Microsoft Band vs. Garmin vívomove Sport

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Band vs. Garmin vívomove Sport Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Garmin vívomove Sport
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
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
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, optical heart sensor
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
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth, ANT+
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Garmin vívomove Sport
Type TFT - colour OLED - monochrome
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
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Garmin vívomove Sport
Crystal Type - Chemically strengthened glass
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
Band Type - Band
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
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Garmin vívomove Sport
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Garmin vívomove Sport
Technology Lithium Ion -
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
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging/data cable
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 -
Other projects: