Microsoft Band vs. Apple Watch Original

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Original. 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 Original Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Apple Watch Original
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 2
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 40 g
Body Material TPE Stainless steel, zirconia ceramics
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Splashproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Apple Watch Original
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
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 Original
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Original
Type TFT - colour OLED - colour
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 Original
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Original
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Ceramic back
Case Details - Stainless steel | Space black stainless steel
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Microsoft Band Apple Watch Original
Band Type - Classic buckle
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-195 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Calf leather
Band Colour - Saddle brown | Red | Blue jay | Marigold | Pearl | Space black | Midnight blue | Soft pink | White | Black | Brown
STORAGE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Original
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Apple Watch Original
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-M4 S1
BATTERY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Original
Technology Lithium Ion -
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 Original
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
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 1-year warranty
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