In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Sport. 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.
GENERAL | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Sport |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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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 | 25 g |
Body Material | TPE | Anodised aluminium |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Splashproof |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Sport |
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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 |
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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 Sport |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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DISPLAY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Sport |
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Type | TFT - colour | OLED - colour |
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Resolution | 320 x 106 pixels | - |
Screen Size | 1.4" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | 33 mm x 11 mm | - |
Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
INPUT DEVICE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Sport |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen (Force Touch) |
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CASE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Sport |
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Case Size | - | 38 mm |
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Case Back | - | Composite back |
Case Details | - | Silver aluminium | Rose gold aluminium | Gold aluminium | Space grey aluminium |
Crown Type | - | Digital |
BAND | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Sport |
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Band Type | - | Sport band |
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Band Size | - | S/M/L |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-200 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
Band Colour | - | Yellow | Apricot | Royal blue | Pink | Gold/red | Black | White | Orange | Blue | Lavender | Antique white | Green |
STORAGE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Sport |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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CPU | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Sport |
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Manufacturer | ARM | Apple |
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CPU Type | Cortex-M4 | S1 |
BATTERY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Sport |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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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 Sport |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Power adapter, magnetic charging cable |
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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 |