In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 30 and Xiaomi Watch S1 Active. Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Supported Host Device OS | iOS, Android | iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later |
| Activity/Sport | Running, cycling | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 35.5 mm | - |
| Height | 40.7 mm | - |
| Depth | 13.4 mm | - |
| Weight | 37.3 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 36.3 g |
| Body Material | - | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
| Protection | Waterproof | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Ocean blue | Moon white |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, heart rate | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, pace, cadence | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Modes | - | 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | VO2 max, sunlight readable, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, auto lap | Call handling, find phone function, flashlight, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function, music playback control, weather information, customisable watch faces, Health index, Women's health |
| Notifications | - | SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa built-in |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Type | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 128 x 128 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels |
| Screen Size | 0.93" | 1.43" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 23.5 mm x 23.4 mm | - |
| Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Type | - | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Crystal Type | Chemically strengthened glass | - |
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| Case Shape | Rounded square | Round |
| Bezel | - | Metal |
| Case Details | Black | Blue | Silver | Space black |
| BAND | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Band Type | Strap | Strap |
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| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 140-200 mm | 160-220 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | TPU |
| Band Colour | Slate grey | Blue | White | Black |
| BATTERY | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Capacity | - | 470 mAh |
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| Battery Life | 5 day(s) | 12 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | GPS mode - up to 8 hour(s) Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days |
Typical usage - up to 12 days Power saving mode - up to 24 days GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Recharge Time | - | 2.5 hour(s) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Garmin Forerunner 30 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Charging cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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| Preloaded Software | Stopwatch, Calendar, Alarm, Timer, Find My Phone, Garmion Connect IQ | - |
| Compliant Standards | - | GB/T 30106-2013 |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -10 °C |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | 2-year warranty |
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