Microsoft Band vs. Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS). 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 Nike+ Series 4 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 5
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 19 mm 34 mm
Height - 40 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 10.7 mm
Weight 60 g 30.1 g
Body Material TPE Anodised aluminium
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, time, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, UV index, Air Quality index
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, listening to music, Retina Display technology, call alerts, automatic exercise recognition, Fall detection, Emergency SOS
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Type TFT - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 324 x 394 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Back - All ceramic and sapphire crystal back
Case Details - Silver aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Band Type - Nike sport band
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Pure platinum/black | Anthracite/black | Summit white | Black
STORAGE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 64 MB 16 GB
CPU Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-M4 S4
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip
BATTERY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 18 hours
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Apple Watch Nike+ Series 4 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health -
SAR Value - 0.07 W/kg (head), 0.07 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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