Published: 2014-11-11, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: It has GPS built in — also a first for a wristband this size. If you're a runner, that could be a deal-maker: It means you don't have to carry your phone to track your run. Once the device has a chance to connect with your smartphone, its app shows you a...
Packed full of features. Tracks steps, workouts, runs, calories burned, heart rate, sleep. Includes some smartwatch functionality. Customizable screen.
Wildly uncomfortable. Not suitable for petite people. Lackluster app. Touch screen is difficult to manipulate while in motion. No tracking for bicycling. Requires a mobile phone; currently no computer syncing or Web interface. Lacks calorie-logging system
The Microsoft Band may be teeming with features not found in most other activity trackers, but none of that matters if you can't stand wearing the thing....
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...
