Microsoft Band vs. Garmin vívoactive HR

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Garmin vívoactive HR. 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 HR Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
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 30.2 mm
Height - 57 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 60 g 48.2 g
Body Material TPE -
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, digital compass, altimeter, heart rate
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, pace, swim stroke rate, golf shot distance
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Music remote handling, Heart Rate target zone selector, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, PinPointer, digital scorecard
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, calendar, SMS, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0, ANT+/ANT
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Type TFT - colour Colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 205 x 148 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" -
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm 20.7 mm x 28.6 mm
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Case Details - Black
BAND Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Band Type - Band
Band Size - XL
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 162-225 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 8 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Navigation tracking - up to 13 hour(s)
Typical usage - up to 8 days
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Garmin vívoactive HR
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cradle
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Calendar, Time, Alarm, Date
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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