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Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Screen size:1.43 inchBattery life:12 daysDisplay type:AMOLED

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 29 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Technical score

30%

7.3

Review score ( 17 · 12)

Review score 30% · 7.3 · based on 29 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 5 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–²Better than 72% of smartwatches
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

24%

5.3

Health

21%

9.5

Fitness

16%

7.7

Battery

14%

7.8

Smart features

12%

7.1

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

7.2

Hardware

â–²Better than 75% of smartwatches
7.3

Review score

Review score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Grades by review (29)
17 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 8
✓ explicit
4

5.5%

7.0

trustedreviews.com

4.4%

8.0

digitalcitizen.life

4.4%

7.5

androidpolice.com

4.4%

7.0

pocket-lint.com

≈ estimated
4

4.4%

9.0

kikayrunner.com

4.4%

7.0

notebookcheck.net

4.4%

7.0

wareable.com

2.7%

7.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 3

2.2%

9.0

Through Jermaine's Lens

2.2%

9.0

The Product Reviewer

2.2%

8.0

Sean Talks Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 69% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components:

24%

5.3

Health

21%

9.5

Fitness

16%

7.7

Battery

14%

7.8

Smart features

12%

7.1

Connectivity

9%

7.5

Display & Design

4%

7.2

Hardware

7.4
Review score
Review score
7.3/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Grades by review (29)
17 reviews: 9 with a printed score, 8 estimated from the review. 12 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 8
✓ explicit
4

5.5%

7.0

trustedreviews.com

4.4%

8.0

digitalcitizen.life

4.4%

7.5

androidpolice.com

4.4%

7.0

pocket-lint.com

≈ estimated
4

4.4%

9.0

kikayrunner.com

4.4%

7.0

notebookcheck.net

4.4%

7.0

wareable.com

2.7%

7.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 3

2.2%

9.0

Through Jermaine's Lens

2.2%

9.0

The Product Reviewer

2.2%

8.0

Sean Talks Tech

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
7.3
Popularity
Popularity
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active has a popularity of 8.6 points, which is higher than 79% of smartwatches.
8.6
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 79% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.2
Brand name
Xiaomi
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
no
ECG
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This smartwatch does not support ECG. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
no
Cadence sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cadence sensor. 31.2% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
12 days
Battery life
12 days
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 12 days which is longer than that of 72.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.3% of smartwatches.
Up to 24 days in power saving.
Battery life in training mode
30 h
Battery life in training mode
30 h
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 30 h in training mode which is longer than 71.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5.6% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
30 h
Battery life with GPS on
30 h
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 30 h with GPS on which is longer than 70.8% of smartwatches and equal to that of 5.9% of smartwatches.
Battery power
470 mAh
Battery power
470 mAh
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 470 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 88.5% of smartwatches and equal to those in 0.6% of smartwatches.
Charge time
?
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
Operating system
Proprietary OS
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.5% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.8% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
?
Third-party app support
yes
Third-party app support
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports third-party apps. 52.4% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
â–² Better than 32% of models
This smartwatch supports voice assistants. 32.4% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
yes
Compass
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This smartwatch includes a compass. 47.5% of smartwatches include a compass.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
1.43 inch
Screen size
1.43 inch
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <1.2 inch – >1.82 inch
This smartwatch has a screen size of 1.43 inch which is larger than the screens of 56.3% of smartwatches and equal to those of 8.2% of smartwatches.
Display type
AMOLED
Display type
AMOLED
â–² Better than 50% of models
This smartwatch uses a AMOLED display type which is more advanced than that of 49.9% of smartwatches and the same as that of 50.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
466x 466
Resolution
466x 466
â–² Better than 87% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466 which is higher than that of 87.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 10.9% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
461 ppi
Pixel density
461 ppi
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 461 ppi which is higher than that of 84.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.5% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
450 nits
Display brightness
450 nits
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
This smartwatch reaches 450 nits of display brightness, which is lower than that of 86.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 6.5% of smartwatches.
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
3 GHz
CPU speed
3 GHz
â–² Better than 79% of models
This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 3 GHz which is faster than that in 78.8% of smartwatches.
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
4 GB
Internal storage
4 GB
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <0 GB – >32 GB
This smartwatch uses 4 GB for internal storage which is larger than that of 40.4% of smartwatches and equal to that of 27% of smartwatches.
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Xiaomi Watch S1 Active vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • 5 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 days
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 12 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 24 days in power saving.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
    Supports abnormal high/low heart-rate alerts (typically after inactivity).
  • External heart rate monitor support
    External heart rate monitor compatibility
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports external heart rate monitor compatibility, the average smartwatch does not. 42.7% of smartwatches support external heart rate monitor compatibility.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • 37 more exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    117
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports more exercise modes than the average smartwatch (117 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    117 vs 80
  • 5 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 days
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 12 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    Up to 24 days in power saving.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • 10 h longer GPS battery life
    Battery life with GPS on
    30 h
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer with GPS on than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 20 h). The average smartwatch lasts 20 h.
    30 h vs 20 h
  • 170 mAh larger battery capacity
    Battery life
    470 mAh days
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a larger battery capacity than the average smartwatch (470 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    Up to 24 days in power saving.
    470 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 10.75 h longer training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    30 h
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts longer in training mode than the average smartwatch (30 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    30 h vs 19.25 h
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports Wi-Fi, the average smartwatch does not. 43.3% of smartwatches support Wi-Fi.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (5.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    5.2 vs 5.0
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 135 ppi higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    461 ppi
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
    This smartwatch has a higher pixel density than the average smartwatch (461 ppi vs 326 ppi). The average smartwatch display reaches 326 ppi.
    461 ppi vs 326 ppi
  • Higher resolution
    Display type
    466 x 466
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 466x466, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    466x466 vs 352x430
  • 8.7 g lighter weight
    Weight
    36.3 g
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (36.3 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    36.3 g vs 45.0 g
  • Emergency SOS
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch includes Emergency SOS, the average smartwatch does not. 42.8% of smartwatches include Emergency SOS.
    SOS feature has implementation limits (phone/app/subscription/activity dependent).
  • Third-party app support
    Third-party app support
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports third-party apps, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
    Support is limited to official app stores/approved app selection.
  • Faster CPU speed
    CPU speed
    3 GHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartwatch uses a CPU configuration of 3 GHz, while the average smartwatch uses 1 GHz.
    3 GHz vs 1 GHz
  • 150 nits lower display brightness
    Display brightness
    450 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has lower display brightness than the average smartwatch (450 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    450 nits vs 600 nits
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • 4.5 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.5 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.5 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 2.3 mm taller watch height
    Height
    47.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (47.3 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    47.3 mm vs 45 mm
  • Basic band material
    Band material
    silicone, tpu
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, tpu for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, tpu vs silicone
  • 150 nits lower display brightness
    Display brightness
    450 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <450 nits – >2k nits
    This smartwatch has lower display brightness than the average smartwatch (450 nits vs 600 nits). The average smartwatch reaches 600 nits.
    450 nits vs 600 nits
  • 4.5 mm wider watch width
    Width
    46.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is wider than the average smartwatch (46.5 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    46.5 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 2.3 mm taller watch height
    Height
    47.3 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is taller than the average smartwatch (47.3 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    47.3 mm vs 45 mm
  • Basic band material
    Band material
    silicone, tpu
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, tpu for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, tpu vs silicone
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Through Jermaine's Lens
≈ estimated
06/04/2022
Hands-on review · battery life and feature tour
Verdict
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is a simple, long-lasting watch with a bright display, best for buyers who want fitness tracking rather than a smartphone.
9.0
The Product Reviewer
≈ estimated
25/03/2022
Hands-on review · battery, GPS, sport modes and app
Verdict
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is a solid mid-range all-day smartwatch, though its GPS is only roughly accurate and camera control is limited.
8.0
Sean Talks Tech
≈ estimated
15/03/2022
In-depth review · sensors, app and daily features
Verdict
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is a proper smartwatch and a good buy, though the price is a little steep for what you get.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 17 · 13

Battery life plus health and sleep tracking earn praise, but payments, apps, the voice assistant and notifications all disappoint.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
notebookcheck.com
≈ estimated
08/07/2022
Lab test · Sports features
Verdict
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is a solid sports watch with a week of battery, but its software is immature and it offers no navigation or LTE.
6.2
chip.de
✓ explicit
15/07/2022
Lab test · Sports watch
Verdict
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active offers easy controls and a long battery, but its 117 sport modes lack depth and its GPS cuts corners on tight bends.
4.3
nerdsheaven.de
✓ explicit
01/11/2023
Hands-on test · Design and display
Verdict
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is a light sports watch with a sharp screen and quick menus, but it cannot reply to messages and runs a proprietary system.
navigation-professionell.de
23/03/2022
Not graded yet
8.0
inside-digital.de
≈ estimated
18/06/2022
Hands-on test · Sports and calls
Verdict
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is a sports watch for runners, with fast GPS and accurate heart rate, but iPhone notification sync is clumsy.
lesnumeriques.com
26/04/2022
Not graded yet
clubic.com
14/04/2022
Not graded yet
6.9
test-achats.be
✓ explicit
15/06/2022
Lab test · Fitness tracking
Verdict
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is strongest at steps, distance and heart-rate tracking, with long battery life, but voice control is its weak spot.
6.9
test-aankoop.be
✓ explicit
Non daté
Lab test · Smart features
Verdict
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active suits people who want step, heart-rate and GPS tracking with long battery life, though voice control and charging are weak.
8.0
larazon.es
✓ explicit
14/05/2022
Full review · Design and sport
Verdict
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active suits someone who has outgrown a Mi Band and wants a light, long-lasting sports watch, but it cannot run third-party apps like Wear OS watches.
7.0
notebookcheck.nl
≈ estimated
13/07/2022
Measured test · GPS sports watch
Verdict
The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is a solid sports watch with accurate GPS and about a week of battery, but it has very few apps and no wireless charging.

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What we like about Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

  • Lightweight and comfortable design, weighing approximately 36g
  • Vibrant 1.43-inch AMOLED display with good outdoor visibility
  • Strong battery life, lasting up to 12 days with typical use
  • Excellent value for money compared to the standard Watch S1
  • Wide variety of fitness tracking modes, with over 117 activities supported
  • Smooth and responsive user interface

What we don't like about Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

  • Inconsistent accuracy for heart rate monitoring and GPS tracking
  • NFC payment support frequently fails to work or has limited regional support
  • Lack of third-party app ecosystem compared to Wear OS rivals
  • Inability to respond to notifications directly from the watch
  • Software limitations, such as non-programmable physical buttons
  • Syncing issues with the Mi Fitness app reported by some users

Verdict

The Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is a lightweight, fitness-focused smartwatch featuring a vibrant 1.43-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate and a durable glass fibre-reinforced polyamide frame with a metal bezel. It offers comprehensive health tracking, including 24/7 heart rate, SpO2 monitoring, and 117 fitness modes, supported by dual-band multi-system GPS and 5 ATM water resistance. Main pros include its impressive 12-day battery life (up to 24 days in battery saver mode), integrated microphone and speaker for Bluetooth phone calls, and accurate outdoor tracking. However, notable cons include the inability to reply to notifications directly from the watch, a limited selection of third-party apps, and some regional restrictions on features like Amazon Alexa and NFC payments.

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