In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar. 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 | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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| 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 silicone band: 73 g Case only: 50 g |
| Body Material | TPE | Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Water-resistant |
| Clock Display | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Band | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| 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 |
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| 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, solar charging, 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 Sapphire Solar |
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| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+ |
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| DISPLAY | Microsoft Band | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Type | TFT - colour | Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective |
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| Resolution | 320 x 106 pixels | 260 x 260 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.4" | 1.3" |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 33 mm x 11 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Power Sapphire |
| INPUT DEVICE | Microsoft Band | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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| CASE | Microsoft Band | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Case Size | - | 47 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Round |
| Bezel | - | Titanium |
| Case Back | - | Metal |
| Case Details | - | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Mineral blue titanium | Titanium | Titanium black DLC |
| BAND | Microsoft Band | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Band Type | - | Vented bracelet |
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| Band Width | - | 22 mm |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 132-215 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Butterfly |
| Band Material | - | Titanium |
| Band Colour | - | Titanium carbon grey DLC | Black | Whitestone | Chestnut |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Band | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 32 GB |
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| CPU | Microsoft Band | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Manufacturer | ARM | - |
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| CPU Type | Cortex-M4 | - |
| BATTERY | Microsoft Band | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 100 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 48 hours | - |
| Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 18 days Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 22 days Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 57 days Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 173 days GPS mode - up to 57 hour(s) GPS mode (with solar) - up to 73 hour(s) All satellite systems mode - up to 40 hours All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 48 hours All satellite systems with music mode - up to 10 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 136 hour(s) Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 289 hour(s) Expedition GPS Mode - up to 40 days Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 74 days |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Recharge Time | 90 min | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Band | Garmin fēnix 7 Sapphire Solar |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Silicon wristband, charging/data cable |
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| 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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