When comparing Samsung Gear S vs Microsoft Band, the Slant community recommends Samsung Gear S for most people. In the question“What are the best smartwatches?” Samsung Gear S is ranked 15th while Microsoft Band is ranked 21st. The most important reason people chose Samsung Gear S is:
With access to 3G and 2G networks, as well as Bluetooth and WiFi, the Gear S keeps you connected, with or without your smartphone.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Stand-alone Connectivity
With access to 3G and 2G networks, as well as Bluetooth and WiFi, the Gear S keeps you connected, with or without your smartphone.
Pro Android Wear
Pro Always-on heart-rate monitor
There is a built in heart rate monitor that is always monitoring and for the most part it is consistent in its tracking. This way people can get a full view of what their daily heart rate is at any given time.
Pro Allows downloading workouts
Users can download workouts to their devices from companies that have partnered with Microsft such as Gold's Gym or Men's Fitness. This allows for one to find workouts that fit their needs that are created by people familiar with what should work the best.
Pro Shows email, sms and call notifications
No matter the device being used, Android, iOS or Windows Phone the Microsoft Band is able to show ones connected devices emails, SMS and call notifications. This makes it easy to see what ones alerts are without having to pull the phone out of their pocket.
Cons
Con Expensive
Depending on the carrier or if it's bought directly from Samsung price varies, but it costs over $300 regardless of it's supplier.
Con Finess tracker heart rate monitoring
Fitness tracker
Con Slightly too big and heavy to be unnoticeable
Like most smart watches the Micorsoft band is big and heavy (due to their screens) and will be hard to forget one is wearing it due to the weight size and shape.