Apple Watch Series 2 vs Microsoft Band


Model	Apple Watch Series 2	Microsoft Band
Basic Info
Suggested Price	399	199.99
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Release	Oct 2016	Apr 2015
Reviews
BestBuy Rating	4.8	4.2
Walmart Rating	4.8	0.0
Overview
Top Features	Aluminum case Dual-core processor Built-in GPS Water resistant 50 meters¹ Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n 2.4Ghz) Bluetooth 4.0 Heart rate sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient light sensor Second-generation OLED Retina display with Force Touch (2x brighter)² Ion-X glass (aluminum cases) Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Up to 18 hours of battery life³ Magnetic charging cable Apple Watch requires an iPhone 5 or later. Classic Buckle, Leather Loop, Modern Buckle, Milanese Loop, and Link Bracelet bands are not water resistant. ¹Apple Watch Series 2 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 2 should not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below shallow depth. ²Compared with the previous generation. *All models come in distinct case and band combinations. Sport Band, Woven Nylon, stainless steel, and leather bands are all compatible with all Apple Watch models. ³Testing conducted by Apple in August 2016 using preproduction Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2, and Apple Watch Edition, each paired with an iPhone; all devices tested with prerelease software. All-day battery life is based on 18 hours with the following use: 90 time checks, 90 notifications, 45 minutes of app use, and a 30-minute workout with music playback from Apple. Watch via Bluetooth, over the course of 18 hours. Battery life varies by use, configuration, and many other factors; actual results will vary. TM and © 2016 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.	Microsoft Health helps you live a healthier lifestyle Get real-time wellness insights on your wrist. Learn which exercises burned the most calories during your workout, how much restful sleep you got last night and much more. Stay informed with the Microsoft Health app and a full-featured Web dashboard The app lets you track progress toward fitness goals with easy-to-understand charts, and the Web dashboard provides insights unique to you in your favorite browser. Built-in GPS lets you monitor your runs Measure the distance you’ve run and track your pace and route. Save your favorites to retrace your steps and challenge yourself later. Get notifications at a glance Check incoming calls, texts, social updates, weather, finance and more on your wrist without pulling out your phone. Cortana becomes your virtual personal assistant Cortana lets you reply to text messages, take notes or set reminders with your voice. Plus, get traffic notifications and stay on top of sports, stocks, weather and more. Stylish design Capacitive full-color display in a thermal plastic band with an adjustable-fit clasp. Compatible with most current smartphones Works with iPhone, Android and Windows Phone.
All Features
Countdown	Yes
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Internet Connectable	Yes
Calendar	Yes
Case Width	1.4 inches	0.76 inches
Maximum Depth of Water Resistance	0 feet	0 feet
Mobile Notifications	Yes
Rechargeable Battery	Yes
Charging Interface(s)	Wireless	USB
Model Family	Apple Watch Series 2
Band Color	Black
Stopwatch	Yes
Battery Size	Not Applicable	Custom, nonreplaceable
Vibration Alert	Yes
Date/Time Display	Date and time	Date and time
Body Metrics Measured	Heart rate	Calories burned
Voice Activated	Yes
Manufacturer’s Warranty – Parts	1 year	1 year limited
Text Messaging	Yes
Clock Display	Yes	Yes
Color	Space Gray Aluminum	Black Thermal Plastic
Curved Screen	No
Email Capable	Yes	Yes
Operating System Compatibility	Apple iOS	Android
Screen Size	42 millimeters	1.4 millimeters
Bluetooth Enabled	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi Compatibility	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	4.0	Other
Built-In Microphone	Yes	Yes
Battery-Strength Indicator	Yes
Series	Series 2
Band Material	Other	Other
Additional Accessories Included	Sport Band (can be configured for either S/M or M/L length); 1m Magnetic Charging Cable; 5W USB Power Adapter
Screen Type	Digital	Digital
GPS Enabled	Yes	Yes
Touch Screen	Yes
No-Contract	Yes	No
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Lithium-ion
Processor Brand	Apple
Sensors	Accelerometer
Color Category	Gray	Black
Model Number	MP062LL/A	4M5-00002
Product Name	Apple Watch Series 2 42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case Black Sport Band	Band Smartwatch (Medium)
Case Length	1.7 inches	2 inches
Operating System	watchOS	Windows
Manufacturer’s Warranty – Labor	1 year	1 year limited
Brand	Apple	Microsoft
Music Player	Yes
Water Resistant	Yes	Yes
Maximum Usage Time	18 hours
Case Thickness	0.4 inches	0.36 inches
NFC Technology		No
Band Length		9.5 inches
Maximum Height of Shock Resistance		3 feet
Adjustable Band Length		Yes
Band Width		0.76 inches
Shock Resistant		Yes
Clasp Type		Other
Watch Finish		Satin/matte
Automatic Sync		Yes
Adjustable Brightness		No
Internal Memory		0 gigabytes
Phone		No
Carrier Type		Unlocked
Watch Memory (RAM)		0 megabytes
Data Plan Required		No
Case Material		Not Applicable
Wireless Syncing		Yes
Processor Speed		0 gigahertz
Instant On		Yes
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