Microsoft Band vs. Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600. 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 Gear Sport SM-R600 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS 3.0
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 9 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 19 mm 42.9 mm
Height - 44.6 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 11.6 mm
Weight 60 g 67 g
Body Material TPE -
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, altimeter, 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, swim laps, swim stroke rate
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Automatic exercise recognition, inactivity alert
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, Email, social apps, incoming calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Digital Player - MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, AMR, M4A, OGG, 3GA, AWB, OGA
IoT Intelligent Assistant - S Voice
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID)
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
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 -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Colour Depth - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, rotating bezel
CASE Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Case Size - 43 mm
Case Shape - Round
Case Details - Blue | Black
BAND Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Band Type - Strap
Band Size - L
Band Width - 20 mm
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
Band Colour - Blue | Black
STORAGE Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Storage Capacity 64 MB 4 GB
User Memory - 1.5 GB
RAM Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
RAM Size - 768 MB
CPU Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
Clock Speed - 1 GHz
BATTERY Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Technology Lithium Ion -
Capacity 100 mAh 300 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 4 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Low usage - up to 6 days
Typical usage - up to 4 days
GPS mode - up to 20 hour(s)
Recharge Time 90 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Samsung Gear Sport SM-R600
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, wireless charging dock, small wrist strap
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Spotify
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 50 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R600
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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