In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Huawei Watch GT 4. 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 | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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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 | Android 8.0 (Oreo) or later, iOS 13.0 or later |
Activity/Sport | - | Multisport |
Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
Audio Output | - | Speaker |
Width | 19 mm | - |
Depth | 8.7 mm | - |
Weight | 60 g | - |
Body Details | - | Case only: 37 g |
Body Material | TPE | Stainless steel |
Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Dustproof, waterproof |
Colours | - | Light gold | Silver |
Clock Display | - | Yes |
FEATURES | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer | Accelerometer, barometer, magnetometer, optical heart sensor, PPG sensor, gyroscope, temperature sensor |
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Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, stress level, menstrual cycle, calorie intake, temperature, ECG, sleep quality score, training intensity |
Modes | - | 100+ Workout modes |
Goal Setting | - | Yes |
Features | - | Call handling, answering a call, OTA update, music playback control, personalised coaching, Quick Reply, voice guidance, customisable watch faces, HUAWEI TruSleep 3.0, HUAWEI TruSeen 5.5+ |
Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, social apps, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm |
Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GNSS receiver |
CONNECTIVITY | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | NFC, Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR + BLE |
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DISPLAY | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Type | TFT - colour | AMOLED - colour |
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Resolution | 320 x 106 pixels | 466 x 466 pixels |
Screen Size | 1.4" | 1.32" |
Dimensions (WxH) | 33 mm x 11 mm | - |
Pixel Density | - | 352 ppi |
Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
INPUT DEVICE | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons, rotating crown |
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CASE | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
Case Back | - | Glass fibre reinforced polymer |
Case Details | - | Stainless steel |
BAND | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Band Type | - | Milanese strap |
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Band Width | - | 18 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 120-190 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Band Material | - | Stainless steel |
STORAGE | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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CPU | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Manufacturer | ARM | - |
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CPU Type | Cortex-M4 | - |
BATTERY | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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Capacity | 100 mAh | 323 mAh |
Battery Life | 48 hours | 7 day(s) |
Battery Life Details | - | Maximum usage - up to 7 days Regular usage - up to 4 days Always-on display mode - up to 2 days |
Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
Recharge Time | 90 min | - |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Band | Huawei Watch GT 4 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging cradle, charging cable |
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Preloaded Software | Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health | Calendar |
Compliant Standards | - | ISO 22810 |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.12 W/kg (head) 0.25 W/kg (body) 0.42 W/kg (limb) |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 45 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -20 °C |
Manufacturer Model Number | - | ARA-B19 |
Warranty | 1-year warranty | 2-year warranty |