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Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£25Battery life:8 daysScreen size:1.47 inchHeart rate monitor:yesGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:50 m

Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active Review: Compare 168 technical specifications, 4 expert and video reviews and 3 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 77% of models
Score components

35%

7.8

Technical score

30%

8.3

List score

25%

6.9

Reviews score

10%

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Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.1, the mark of a weaker model in this category

▲Better than 77% of fitness trackers
8.4

Value for money

Value for money
8.4/ 10
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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
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▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 79%
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components

20%

8.6

Sports

20%

5.4

Battery

18%

8.7

Health

18%

7.7

Display

8%

8.4

Smart functions

8%

9.1

Wellness

4%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Design

▲Better than 85%
6.9

Reviews score

Reviews score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▼ Worse than 67% of models

80%

7.0

Average grade

20%

6.4

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 67%
8.3

List score

List score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (3)
List score: in 3 of 36 lists (8%)
▲Better than 86%
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Ranked #53 of 238 models in Fitness trackers (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 85% of models
Score components:

20%

8.6

Sports

20%

5.4

Battery

18%

8.7

Health

18%

7.7

Display

8%

8.4

Smart functions

8%

9.1

Wellness

4%

8.1

Connectivity

4%

9.1

Design

7.8
Reviews score
6.9
List score
8.3
Value for money
Value for money
8.4/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.4
Heart rate monitor
yes
This fitness tracker supports heart rate monitoring. 36.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
yes
This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate. 47.5% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts. 63.9% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 13.7% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
yes
This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor. 68.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
no
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 12.7% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
N/A
GNSS bands supported
N/A
Galileo support
N/A
Acquires GPS faster
N/A
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What reviewers say
Notifications
yes
This fitness tracker supports notifications. 27.8% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 14.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
yes
This fitness tracker supports call controls. 59.7% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
no
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 0.9% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
yes
This fitness tracker supports calendar sync. 79.9% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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What reviewers say
Activity reports
yes
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
yes
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.5% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
yes
This fitness tracker supports achievements. 23.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports inactivity alerts. 21.4% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
?
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Bluetooth version
5.3
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 5.3 which is newer than in 93.2% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 3.2% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
NFC
no
This fitness tracker does not have NFC. 11.8% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This fitness tracker supports Wi-Fi. 98% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 0.9% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
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Battery life
8 days
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 8 days which is shorter than that of 53.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.2% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Power-saving battery life
?
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Market range: <30 mAh – >225 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 300 mAh which is higher than that of 95.3% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.9% of fitness trackers.
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What reviewers say
Display
yes
This fitness tracker has a display. 26.3% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
1.47 inch
Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
This fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.47 inch which is larger than that of 72.8% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 10.1% of fitness trackers.
Display type
AMOLED
This fitness tracker uses AMOLED display technology which is more advanced than that of 74.1% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 25.9% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
172x 320
This fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 172x320 which is higher than that of 81.1% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1.5% of fitness trackers.
Pixel density
247 ppi
Market range: <140 ppi – >330 ppi
This fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi which is higher than that of 47.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 2.6% of fitness trackers.
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What reviewers say
Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 3.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
yes
This fitness tracker has a replaceable watch band. 23.4% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
22.5 mm
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What reviewers say

Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSportsBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart functionsDesignWellness
  • 2.4x larger battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (300 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    300 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Smart alarm
    This fitness tracker supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 30.8% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Multi-sport mode
    This fitness tracker supports multi-sport mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 14.5% of fitness trackers support multi-sport mode.
  • Touchscreen
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 46.7% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Heart rate alerts
    This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 36.4% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
  • 0.41 inch larger screen size
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.5 inch vs 1.06 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.06 inch.
    1.47 inch vs 1.06 inch
  • Color display
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active is cheaper than the average fitness tracker (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Heart rate alerts
    This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 36.4% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    This fitness tracker supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 45.2% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    This fitness tracker has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 34.6% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Fertile window notifications
    This fitness tracker displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.1% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    This fitness tracker predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 44.1% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    This fitness tracker predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 45.8% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    This fitness tracker supports blood pressure monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does not. 5% of fitness trackers support blood pressure monitoring.
  • 9 years newer release date
    This fitness tracker was released more recently than the average fitness tracker (2026 vs 2017). The average fitness tracker was released in 2017.
    2026 vs 2017
  • Multi-sport mode
    This fitness tracker supports multi-sport mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 14.5% of fitness trackers support multi-sport mode.
  • 2.4x larger battery capacity
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (300 mAh vs 125 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 125 mAh of battery capacity.
    300 mAh vs 125 mAh
  • Low power mode
    This fitness tracker supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 23.2% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
  • Touchscreen
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 46.7% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • 0.41 inch larger screen size
    This fitness tracker has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.5 inch vs 1.06 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.06 inch.
    1.47 inch vs 1.06 inch
  • Color display
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • Ambient light sensor
    This fitness tracker has an ambient light sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 16.9% of fitness trackers have an ambient light sensor.
  • Durable display glass
    This fitness tracker uses more durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (reinforced glass vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
    reinforced glass vs glass
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    This fitness tracker supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5.3 vs 4.1). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.1.
    5.3 vs 4.1
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
    This fitness tracker supports Wi-Fi, while the average fitness tracker does not. 2.5% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
  • Smart alarm
    This fitness tracker supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 30.8% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Passcode protection
    This fitness tracker supports passcode protection, while the average fitness tracker does not. 17.6% of fitness trackers support passcode protection.
  • Call control
    This fitness tracker supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support call controls.
  • Calendar sync
    This fitness tracker supports calendar sync, while the average fitness tracker does not. 20.4% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
  • 1 more physical buttons
    This fitness tracker has a higher physical buttons than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 0). The average fitness tracker has 0 of physical buttons.
    1 vs 0
  • Gesture control
    This fitness tracker supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.6% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • Camera remote control
    This fitness tracker supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
  • 25% lighter
    This fitness tracker is lighter than the average fitness tracker (18 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    18 g vs 24 g
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This fitness tracker has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    2 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 75% smaller internal storage
    This fitness tracker has a lower internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.064 GB of internal storage.
    0.016 GB vs 0.064 GB
  • 2 days shorter battery life
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (8 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    8 days vs 10 days
  • Ads in app
    This fitness tracker shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • 5.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
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    ▼ Worse than 67% of models

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.9 vs 7.3
  • Lower screen resolution
    This fitness tracker has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (172x320 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    172x320 vs 194x368
  • 5.5% lower review score
    Reviews score
    6.9/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 67% of models

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.4

    Popularity

    Grades by review (4)
    4 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    6.9 vs 7.3
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This fitness tracker has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    2 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 2 days shorter battery life
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (8 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    8 days vs 10 days
  • Lower screen resolution
    This fitness tracker has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (172x320 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
    172x320 vs 194x368
  • 75% smaller internal storage
    This fitness tracker has a lower internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0 GB vs 0.1 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.064 GB of internal storage.
    0.016 GB vs 0.064 GB
  • Ads in app
    This fitness tracker shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Smartwatch Specifications
≈ estimated
21/09/2026
Missing features review · menu comparison and strap test
Verdict
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active lacks several common features, and its non-replaceable strap is the main drawback.
8.0
Smartwatch Specifications
≈ estimated
12/09/2026
Hands-on test · call notifications and quick replies
Verdict
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active's call alerts and quick replies work once the phone permission is enabled after re-pairing.
3.0
Ultra Value Tech
≈ estimated
08/09/2026
Negatives review · step counter and build tests · 7 min
Verdict
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active is not recommended: weak step counting, sensors and build quality make it a poor buy.
7.0
PSVICE
✓ explicit
07/09/2026
Hands-on review · a few days of daily use · 8 min
Verdict
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active is a basic, cheap tracker that works well enough for workouts and steps, with a faded display.
4.0
Ultra Value Tech
≈ estimated
05/09/2026
Hands-on review · step counter and sensor tests · 14 min
Verdict
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active is only worth it at a very low price, since its performance is not good enough.
6.0
Smartwatch Specifications
≈ estimated
01/09/2026
Unboxing · design, hardware and interface walkthrough
Verdict
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active has a decent design, but the strap is very hard to remove and the cause is unclear.
6.0
Smartwatch Specifications
≈ estimated
01/09/2026
Unboxing · menus, features and settings walkthrough
Verdict
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active has an improved body frame, but the strap is still very hard to remove.
Overview video
Overview video
Overview video
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

What reviewers agree on

Based on 0 · 8

Comfortable, good-looking and long-lasting, but the strap, buttons, display and step counting draw complaints.
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active

  • At 18 g it is light enough to wear all day.
  • Eight days of battery life means one charge most weeks.
  • Sleep, heart rate and blood oxygen tracking are all included.
  • Notifications and inactivity alerts keep you updated through the day.
  • 50 exercises and a multi-sport mode cover the usual workouts.
  • It works with both Android and iOS phones.

What we don't like about Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active

  • There is no GPS, so routes cannot be recorded.
  • The strap is very hard to take off.
  • Calls cannot be answered from the band.
  • There is no side button, so every control is by touch.
  • The strap cannot be swapped for a third-party strap.

Verdict

For someone who wants sleep and heart rate tracking in a simple band, the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active covers the basics. It weighs 18 g and has a 1.47 inch AMOLED screen, with notifications on the wrist. Steps, distance, calories and blood oxygen are tracked, and menstrual cycle tracking and inactivity alerts are included. The band works with Android and iOS, and it has 50 exercises, a multi-sport mode and a 5 ATM water rating. Battery life is 8 days, and charging takes 2 hours. The trade-off is that there is no GPS, the strap is hard to take off, and calls cannot be answered from the wrist. It suits a buyer who wants everyday health tracking and does not need route data. Its light weight makes it easy to wear overnight.

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