Garmin Forerunner 55 vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 55 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 55 vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 55 Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42 mm -
Height 42 mm -
Depth 11.6 mm -
Weight 37 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Monterra grey Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 55 Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, optical heart sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, 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 Music remote handling, idle alert, Garmin Connect compatible, Body Battery 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, Email, social apps SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS 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 55 Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 55 Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 208 x 208 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.04" 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Chemically strengthened glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 55 Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Touch buttons Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 55 Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details Black | White | Aqua green Blue | Silver | Space black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 55 Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Band Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 160-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Black | White | Aqua green Blue | White | Black
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 55 Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life 14 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Smartwatch 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 Forerunner 55 Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
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 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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