Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | | $19995 | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have built in heart rate sensor |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Pace | Yes | No | |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | Yes | Both count your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | Yes | Both have exercise tagging feature |
| Smart Coach | Yes | Yes | Both can help with smart coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | No | n/a | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Both have integrated GPS modules |
| Navigation | Yes | No | Apple Watch Series 2 has onboard GPS navigation |
| Compass | Yes | n/a | Apple Watch Series 2 has a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes | Both have reminder app |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | Yes | n/a | Only Apple Watch Series 2 offers phone-free music |
| Weather | Yes | No | *Weather forecast |
| Voice commands | Yes | No | |
| Reports | Activity | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | Yes | Both show smartphone notifications |
| Caller ID | Yes | Yes | Both show caller ID notification |
| Music Control | Yes | Yes | Both allow control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | Yes | n/a | Apple Watch Series 2 allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | Yes | n/a | Apple Watch Series 2 has a smartphone's remote control function |
| Find Phone | Yes | n/a | Apple Watch Series 2 allows you to locate your phone |
Battery |
| Duration | 1 days | 2 days | Microsoft Band 2 battery life is about 2.0 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | Yes | No | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 52 grams | n/a | |
User Interface |
| Display | OLED Screen | OLED Screen | |
| Display Size | 1.53 inches | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
312 x 390 pixels
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n/a
| |
| Color Display | Yes | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | Yes | n/a | |
| Sapphire glass | Yes | No | *Scratch resistant sapphire crystal glass |
Compatibility |
| Android | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | Yes | Both compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs |
| Windows Phone | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | No | Yes | Microsoft Band 2 allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | Yes | n/a | You can integrate Apple Watch Series 2 with social networks and share information |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No | Select Apple Watch Series 2 if you need a built-in Wi-Fi connectivity |
| NFC | Yes | No | Only Apple Watch Series 2 has NFC (Near Field Communication) |
| ANT+ | No | No | Both don't provide ANT+ wireless technology |
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