Xiaomi Watch S1 Active vs. Garmin Tactix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Watch S1 Active and Garmin Tactix 7. 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 Tactix 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin Tactix 7
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 -
Width - 51 mm
Height - 51 mm
Depth - 14.9 mm
Weight - 61 g
Body Details Case only: 36.3 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 Tactix 7
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, pulse oximeter, 3-axis compass, optical heart sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, temperature, hydration, recovery time, hunt activity
Modes 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes Night vision mode, stealth mode, jumpmaster mode
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 Find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, multiple time zones, store & play music, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, TrueUp, auto pause, PacePro pace guidance, solar charging, music playback control, weather information, kill switch, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type Vibration alert, visual interface 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 Tactix 7
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin Tactix 7
Type AMOLED - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 466 x 466 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.43" 1.4"
Pixel Density 326 ppi -
Screen Protection - Power Sapphire
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin Tactix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen, push buttons Touch sensitive screen, touch buttons
CASE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin Tactix 7
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Metal Titanium
Case Details Blue | Silver | Space black Black DLC
BAND Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin Tactix 7
Band Type Strap Band
Band Width - 26 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference 160-220 mm 135-213 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material TPU Nylon
Band Colour Blue | White | Black Black
STORAGE Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin Tactix 7
Storage Capacity - 32 GB
BATTERY Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin Tactix 7
Capacity 470 mAh -
Battery Life 12 day(s) 28 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 28 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 37 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 90 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 1 year
GPS mode - up to 89 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 122 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 63 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 77 hour(s)
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 16 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 213 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 578 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 62 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 139 days
Rechargeable Battery Yes Yes
Recharge Time 2.5 hour(s) -
MISCELLANEOUS Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Garmin Tactix 7
Included Accessories Magnetic charging cable Black silicon band, charging/data cable
Preloaded Software - Stopwatch, Data, Time, Alarm Clock, Timer, Garmion Connect IQ
Compliant Standards GB/T 30106-2013 MIL-STD-810
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 45 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 2-year warranty -
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