Microsoft Band vs. Samsung Gear S2

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Microsoft Band and Samsung Gear S2. 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. Samsung Gear S2 Comparison Chart
GENERAL Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System - Tizen OS
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later Android 4.4 (KitKat) or later
Wearing Style - Watch style
Audio Input Microphone Microphone
Width 19 mm 39.9 mm
Height - 43.6 mm
Depth 8.7 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 60 g 42 g
Body Material TPE Stainless steel
Protection Dustproof, splashproof Dustproof, waterproof
Clock Display - Yes
FEATURES Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Sensors Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature Distance, time, speed, calories burned, activity, heart rate, steps taken, water vs. caffeine intake
Features - Call handling, find phone function, voice control
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email SMS
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Digital Player - MP3, AAC, M4A, OGG, AAC +, eAAC+
CELLULAR Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Messaging Services - LINE, SMS
Supported Mobile Messaging Services - SMS
CONNECTIVITY Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
DISPLAY Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Type TFT - colour Super AMOLED - colour
Resolution 320 x 106 pixels 360 x 360 pixels
Screen Size 1.4" 1.2"
Dimensions (WxH) 33 mm x 11 mm -
Aspect Ratio - Full circle
Pixel Density - 302 ppi
Screen Protection - Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
INPUT DEVICE Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Type Touch sensitive screen Touch sensitive screen
CASE Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Case Size - 40 mm
Case Details - Black | Rose gold | Blue black
BAND Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Band Type - Band
Band Width - 20 mm
Band Material - Leather
Band Colour - Black | Ivory
STORAGE Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Storage Capacity 64 MB 4 GB
User Memory - 1.9 GB
RAM Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
RAM Size - 512 MB
CPU Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Manufacturer ARM Samsung
CPU Type Cortex-M4 Exynos 3250
Clock Speed - 1 GHz
BATTERY Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Capacity 100 mAh 250 mAh
Battery Life 48 hours 3 day(s)
Battery Life Details - Low usage - up to 4 days
Recharge Time 90 min -
Wireless Charging - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Microsoft Band Samsung Gear S2
Included Accessories USB charging cable Power adapter, wireless charging dock
Preloaded Software Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health Contacts, E-mail, Messages, Music Player, Twitter, Samsung Apps, News, Gallery, Weather, S Voice, S Health, Notification Center, Nike+ Running
Compliant Standards - IP68
Max Operating Temperature 40 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -10 °C -
Manufacturer Model Number - SM-R732
Warranty 1-year warranty -
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