories burn statistics, but Walk steps and heart rate monitoring is pretty accurate for most part. ... "
" ... HR pretty accurate. ... "
" ... Great for heart rate & steps counted ... "
" ... The display has a lot of skins through their own app and I think it is mostly accurate at tracking steps and hr. ... "
" ... Heart rate tracking during exercises Is a bit off during exercises but it is an amazing band ... "
" ... I don't know how accurate the steps, calories, heart rate are, but I don't use them for perfection. ... "
" ... I've yet to drop below 40% and that's after like 2 WEEKS of use, including heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking, which works nicely. ... "
" ... Sleep, heart rate, and working tracking are amazing. ... "
Charging
42charging, charger, weeks, days, band
+71%
-29%
" ... I charged it after receiving, and have not recharged it yet, it will last the promised 3 weeks bfore recharging. ... "
" ... Works fine and don't have to worry about the battery being charged. ... "
" ... Use it to track sleep when your smart watch is on the charger. ... "
" ... It also very easy to charge. ... "
" ... The battery life is now super efficient (i'm at 72% after 7 days of no charge) and the updates have been more streamlined through the Mi Fit app. ... "
" ... Pretty sure my kid can get a solid 3-4+ weeks out of one charge. ... "
" ... The battery life is great, I only charge once two months or so, meaning I don't have to carry around the charger when I travel. ... "
" ... Battery life is superb on the watch -- I've used it for multiple weeks on the most battery saving setting without needing a charge. ... "
Comfort
34comfortable, wear, watch, wearing, battery life
+82%
-18%
" ... Slim, comfortable, and affordable ... "
" ... My wrists are TINY so every one I got was huge on me. ... Although it's a little big on me, my mi band 4 is comfortable and the battery life is stupid good. ... "
" ... It's extremely comfortable to wear and I've had to charge it once in the month I've had it. ... "
" ... Battery life is good, and they are very comfortable and good looking. ... "
" ... feels like small amounts of electricity is running through my forearm/wrist area ... "
" ... Battery life is awesome and it is very comfortable. ... "
" ... The band is comfortable. ... "
" ... It seems more comfortable than my smart watch! ... "
Accuracy
30steps, tracking, inaccurate, track, step tracking
+90%
-10%
" ... The step tracking and distance tracking appears to be pretty accurate and the battery life is still great even with the enhanced features and me using MiBand Tools to take a heart rate every 30 minutes. ... "
" ... HR pretty accurate. ... "
" ... Great for heart rate & steps counted ... "
" ... Not the most accurate, but for the price you can’t complain too much. ... "
" ... I don't know how accurate the steps, calories, heart rate are, but I don't use them for perfection. ... "
" ... The display has a lot of skins through their own app and I think it is mostly accurate at tracking steps and hr. ... "
" ... heart rate seems relatively accurate. ... "
" ... It is the best, most accurate of each version. ... "
Device Compatibility
29pair, watch, phone, notifications, apple watch
+69%
-31%
" ... Great little device. ... "
" ... The best thing about this is that for the price, it does what a smart device should do. ... "
" ... The media controller works really well and is very quickly accessible with a swipe either way from the home screen! ... "
" ... Doesn't interrupt life nearly as much as a phone. ... This is a perfect addition to my phone. ... "
" ... The Xiaomi syncs effortlessly all the time. ... "
" ... It paired very easily with my phone. ... "
" ... The Apple Watch is certainly capable of doing that, but that's not what it means. ... "
" ... Synchronization with all messengers, calendar and the ability to put a reminder notes. ... "
Ease of Use
27easy to use, set, simple, difficult, app
+85%
-15%
" ... It's not intuitive but it works alright. ... "
" ... It's easy to use - the app is solid, the UI is straightforward, though there are a couple things (i.e. ... "
" ... It's simple. ... "
" ... Large font makes it easy to read. ... "
" ... on top of all that, the UI is much smoother and easy to use compared to the 3. ... "
" ... I like it, very easy to set up ... "
" ... Very helpful and practical. ... "
" ... Easy access for every key option + custom made screen layouts. ... "
Product Reliability
27working, weeks, week, month, charge
+70%
-30%
" ... does everything I need it to and with consistency, reliable, non obstructive. ... "
" ... I already had one and it worked. ... "
" ... Probably one of my best purchases in the last 1 year ... "
" ... I don't have to charge for weeks! ... "
" ... Had 2 great years on the 3 with not even a scratch on it ... "
" ... Seems like it will last a long, long time. ... "
" ... Had it on for over a week now, and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... I bought this a few months ago and wanted to use it before reviewing. ... "
Marketplace
19received, product, fake, pictures, vendor
+32%
-68%
" ... This is a fake. ... "
" ... Amazon don’t have any solution to this. ... "
" ... I will not order again my rating was a zero but had to hit a star ... "
" ... This is a fake product not xiaomi ... "
" ... I wasn't going to leave a review, but received an email that prompted this. ... "
" ... Amazon should penalize the listing person/ company ... "
" ... I received the wrong item 2 times! ... "
" ... I've contacted the seller and they told me that this is expected. ... "
Water Resistance
19shower, water, swimming, workouts, tracking
+89%
-11%
" ... The kids didn’t try because they always stay more than one hour in the pool. ... "
" ... More durable (waterproof up to 50 meters) ... "
" ... water proof and soap proof . ... "
" ... It’s also waterproof so I wear it in the shower. ... "
" ... I even wore it to the beach with no issues from the sand or salt water. ... "
" ... It is also waterproof when i took shower or wash dishes or laundry. ... "
" ... it's waterproof!! ... "
" ... i can wear it in the shower and the battery life is amazing. ... "
Features
17price, recently, lot, functionality, feature
+94%
-6%
" ... This one is light years better than the cheaper models, which really are not that much cheaper. ... "
" ... Here are the features I enjoy most: ... "
" ... I do hope users can have the ability to set a do not disturb time period in addition to the 'smart' DND feature. ... "
" ... It's a good investment for people looking to enter the smarth community, easy to use and has really good features considering the price. ... "
" ... It is light ... "
" ... Small yet powerful in features. ... "
" ... It has a lot of really nice features oh, and the software does a lot more than it used to. ... "
" ... overall pretty good deal for $35 as long as you do not expect precision accuracy on some of the features. ... "
Design
17sleek, look, design, customizable, watch
+100%
" ... Excellent build quality and design . ... it very comfortable and looks different from other trackers out there . ... "
" ... It is sleek, slim and looks great on my wrist. ... "
" ... It’s sleek and fits beautifully on the hand ... "
" ... Very customizable looks and function. ... "
" ... Gold stars for that. ... "
" ... Excellent customizable, productive and great looking SmartBand! ... "
" ... Like it's design ... "
" ... Size is good and I like how it's understated. ... "
Notifications
15text, notification, weather, reply, alerts
+60%
-40%
" ... It also gives you weather alerts! ... "
" ... Notification are good, but of you don't clear then as they come in, it will tell you to check phone. ... "
" ... Exactly what I wanted- I use it to vibrate for ALL notifications. ... "
" ... Loved that it had vibrate on notification and caller ID, and would let me read texts on my wrist. ... "
" ... I get text notifications and it is easy to quickly read the text from the screen. ... "
" ... I particularly like the Weather and notifications (Email and Text) . ... "
" ... I also like the ability to turn on do not disturb and notifications. ... "
" ... Loved that it had vibrate on notification and caller ID, and would let me read texts on my wrist. ... "
Color
13screen, display, way, screens, que
+85%
-15%
" ... Beautiful colors and screens - took a minute to find my way around it versus the Mi 3 (which I loved and got lost during a camping expedition - didn't have the find device function active anywho). ... "
" ... Better screen (brighter, sharper and color) ... "
" ... Muy buen color y brillo y cada componente con muy buena calidad por el precio que vale. ... "
" ... I love all of the options especially the color display. ... "
" ... Things are in color now! ... "
" ... The color transreflective screen didn't really display the colors well. ... The OLED color screen is just terrific. ... "
" ... The color screen is beautiful. ... "
" ... Although Mifit 3 bands work with it and are available in different colors. ... "
Returns
13back, sent, send, returning, returned
-100%
" ... Immediately put in for a refund. ... "
" ... I sent it back for a refund more than a month ago, and according a recent email from the vendor, the returned item is still under review. ... "
" ... Need to return it as it could not be synched with my phone as instructed to do! ... "
" ... I had to send it back because I have a pacemaker. ... "
" ... For that reason I returned the product. ... "
" ... Very frustrated, will be returning. ... "
" ... So I ordered another one. ... "
" ... I tried to appeal to The Seller for a return/replacement, but they have not responded. ... "
Delivery
13fast, delivery, shipping, product, box
+77%
-23%
" ... Great delivery service ... "
" ... Very happy,fast delivery ... "
" ... Delivery was over the manner time so missed the gift idea it was for but it finally arrived and it works very nice ... "
" ... It arrived when the shipping said it would arrive. ... "
" ... Those were exactly the qualities I valued, and after researching this quite a bit, this model delivered on all it's promises. ... "
" ... I received it within the promised time. ... "
" ... These was really fast delivery. ... "
" ... Excellent product and fast shipping ! ... "
Setup
12instructions, use, easy, process, english
+50%
-50%
" ... The instructions are not in English and I haven't been able to use it. ... "
" ... However, the instruction booklet for setting up was ridiculous. ... "
" ... when you connect to the charger it doesn't stay connected it come out it is hard to setup ... "
" ... when you connect to the charger it doesn't stay connected it come out it is hard to setup ... "
Fit
12bit, samsung, watch, much, mi
+83%
-17%
" ... Fits kids and adults. ... "
" ... I've purchases a Galaxy fit and fit pro. ... "
" ... Works perfectly, more customizable than a fit bit at 1/3 the cost ... "
" ... I love this so much more than fit bit. ... "
" ... This is my FIRST go around with any type of Fit monitoring device. ... "
" ... Pretty comparable to a fit bit. ... All in all for less than $40, this does all that the fit bits and Samsung watched do, for a fraction of the price. ... "
" ... A friend recommended the Xiaomi Mi Fit and I'm happy with this purchase. ... "
" ... Likes it better than her friends fit bit! ... "
Screen Protection
10screen protector, scratches, mi band, glass, 3
+70%
-30%
" ... The screen is *so* much better! ... "
" ... Overall great band all you need with this purchase is a screen protector I didn't purchase one so I don't have any recommendations at the moment. ... "
" ... Love the glass covering the screen. ... "
" ... Battery life is almost the same, glass screen, compatible with mi band 3 replacement bands, color screen, MUCH more bright compared to the 3, so it can ACTUALLY be used outdoors, weather app works most of the time, and best of all, MEDIA CONTROLS. ... "
" ... This MI band is just as nice and it has a color screen. ... "
" ... This thing is solid - it looks sharp, and the screen works even in this Florida sun. ... "
" ... Nice screen and customizations. ... "
Call quality
10calls, call, vibration, text, alerts
+80%
-20%
" ... The on screen alerts about phone calls, texts, and snapchats are also very helpful. ... "
" ... I cancel unwanted calls from the tracker. ... Plus, I can run to the phone when that important call is coming. ... "
" ... She can see at a glance who is calling or texting. ... "
" ... I love the vibration notification of when I have a phone call. ... "
" ... You can accept or dicline calls. ... "
" ... The battery lasts a VERY long time, I never miss phone calls anymore bc it sends alerts to my wrist. ... "
" ... The battery lasts a VERY long time, I never miss phone calls anymore bc it sends alerts to my wrist. ... "
" ... You can see the notificacion, steps, phone calls, music, alarm. ... "
Build Quality
10band, xiaomi, wristband, popped, mi3
+50%
-50%
" ... Knock on wood. ... "
" ... The charger doesn't fit and the clasp on the band won't work. ... "
" ... They also cant tell me what material it is when I asked what my allergy could be to. ... They keep repeatedly saying it's a material im reacting to. ... So I also have no idea what exactly is causing the reaction and they seem to don't know the material of the products they sell. ... "
For Kids
9child, two, time, stay, one
+89%
-11%
" ... Great watch for a child, because it tells time, and easily changes face displays:) ... "
" ... My boys love it. ... "
" ... I bought this for the kids. ... The kids didn’t try because they always stay more than one hour in the pool. ... "
" ... Fits kids and adults. ... "
" ... After buying one for myself - I have purchased two more for my kids and they love their watches too. ... "
" ... I bought two for my kids. ... "
" ... I stay at home with my child and find myself sitting for long period of time. ... "
Controls
9control, works, phone, weather, skip
+89%
-11%
" ... Notifications, alarms, quick text reads, weather, music control, find phone, very customizable, etc. ... "
" ... Works well to control music but while tracking exercise, music control is disabled. ... "
" ... Flip the "mute" switch. ... "
" ... Control music, view weather with app. ... "
" ... and the fact that I can control music ... "
" ... The media controller works really well and is very quickly accessible with a swipe either way from the home screen! ... "
" ... The display is light years ahead of the 3, and I love the display themes and music controls. ... "
Clock
9watch, clock, timer, vibration, alerts
+89%
-11%
" ... Subtle -- watch vibrates, and that is enough to wake me up! ... * The timer function is nice and you can set the timer on the watch. ... "
" ... It’s display is bright and colorful, with lots of clock faces to chose from. ... "
" ... It has messaging alerts that vibrates on your wrist and simple clock features like stopwatch and countdown timer. ... "
" ... Watch has excellent feature set beyond those mentioned (timer, selectable backgrounds, notifications, alarm, timer, stopwatch, find device etc). ... "
" ... The watch is great though - allows you to see your texts and phone calls, and wakes you up by vibrating when you set an alarm on the watch. ... "
" ... It also gives you weather alerts! ... "
" ... Loved the silent alarm feature. ... "
Watchfaces
8watch, available, app, use, nice
+100%
" ... Hundreds of watch faces to choose from and to customize. ... "
" ... More watch faces (Can even use 3rd party apps to get more) ... "
" ... Want the latest/best faces? ... I'd guess there's hundreds of available watch faces. ... "
" ... Nice variety of faces available on app. ... "
" ... Nice variety of faces available on app. ... "
" ... I use the find my phone feature a LOT and I enjoy being able to choose from large selection of watch faces. ... "
" ... I use the find my phone feature a LOT and I enjoy being able to choose from large selection of watch faces. ... "
Bluetooth
8phone, connect, app, vary, tracking
+63%
-38%
" ... Once i got it to bind with my phone's Bluetooth, all was OK. ... "
" ... The pairing with Bluetooth was flawless and it imported the MI3 data without any action from my part. ... "
" ... She loves it, not only for its fitness tracking features, but for the Bluetooth link to her phone. ... "
" ... I needed a phone to perform the initial setup, but after that it worked fine even without the Bluetooth connection-- has been this way for about 2 months now, no issues at all. ... "
" ... Unless you want to connect it 24/7 on Bluetooth and receive notifications on it your mileage may vary. ... "
Size
7like, sleek, pocket, fits, design
+100%
" ... Size is good and I like how it's understated. ... "
" ... I would like increase letter size ... "
" ... A small snag, but still it works great for me. ... "
" ... Have it in the gym bag. ... "
" ... I also got a clip for it, so it faces inside my pocket, if I ever am not using my pants with a secret pocket ... "
" ... It’s sleek and fits beautifully on the hand ... "
For Running
6running, swimming, use, tracking, however
+100%
" ... It really helps me to adjust my running intensity for best cardio effect. ... "
" ... Es perfecto muy util para el gym ... "
" ... - able to use phone to track workouts ... "
" ... Very accurate for swimming on a 25m pool and running. ... "
" ... Is a great product for exercising. ... "
" ... However, I specifically bought it for tracking my swimming workouts. ... It seemed to assume that I'm always doing freestyle even though my workouts include mixed sets of back, breast, fly, and free. ... "
As Gift
6works, friend, delivery
+100%
" ... Gift for my mom. ... "
" ... I gave it as a gift and was really appreciated it. ... "
" ... Delivery was over the manner time so missed the gift idea it was for but it finally arrived and it works very nice ... "
" ... It was a gift for my friend. ... "
" ... this was a gift for someone else. ... "
" ... Bummer, but for the price it can't be beat, great gift for a friend 👍🏼 or yourself 😏 ... "
Cleaning
6bright, screen, band
+67%
-33%
" ... The screen is bright, clean, easy to read. ... "
" ... When ever I wash my hand , clean or in general get my writs wet. ... "
" ... very clean and helpful. ... "
Sound Quality
4like, works, skip, play, phone
+50%
-50%
" ... Instead, I get some feeble vibration and a generic sound. ... "
GPS
4accurate, walking, use, phone, weeks
+75%
-25%
" ... The limitations of (GPS, Workout modes) are well known and not that important to me. ... "
" ... Muy bueno aún el GPS en modalidad caminar no marca bien la distancia ... "
" ... Using the bracelet without gps battery last for weeks ... "
Original Product
4product, see, amazon
-100%
" ... As you can see from the other reviews, Amazon will ship you a fake product. ... "
" ... This is a fake product not xiaomi ... "
" ... This is a fake. ... "
" ... It is a fake that is of very low quality and not what the description says it is. ... "
For Travel
3hiking, return
+67%
-33%
" ... I use this as a watch and a distance monitor for hiking and backpacking. ... "
" ... I use this as a watch and a distance monitor for hiking and backpacking. ... "
Overall performance
3job
+100%
" ... The product does its job pretty well. ... "
" ... So far very impressed with quality and performance. ... "
" ... Great in value and performance, never had to worry about the battery and it gets the job done ... "
Product As Described
3received, product, different, described
+100%
" ... Other than that it works 100% as advertised. ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
" ... Just as described ... "
Touch Sensitivity
3screen, responsive, working, display
+33%
-67%
" ... I’d say it’s not very responsive to the touch. ... "
" ... The touch screen is not responsive and not easily navigate. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 0.71 meters
Battery
Battery Capacity: 135 mAh
Display
Display Size: 95 inches
0.71 meters
SIZE
135 mAh
BATTERY CAPACITY
95 inches
DISPLAY SIZE