Microsoft Band vs. Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Series 7 (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 Series 7 (GPS) Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS 8
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS 15 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 19 mm -
Depth 8.7 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - Case only: 32 g
Body Material TPE Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, ECG
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Call handling, music remote handling, ECG accurate heart rate, camera remote control, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, irregular beat alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface, voice (intelligent assistant)
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
Payment Technology - Apple Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Siri
IoT Voice Controlled - Direct
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Type TFT - colour LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 352 x 430 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Ion-X glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Case Size - 41 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Back - Sapphire crystal and ceramic back
Case Details - Midnight aluminium | Starlight aluminium | Green aluminium | Blue aluminium | Red aluminium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size - Regular
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Pin-and-tuck
Band Material - Fluoroelastomer
Band Colour - Midnight | Starlight | Clover | Abyss blue | Red
STORAGE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
CPU Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-M4 S7
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 18 hours
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 90 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS)
Included Accessories USB charging cable S/M band, M/L band, magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Apple Pay, GymKit
Compliant Standards - IP6X
SAR Value - 0.26 W/kg (head), 0.4 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - A2473
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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