Microsoft Band vs. Samsung Galaxy Watch6

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Samsung Galaxy Watch6. 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 Watch6 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Wear OS by Samsung
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later Android 10 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 19 mm 40.4 mm
Height - 38.8 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 9 mm
Weight 60 g 28.7 g
Body Material TPE Armor aluminium
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Colours - Gold | Graphite
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, barometer, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, optical heart sensor, electrical heart sensor, light sensor, infrared temperature sensor, bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, body composition, ECG, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 90+ exercise modes
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Camera remote control, Emergency SOS, music playback control, Body composition measurement tool, Sleep Coaching, fast charge
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, social apps, incoming calls, irregular rhythm
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface
Digital Player - MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou receiver
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 NFC, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.3
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 Watch6
Type TFT - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 432 x 432 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.3"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Pixel Density - 330 ppi
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Case Size - 40 mm
Crystal Type - Sapphire crystal
Case Shape - Round
BAND Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Band Type - Sport band
Band Size - S/M
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Colour - Cream | Graphite
STORAGE Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Storage Capacity 64 MB 16 GB
User Memory - 7.1 GB
RAM Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
RAM Size - 2 GB
CPU Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Manufacturer ARM Samsung
CPU Type Cortex-M4 Exynos W930
Clock Speed - 1.4 GHz
BATTERY Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 100 mAh 300 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 40 hours
Battery Life Details - Typical usage (AOD Off) - up to 40 hour(s)
Typical usage (AOD On) - up to 30 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 90 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
Wireless Charging Standards - WPC
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Samsung Galaxy Watch6
Included Accessories USB charging cable -
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Google Maps, Samsung Wallet
Compliant Standards - IP68, MIL-STD 810H
SAR Value - 0.421 W/kg (limb), 0.111 W/kg (head)
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R930
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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