Pebble vs. Microsoft Band

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Pebble 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 vs. Microsoft Band Comparison Chart
GENERAL Pebble Microsoft Band
Product Type Smart watch Smart watch
Operating System Pebble OS -
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows Phone OS 8.1, iOS 7.1 or later
Audio Input - Microphone
Width - 19 mm
Depth - 8.7 mm
Weight - 60 g
Body Details Wrist strap: 22 mm -
Body Material Polycarbonate TPE
Protection Waterproof Dustproof, splashproof
Colours Jet black | Cherry Red | Arctic white -
FEATURES Pebble 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 - Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature
Features Music remote handling -
Notifications Missed calls, SMS, Email Calendar, SMS, Email
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
CELLULAR Pebble Microsoft Band
Messaging Services SMS -
Supported Mobile Messaging Services SMS -
CONNECTIVITY Pebble Microsoft Band
Wireless Interface Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
DISPLAY Pebble Microsoft Band
Type Two-colour (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 Scratch-resistant glass -
INPUT DEVICE Pebble Microsoft Band
Type - Touch sensitive screen
STORAGE Pebble Microsoft Band
Storage Capacity - 64 MB
CPU Pebble Microsoft Band
Manufacturer ARM ARM
CPU Type Cortex-M3 Cortex-M4
Clock Speed 80 MHz -
BATTERY Pebble Microsoft Band
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Capacity - 100 mAh
Battery Life 168 hours 48 hours
Recharge Time - 90 min
MISCELLANEOUS Pebble Microsoft Band
Included Accessories USB charging cable USB charging cable
Preloaded Software Silent alarm Alarm, iMapMyFitness, Weather, Timer, Visual Voicemail, MyFitnessPal, RunKeeper, Cortana, Finance, Microsoft Health
Max Operating Temperature - 40 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
Warranty - 1-year warranty
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