Featured in this comparison chart is Mi Band 5 vs Inspire HR, compare the differences between these two fitness-focused smartbands. Mi Band 5 which succeded Mi Band 4 was recently announced, it still the same design as its predecessor but comes with more fitness tracking features and a slightly larger display. On the other hand, Inspire HR is an outstanding smartband from Fitbit, it has loads of fitness tracking features and long battery life to go with it. One main difference between these two smartbands is the price difference, while Inspire HR is priced at about $100, Mi Band 5 is way cheaper. Compare the features and prices of these two to know which is the best.
Mi Band 5 vs Fitbit Inspire HR: Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Mi Band 5 Full Specifications, Features and Prices |
 Fitbit Inspire HR Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42.88 | $68.36 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Mi Band 5 | Fitbit Inspire HR |
| Device type | Fitness smartband | Fitness smartband |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Release date | June, 2020 | March, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Mi Band 4 | — |
| Successor | — | — |
| Versions | Mi Band 5 NFC version | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45 mm | 37 x 16.7 x 12.6 mm |
| Weight | 11.9 grams (excluding straps) | 20g |
| Shape | Curved, Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Case material | Polycarbonate | Plastic Resin |
| Strap material | TPU | Silicone |
| Bezel material | 2.5D Tempered Glass, Bezeless | Plastic Resin |
| Strap size | 155 – 216 mm | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) |
| Interchangeable strap | Yes | Yes |
| Screen protection | Anti-scracth glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | — | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Black, Mint green, Navy blue, Orange, Teal, Yellow | Black, Lilac, White |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.1 inches | 1.4 inches |
| Display type | 450nits, AMOLED, Full color | Monochrome, OLED |
| Display resolution | 294 x 126 pixel | 126 x 36 px |
| Pixel density | — | — |
| Always on | No | No |
| Custom watch face | 100+, Yes | Yes |
| Input type | Touchkey, Touchscreen | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | Bluetooth v4.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| GPS | (connected GPS), No | (connected GPS), No |
| NFC | (China only), (special edition), Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 0.5MB | — |
| ROM | 16MB | — |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None |
| Band | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
| Reply to Notifications | - | - |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | No | No |
| Bluetooth music | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No |
| Microphone | MEMS microphone | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | No | No |
| Ambient light | No | No |
| Barometer | No | No |
| Compass | No | No |
| ECG | No | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | No |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter (SpO2) | — | No |
| Temperature | No | No |
| Other sensors | — | Vibration motor |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | No | No |
| Blood Pressure | No | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | - | No |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max | No | — |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate tracking | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | No |
| Sport modes | 11 | 15 |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
| Battery capacity | 125mAh | — |
| Battery life | Continous usage: 14 days, Regular: 20 days | Regular: 5 days+, Standby: 8 days+ |
| Charging type | Magnetic charger | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar charging | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | — | — |
| CPU | — | — |
| GPU | — | — |
| Operating system | Proprietary OS | Fitbit OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Mi Fit | Fitbit App |
| Compatibility | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ | Android, iOS |
| Payment system | Alipay, Union Pay | None |
| Voice command | XiaoAI, Yes | No |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Manual, Mi Band 5, Straps | Charger, Fitbit Inspire HR, Manual, Straps |
Verdict
No doubt these are preety nice smartbands for tracking your daily activities and managing notifications on your phone. However, I think Mi Band 5 is a really nice smartbands that’s very cheap, yet a comprehensive fitness tracker with a longer battery life than Inspire HR.
On the other hand, if you’re a fan of Fitbit, the Inspire HR is still one of the best smartbands on the market.
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