Microsoft - Band 2 (Medium) - Black

I bought this as a fitness band and for that purpose you cannot beat the price for the amount of features. Do you care about v02 max? This has it, if that means nothing to you stick with a basic Fitbit. Not really a smart watch but it has basic text display and phone call alert. Silent alarm is nice. Some minor issues include random freezes (hey it's a Microsoft product after all!) but they are pretty infrequent.

So, take your Fitbit Charge HR, and throw it out the window. The Microsoft Band 2 combines the Charge HR and the Apple Watch (at half the cost) into this perfect streamlined device. It works with my iPhone to notify me of texts, alarms, my calendar, email, calls and so much more. I can customize it however I want, and to me, it's just so futuristic. The heart rate monitor is spot on (I've tested it), and even though the step count is considerably less than my HR counted, I believe this band to be more accurate. I felt the HR "gifted" too many steps. I loved it so much ch, I view bought one for my fiancé!

I really, really enjoy my Microsoft band 2. It does so many useful things. My favorite features are the sleep tracking and the steps tracking. It's so accurate with my steps. I can see who is calling and respond to a text message without picking up my phone and so many other things without picking up my phone. Cortona works perfectly with my windows phone. It does have a few less features when using it with android or iPhone, but still works great with those platforms as well.

Love it so much more than the iwatch ... this watch is very user friendly . Love the running app and sleep app. All other apps are easy to use while wearing it as well. Text msgs and caller id easy reads

I love the Microsoft Band 2. It does everything a fitness watch should do and more.

After only two months of normal daily wear the strap ripped right where the solid area past the screen meets the flexible area of the band. I sent to Microsoft for warranty but they wouldn't replace or fix it because I didn't have an extended warranty. They said I should have been offered it at purchase. The only warranty I was offered was best buys geek squad warranty which would not have helped. Since it still worked I wrapped some electrical tape around the ripped band but now it will not charge! Only 4 months of use and it is just a paperweight now! I read more reviews in some online forums about this watch and many people are having the exact same problems. Save your money! Do not buy this watch!

I purchased this product as an AVID Microsoft endorser. From a functionality standpoint, I loved it. Not needing to pull out my phone for text/emails and glancing at my wrist to see if those messages are urgent is an awesome feature. Previous reviewers indicated inaccuracies with the HR and pedometer. I haven't noticed anything significant. As an RN, I was curious about that, but found that I get a pretty close HR when the device is locked on. The HUGE disappointment is the durability. I've only had this for 3 months and the rubber/silicon wristband has cracked and is pulling away from the main screen. It wasn't even like I was rough with it, I simply attempted to disconnect it from the charging cradle. I've attached pictures to show where. No amount of taping could hold it together. I've read a ton of people having this exact same issue. It's a shame, because I liked it when it was functioning. Hopefully Microsoft hires a better engineer for their next iteration (if there is one) because this one failed.

I love it, it's give you a lot of information about your daily life, not just the excerssice.