In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Ultra 2. 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 Ultra 2 |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later | iOS 17 or later |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport, custom workouts |
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: 61.4 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 2 |
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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, 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 |
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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, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Siren (86-decibel), Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, precision finding for iPhone, brightness: 3000 nits, flashlight boost, track detection |
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 2 |
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Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
CONNECTIVITY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10 |
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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 2 |
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Type | TFT - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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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 2 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, customisable action button, side button, double tap gesture |
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CASE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Case Size | - | 49 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
Case Details | - | Titanium |
Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
BAND | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Band Type | - | Alpine Loop |
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Band Size | - | S |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 130-160 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | G-hook |
Band Material | - | Textile |
Band Colour | - | Blue | Indigo | Olive | Orange/beige | Green/gray | Blue/black | Orange | White |
STORAGE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 64 GB |
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CPU | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Manufacturer | ARM | Apple |
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CPU Type | Cortex-M4 | S9 SiP |
Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
BATTERY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 100 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 48 hours | 36 hours |
Battery Life Details | - | Normal use - up to 36 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 18 hour(s) Power saving mode - up to 72 hour(s) |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 90 min | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Ultra 2 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health | GymKit, Oceanic+, Depth app |
Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, MIL-STD-810H, EN13319, Arsenic-free |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.22 W/kg (head) 0.43 W/kg (limb) |
Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 100 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 55 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2986 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |