Microsoft Band vs. Garmin fēnix 7

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Garmin fēnix 7. 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 7 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
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 -
Depth 8.7 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - With band: 79 g
Case only: 56 g
Body Material TPE Stainless steel, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, thermometre, gyro sensor, barometric altimeter, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor, Pulse Ox sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, respiratory rate, active time, water balance, temperature
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Music remote handling, find phone function, VIRB control, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music, rejecting a call, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, PacePro pace guidance, animated workouts, weather information, dual grid coordinates format, Body Battery Energy Monitor
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls, high and low heart rate
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Type TFT - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 260 x 260 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Case Size - 47 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Silver
BAND Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-208 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Graphite
STORAGE Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Storage Capacity 64 MB 16 GB
CPU Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days
GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health -
SAR Value - 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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