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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
Microsoft's first play into the wearable segment is a device that needs a few more minutes in the oven. The ideas and execution work well together but it's the little things that keep the Band from being a truly remarkable device. The hardware is exc...
Published: 2014-11-11, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Collects a tremendous amount of data, Guided workouts are awesome, Simple, easy navigation, Cross-platform support is crucial
Not enough battery life, No waterproof = no good, What am I supposed to do with all this data?, Big, bulky, and expensive
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
Abstract: The Microsoft Band is a fitness watch that also has some smartwatch features bundled in. Let's look specifically at the fitness and health features of the Band. To see how the Band compares as a smartwatch, check our separate smartwatch review.Overall, th...
Clean and easy user experience, Good software and app integration, Easy setup
Pricey, So-so battery life, Awkward design
Microsoft's first jump into wearables is a good one: it has the software down, but the hardware has room for improvement, especially when it comes to size, style and display...
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Published: 2014-11-07, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
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, its worth waiting to see if Microsoft irons out some of the early quirks with its user interface.AdvertisementAdvertisementThe...
Abstract: The Microsoft Band is the first fitness smartband from Microsoft and while it doesn't look super slick and sexy Microsoft has backed the band with more features and sensors than any other on the market. Yes 10 sensors to ensure the band tracks everything ...
Awkward design, Short battery life, Microsoft Health isn't smart enough yet
The Microsoft Band is the most well-rounded fitness tracker available for the price, but the design could be slimmer. Microsoft has launched its first fitness tracker, but it's much more than that. The $200 Microsoft Band has everything you'd e...
Published: 2014-11-06, Author: Matt , review by: techworld.com
Without knowing more about the Apple Watch we can give no definitive verdict, of course. But a few things are clear. The Microsoft Band is far from perfect, but it is a super-powered activity tracker that offers some smartwatch capabilities. It is well pr...
Abstract: The Microsoft Band is a fitness watch that also has some smartwatch features. How does it stack up as a smartwatch alone?If you want something strictly for viewing notifications at a glance, the Band is perfect. But if you want a true smartwatch, the Band...
Abstract: We know that the Microsoft Band is able to withstand rain, but is the touchscreen usable in the rain? I used a hose to simulate a light rain, and found the answer.Unfortunately, no, the touchscreen is not usable in the rain. The water on the screen severe...
