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Brand | Microsoft |
Style | Modern |
Color | Black |
Screen Size | 12.3 Inches |
Special Feature | calendar, sleep_monitor, continuous_heart_rate, gps, heart_monitor, blood_pressure_monitor, personal_gps_tracking, caller_ID, pedometer, text, email, location_tracking, fitness_tracker See more |
Shape | Rectangular |
Target Audience | Unisex Adult |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Compatible Devices | iPhone 4, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, Samsung S4, Samsung S5, Samsung S6, Windows Phone 10, Windows Phone 8.2 See more |
Display Type | Curved touch screen |
About this item
- Size Medium fits wrists 6.3"-7.5"
- Continuous heart rate monitor tracks your heart rate, calorie burn, and sleep quality
- Works with Windows Phone, Android and iPhone*
- Get email, text, calendar, and call alerts on the go
- Tracking for running, biking, golf, and more
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- Size Small fits wrists 5.7"-6.5"
- Size Medium fits wrists 6.3"-7.5"
- Size Large fits wrists 7.3"-8.5"
Live healthier and achieve more
Microsoft Band helps you track your heart rate, exercise, calorie burn, and sleep quality, and keeps you connected with email, text, and calendar alerts. It features eleven sensors, including a GPS, UV monitor, barometer, and more. They monitor your data so you can reach your goals with insights from Microsoft Health.
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Live healthierHealthier living is easier with Microsoft Band. With a continuous optical heart rate monitor, your band tracks your heart rate, steps, stairs climbed, calorie burn, exercise, and sleep quality. Track your weight and compare it with your band data over time, and get actionable insights and useful fitness information in the Microsoft Health phone app and web dashboard. |
Get fitReach your fitness goals with custom tracking whether running, biking, golfing, or working out. Microsoft Band has you covered with GPS mapping and the data you want to track most for popular exercises. Guided Workouts designed by pros like Gold's Gym, Shape, and Men's Fitness provide more variety with exercise prompts right on your band. |
Be ProductiveStay connected at a glance with notifications that matter most to you right on your wrist. You can see email previews, calendar alerts, and easily check calls, text messages, and social updates. Stay organized with personal reminders you can set with your voice using Cortana. |
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Advanced TechnologyAchieve your health goals with Microsoft Band and Microsoft Health. The curved screen on your band makes it comfortable to wear while its eleven advanced sensors track your exercise, sleep, and daily activity. The bright color display is easy to see in sunlight. Technology from Microsoft Health gives you actionable insights based on your data. |
Microsoft HealthSet wellness goals and get actionable insights to help you live healthier. Microsoft Health combines your fitness data with the power of the cloud giving you actionable, personalized insights, empowering you to live healthier and achieve more. Analyze your data in full-color, easily- understandable charts and graphs in the convenient phone app or the robust web dashboard. |
Go outside and explore with the Explore TileTrack your heart rate, calorie burn, elevation change, and more during your hikes. GPS enables you to drop points of interest along your route, which you can see on your band’s display. Afterwards, see a map of your route in the Microsoft Health app. |
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Golf tracking with TaylorMadeFocus on your golf game with automatic shot tracking from Microsoft Band and TaylorMade. The built-in GPS detects which hole you’re playing and provides distance to the front, center and back of the green. |
Partners and appsPartnerships with premier fitness, sports, and lifestyle brands give you more ways to manage your health, meet your fitness goals, and be productive. |
Gold’s GymYou can download workouts designed by Gold’s Gym to your Microsoft Band. Find intermediate and advanced workouts that focus on full-body strength training and popular muscle groups like abs, shoulders, and biceps. |
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Have a Windows Phone, Android, or iPhone? No sweat. Microsoft Band is designed to be awesome no matter what phone you own.
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Product Dimensions | 4.81 x 4.8 x 1.67 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.12 ounces |
ASIN | B0163CHND0 |
Item model number | 4M5-00002 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
3.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,172,650 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #13,989 in Smart Clips, Arm & Wristbands |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | google_android, windows_phone, google_android, iOS, windows_phone, android, iOS, ios, windows |
Special features | calendar, sleep_monitor, continuous_heart_rate, gps, heart_monitor, blood_pressure_monitor, personal_gps_tracking, caller_ID, pedometer, text, email, location_tracking, fitness_tracker |
Display technology | OLED |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen, Buttons |
Form Factor | Watch |
Color | Black |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Microsoft PC |
Date First Available | October 6, 2015 |
Weight | 2.12 Ounces |
Standing screen display size | 12.3 Inches |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
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Microsoft Band helps you live healthier by tracking your heart rate, exercise, calorie burn, and sleep quality, and helps you achieve more with email, text, and calendar alerts at a glance. Advanced sensors track data specific to running, biking, and golfing. Technology from Microsoft Health gives you actionable insights based on your data. Works with Windows Phone, Android, and iPhone.*
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Customers like the accuracy and functionality of the wearable computer. For example, they say it's the best activity tracker and it offers great analysis on runs, bike rides, and any exercise. That said, some complain about the durability and battery life. They say the physical band itself has a tear in it and started splitting on the outer surface. Opinions are mixed on performance, appearance, and comfort.
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Customers like the accuracy of the wearable computer. They say it offers great analysis on your runs, bike rides, and any exercise. It tracks heart rate, steps, and logs workouts. It'll also track your sleeping time, the time required for you to fall asleep, how long you sleep, and all of your sleep metrics. The HR tracking is solid. It can be off by 5 beats per minute. The run data is the best they've ever had. The accuracy is superb.
"...The sleep tracking function deserves a mention. The Band tracks all of your sleep metrics, including how long it took you to fall asleep, how many..." Read more
"...Automatic sleep detection- Build in gps not having to use phone-..." Read more
"...It'll track your sleeping time, the time required for you to fall asleep, how long you have a deep sleep, the efficiency of your sleep, heart rate,..." Read more
"...(e.g., if you are running or cleaning around the house); the GPS seems to be accurate and largely agrees with both posted mile markers, my android..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the wearable computer. Some mention that they like the functionality, saying it has the right features for its purposes. However, others say that it fails daily and is defective.
"...In summary, if you are looking for a powerful and comprehensive fitness band to help with your fitness routine, this is the best one available...." Read more
"...The alternatives looked ugly and big and the band also offered smartphone capability. I was surprised how much I used the smartphone capability...." Read more
"...Then, finally, just dead - it won't charge and won't come on. Mine has done some of this as well, but never outright died...." Read more
"...You wear it and let it go to the background. It has the right features for its purposes. One of the feature that I like the most is sleep tracking...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the appearance of the wearable computer. Some mention it looks good, has a better design, and is comfortable. Others say that it lacks the sleekness of a Surface Pro and looks strange.
"...The material of the band is a well designed polymer that is comfortable and doesn't catch hair or cause you to sweat under the device...." Read more
"...The band looks very nice, and while initially I thought having the screen worn on the inner half of your wrist was strange I quickly got used to it...." Read more
"...I just think the week physical design, the week logical design, and the price all go together for a poor rating...." Read more
"...VO2 max estimationGorgeous and sensitive displayVibration enabled for alarmsDownloadable workout and running programmes..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the wearable computer. Some mention that it's rather comfortable, the design is much more comfortable than the first model of the band, and the material is soft and comfortable. However, others say that it was uncomfortable to wear at first and the clasp brought an unpleasant feel to their wrist.
"...material of the band is a well designed polymer that is comfortable and doesn't catch hair or cause you to sweat under the device...." Read more
"...I did not wear it was when I was sleeping because it was plainly uncomfortable and the bright green light lighted up in my face...." Read more
"...Comfortable to wear -- the most important criteria for me when it comes to wearable. MS Band 2...." Read more
"...(That deterred me from even getting it, but this fits/feels good) ...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the wearable computer. They mention that the physical band itself has a tear in it where the hard portion of the device ends. The band developed a crack almost all the way through after only 4 months. It starts splitting on the outer surface at the edge of where something hard ends in the upper. The damage doesn't seem to be hardware failure and is not covered by the warranty. It scuffs easily and seems that the hardware is still not quite as sturdy as average consumers would.
"...metal is very pretty when new, but it has already collected a couple of scratches. In a few months it will be unsightly...." Read more
"...It started splitting on the outer surface at the edge of where something hard ends in the upper portion of the band - about an inch from the screen...." Read more
"...I almost gave up. It seems a horrible design choice with bad quality build. Now it is Microsoft turn to admit mistake (like they will ever do that)...." Read more
"...sending in the band 2 a second time to MS as I can see the tearing near the metal clips, I am having odd issues when I walk into places like Walmart..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the wearable computer. They mention that it lacks the battery power of less functional trackers, it uses a ton of battery, and it doesn't recover enough charge. Some customers also report that the device starts shutting itself off during workouts and dies.
"...I need to get to work on things around the house, but with the short battery life, many times it's not charged when I'm ready to get to work, so it..." Read more
"...It refused to turn off, just asked me if I am sure and after saying yes it returned to settings. I als noticed action button was ignored...." Read more
"...The device started shutting itself off during workouts. I thought I had not charged it, but, then, after plugging it in, I found a full charge...." Read more
"...set, Daily Heart Rate on, and so on), the MS Band 2 gave the low battery warning into the 2nd lap of my run..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the wearable computer. They mention that it's worthless, unusable, and a waste of time and energy. They also say that the battery sucks and is not meeting their expectations.
"...BATTERYI cannot tell a lie. It sucks. I get just over 30 hours with the GPS off and the continuous heart rate monitor on...." Read more
"...= the product grossly under delivers to the point the it was a waste of time/energy and/or this was the lowest rating allowed...." Read more
"...they've gone with this strategy to limit battery drain, but it erodes usefulness...." Read more
"...that this product is a shame for the brand of Microsoft and the price is too high for the miserable quality of the product." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the charging of the wearable computer. They mention that it stopped charging, would not charge to 100%, and that the charging time is far too long. Some customers also report that the battery charging issue could not be fixed.
"...With having to send it in for replacement and the frequent re-charges, I just find it hard to keep in routine to have it on all the time when I need..." Read more
"...UPDATE 03-05-2016After using my watch since november it suddenly stopped charging...." Read more
"...Charging is slow if you use the included charging cable by plugging into a PC. I use the high power charger that came with my Samsung phone...." Read more
"...Charge time is not particularly fast though. Over a hour for a full charge.Special note: sizing needs a lot of work...." Read more
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I've worn my Band 2 continuously for about a week now, put it through its paces, and I think I've had enough experience with it to review a device that, by design, stays strapped to you 23.5 hours every day.
First hardware, the weakest link in the device.
The Band 2's hardware is a significant upgrade over that of the Band 1, and I believe that it's about as good a physical design as present technology permits. The display is curved and the bulky battery is in the thick nub of the clasp. The material of the band is a well designed polymer that is comfortable and doesn't catch hair or cause you to sweat under the device. The choice of making the clasp bulky (a design which juts the clasp out over the top of your wrist when you wear the Band in the recommended under-the-wrist manner) is the best of the bad options. Battery technology is what is is, and you have to incorporate 36 hours' worth of power somehow. This configuration is an improvement over placing the batteries next to the display and thus ruling out a curved design.
Another downside of the clasp is that it becomes the most visible feature of the Band. The polished metal is very pretty when new, but it has already collected a couple of scratches. In a few months it will be unsightly.
The clasp can be easily adjusted to a fine degree, and the device largely achieves the goal of fading into the background once you get used to wearing it. I find it does not mess up my typing or any other activity, though it pinches a little when I drive. A quick loosening of the band before getting in the car solves this. You generally want to keep the band tight enough to maintain firm contact - most inaccuracies in the data collected come about because of inconsistent contact between sensors and skin. The clasp bump occasionally pokes uncomfortably, but that's probably just a quirk of my knobbly wrists.
The display is bright, sharp, gorgeous and perfectly responsive. Being made of Gorilla Glass 3 means it is extremely resistant to both shattering and scratching. I haven't felt the need to use a screen protector (though I wouldn't risk wearing it in a rock climbing gym, no need to push your luck).
Battery life has been adequate for my routine, which is to only have it on the charger while I am in the shower and reading the paper in the morning. Otherwise I'm wearing it all day and night. I'm not a runner, but I suspect that if you use the run tracking feature in GPS mode (for best accuracy) then you'd have to leave it off for the 90 minutes for a full recharge that night or the next morning.
The sensors themselves monitor everything. Heart rate, temperature, galvanic skin response, UV light, even O2 burn rates (once it has some experience with your biometrics). It has built-in GPS, step counter, all the whizz-bangs to collect a vast array of performance data from your body. I have great faith in the accuracy of the real-time calorie burn counter. The level of data collection here is definitely superior to other fitness bands, and the presentation of the information is fantastic. Full marks.
One disappointment to the design is the lack of waterproofing. This is because of some of the most advanced sensors, which can't work while shielded to that degree. The Band is rated to IPV6, which means that bring caught in the rain with it is fine, but take it off for showers, swimming and maybe cleaning the dishes. Given the wealth of sensors on the device I might have chosen to leave off a couple of the more esoteric ones and make the thing waterproof so I could log swimming workouts and just not have to worry about water in general.
With the hardware out of the way, the rest of the Band experience as a fitness tracker is great. The Health app software integrates with Runkeeper and MyFitnessPal, which means that tracking your calorie inputs and exercise patterns is seamless and easy. The Health is app is terrific, giving you a dashboard of all your activity/health stats as well as being the platform for loading new Band apps and tweaking most the device's own settings. The real data mine is the web-based Health dashboard, which is an impressively powerful tool for digging into your activity over time. A number of third party apps enhance the functionality, with lots more (for example, an Uber app that lets you order up a ride from your wrist) on the way.
There are dedicated apps for running, cycling and golf. I don't really do any of those things much, but they seem to work very well. For other types of workout just hit the generic "workout" button and the Band tracks your activity and your body's response very accurately.
The sleep tracking function deserves a mention. The Band tracks all of your sleep metrics, including how long it took you to fall asleep, how many times you woke up and what periods of your sleep were light or heavy (REM). All of this is displayed in a rich and well-designed format. It calculates the quality and efficiency of your sleep for you. All of this info is fascinating to me.
Having the fitness tracker has made a huge difference to my diet and exercise patterns in a short time. There's nothing like having real-time, empirical data on your calorie burn and food log on your wrist to keep you on track.
The other element of the Band is the smartwatch. If you have a Windows Phone you can access Cortana on your wrist with a keypress. Otherwise you'll just be able to use notifications. Notifications are extremely valuable to me as an office worker with a ton of incoming messages. I can see whether an email or text is urgent and decide whether to pull out my phone. This saves me hundreds of instances of pulling out and unlocking my phone per day. It also reduces range anxiety from my cell phone - no longer do I trek back and forth across the house because I keep leaving my phone in another room.
Keep in mind that these really are just notifications. You'll see the header and a few lines of text, which is usually enough to tell you whether you need to go to your phone or computer immediately. There is a keyboard feature, but it is functionally useless. You will craft your replies on another device, unless you have a WP and are in a spot quiet enough to wrestle with Cortana's voice recognition. If you do have a WP then Cortana is good for making short, simple messages in reply. Having Cortana on your wrist is also handy for alarm setting, translations, alerts, calendar adjustments, setting reminders, making notes on where you parked or which locker you used, etc. etc.
Having a calendar snapshot is nice for when you're rushing around offices forgetting where you're supposed to be at any given moment. Glance at your wrist and be reminded.
In summary, if you are looking for a powerful and comprehensive fitness band to help with your fitness routine, this is the best one available. For $250 though, that might not be enough to make it a compelling purchase over a recent model Fitbit. But if you're also an office worker who wants to improve their workflow and efficiency, or just like to have a notification device on your wrist, then it is clearly worth the price tag and moderate bulk. Bonus value to Windows Phone users.
So far, my initial impression is that it's an awesome device, and all the things it does are useful to me, except the golf thing, which I don't understand why it's even included. It tracks steps, heart rate, sleep, running and can even tell when you're going up and down stairs. The added ability to see my texts and emails and know when I have either or even who's calling when I get a phone call just makes it that much better. I don't have (nor like) a Windows phone so I can't use Cortana, but I do wish I could use the voice features.
The Cons: It doesn't sync with MyNetDiary (the particular health/fitness app I use), voice features only work if you have a Windows phone, and the Microsoft Health app with which the Band 2 syncs isn't really that great yet. Still I'd highly recommend the Band 2 for fitness and for helping keeping your life organized to a degree. I gave it four stars only because it doesn't deserve 5 because of the cons mentioned, but I wish I could have given it four and a half stars; it's worth that.
UPDATE: May 17, 2016
I'm afraid I'm going to have to downgrade my initial review of the Band 2. I initially gave it 4 stars and really rated it four and a half. My initial elation turns out to have been premature. Not only can I not recommend this device any longer, but I must strongly recommend AGAINST it.
I have had the exact same experience with TWO different of these devices. It works as stated in my previous review...until it doesn't. A full battery charge typically lasts around 48 hours, give or take a few. Then one day, you charge it to 100% and within less than 12-15 hours, it's telling you it needs charging again. Charge it again, and within a few hours the display will not light up again.Connect it to the charger and be greeted with a message saying you need to reset the date and time because the battery ran down. This will do you no good because it will never work again...unless of course you keep it connected to the charger. You'd need an awfully long charging cable to take a 10-mile bike ride! Either that or one of those solar-powered chargers but the point is, who want's to do all that? I don't!
So Microsoft replaced my original one about 3 months ago with a new unit and just yesterday, the exact same thing happened. I'm done. Going to a Fitbit something-or-other. I don't need this kind of headache and poor quality from a $200 device. What really ticks me off is that Microsoft will probably insist on still keeping my money!
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1. Extremely calibrated Sensors. Does not count as steps if riding in car as opposed to fit bit products. although in very slow speeds it might.
2. Extremely accurate heart readings. one of the best/quickest to register change of heart beats in a work out.
3. The best sleep tracking among devices of similar category and price.
4. Goes well with formals, party, sports as compared to other fitness trackers which are tilted heavily to a formal watch or a sports watch.
Overall a highly calibrated device.
Some Improvements that can be made
1. battery life. it is an issue as max i get 48 hours keeping it in airplane mode and no exercise mode. be ready to charge it for 40 min regularly like your phone and it is good to go.
2. water proof and addition of a swimming app.