Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu 2 Plus 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Venu 2 Plus vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu 2 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 43.6 mm -
Height 43.6 mm -
Depth 12.6 mm -
Weight 51 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu 2 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, active time 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 Call handling, music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, digital scorecard, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, breathing training function, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, animated workouts, music playback control, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection 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 Missed calls, calendar, social apps, incoming calls, applications, high and low heart rate SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant) Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled Indirect Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 416 x 416 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu 2 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Venu 2 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Size 43 mm -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Slate stainless steeel Metal
Case Back Stainless steel -
Case Details Slate | Black | Powder grey | Ivory Blue | Silver | Space black
BAND Garmin Venu 2 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 160-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Leather TPU
Band Colour Brown | Black | Powder grey | Ivory Blue | White | Black
BATTERY Garmin Venu 2 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life 10 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 9 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 10 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 8 hour(s)
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 Venu 2 Plus Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Silicon wristband, charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - GB/T 30106-2013
SAR Value 1.45 W/kg (body), 0.73 W/kg (limb) -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature 0 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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