Microsoft Band vs. Pebble Time Steel

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Pebble Time Steel. 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.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Microsoft Band vs. Pebble Time Steel Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Width 19 mm -
Depth 8.7 mm -
Weight 60 g -
Body Details - Wrist strap: 22 mm
Body Material TPE Marine grade stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Waterproof
Colours - Black | Gold
FEATURES Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature -
Features - Music remote handling, camera remote control
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Missed calls, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CELLULAR Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Messaging Services - SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Type TFT - colour E Ink - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 144 x 168 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.25"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Pixel Density - 180 ppi
Colour Depth - 6-bit (64 colours)
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Case Details - Gold | Silver | Black | Matte black
BAND Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Band Type - Strap
Changeable - Yes
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour - Red
STORAGE Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Storage Capacity 64 MB -
CPU Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Manufacturer ARM -
CPU Type Cortex-M4 -
BATTERY Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Capacity 100 mAh -
Battery Life 48 hours 240 hours
Recharge Time 90 min -
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Pebble Time Steel
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB charging cable, magnetic charging cable
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter
Max Depth of Water Resistance - 30 m
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C 60 °C
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -10 °C
Warranty 1-year warranty 1-year warranty
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