Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition 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 Venu Sq Music Edition vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition 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 37 mm -
Height 40.6 mm -
Depth 11.5 mm -
Weight 37.6 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material Anodised aluminium, fibre-reinforced polymer Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Water-resistant Water-resistant
Colours - Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, heart rate, Pulse Ox sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, breathing rate, hydration 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 Find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, store & play music, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, weather information 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, 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 Venu Sq Music Edition Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type LCD - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.3" 1.43"
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Shape Rectangular Round
Bezel Slate aluminium Metal
Case Details Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss Blue | Silver | Space black
BAND Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type Band Strap
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 125-190 mm 160-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone TPU
Band Colour Black | Light sand | Navy | Moss Blue | White | Black
BATTERY Garmin Venu Sq Music Edition Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology Lithium polymer -
Capacity - 470 mAh
Battery Life 6 day(s) 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details Smartwatch mode - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 14 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 6 hour(s)
Smartwatch with music mode - up to 8 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 Venu Sq Music Edition Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Garmin Pay, Garmion Connect IQ -
Compliant Standards - GB/T 30106-2013
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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