Microsoft Band vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band 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

Microsoft Band vs. Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 19 mm -
Depth 8.7 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - Case only: 36.3 g
Body Material TPE Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Colours - Ocean blue | Moon white
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature 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
Features - 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/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Alexa built-in
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Pixel Density - 326 ppi
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Metal
Case Details - Blue | Silver | Space black
BAND Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Band Type - Strap
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 160-220 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - TPU
Band Colour - Blue | White | Black
STORAGE Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 100 mAh 470 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 12 day(s)
Battery Life Details - 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 90 min 2.5 hour(s)
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Xiaomi Watch S1 Active
Included Accessories USB charging cable Magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health -
Compliant Standards - GB/T 30106-2013
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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