Microsoft Band vs. Suunto Vertical

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Suunto Vertical. 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 Vertical Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Suunto Vertical
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 13.6 mm
Weight 60 g 74 g
Body Material TPE Titanium (grade 5), glass fibre reinforced polyamide
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Water-resistant
Colours - Titanium solar sand | Titanium solar black | Titanium solar forest | Titanium solar canyon | All black | Ruby black | Black lime | Sand black | Titanium
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Suunto Vertical
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, heart rate, steps taken, blood oxygen saturation, cadence, stress level, sleep duration, altitude, temperature, running power, swimming metrics, recovery time, training load, sleep quality score, depth
Modes - 95+ sport modes
Goal Setting - Yes
Features - Dual Time display, VO2 max, LED backlight, OTA update, sunrise/sunset times, auto lap, music playback control, weather information, instant message reply, Suunto FusedSpeed, SuuntoPlus Ghost runner, storm alarm, automatic daylight saving time, route file import, outdoor terrain and satellite maps, Route planning with heatmaps, Breadcrumb trail in real time, Waypoint and visual route navigation, Bearing 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 Vertical
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Suunto Vertical
Type TFT - colour Colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 280 x 280 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Screen Protection - Sapphire glass
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Suunto Vertical
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen, push buttons
CASE Microsoft Band Suunto Vertical
Case Shape - Round
Bezel - Titanium
Case Details - Glass fibre reinforced polyamide
BAND Microsoft Band Suunto Vertical
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 Vertical
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Suunto Vertical
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Suunto Vertical
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 60 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Watch mode - up to 60 day
Activity tracking mode - up to 30 day
Training mode/GPS on - up to 30 day
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Suunto Vertical
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 2-year warranty
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