Outdoors & Fitness · Head-to-head
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 vs Fitbit Inspire 3
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Budget Fitness Trackers (and the One to Skip) comparison.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 delivers the most tracker for your money with a color screen, weeks of battery, and zero fees. Step up to the Fitbit Inspire 3 only if best-in-class sleep and heart-rate insights are worth its Premium subscription.
Xiaomi Smart Band 11
Buy itThe best value in fitness tracking, period, with a bright color screen and battery rated for up to three weeks in light use.
- Large 1.72" color AMOLED with 150+ sport modes
- Up to 21 days of battery in Xiaomi's light-use rating (10 days in normal use) and no subscription fees ever
- No built-in GPS in Xiaomi's sensor list, so it is not a standalone running watch
- Lighter health coaching and recovery analysis than Fitbit
Fitbit Inspire 3
Buy itThe most trustworthy sleep and heart-rate data at this price, if you can live with Fitbit's paywall.
- Excellent sleep staging, Sleep Score, and reliable resting heart rate
- Active Zone Minutes and comfortable, lightweight design
- Sleep Profile and other deeper insights need Fitbit Premium once the included trial ends
- No onboard GPS and heart rate lags in high-intensity intervals
Side by side
The 5 criteria below are the ones our full comparison judged every product on, narrowed to these two.
| Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Our pick | Fitbit Inspire 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Anyone who wants the most tracker for the least money without recurring costs. | People who want the best health and sleep insights and don't mind the Fitbit ecosystem. |
| Price tier | $ · budget | $$ · mid-range |
| Display | 1.72" color AMOLED | Small color AMOLED (size not published) |
| Battery life | Up to 21 days (light use) | Up to 10 days |
| Built-in GPS | No | No (uses phone) |
| Subscription for full features | None | Premium subscription for full insights |
| Sensor accuracy | Good for the price | Reliable HR/sleep; lags in intervals |
Which one is right for you?
Pick the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 if
anyone who wants the most tracker for the least money without recurring costs.
Know before buying: no built-in GPS in Xiaomi's sensor list, so it is not a standalone running watch.
Pick the Fitbit Inspire 3 if
people who want the best health and sleep insights and don't mind the Fitbit ecosystem.
Know before buying: sleep Profile and other deeper insights need Fitbit Premium once the included trial ends.
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 - The best value in fitness tracking, period, with a bright color screen and battery rated for up to three weeks in light use. Choose the Fitbit Inspire 3 instead if people who want the best health and sleep insights and don't mind the Fitbit ecosystem.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Budget Fitness Trackers (and the One to Skip).