Microsoft Band vs. Polar M600

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Polar M600. 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. Polar M600 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Polar M600
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 Microphone
Width 19 mm 36 mm
Height - 45 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 13 mm
Weight 60 g 63 g
Body Material TPE -
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Waterproof
Colours - Black
Clock Display - Yes
Bundled with - Heart rate sensor
FEATURES Microsoft Band Polar M600
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyro sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Call handling, voice control, idle alert
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Polar M600
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Polar M600
Type TFT - colour TFT - colour - transmissive
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 240 x 240 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Pixel Density - 260 ppi
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Polar M600
Type Touch sensitive screen -
BAND Microsoft Band Polar M600
Band Type - Band
Changeable - Yes
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Black | White
STORAGE Microsoft Band Polar M600
Storage Capacity 64 MB 4 GB
RAM Microsoft Band Polar M600
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Microsoft Band Polar M600
Manufacturer ARM MediaTek
CPU Type Cortex-M4 MT2601
Clock Speed - 1.2 GHz
BATTERY Microsoft Band Polar M600
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 100 mAh 500 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours -
Battery Life Details - Training mode (with Android phone) - up to 2 days
Training mode (with iPhone) - up to 1 day
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Polar M600
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Stopwatch, Time, Alarm
Compliant Standards - IPX8
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 10 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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