Microsoft Band vs. Suunto Race

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Suunto Race. 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. Suunto Race Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later iOS, Android
Activity/Sport - Multisport
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone -
Width 19 mm 49 mm
Height - 49 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 13.3 mm
Weight 60 g 83 g
Body Material TPE Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Colours - All black
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, training load, REM phases, sleep quality score
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Battery indicator, Dual Time display, VO2 max, adjustable brightness, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, instant message reply, customisable watch faces, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, HRV index, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Sea level pressure, snap to route, Point of interest navigation
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS, social apps, calls
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Type TFT - colour AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 466 x 466 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.43"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Stainless steel
Case Details - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Band Type - Strap
Band Width - 22 mm
Fits Wrist with Circumference - 125-175 mm
Changeable - Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material - Silicone
STORAGE Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 26 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Watch mode - up to 26 days
Activity tracking mode - up to 12 days
Training mode/GPS on - up to 5 days
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Suunto Race
Included Accessories USB charging cable Charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Stopwatch, Alarm Clock, Compass, Countdown timer
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 100 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 55 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -20 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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