Basic Info |
| Wear Type | Wristband | Wristband | |
| Price | | | |
| Ratings | | | |
Activity & Fitness |
| Activity | Yes | Yes | Both track daily activity |
| Calories | Yes | No | Microsoft Band provides estimated calorie burned data |
| Sleep | Yes | No | Microsoft Band monitors your sleep pattern |
| Heart Rate / Pulse | Yes | Yes | Both have built in heart rate sensor |
| Distance | Yes | No | Accurate running or walking distance tracking with Microsoft Band |
| Steps | Yes | No | Microsoft Band tracks and measures your steps |
| Stairs / Floors | No | No | Both don't have elevation feature |
| Exercise Tagging | Yes | No | Only Microsoft Band provides exercise tagging |
| Smart Coach | Yes | No | Microsoft Band provides real time fitness coaching |
| Goal Setting | Yes | No | Set and keep your own daily or weekly goals with Microsoft Band |
| Inactivity Alert | n/a | n/a | Both don't have inactivity alerts |
Additional Features |
| GPS | Yes | No | Microsoft Band has GPS support |
| Compass | n/a | n/a | Both don't have a compass |
| Watch / Clock | Yes | No | Only Microsoft Band has a watch |
| Alarm Clock | Yes | No | Microsoft Band has a alarm clock |
| Reminders | Yes | No | Microsoft Band has a reminder option |
| Stopwatch | Yes | No | Microsoft Band has a stopwatch |
| Music Playback | n/a | n/a | Both don't have music playback |
| Reports | Activity, Sleep | Activity | |
Smartphone Remote Features |
| Notifications | Yes | No | If you get a phone notification, Microsoft Band make an alert for you |
| Caller ID | Yes | No | Microsoft Band can notify you who is calling |
| Music Control | Yes | No | Microsoft Band allows control smartphone music player |
| Call Control | n/a | n/a | Both don't have call control |
| Camera Control | n/a | n/a | Both don't have camera control |
| Find Phone | n/a | n/a | Both don't have a find phone feature |
Battery |
| Duration | 2 days | 30 days | Mio Link battery life is about 15.0 times longer |
| Battery Type | n/a | n/a | |
Physical Specs |
| Weather Resistance | Yes | Yes | |
| Waterproof | No | Yes | |
| IP Rating | n/a | n/a | |
| Weight | 60 grams | 297 grams | Microsoft Band is 237.0 g lighter |
User Interface |
| Display | Yes | LED Lights | |
| Display Size | n/a | n/a | |
| Screen Resolution |
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| Color Display | n/a | n/a | |
| Touch Screen | n/a | n/a | |
Compatibility |
| Android | Yes | Yes | Both compatible with Android devices |
| iOS | Yes | Yes | Both compatible iOS devices |
| OS X/Mac | Yes | No | Microsoft Band compatibles with MacBooks and iMacs |
| Windows Phone | Yes | No | Microsoft Band compatibles with a range of Windows Phone devices |
| Windows | Yes | No | Microsoft Band allows you to locate your phone |
| Web Portal | Yes | No | Microsoft Band allows you upload and view data on the online portal |
| Social Features | n/a | n/a | 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 | Yes | Only Mio Link has ANT+ wireless technology |
| Buy on Amazon | Buy on Amazon | |
