Garmin Forerunner 245 Music vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 Music 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 Forerunner 245 Music vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42.3 mm -
Height 42.3 mm -
Depth 12.2 mm -
Weight 38.5 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, heart rate, electromagnetic compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, heart rate (with optional heart rate sensor), sleep activity, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level 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 Camera remote control, find phone function, inactivity alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music 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 - SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type - Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details - Blue | Silver | Space black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 160-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Aqua Blue | White | Black
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life - 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 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
Recharge Time - 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Music Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age -
Compliant Standards - GB/T 30106-2013
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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