Microsoft Band vs. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Garmin fēnix 5S Plus. 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. Garmin fēnix 5S Plus Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 19 mm 42 mm
Height - 42 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 15.4 mm
Weight 60 g 65 g
Body Material TPE Stainless steel, fibreglass reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, barometric altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, dual grid coordinates format
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT
Bluetooth Profiles - Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Case Size - 42 mm
Crystal Type - Domed sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - White | Rose gold | Silver
BAND Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 145-217 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - White | Black | Sea foam
STORAGE Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Storage Capacity 64 MB 16 GB
CPU Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - GPS mode - up to 11 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 4.5 hour(s)
UltraTrac mode - up to 25 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 5S Plus
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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