Garmin MARQ Athlete vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Athlete 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 MARQ Athlete vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport Golf, running, swimming, ski, cycling Multisport
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 46 mm -
Height 46 mm -
Depth 14.1 mm -
Weight 94 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material Titanium, silicone Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, 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, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac 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 SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - 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 MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium Metal
Case Details - Blue | Silver | Space black
BAND Garmin MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 160-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour - Blue | White | Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life 12 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 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 MARQ Athlete Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Compliant Standards - GB/T 30106-2013
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 2-year warranty
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