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Microsoft Band 2 review

Microsoft Band 2

CHOICE Expert Rating

76%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Excellent accuracy for pace count and distance with arm swinging free
  • Very good accuracy for pace count with arm relatively immobile (eg pushing a pram)
  • Accurate resting heart rate measurement
  • Very good response in heart rate monitor to shifts in intensity during cool down
  • Easy to setup
  • Easy to read daily figures from band, OK in sunlight
  • Very good website for monitoring data
  • GPS
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No yearly summaries, monthly summaries available via webpage only
  • Poor response in heart rate monitor to shifts in intensity during warm up
  •   One year warranty

Type

Type
Fitness band

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
N/A
Reliability score
N/A

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
76%
Ease of use score
70%
Comfort score
60%
Step count accuracy score
98%
Distance accuracy score
94%
Resting heart rate accuracy
96%
Active heart rate accuracy
82%
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
Water resistant
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
60
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
2
Bluetooth
4
Warranty (years)
1
Website
microsoft.com
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$379.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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