Head-to-head · Best Fitness Trackers Under $200

Fitbit Inspire 3 vs Xiaomi Mi Band 8

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Fitbit Inspire 3 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.2 vs 3.8). The gap is mostly about Users wanting straightforward fitness tracking without premium features — read the strengths below before deciding.

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Fitbit Inspire 3

4.2

6 sources$97.9as of Aug 1

The Fitbit Inspire 3 handles the fitness basics with a 7-day battery life and a waterproof build you can swim in. PCMag praised the accurate heart rate monitoring and comfortable wearability while noting it skips the smart features of higher-tier models. TechRadar highlighted its reliable performance for basic fitness tracking without the premium price tag. It suits people who want straightforward health monitoring rather than advanced smartwatch functionality.

Strengths

— Battery lasts about 7 days even while using connected GPS from your phone
— Waterproof design suitable for swimming
— Accurate heart rate monitoring during workouts

Watch-outs

— Limited smart features compared to premium models
— No built-in GPS for non-Bluetooth tracking

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Xiaomi Mi Band 8

3.8

4 sources1 derived

The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is a 27-gram band with a 1.62-inch AMOLED display, a metal frame and more than 150 workout modes, for a price well under most fitness trackers. Wareable liked the 60Hz refresh and the improved brightness; Tech Advisor found the tracking useful as a general guide rather than accurate to the metre. There is no GPS, no NFC and no voice assistant, and the magnetic charger is sold separately. Budget buyers who want daily activity and heart-rate tracking are the fit; anyone who runs without a phone is not.

Strengths

— 150 sports modes including advanced run tracking
— 60Hz display refresh rate for smoother navigation
— Improved design with versatile attachment options (necklace, shoe clip)

Watch-outs

— No GPS tracking for outdoor activities
— Limited health tracking accuracy in some areas
— Cannot make or receive phone calls, lacks voice assistant support

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How they stack up

Fitbit Inspire 3

The Fitbit Inspire 3 matches the Fitbit Charge 6 in waterproofing and battery life but lacks the advanced GPS accuracy of the Charge 6. Compared to the Garmin Vivosmart 5, it offers better smart features, while the Xiaomi Mi Band 8 provides more sports modes but lacks the Inspire 3's comfortable band design and accurate heart rate monitoring.

Xiaomi Mi Band 8

The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 offers more sports modes and a smoother 60Hz display compared to the Fitbit Inspire 3, but lacks GPS tracking that the Fitbit Charge 6 provides. While the Garmin Vivosmart 5 has better app ecosystem, the Mi Band 8 is more affordable and versatile with its necklace and shoe clip attachments, unlike the Amazfit Band 7 which has better battery life.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Fitbit Inspire 3	Xiaomi Mi Band 8
Battery Life	7 days	—
Water Resistance	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	No
Heart Rate Monitor	Yes	Yes
Display	1.3-inch	1.62 inch, 192 x 490 pixel
Weight	18.9 g	27 g
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.1 BLE

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