In depth comparison and review of Garmin epix Gen 2 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 epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Product Type | Sport 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 | Multisport | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | - | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Body Details | With band: 76 g Case only: 53 g |
Case only: 36.3 g |
| Body Material | Steel, fibre-reinforced polymer | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Water-resistant |
| Colours | - | Ocean blue | Moon white |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor, 3-axis electronic compass | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance | 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 | 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 | 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 | Calendar, SMS, Email, incoming calls, high and low heart rate | SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface | 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 |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Alexa built-in |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CONNECTIVITY | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| DISPLAY | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 416 x 416 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.3" | 1.43" |
| Pixel Density | - | 326 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
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| Bezel | Passivated stainless steel | Metal |
| Case Back | Steel | - |
| Case Details | Slate steel | Blue | Silver | Space black |
| BAND | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Band Type | Band | Strap |
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| Band Width | 22 mm | - |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 125-208 mm | 160-220 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | Silicone | TPU |
| Band Colour | - | Blue | White | Black |
| STORAGE | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Storage Capacity | 16 GB | - |
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| BATTERY | Garmin epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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| Capacity | - | 470 mAh |
| Battery Life | - | 12 day(s) |
| Battery Life Details | 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 |
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 epix Gen 2 | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Charging/data cable | Magnetic charging cable |
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| Compliant Standards | - | GB/T 30106-2013 |
| SAR Value | 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 100 m | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 45 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -20 °C | -10 °C |
| Warranty | - | 2-year warranty |
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