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Microsoft Band 2

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User ratings:
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4.2 out of 5
39 user ratings
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4 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
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Pros

  • better fit
  • comfort
  • and improved ergonomics

Cons

  • they still need a bit more power before they will move it to Windows 10
  • the Band is not waterproof
  • Microsoft Band actually is

Key specs

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Microsoft Band 2 - Pros & Cons

Microsoft Band 2

Pros

  • better fit
  • comfort
  • and improved ergonomics
  • more comfortable and stylish than the original Band
  • the keyboard works amazingly well for it
  • Curved touchscreen is responsive
  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • least the Band 2 is comfortable enough to wear
  • Great review - fair and balanced

Cons

  • they still need a bit more power before they will move it to Windows 10
  • the Band is not waterproof
  • Microsoft Band actually is
  • Two-button control layout is confusing
  • in-store demo units also heavily scratched
  • lack of any sort of social networking functions is a big drawback
  • Not with the current battery life with GPS on
  • no wifi functionality
  • lack of social features
  • some of its stock apps are a little rotten
  • the band still felt clunky

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Microsoft Band 2 - Full Specifications

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General
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Clipsno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
GPSyes
NFCno
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Power
Battery life2.0 day
Battery type
Lithium-Ion
Charging via USByes
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Displayyes
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Features
Water resistantyes
Fully Waterproofno
IP code (level of dust/water resistance)IP67
Altimeteryes
Heart rate monitoryes
Caller IDyes
Calorie counteryes
Distance meteryes
Pedometeryes
Sleep readingyes
Speedometeryes
Stopwatchyes
Touchscreenyes
Vibration alarmyes
Watchyes
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Compatibility
Compatible devices
  • Android
  • iPhone
  • Windows Phone

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Microsoft Band 2 Microsoft - Editorial Reviews (11)

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TechRadar
Published: 01.03.2016
Microsoft Band 2 review
4.0

Curves and sensors in all the right places

Microsoft Band 2 Review: Microsoft Band 2
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WIRED
Published: 10.11.2015
Review: Microsoft Band 2

Microsoft has rebooted its popular fitness tracker, bringing us this year's new Band 2.

Microsoft Band 2 Microsoft Band 2 Review
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SlashGear
Published: 29.10.2015
Microsoft Band 2 Review

It's fair to say that Microsoft's original Band was never the most ergonomically satisfying of wearables. In fact, it looked more like a prototype that…

Microsoft Band 2 Microsoft Band 2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 29.10.2015
Microsoft Band 2 Review
3.5

Like the original, the Microsoft Band 2 fitness tracker is full of useful features and valuable stat-tracking, but it's simply uncomfortable to wear.

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Microsoft Band 2 review | Stuff

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

Microsoft Band 2 Microsoft Band 2 review: An identity crisis on your wrist
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The Verge
Published: 29.10.2015
Microsoft Band 2 review: An identity crisis on your wrist

Microsoft has thrown in everything but the kitchen sink to make its case in wearables

Microsoft Band 2 Microsoft Band 2 Review - Health and fitness unshackled
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Windows Central
Published: 29.10.2015
Microsoft Band 2 Review - Health and fitness unshackled

The Microsoft Band 2 brings significant changes to all aspects of the fitness wearable making it pleasing to the eye and more comfy. The core functions remain the same, however, with only a few new tweaks and features.

Microsoft Band 2 Microsoft Band 2 Review: Ugly, Uncomfortable, But Great for Workouts
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Gizmodo
Published: 07.12.2015
Microsoft Band 2 Review: Ugly, Uncomfortable, But Great for Workouts

Fitness wearables really only exist for one reason: To collect information about your health in order to coach and encourage you into being a better version of you. Even though the Band 2 sucks at being actually wearable, it’s still one of the best fitness trackers I’ve ever strapped on my wrist.

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Wareable
Published: 27.11.2015
Microsoft Band 2 review
3.5

Microsoft officially lifted the lid on the new Microsoft Band 2 fitness tracker at its Windows 10 Devices event back in October. The Microsoft Band 2 boast...

Microsoft Band 2 Microsoft Band 2 review: one of the most powerful and useful fitness trackers
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the Guardian
Published: 22.01.2016
Microsoft Band 2 review: one of the most powerful and useful fitness trackers

Packed with sensors, comfortable to wear without being sweaty while providing interesting insights into your sleep, exercise and health

Microsoft Band 2 Microsoft Band 2 In-Depth Fitness & Sport Focused Review
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 27.01.2016
Microsoft Band 2 In-Depth Fitness & Sport Focused Review

This past fall Microsoft released their second activity tracker, the Microsoft Band 2 – near exactly one year after they released the original Microsoft Band.  This new Band tweaks the sizing a bit and cleans up much of the exterior