Microsoft Band vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Samsung Galaxy Watch. 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. Samsung Galaxy Watch Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS 4.0
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS 9 or later, Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 19 mm 41.7 mm
Height - 45.7 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 12.6 mm
Weight 60 g 49 g
Body Material TPE Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, 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, water vs. caffeine intake
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Find phone function
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email -
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Digital Player - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Type TFT - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass DX+ (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Case Size - 42 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Rose gold | Midnight black | Gold | Black
BAND Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Storage Capacity 64 MB 4 GB
RAM Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
RAM Size - 750 MB
CPU Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
Clock Speed - 1.15 GHz
BATTERY Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 100 mAh 270 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 4 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Typical usage - up to 4 days
Audio playback - up to 8.4 days
Standby Time - 6 days
Recharge Time 90 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, wireless charging dock, wristband (Large), wristband (Small)
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Stopwatch, Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Alarm, Phone, Gallery, Weather, Navigation, Timer, Bloomberg
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IP68
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R810
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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