Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | | | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both show estimated calories burned |
| Sleep | No | Yes | Microsoft Band tracks your sleeping time and quality |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have heart rate tracking |
| Distance | No | Yes | Microsoft Band provides running or walking distance tracking |
| Steps | No | Yes | Microsoft Band tracks and measures your steps |
| Stairs / Floors | No | No | Both don't track climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | No | Yes | Only Microsoft Band provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | No | Yes | Microsoft Band provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | No | Yes | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Microsoft Band |
| Inactivity Alert | No | n/a | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | No | Yes | Microsoft Band has GPS support |
| Compass | No | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | Yes | Both have alarm clock |
| Reminders | No | Yes | Microsoft Band has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes | Both have stopwatch |
| Music Playback | n/a | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity | Activity, Sleep | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | No | Yes | If you get a phone notification, Microsoft Band make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | No | Yes | Microsoft Band can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | No | Yes | Microsoft Band allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | No | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | No | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | No | n/a | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 365 days | 2 days | Garmin FR70 battery life is about 182.5 times longer |
| Battery Type | Replaceable Cell Battery | n/a | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | n/a | |
| Weight | 45 grams | 60 grams | Garmin FR70 is 15.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | LCD Screen | Yes | |
| Display Size | n/a | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
31 x 56 pixels
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n/a
| |
| Color Display | No | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | No | n/a | |
Compatibility |
| Android | No | Yes | Microsoft Band is compatibles with Android phones and tablets |
| iOS | No | Yes | Microsoft Band can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | Yes | Both compatible MAC OS X laptops and PCs |
| Windows Phone | No | Yes | Microsoft Band compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | Yes | Both can help find your smartphone |
| Web Portal | Yes | Yes | Both have access to online web portal |
| Social Features | No | n/a | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Only Microsoft Band has a built-in Bluetooth connection option |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Both don't have Wi-Fi connection |
| NFC | No | No | Both don't have NFC connectivity |
| ANT+ | No | No | Both don't provide ANT+ wireless technology |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon | |
