Detailed comparison and review of Xiaomi Watch S1 and Garmin Instinct 2S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.
| GENERAL | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| 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 | 46.5 mm | 40 mm |
| Height | 46.5 mm | 40 mm |
| Depth | 11 mm | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | 52 g | 42 g |
| Body Material | Stainless steel | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| 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 |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Call handling, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | - | 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 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 466 x 466 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.43" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20.12 mm x 20.12 mm |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | - |
| Screen Protection | Sapphire glass | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Case Size | 46 mm | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Case Details | Silver | Black | Deep orchid |
| BAND | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
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| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 112-180 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Calf leather | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Brown | Black | - |
| STORAGE | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 470 mAh | - |
| Battery Life Details | Power saving mode - up to 24 days Typical usage - up to 12 days |
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Xiaomi Watch S1 | Garmin Instinct 2S |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, wireless charging dock, fluororubber watch strap (grey) | Charging/data cable |
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| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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