Microsoft Band vs. Apple Watch Ultra

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Ultra. 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 Ultra Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - WatchOS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS 16 or later
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Three-microphone array
Audio Output - Dual speakers
Width 19 mm -
Depth 8.7 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - Case only: 61.3 g
Body Material TPE Aerospace-grade titanium
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant, splash-resistant, corrosion resistant, dust-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, depth gauge, electrical heart sensor, ECG sensor, blood oxygen sensor, gyroscope, water temperature sensor, temperature sensing, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter
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, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, rapid eye movement (REM), depth
Modes - Night mode
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Call handling, store & play music, Fall detection, Emergency SOS, heart rate zones, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
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
CELLULAR Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Technology - WCDMA (UMTS)
Mobile Broadband Generation - 4G
SIM Card Type - Electronic SIM card (e-SIM)
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
3M UMTS Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8, Band 10
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Type TFT - colour Retina LTPO OLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 410 x 502 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Flat sapphire front crystal with display edge protection
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button
CASE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Case Size - 49 mm
Case Shape - Rectangular
Case Details - Titanium
Crown Type - Digital with haptic feedback
BAND Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Band Type - Alpine Loop
Band Size - S
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 130-160 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - G-hook
Band Material - Textile
Band Colour - Orange | Green | Yellow/beige | Blue/gray | Starlight | Black/gray | White | Yellow | Midnight
STORAGE Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
CPU Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Manufacturer ARM Apple
CPU Type Cortex-M4 S8 SiP
Features - W3 Apple wireless chip, U1 chip
BATTERY Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 36 hours
Battery Life Details - Normal use - up to 36 hour(s)
With LTE - up to 18 hour(s)
Power saving mode - up to 60 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 90 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Apple Watch Ultra
Included Accessories USB charging cable Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m)
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health GymKit, Oceanic+
Compliant Standards - IP6X, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319
SAR Value - 0.35 W/kg (head), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Manufacturer Model Number - A2684
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
Other projects: