Microsoft Band vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Garmin fēnix 7S 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Band vs. Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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: 58 g
Case only: 42 g
Body Material TPE Titanium, fibre-reinforced polymer
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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, 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 7S Sapphire Solar
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, ANT+
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
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 - Power Sapphire
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Back - Metal
Case Details - Titanium carbon grey DLC | Cream gold titanium | Dark bronze titanium
BAND Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 108-182 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Light sand | Shale grey | Heathered cream
STORAGE Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Storage Capacity 64 MB 32 GB
CPU Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours -
Battery Life Details - Smartwatch mode - up to 11 days
Smartwatch mode (with solar) - up to 14 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode - up to 38 days
Battery Saver Watch Mode (with solar) - up to 87 days
GPS mode - up to 37 hour(s)
GPS mode (with solar) - up to 46 hour(s)
All satellite systems mode - up to 26 hours
All satellite systems mode (with solar) - up to 30 hours
All satellite systems with music mode - up to 7 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode - up to 90 hour(s)
Max Battery GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 162 hour(s)
Expedition GPS Mode - up to 26 days
Expedition GPS Mode (with solar) - up to 43 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Garmin fēnix 7S Sapphire Solar
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health -
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 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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