Microsoft Band vs. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular). 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. Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 4
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS 11 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 19 mm 34 mm
Height - 39.2 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 11.8 mm
Weight 60 g 40.1 g
Body Material TPE Ceramic
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
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, barometric altimeter
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Call handling, music remote handling, camera remote control, listening to music, Retina Display technology, text messages handling
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
CELLULAR Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type TFT - colour OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 272 x 340 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Ceramic back
Case Details - White ceramic | Grey ceramic
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Band Type - Sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Soft white/pebble | Grey/black
STORAGE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Storage Capacity 64 MB 16 GB
CPU Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-M4 S3
Features - W2 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 18 hours
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Apple Watch Edition Series 3 (GPS + Cellular)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, Lightning to USB cable, magnetic charging cable, magnetic charging dock
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Siri
SAR Value - 0.14 W/kg (head), 0.15 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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