For starters the new band features an elegant curved touchscreen with all the sensors found in the first generations, and Microsoft even added an eleventh sensor — barometer to measure elevation in real-time –, and tools for estimating a “VO2 max” reading. (For more information about the band’s sensors, check the previous article.) Just like the first generation, the Microsoft Band 2 can track your heart rate, exercise, calorie burn and sleep quality, and provides notifications about your emails, texts and calendar alerts. The sensors can also track specific data for specific sports, such as running, biking and golfing, and in combination with the Microsoft Health universal app you can really make sense of all the data.
Microsoft Band 2 technical specifications
According to the company the Microsoft Band 2 is not a device intended for swimming, as such it’s not a submergible device. It can get slightly wet, but you need to dry it out as quickly as possible. Although, Microsoft is pushing Windows 10 on all its new devices, the second generation of the band does not include a version of Windows 10, instead it uses a custom firmware that is able to work with Windows 10 features, such as apps and Cortana. Cortana via the Microsoft Band 2 is only available with Windows Phone 8.1 update or later, including Windows 10 Mobile, and it’s only available in English. While the company claims 48 hours of battery life, if you use the GPS functionality the battery performance will dramatically decrease. Also, the battery has limited recharge cycles and cannot be replaced. (More info here http://microsoft.com/band/battery.) All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
