In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Edition. 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 | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later | iOS 8.2 or later |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 19 mm | 33.3 mm |
Height | - | 38.6 mm |
Depth | 8.7 mm | 10.5 mm |
Weight | 60 g | 55 g |
Body Material | TPE | Zirconia ceramics, 18-karat gold plating |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Splashproof |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, heart rate |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken |
Features | - | Call handling, hands-free, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, MagSafe technology with inductive charging, Force Touch, Digital Crown, Retina Display technology, Digital Touch |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
CONNECTIVITY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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DISPLAY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Type | TFT - colour | OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 320 x 106 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.4" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | 33 mm x 11 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Sapphire glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch) |
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CASE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Case Size | - | 38 mm |
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Case Details | - | 18-karat yellow gold | 18-karat rose gold |
BAND | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Band Type | - | Modern buckle |
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Band Size | - | S |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 135-150 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Band Material | - | Smooth Granada leather |
Band Colour | - | Bright red | Rose grey | Black | White |
STORAGE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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CPU | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Manufacturer | ARM | Apple |
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CPU Type | Cortex-M4 | S1 |
BATTERY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | 100 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 48 hours | 18 hours |
Battery Life Details | - | Talk time - up to 3 hour(s) Audio playback - up to 6.5 hour(s) |
Recharge Time | 90 min | 2.5 hour(s) |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Edition |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging case |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health | Mail, Stopwatch, Calendar, World clock, Messages, Remote Camera, Alarm, Phone, Photos, Maps, Stocks, Weather, Siri, Music, Timer, Passbook, Remote, Settings, Activity, Workout, Apple Pay |
Compliant Standards | - | IPX7 |
SAR Value | - | 0.073 W/kg (head), 0.024 W/kg (limb) |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 35 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |