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Lots of built-in sensors that measure useful metrics. The band gives you deep readings of some vital signs. Guided Workouts are a feature that could really help a lot of beginners get into shape. Love having an at-a-glance heart rate reading all day. Pret
GPS for accurate run tracking
Clear
Colour display
Smartphone notifications
The Microsoft Band works with Android
IOS and Windows phones
Tracks all-day heart rate
Has an impressive set of smart notifications
Has built-in GPS for runs and can download workout suggestions
Comfortable
Cross
Platform
Not too bulky
Sensor
Rich
Decent battery life
Heart rate
UV light and skin temperature monitoring sensors on board for accuracy
Built-in GPS can track your runs or bike rides so you don't have to take your phone with you
Communication apps give you smartwatch functionality
IOS
Android and Window
More functionality than rivals
Guided Workouts are great
Lots of data via the app
Continuous heart-rate monitoring
Built-in GPS is great for runners
Wonderful software
Bright
Easytoread screen
Custom workouts a unique addition
Consistent experience across mobile platforms
Lots of sensors
GPS
Rugged
Decent range of notifications
The editors didn't like
Overall
The touchscreen interface is a big disappointment. It's not very pretty to look at and notifications are almost more of a pain than they're worth. The band isn't waterproof
So tracking your swims will never be possible
Even if a developer wante
It looks awful
It feels awful
Battery life is poor
It has mediocre battery life
It's not swim-friendly
Bluetooth syncing and pairing can be buggy
The Microsoft Health app isn't that easy to use
And learned insights seem few and far between. Heart-rate accuracy seems to be a little inconsistent
Too
Microsoft Health app needs work
Expensive
Design is forgettable
Not waterproof
Needs more apps
Clunky and unattractive design which can be painful to wear
Especially at first
Short battery life means you'll not be able to wear it 24/7 as suggested
Pricey for a fitness tracker but probably more suited to the sportswatch or training aid sector
Published: 2014-11-10, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
Lots of built-in sensors that measure useful metrics. The band gives you deep readings of some vital signs. Guided Workouts are a feature that could really help a lot of beginners get into shape. Love having an at-a-glance heart rate reading all day. Pret
Overall, the touchscreen interface is a big disappointment. It's not very pretty to look at and notifications are almost more of a pain than they're worth. The band isn't waterproof, so tracking your swims will never be possible, even if a developer wante
Not now. Wait and see how many developers jump on the Microsoft Health platform to actually make use of all the sensors. Also, it's worth waiting to see if Microsoft irons out some of the early quirks with its user interface.The Microsoft Band tries to do...
Abstract: What's the difference between the Microsoft Band and the Samsung Gear Fit ? Here, we compare the two smartwatches to determine which is best for you. See also: Best smartwatches 2014 Microsoft has recently unveiled its first foray into the wearable techn...
Abstract: I've never worn an ankle bracelet like the one Lindsay Lohan had to wear while under house arrest. But after two days testing the Microsoft Band , I think I may have an idea of how constricting and confining those electronic monitors might be. The Micros...
Published: 2018-11-13, Author: Daniel , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved...
Published: 2015-08-25, Author: Paul , review by: technabob.com
Abstract: For the longest time, I thought of Microsoft primarily as a software company. But over the last couple of years, they've released some really good hardware that can keep up with the best players in the market. Between the Surface, the Xbox One and Lumia p...
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Published: 2015-07-02, Author: Tony , review by: techspective.net
The retail price of $200 is higher than I'd likely spend on something like this, but Amazon sells the Microsoft Band for $150 through Amazon Prime. Microsoft has packed a mind-numbing array of functionality into the Microsoft Band and there's still room f...
Published: 2015-05-21, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: I've tested dozens of these wrist gadgets, but I've never bought one for myself. Now, I think, it's time. But which one? The Apple Watch? A Fitbit thing?I decided to conduct a little reality-show competition on my arm. I resolved to take the winner of thi...
Abstract: Microsoft's own reviewer's guide for this, the Band, talks about it being 'the first device powered by Microsoft Health' and this is the key to understanding the accessory itself. Introduced initially in the USA at the end of last year, there was a feeli...
Feature rich, Respectable battery life, Multi-platform support
Bulky, uninspired design, Lacks diet tracking
There's certainly work to be done, but the Microsoft Band feels as if it goes above and beyond many of its rivals with regards to its tracking and training capabilities. It's not trying to take on the Apple Watch or Android Wear, but for the most part let...
