Microsoft Band vs. Apple Watch Series 1

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Series 1. 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 Series 1 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 3
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS 10 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 25 g
Body Material TPE Aluminium
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Splashproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
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
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Call handling, Retina Display technology
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
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 - Ion-X glass
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch)
CASE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
Case Size - 38 mm
Case Back - Composite back
Case Details - Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium
Crown Type - Digital
BAND Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size - S/M/L
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - White | Pink sand | Concrete | Black | Midnight blue
STORAGE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-M4 S1P
BATTERY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 18 hours
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 1
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Siri
SAR Value - 0.041 W/kg (head), 0.018 W/kg (limb)
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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