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.
GENERAL | Microsoft Band | Suunto Vertical |
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Product Type | Smart watch | Sport watch |
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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 |
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Sensors | Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer | Digital compass, barometer, altimeter, optical heart sensor |
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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 |
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Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth |
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DISPLAY | Microsoft Band | Suunto Vertical |
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Type | TFT - colour | Colour |
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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 |
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Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, push buttons |
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CASE | Microsoft Band | Suunto Vertical |
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Case Shape | - | Round |
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Bezel | - | Titanium |
Case Details | - | Glass fibre reinforced polyamide |
BAND | Microsoft Band | Suunto Vertical |
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Band Type | - | Strap |
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Band Width | - | 22 mm |
Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 125-175 mm |
Changeable | - | Yes |
Clasp Type | - | Buckle |
Band Material | - | Silicone |
STORAGE | Microsoft Band | Suunto Vertical |
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Storage Capacity | 64 MB | - |
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CPU | Microsoft Band | Suunto Vertical |
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Manufacturer | ARM | - |
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CPU Type | Cortex-M4 | - |
BATTERY | Microsoft Band | Suunto Vertical |
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Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Charging cable |
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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 |