Microsoft Band

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 450 reviews of Microsoft Band. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the performance and size. The price and battery are also appreciated, but there are mixed comments on the water proof and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Microsoft Band is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 361 user reviews of Microsoft Band from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the performance and size are overall positive. The price and comfort are also appreciated, but there are some mixed opinions about the portability. There are some critical views about the image quality.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Michael Sawh (trustedreviews.com)

Microsoft Band

The Microsoft Band is an activity tracker packed with features. If you're looking for something to bridge the gap between a Fitbit or Jawbone and a dedicated sports watch, the £170 Band fits the bill. There's a touchscreen display to view progress on...

Bright, easy-to-read screen ; Custom workouts a unique addition ; Consistent experience across mobile platforms

Ugly and uncomfortable to wear ; Fiddly to review progress during tracking ; App doesn't display all sensor data

The Microsoft Band is an activity tracker that puts innovation ahead of ergonomics. Unwearable tech, if you will.

Jun, 2015

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Expert review by : Cameron Faulkner (techradar.com)

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Can this sensor-filled fitness tracker really do it all?

Comfortable ; Sensor-rich ; Decent battery life

Microsoft Health app needs work ; Expensive ; Design is forgettable

The Microsoft Band has the potential to be the best fitness tracker, but the lack of apps and its overhyped Health platform aren't quite there yet.

Jun, 2016

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Expert review by : Duncan Bell (t3.com)

Microsoft Band review: no beauty but a bit of a beast

This clunky fitness handcuff is actually a powerful activity tracker with advanced functions galore

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

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Microsoft Band review: Heaps of potential offset by design downfall

Like Apple, Microsoft arrived to the wearables party late – albeit in slightly different fashion. Instead of a smartwatch, the Windows maker has released the Microsoft Band, a fitness tracker with some smartwatch-like functions, but still a device...

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...

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;...

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.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Microsoft Band coming to UK 15 April: We have a play with one of the first in the country - Pocket-lint

Microsoft is finally ready to expand the reach of its fitness tracker and smartband to outside of North America, with the UK the next country to get the

Mar, 2015

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Expert review by : Robert Leedham (stuff.tv)

Microsoft Band 2 review

Hypochondriacs of the world, this is the fitness tracker for you

Tracks a lot of stats ; Caters for plenty of sports ; Fits better than the original Band

Struggles with iOS ; Two day battery life ; Smartwatch functionality is limited

An iffy battery life and ropey iOS app hold the Band 2 back from being a top fitness tracker

Dec, 2015

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Expert review by : Matt Egan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Band vs Apple Watch comparison review

We compare the Microsoft Band and the Apple Watch based on spending extensive time with both. (See also: Best smartwatches and wearable tech of 2015.) Spend a fortune replacing your existing wristwatch with the beautiful Apple Watch, or add another,...

The Microsoft Band is far from perfect, but it is a super-powered activity tracker that offers some smartwatch capabilities. It is well priced, and flexible. The Apple Watch is considerably more expensive, but offers many more functions and features....

May, 2015

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Expert review by : Matt Egan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Microsoft Band review | MS Band buying advice

The Microsoft Band is Microsoft's activity tracker with smartwatch capabilities. Rather than a direct rival to the likes of the Apple Watch and the best Android Wear devices, the Microsoft Band is like a FitBit with benefits. As well as being a full...

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...

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Alex Todd (recombu.com)

Microsoft Band Review: In Depth

We managed to grab the Microsoft Band a week ahead of release to test it out. But is it super fit or out of shape? Read on to find out.

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...

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Scott Stein Dan Graziano (cnet.co.uk)

Microsoft Band, reviewed: A truly ambitious but flawed smart fitness band

All-day heart rate, tons of notifications and downloadable workouts: the Microsoft Band wants to rule fitness on your wrist, but it's not there yet.

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.

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 Band is an ambitious first crack at a smart health wearable that throws in a ton of features and cross-platform support, but it's just not as easy to use or as functional as it should be.

Nov, 2014

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