This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 570.
Full details →| Xiaomi Smart Band 10 | Garmin Forerunner 265 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $50★ | $449 |
| Subscription | ✓ None | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 16g★ | 47g |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Battery | 21 days★ | 13 days |
| Always-on display | ✅★ | ❌ |
| GPS | ❌ | ✅★ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Sports GPS |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Jun 30, 2025 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Cycle advice | bad | superseded |
| Deals advice | good | clearance |
| Next model | — | — |
The Smart Band 10's 1.72" display peaks at 1500 nits — 200 nits brighter than the Band 9 — making it more readable in sunlight, all for around $40.
Continuous heart rate, SpO2, stress, and sleep tracking — all running for 3 weeks before charging. Seven more days than the already impressive Band 9.
Full functionality on both platforms via the Mi Fitness app, including notifications, sleep analysis, and health trends. Bluetooth 5.4 for improved connection stability.
L1+L5 multi-band GPS reduces position drift in urban canyons and dense forest.
Daily score combining HRV status, sleep, acute load, and recovery time.
Estimates finish time for 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and marathon based on current fitness.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$50 vs $659 over 3 years · no required subscription.
21 days vs 13 days battery.
6 sensors.
16g · no required subscription.
Anyone who wants basic health tracking — steps, sleep, heart rate, SpO2 — without spending more than $40 or carrying a bulky watch. Works with both iPhone and Android. A popular choice for kids, older adults, and budget-conscious fitness beginners who want the world's top-selling fitness band.
Full details →Regular runners who race 5K to marathon distances and want accurate GPS and detailed training load management.
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