Microsoft Band vs. Huawei Watch Active

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Huawei Watch Active. 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. Huawei Watch Active Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Android Wear
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later, iOS 8.2 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 19 mm 42 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 11.3 mm
Weight 60 g 134 g
Body Material TPE Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Dustproof, waterproof
FEATURES Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken
Features - Call alerts, voice control
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 400 x 400 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 286 ppi
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Details - Black stainless steel
BAND Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Band Type - Link bracelet
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 120-210 mm
Band Material - Stainless steel
Band Colour - Black
STORAGE Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Storage Capacity 64 MB 4 GB
RAM Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 100 mAh 300 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 1.5 day(s)
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Huawei Watch Active
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Google Now
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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