In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular). Compare sizes, functions, displays, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right smartwatch for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the watch that will best fit your needs.
| GENERAL | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Product Type | Smart watch | Smart watch |
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| Operating System | - | WatchOS 10 |
| Supported Host Device OS | Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later | iOS 17 or later |
| Wearing Style | - | Watch style |
| Audio Input | Microphone | Microphone |
| Audio Output | - | Speaker |
| Width | 19 mm | - |
| Depth | 8.7 mm | - |
| Weight | 60 g | - |
| Body Details | - | Case only: 32.1 g |
| Body Material | TPE | 100% recycled aluminium |
| Protection | Dustproof, splashproof | Water-resistant, dust-resistant, crack-resistant |
| Clock Display | - | Yes |
| FEATURES | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer | Digital compass, electrical heart sensor, blood oxygen sensor, optical heart sensor (3d gen), always-on altimeter, temperature sensor, high-g accelerometer, gyroscope with high dynamic range |
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| Tracking Data | Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature | Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, sleep stages, menstrual cycle, ECG, ovulation phase, mental wellbeing |
| Goal Setting | - | Yes |
| Features | - | Fall detection, Emergency SOS, brightness: 2000 nits, Family Setup support, International Emergency Calling, Crash Detection, noise monitoring, Compass Waypoint, fast charge, precision finding for iPhone, elevation view |
| Notifications | Calendar, SMS, Email | Calendar, SMS, Email, applications, high and low heart rate, irregular rhythm, cardio fitness |
| Vibrating Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Feedback Type | - | Audio alert, vibration alert, visual interface |
| Navigation (GPS) | - | GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/QZSS receiver |
| Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay |
| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes |
| IoT Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri |
| IoT Voice Controlled | - | Direct |
| CELLULAR | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | - | WCDMA (UMTS) |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | - | 4G |
| SIM Card Type | - | Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) |
| CONNECTIVITY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| 3M UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 10 |
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| 4G LTE Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 |
| Wireless Interface | Bluetooth 4.0 | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, LTE, Ultra-Wideband (UWB), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| DISPLAY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | TFT - colour | Retina LTPO OLED - colour |
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| Resolution | 320 x 106 pixels | 352 x 430 pixels |
| Screen Size | 1.4" | - |
| Dimensions (WxH) | 33 mm x 11 mm | - |
| Screen Protection | - | Ion-X glass |
| Always On Display (AOD) | - | Yes |
| INPUT DEVICE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Type | Touch sensitive screen | Touch sensitive screen, side button, double tap gesture |
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| CASE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Case Size | - | 41 mm |
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| Case Shape | - | Rectangular |
| Case Back | - | Sapphire crystal and ceramic back |
| Case Details | - | Starlight aluminium | Silver aluminium | Gold stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Midnight aluminium | Pink aluminum | Red aluminium | Silver stainless steel |
| Crown Type | - | Digital with haptic feedback |
| BAND | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Band Type | - | Sport band |
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| Band Size | - | M/L |
| Fits Wrist with Circumference | - | 150-200 mm |
| Changeable | - | Yes |
| Clasp Type | - | Pin-and-tuck |
| Band Material | - | Fluoroelastomer |
| Band Colour | - | Starlight | Storm blue | Clay | Midnight | Light pink | Red | Silver | Gold | Graphite | Winter blue |
| STORAGE | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Storage Capacity | 64 MB | 64 GB |
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| CPU | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Manufacturer | ARM | Apple |
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| CPU Type | Cortex-M4 | S9 SiP |
| Features | - | W3 Apple wireless chip, second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, 4-core Neural Engine |
| BATTERY | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Capacity | 100 mAh | - |
| Battery Life | 48 hours | 18 hours |
| Battery Life Details | - | Typical usage - up to 18 hour(s) Low power mode - up to 36 hour(s) |
| Rechargeable Battery | - | Yes |
| Recharge Time | 90 min | - |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Microsoft Band | Apple Watch Series 9 (GPS + Cellular) |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable | Magnetic fast charger to USB-C cable (1 m) |
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| Preloaded Software | Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health | GymKit |
| Compliant Standards | - | IP6X, BFR-free, PVC-free, Beryllium-free, Mercury-free, Arsenic-free |
| Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) | - | 0.15 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (limb) |
| Carbon Footprint | - | 0 kg carbon emissions |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 50 m |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | - |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | - |
| Manufacturer Model Number | - | A2982 |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty | - |
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