If you shirked those promises to get back into the swing of things this spring, summer is right around the corner to rectify those mistakes. You will, of course, need some new gear to tempt you out of the house and into the gym, or on the road for a quick 5k. Xiaomi can help you there, offering a wide range of smartwatches and earbuds that suit any budget.
Stayin’ alive
Interested in keeping the numbers on the scale down (there is a free Kauai smoothie on the line for many, after all)? Then you’ll want one of Xiaomi’s smartwatches or fitness bands on your wrist. Seasoned pros may get more mileage out of the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5, while the Xiaomi Smart Band Active 9 gets the job done, with a no-nonsense price to match.
Or, you can have the best of both worlds with the Redmi Watch 5 Active — which blends the fitness-centric capabilities of Xiaomi’s fitness tech and smartwatch functionality into one gorgeous package. Seriously, at R899, you can’t go wrong with this one.
Redmi Watch 5 – R2,299 (R2,899)
The top-of-the-range Redmi Watch 5 combines a stunning 2.07in AMOLED display that’ll leave you squinting to find the bezels. Out on a run, or even sitting down at a coffee shop, that extra screen room is perfect for tracking your exercise or reading a text at a glance. It’ll survive a few bumps and bruises, too, thanks to the sandblasted and diamond-cut finish.
The Redmi Watch 5 isn’t just about hitting the gym or going for a run. It features more than 150 sports modes, including football, skiing, cycling, and yoga. And with 5ATM water resistance, it’ll survive a dip into the pool, making it suitable for 18 water sports.
Top-notch heart-rate tracking makes this ideal for any weather, any time. Users can keep an eye on their health data via the Mi Fitness app – offering insights and tips on how to get their sleep score up, and their heart rate down where it belongs. Better yet, Xiaomi takes it a step further with a stellar 24-day battery life.
Xiaomi Smart Band Active 9 – R499 (R699)
Not a fan of a big watch on your wrist? Xiaomi’s Smart Band 9 Active delivers a sleek and lightweight package (16.5g) you’ll forget is even there during the summer heat – all while it tracks your vitals with precise accuracy. Sleep monitoring, oxygen tracking, and heart rate are just some of the features that Xiaomi’s tech boasts at an affordable price.
It gets by with a full-colour 1.47in TFT ultra-responsive display that can be swapped out for a more stylish band in a second, with more than 100 watch faces to suit the mood.
The Smart Band 9 Active is a fitness-freak through and through. Advanced sensors and 5ATM water resistance mean this is good for more than 50 different sports modes, all trackable via the Mi Fitness app on your smartphone. Not to mention the low, low price of R499 this Black November, delivering exceptional performance on a budget.
Really feel the music
What workout is ever really complete without some jams – or even a couple of audiobooks – to help you out? The gym music leaves something to be desired, and you don’t want to be that person blaring music from your smartphone, do you? Enter Xiaomi’s collection of earbuds, formed to fit your ear and deliver exceptional sound on the go!
Redmi Buds 6 Active – R299 (R399)
Pick a beat and march to it. Don’t sweat it, either. Xiaomi’s Redmi Buds 6 Active are designed to withstand the toughest training conditions, while offering up spectacular sound and intuitive controls – beating out the rest of the competition in this price range.
And the battery life? Forget about it. Literally. The Redmi Buds 6 Active includes up to 6 hours of juice on a single charge, which is upped to a whopping 30 hours when combined with the lightweight case. It’ll slide into a pocket and keep your buds charged wherever you are.
Xiaomi’s packed in a large 14.2mm dynamic driver to deliver bombastic audio across five built-in EQ settings befitting any situation you throw at it. All that for R299 this Black Friday!
Redmi Buds 6 Play – R169 (R250)
If you thought Xiaomi’s range of buds couldn’t be any more affordable, think again. Xiaomi’s Redmi Buds 6 Play demands R169 of your budget bucks without compromising on the exceptional battery life and audio quality.
Made to fit snugly in your ears without forcing them, the Redmi Buds 6 Play’s audio – powered by a 10mm dynamic driver — has been optimised by Xiaomi Acoustic Lab to take the bass, depth, and clarity to a whole other level – enhanced by five custom EQ presets to match any situation. And with AI noise reduction technology, calls sound crystal clear, even in the busiest areas.
More impressive is the 36 hours of juice the tiny case can hold for all-day play. And should you ever find yourself out and about without a musical escape, a quick ten-minute charge adds a full three hours of life into the mix.
From 1 November to 31 December, browse the marvellous deals on Xiaomi’s massive selection of smartwatches and earbuds, including the Xiaomi Redmi Watch 5, Smart Band Active 9, Redmi Buds 6 Play, and Redmi Buds 6 Active, available at Takealot.
