Pebble STEEL vs. Microsoft Band

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble STEEL and Microsoft Band. 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

Pebble STEEL vs. Microsoft Band Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or later, iOS 8.0 or later Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later
Wearing Style Watch style -
Audio Input - Microphone
Width 34 mm 19 mm
Height 46 mm -
Depth 10.5 mm 8.7 mm
Weight 56 g 60 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Stainless steel TPE
Protection Waterproof Dustproof, splashproof
Colours Matte black -
Clock Display Yes -
FEATURES Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Sensors Ambient light sensor, digital compass, 3-axis accelerometer Ambient light sensor, pedometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, thermometre, heart rate, UV sensor, 3-axis accelerometer
Tracking Data Activity, sleep activity Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, LED backlight -
Notifications Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CONNECTIVITY Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Type E Ink - monochrome TFT - colour
Resolution 144 x 168 pixels 320 x 106 pixels
Screen Size 1.26" 1.4"
Dimensions (WxH) - 33 mm x 11 mm
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) -
Always On Display (AOD) Yes -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Case Details Brushed stainless steel -
BAND Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Band Type Band -
Changeable Yes -
Band Material Metal -
STORAGE Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
CPU Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Manufacturer - ARM
CPU Type - Cortex-M4
BATTERY Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity - 100 mAh
Battery Life 168 hours 48 hours
Recharge Time - 90 min
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble STEEL Microsoft Band
Included Accessories Leather wrist strap, magnetic charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Calculator, Calendar, Currency Converter Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m -
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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