In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Garmin vívomove Sport. 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 vívomove Sport |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Smart 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 | - | Case only: 19 g With silicone band: 33.8 g |
Body Material | TPE | Fibre-reinforced polymer |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Waterproof |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature | Distance, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, active time |
Watch Movement | - | Quartz |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | - | Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, inactivity alert, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, GPS via mobile, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, LiveTrack, Physio TrueUp, weather information, reminder of hydration, Body Battery Energy Monitor, accident detection |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | SMS, Email, high and low heart rate |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | - |
Feedback Type | - | Vibration alert, visual interface |
CONNECTIVITY | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth, ANT+ |
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DISPLAY | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Type | TFT - colour | OLED - monochrome |
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Resolution | 320 x 106 pixels | 72 x 154 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.4" | - |
Dimensions (WxH) | 33 mm x 11 mm | 18.5 mm x 8.6 mm |
INPUT DEVICE | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen |
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CASE | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Crystal Type | - | Chemically strengthened glass |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Details | - | Cool mint with silver accents | Ivory with peach gold accents | Black with slate accents |
BAND | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Band Type | - | Band |
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Band Width | - | 20 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-190 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
STORAGE | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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CPU | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Manufacturer | ARM | - |
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CPU Type | Cortex-M4 | - |
BATTERY | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
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Capacity | 100 mAh | - |
Battery Life | 48 hours | 6 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Smartwatch mode - up to 5 days Watch mode - up to 6 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 90 min | - |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Band | Garmin vívomove Sport |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging/data cable |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health | - |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |