Garmin Forerunner 745 vs. Xiaomi Watch S1

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 745 and Xiaomi Watch S1. 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 745 vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Watch S1
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 43.8 mm 46.5 mm
Height 43.8 mm 46.5 mm
Depth 13.3 mm 11 mm
Weight 47 g 52 g
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Watch S1
Sensors Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, gyro sensor, heart rate, barometric altimeter, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, pulse oximeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, temperature, hydration, recovery time, training load Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, VIRB control, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, music playback control, weather information Call handling, automatic exercise recognition, breathing training function
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes -
Feedback Type 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 Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Watch S1
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Watch S1
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 DX (scratch resistant glass) Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Watch S1
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Watch S1
Case Size - 46 mm
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Fibre-reinforced polymer -
Case Details Black | Neo tropic Silver | Black
BAND Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Watch S1
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 126-216 mm -
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Calf leather
Band Colour Black Brown | Black
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Watch S1
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life 7 day(s) -
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
GPS mode - up to 16 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 21 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 24 days
Typical usage - up to 12 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 745 Xiaomi Watch S1
Included Accessories USB cable USB cable, wireless charging dock, fluororubber watch strap (grey)
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 60 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -20 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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