Xiaomi Watch S1 Active vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Watch S1 Active and Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire. 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

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active vs. Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Multisport Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output Speaker -
Body Details Case only: 36.3 g With band: 70 g
Case only: 47 g
Body Material Glass fibre reinforced polyamide Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours Ocean blue | Moon white -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance
Modes 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes -
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features 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 Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
IoT Intelligent Assistant Alexa built-in -
IoT Voice Controlled Direct -
CONNECTIVITY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type AMOLED - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 416 x 416 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" 1.3"
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal -
Case Back - Titanium
Case Details Blue | Silver | Space black Black titanium | White titanium
BAND Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 160-220 mm 125-208 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Silicone
Band Colour Blue | White | Black -
STORAGE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Technology - Lithium Ion
Capacity 470 mAh -
Battery Life 12 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Typical usage - up to 12 days
Power saving mode - up to 24 days
GPS mode - up to 30 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 16 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 21 days
GPS mode - up to 42 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 32 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 75 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 14 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin epix Gen 2 Sapphire
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Charging/data cable
Compliant Standards GB/T 30106-2013 -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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