Microsoft Band vs. Garmin vívoactive 3 Music

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Garmin vívoactive 3 Music. 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 vívoactive 3 Music Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
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 iOS, Android
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 19 mm 43.4 mm
Height - 43.4 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 11.7 mm
Weight 60 g 43 g
Body Material TPE -
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Music remote handling, find phone function, listening to music, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, store & play music
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Payment Technology - Garmin Pay
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type TFT - colour Colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Black
BAND Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 127-204 mm
Changeable - Yes
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | Blue
STORAGE Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 7 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Audio playback/GPS - up to 5 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 7 days
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive 3 Music
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Garmin Pay, Garmin Heartbeat, CONNECT IQ
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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