Microsoft Band 2

Curves and sensors in all the right places

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

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…

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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

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