Microsoft Band vs. Fossil Q Nate

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Fossil Q Nate. 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. Fossil Q Nate Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later, iOS 8.2 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 19 mm -
Height - 13.5 mm
Depth 8.7 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Material TPE Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Pedometer
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Calories burned, activity, sleep activity, steps taken
Watch Movement - Quartz
Features - Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, app alerts
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes -
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Type TFT - colour -
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels -
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Case Size - 50 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Silver
Dial Colour - Black
BAND Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Band Type - Link bracelet
Band Width - 24 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - Up to 200 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Folding
Band Material - Stainless steel
Band Colour - Silver
STORAGE Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Technology Lithium Ion -
Form Factor - CR2430
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 6 month(s)
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Fossil Q Nate
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health -
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 2-year warranty
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