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Honor Band 9 Review | 171 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Battery life:14 daysScreen size:1.57 inchHeart rate monitor:yesGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:50 m

Honor Band 9 Review: Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

8.5

Overall score

Score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

80%

8.6

Technical score

20%

7.9

User score

★Better than 92% of fitness-trackers
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

20%

9.2

Sports & Navigation

20%

7.5

Battery

18%

8.6

Health

18%

8.8

Display

8%

9.1

Smart Features

8%

9.5

App & Wellness

4%

8.3

Connectivity

4%

8.3

Design & Durability

★Better than 95% of fitness-trackers
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters
When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on 266 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 74% of fitness-trackers
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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Honor Band 9

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

20%

9.2

Sports & Navigation

20%

7.5

Battery

18%

8.6

Health

18%

8.8

Display

8%

9.1

Smart Features

8%

9.5

App & Wellness

4%

8.3

Connectivity

4%

8.3

Design & Durability

8.6
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters
When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

8.5

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on 266 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 62% of models
Popularity:
Honor Band 9 has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than 61.5% of fitness trackers.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.9
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This fitness tracker supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
yes
Resting heart rate
yes
▲ Better than 53% of models
This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate. 52.6% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
yes
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
yes
▲ Better than 66% of models
This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts. 65.8% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High and low resting heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 12.4% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
yes
Blood oxygen sensor
yes
▲ Better than 75% of models
This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor. 75.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
no
GPS
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
no
Satellite systems supported
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This fitness tracker supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 12.2% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 87.8% of fitness trackers.
GNSS bands supported
no
GNSS bands supported
no
▼ Worse than 9% of models
This fitness tracker does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.9% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
no
Galileo support
no
▼ Worse than 5% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 4.9% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
Acquires GPS faster
no
▼ Worse than 8% of models
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
▲ Better than 28% of models
This fitness tracker supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
yes
Vibrating alerts
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
yes
Call control
yes
▲ Better than 59% of models
This fitness tracker supports call controls. 58.7% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Reject/mute only.
Call answering
no
Call answering
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
Calendar sync
no
▼ Worse than 20% of models
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.3% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
yes
Activity reports
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
yes
Goal setting
yes
▲ Better than 2% of models
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
yes
Achievements
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker supports achievements. 24.3% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
yes
Inactivity alerts
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker supports inactivity alerts. 23.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
yes
Coaching
yes
▲ Better than 67% of models
This fitness tracker supports coaching. 66.5% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
5.3
Bluetooth version
5.3
★ Better than 96% of models
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 5.3 which is newer than in 96.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 2% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
50 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
50 m
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <8 m – >23 m
This fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 50 m which is higher than that of 99.3% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.8% of fitness trackers.
Transmission distance 10~50m.
NFC
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
Wi-Fi version
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
14 days
Battery life
14 days
▲ Better than 60% of models
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 14 days which is longer than that of 60.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 13.9% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life in power-saving mode
?
Battery capacity
180 mAh
Battery capacity
180 mAh
▲ Better than 67% of models
Market range: <30 mAh – >225 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 180 mAh which is higher than that of 67.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 6.6% of fitness trackers.
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Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
1.57 inch
Screen size
1.57 inch
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
This fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.57 inch which is larger than that of 88.8% of fitness trackers.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
▲ Better than 75% of models
This fitness tracker uses AMOLED display technology which is more advanced than that of 74.9% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 25.1% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
256x 402
Screen resolution
256x 402
★ Better than 96% of models
This fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 256x402 which is higher than that of 96% of fitness trackers.
official HONOR Band 9 spec lists 256 x 402 pixels.
Pixel density
302 ppi
Pixel density
302 ppi
▲ Better than 82% of models
Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
This fitness tracker has a pixel density of 302 ppi which is higher than that of 82.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.9% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
Hybrid design
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
Designed for kids
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
yes
Replaceable watch band
yes
▲ Better than 26% of models
This fitness tracker has a replaceable watch band. 25.6% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Quick-release band system.
Band width
16 mm
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Honor Band 9 vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSports & NavigationBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart FeaturesDesign & DurabilityApp & Wellness
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen sensor
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.6% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Resting heart rate
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • 0.53 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.57 inch
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    1.57 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • Touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.3% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Swim stroke counter
    Swim stroke counter
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This fitness tracker supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5.3 vs 4). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
    5.3 vs 4.0
  • 12.7% better value for money
    Honor Band 9 has a higher value-for-money score than the average fitness tracker (8.92 vs 7.9).
    8.92 vs 7.92
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen sensor
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Resting heart rate
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Heart rate alerts
    Fast/slow heart rate alerts
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 34.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
    High and low resting heart rate alerts.
  • Continuous SpO₂ monitoring
    Continuous SpO₂ monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This fitness tracker supports continuous SpO₂ monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.3% of fitness trackers support continuous SpO₂ monitoring.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    Menstrual cycle tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    Has period notifications
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This fitness tracker has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 31% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    Displays fertile window notifications
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This fitness tracker displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.1% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    Predicts ovulation
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.6% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    Predicts start date
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This fitness tracker predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.5% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • 4 days longer battery life
    Battery life
    14 days
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <5 days – >180 days
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (14 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    14 days vs 10 days
  • 0.42 hours shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.08 hours
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 hours – >5 hours
    This fitness tracker has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1.1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    1.08 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 63.6% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    180 mAh
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <30 mAh – >225 mAh
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (180 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
    180 mAh vs 110 mAh
  • Always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.6% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
  • 0.53 inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    1.57 inch
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    1.57 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • Touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • 11.1% higher screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    500 nits
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <390 nits – >600 nits
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (500 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.
    500 nits vs 450 nits
  • Color display
    Color display
    yes
    ▲ Better than 63% of models
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.7% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • 23.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    302 ppi
    ▲ Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
    This fitness tracker has a higher pixel density than the average fitness tracker (302 ppi vs 245 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 245 ppi.
    302 ppi vs 245 ppi
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    256 x 402
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (256x402 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    official HONOR Band 9 spec lists 256 x 402 pixels.
    256x402 vs 194x368
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.3
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5.3 vs 4). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
    5.3 vs 4.0
  • 40 m longer Bluetooth range
    Maximum Bluetooth range
    50 m
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <8 m – >23 m
    This fitness tracker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (50 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    Transmission distance 10~50m.
    50 m vs 10 m
  • Smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.3% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Phone finder support
    Find my phone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    This fitness tracker supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.3% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
  • Passcode protection
    Passcode protection
    yes
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    This fitness tracker supports passcode protection, while the average fitness tracker does not. 17.6% of fitness trackers support passcode protection.
  • Call control
    Call control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.5% of fitness trackers support call controls.
    Reject/mute only.
  • Camera remote control
    Camera remote control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This fitness tracker supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.9% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
    Requires an Honor phone with MagicOS 7+.
  • Gesture control
    Gesture control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This fitness tracker supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • 1.51 mm thinner design
    Thickness
    9.49 mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker is thinner than the average fitness tracker (9.5 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    9.49 mm vs 11 mm
  • 8 newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This fitness tracker was released more recently than the average fitness tracker (2024 vs 2016). The average fitness tracker was released in 2016.
    March 2024
    2024 vs 2016
  • Coaching features
    Coaching
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This fitness tracker supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
  • Tracks calorie intake
    Calorie intake tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This fitness tracker supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
  • Ad-free
    Free app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 4% of models
    This fitness tracker has an ad-free app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.1% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • 7.2% heavier
    Thickness
    26.8 g mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker is heavier than the average fitness tracker (26.8 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    26.8 g vs 25 g
  • 10 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Max operating temperature
    35 °C
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This fitness tracker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C.
    35 °C vs 45 °C
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Min operating temperature
    -10 °C
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <-20 °C – >5 °C
    This fitness tracker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
    -10 °C vs 0 °C
  • 1.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Honor Band 9
    the average fitness tracker
    Honor Band 9 has a lower user score than the average fitness tracker (7.86 vs 8.000).
    7.86 vs 8
  • 1.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Honor Band 9
    the average fitness tracker
    Honor Band 9 has a lower user score than the average fitness tracker (7.86 vs 8.000).
    7.86 vs 8
  • 7.2% heavier
    Thickness
    26.8 g mm
    ▲ Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker is heavier than the average fitness tracker (26.8 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    26.8 g vs 25 g
  • 10 °C lower maximum operating temperature
    Max operating temperature
    35 °C
    ▼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This fitness tracker has a lower maximum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (35 °C vs 45 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C.
    35 °C vs 45 °C
  • 10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
    Min operating temperature
    -10 °C
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <-20 °C – >5 °C
    This fitness tracker has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
    -10 °C vs 0 °C

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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techadvisor.com
10/05/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Band 9 Review: Big Screen Boost
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techadvisor.com
10/05/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Band 9 Review: Big Screen Boost
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pcwelt.de
27/05/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Band 9 Review: Affordable Fitness Tracker with a Large AMOLED Screen
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computerhoy.20minutos.es
22/09/2024
Summary of the review
Honor Band 9: A fitness tracker that wins you over with its curved design and endless battery, though it leaves some doubts
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robadainformatici.it
07/01/2026
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Honor Band 9 - Full Review - Roba Da Informatici
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Third-party reviews

Based on 266 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Honor Band 9

  • Large and vibrant 1.57-inch AMOLED display with a responsive 60Hz refresh rate
  • Excellent battery life, typically lasting up to 14 days on a single charge
  • Lightweight and slim design making it comfortable for all-day and overnight wear
  • Very affordable price point, offering high value for a budget fitness tracker
  • User-friendly and intuitive software interface that is easy to set up and navigate
  • Reliable health monitoring features including accurate heart rate and sleep tracking
  • Supports a wide range of 96 workout modes and 5ATM water resistance for swimming

What we don't like about Honor Band 9

  • Lack of built-in GPS, requiring a connected smartphone for accurate outdoor distance tracking
  • Absence of physical buttons, which can make navigation more difficult for some users
  • Some users report poor durability and discomfort with the standard strap design
  • Inaccurate tracking for specific activities like indoor walking if arms aren't swinging
  • No built-in microphone or speaker, preventing the ability to answer calls directly
  • Limited software ecosystem compared to more expensive smartwatches

Verdict

The Honor Band 9 is a sleek fitness tracker featuring a vibrant 1.57-inch AMOLED curved display with a smooth 60Hz refresh rate and 500 nits peak brightness. It weighs just 16.3g (without strap) and includes a 180mAh battery that offers up to 14 days of typical use, along with 5ATM water resistance. Key characteristics include 96 workout modes, continuous heart rate and SpO2 monitoring, stress tracking, and a specialized 'Fitness Age' running assessment. Main pros are its large, responsive screen, comfortable lightweight design, and exceptional battery life for its budget-friendly price. However, it lacks built-in GPS (requiring a connected smartphone for route tracking), does not support NFC for payments, and features a buttonless design that relies entirely on touch gestures.

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