Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | $19995 | | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | Yes | Both track calories burned |
| Sleep | Yes | Yes | Both can track your sleep |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have heart rate tracking |
| Distance | Yes | Yes | Both track your stride length |
| Steps | Yes | Yes | Both track how many steps you take |
| Stairs / Floors | Yes | No | Microsoft Band 2 counts your climbing stairs or floors |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Microsoft Band 2 provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | No | Microsoft Band 2 provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | Yes | Both can help with your goals setting |
| Inactivity Alert | n/a | No | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | No | Microsoft Band 2 has GPS support |
| Compass | n/a | No | Both don't have 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 | n/a | Yes | Only Samsung Gear 2 Neo offers phone-free music |
| Weather | No | Yes | *Weather forecast |
| Temperature | No | Yes | |
| Voice commands | No | Yes | |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | 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 | n/a | Yes | Samsung Gear 2 Neo allows you control phone calls |
| Camera Control | n/a | No | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | n/a | No | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 2 days | 3 days | Samsung Gear 2 Neo battery life is about 1.5 times longer |
| Battery Type | Rechargeable Battery | Rechargeable Battery | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | No | |
| IP Rating | n/a | IP67 | |
| Weight | n/a | 55 grams | |
User Interface |
| Display | OLED Screen | AMOLED | |
| Display Size | n/a | 1.63 inches | |
| Screen Resolution |
n/a
|
320 x 320 pixels
| |
| Color Display | n/a | No | |
| Touch Screen | n/a | Yes | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | No | Microsoft Band 2 can connect with iPhones or iPads |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | Microsoft Band 2 compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Microsoft Band 2 compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | No | Microsoft Band 2 allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | Yes | No | Microsoft Band 2 allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | n/a | No | Both don't have social features |
Connectivity |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Both have Bluetooth data transfer technology |
| 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 | |
