In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi Watch S1 Active and Garmin Instinct 2S Solar. 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.
| GENERAL | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
|---|---|---|
| Supported Host Device OS | iOS 10 or later, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) or later | iOS, Android |
| Activity/Sport | Multisport | Multisport |
| Wearing Style | Watch style | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | - |
| Audio Output | Speaker | - |
| Width | - | 40 mm |
| Height | - | 40 mm |
| Depth | - | 13.3 mm |
| Weight | - | 43 g |
| Body Details | Case only: 36.3 g | - |
| Body Material | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Colours | Ocean blue | Moon white | - |
| Clock Display | Yes | Yes |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, SpO2 sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope | Accelerometer, thermometre, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level | Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, stress level |
| Modes | 117 fitness modes, 19 professional modes | - |
| Goal Setting | Yes | 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 | Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Find my Device, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, solar charging, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, trackback routing, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
| Notifications | SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | Vibration alert, visual interface | Vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Garmin Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | Alexa built-in | - |
| IoT Voice Controlled | Direct | - |
| CONNECTIVITY | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Type | AMOLED - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - monochrome - transflective |
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| Resolution | 466 x 466 pixels | 156 x 156 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.43" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | - | 20 mm x 20 mm |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Power Glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | Yes | - |
| INPUT DEVICE | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons | Push buttons |
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| CASE | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 40 mm |
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| Case Shape | Round | Round |
| Bezel | Metal | - |
| Case Details | Blue | Silver | Space black | Neo tropic |
| BAND | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Band Type | Strap | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Band Width | - | 20 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | 160-220 mm | 112-180 mm |
| Changeable | Yes | Yes |
| Clasp Type | Buckle | Buckle |
| Band Material | TPU | Silicone |
| Band Colour | Blue | White | Black | - |
| STORAGE | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | - | 32 MB |
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| BATTERY | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 470 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 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) |
Smartwatch mode - up to 21 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 51 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 50 days Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 54 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 114 hour(s) GPS mode - up to 22 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 28 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 25 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 105 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Recharge Time | 2.5 hour(s) | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Xiaomi Watch S1 Active | Garmin Instinct 2S Solar |
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| Included Accessories | Magnetic charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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| Compliant Standards | GB/T 30106-2013 | - |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | 50 m | 100 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 45 °C | 60 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
| Warranty | 2-year warranty | - |
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