More functionality than rivals, Guided Workouts are great, Lots of data via the app
A bit uncomfortable; very ugly, Some HR accuracy issues, Several pointless sensors
For all its quirks and shortcomings, the Microsoft Band is an excellent hybrid device in many respects. It's useful for tracking your workouts, serves as a solid step/sleep counter and the Guided Workout feature is really good. What really adds val...
I had huge hopes for the Microsoft Band - it looked like the perfect device for my needs. With every sensor under the sun packed in for a quite reasonable £170, I was ready and poised to consign my other GPS computers and exercise devices to the scrapheap...
Published: 2015-05-27, Author: Matt , review by: macworld.co.uk
Abstract: Hold on to your hats, guys: it is Microsoft vs Apple, just like the old days. In this case we are comparing the Apple Watch with its Microsoft counterpart the Microsoft Band. Wait, you hadn't heard of the Microsoft Band? Well, quite. The Band is a quirky...
Lots of sensors, GPS, rugged, decent range of notifications
Extremely unattractive, obtuse software quirks, unwieldy notifications system
The problem with wearable devices of all kinds is that while they come in all shapes, colours and forms, and lie across a broad quality spectrum, they are all -- ultimately -- judged on a pass-fail basis: do you actually want to wear it every day? And fo...
The Microsoft Band is the most Microsoft product imaginable. It does useful stuff. And mostly it does that stuff well. But it is ugly and uncomfortable and no-one is ever going to point at a Microsoft Band and say 'I want one of those'. Which is a shame, ...
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
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; hi
The Microsoft Band is a good product in part, if strangely branded. Microsoft calls it a fitness tracker but its best use is far beyond that. The company also claims that it is a 24/7 device, but its battery life and clunky size belie that ambition...
