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Microsoft Band 2 Medium
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
3.7
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
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543
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Band
110microsoft, rubber, strap, ms, tore
+17%
-83%
" ... I bought this band it quit working, it would show full charge then once I took it off the charger it wouldn't work. ... "
" ... I purchased a used band 2 which was still in warranty and within 2-3 months the strap fell to pieces. ... To sum up, don't buy a Microsoft band unless you seek disappointment, because this product is disappointing in many ways. ... "
" ... The watch band split after a few months. ... "
" ... Each time the band lost the ability to hold a charge. ... Customer service was good for first two replacements, but after the third band broke, my warranty had expired and they would not replace again. ... "
" ... In a year and half since I first bought this, I have had to get two replacement bands from Microsoft because each one failed after a few months due to battery not charging. ... "
" ... The silica band cracked after a year of usage, there is a serious issue on the material. ... "
" ... I love the band, but the strap breaks. ... I never have anything that gets worn out or broken, but the wrist strap tore where the metal of the case ends. ... "
" ... The band sucks. ... "
Product Reliability
76microsoft, died, stopped working, 3 months, battery
+8%
-92%
" ... After a year and a 1/2 this device died and Microsoft no more produce this or service this product,. ... "
" ... After 3 months of use the battery died and Microsoft discontinued this product at the same time. ... "
" ... Contact failure is often occurred. ... "
" ... I went through three bands in 9 months. ... I liked it when it worked but seems to be a manufacturing issue with durability. ... "
" ... Don't buy you will not get a lucky one that doesn't break they are all failures! ... "
" ... I did like it when the first one worked for a little while though. ... "
" ... It only took 1 month. ... "
" ... The product is actually pretty decent but the battery seems defective. ... "
Build Quality
48rubber, strap, tear, apart, split
+6%
-94%
" ... I liked it when it worked but seems to be a manufacturing issue with durability. ... "
" ... until the bad broke at the exact same spot that everyone else's broke. ... "
" ... There is a meta piece encrusted into the wristband and with every little movement it slowly cuts through from the inside out until the metal plate completely cuts out the band. ... "
" ... The silica band cracked after a year of usage, there is a serious issue on the material. ... "
" ... I never have anything that gets worn out or broken, but the wrist strap tore where the metal of the case ends. ... apparently the metal cuts the watch banc. ... "
" ... It started breaking from two places really bad. ... "
" ... 6 months after purchase rubber wristband broke apart. ... "
" ... Mine lasted 6 months of ordinary wear before the rubber strap split. ... At that point I would have given it 5 stars, but the strap issue is poor design. ... "
Battery Life
38charge, battery life, died, microsoft, dies
+8%
-92%
" ... Ah, but in the second year the battery ceased to charge. ... I HATE the idea of it being a throwaway item because Microsoft refuses to replace my battery pack. ... "
" ... After 3 months of use the battery died and Microsoft discontinued this product at the same time. ... "
" ... Each time the band lost the ability to hold a charge. ... "
" ... The product is actually pretty decent but the battery seems defective. ... I've already had it replaced at the MS store and the battery lost it's ability to hold a charge in the replacement. ... "
" ... Then the battery died and wouldn't hold a charge for more than a couple hours. ... "
" ... Microsoft replaced my band2 with one with a defective battery. ... "
" ... this was my first one, within 3 weeks I was on the phone with Microsoft for a replacement, the battery wouldnt charge . ... "
" ... Im sure they do this to preserve battery, but it does cause a delay to your distance. ... "
Charging
38charging, battery, band, stopped charging, microsoft
+5%
-95%
" ... I bought this band it quit working, it would show full charge then once I took it off the charger it wouldn't work. ... "
" ... Ah, but in the second year the battery ceased to charge. ... "
" ... If reconnected with charger, power is turned on. ... "
" ... Each time the band lost the ability to hold a charge. ... "
" ... Missing charger cable. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, the seller gave me the wrong charger. ... "
" ... I've already had it replaced at the MS store and the battery lost it's ability to hold a charge in the replacement. ... "
" ... Then in short order it stopped charging. ... "
Returns
21replacement, sent, repair, microsoft, sent it back
+5%
-95%
" ... I sent it back. ... "
" ... i have returned my band1 twice and my band2 3 times. ... "
" ... the problem became more frequent , until I had it replaced ... I sent the defective device and it was returned to me 3 weeks after with no repair and nothing to even explained why it was returned unrepaired. ... "
" ... SO I said what next. ... "
" ... I don't even know if this is something that can be repaired. ... "
" ... They sent me a new one, in September, but that one had cracked by the following April. ... "
" ... It does not send anything. ... "
" ... And the third one broke the same way as the last two . ... "
Comfort
21band, wear, microsoft, worn, tore
+19%
-81%
" ... This high tech product much have been a sore loser moneywise to have Microsoft abandon us in so short a time. ... "
" ... I never have anything that gets worn out or broken, but the wrist strap tore where the metal of the case ends. ... "
" ... My wifes and daughters wrist straps are both splitting at the same place. ... "
" ... I was wearing it on the right hand side . ... "
" ... Hello, Unfortunately the band is already torn from fatigue. ... "
" ... But there's the rub. ... "
" ... I do like the band but the wrist band design has a flaw and will not hold up long term. ... "
" ... the Third one stop pairing with my windows phone and the last one the sweat from my hand cause the screws in the strap to rust and fall apart ... "
Marketplace
17microsoft, invoice, sent, ms, junk
+24%
-76%
" ... So i call amazon again, same thing as the first time telling me this is the only invoice they have for the purchase. ... Amazon confirms this is the only information they provide as an invoice. ... "
" ... They're claiming that the invoice from Amazon isn't acceptable proof of purchase. ... Both I and Amazon have told them that there is no other invoice. ... "
" ... But there is no way for overseas customer to claim it. ... "
" ... Does not work as advertised. ... "
" ... I will not be buying MS products again. ... "
" ... This is NOT a microsoft issue, this is an issue with the seller. ... "
" ... Microsoft have discontinued manufacture so that's the end of that. ... "
" ... Junk, Junk, Junk . ... "
Device Compatibility
15microsoft, apple watch, windows, sync, app
+60%
-40%
" ... I love my windows phone, my tablet, and desk top. ... "
" ... What I've discovered is that I like Windows Phone 8.1 more than iOS, and Android! ... All on a single device! ... "
" ... The Band 2 has a lot of great features and works seamlessly with my Windows Phone and Surface Book. ... "
" ... Good watch well made for a Microsoft ... "
" ... works so much better with windows phone than the iphone. ... "
" ... Frankly I love windows devices and for the price I expected this to be a step above other devices out there . ... "
" ... Great smart phone application with lots of information. ... "
" ... A shame they appear to have discontinued the model - it is comfortable, the integration with my Windows phone and devices is great and the app is pretty good. ... "
Design
13microsoft, design flaw, loved, look, flawed
+38%
-62%
" ... There is a manufacturing problem with the wristband design. ... "
" ... But the construction and design are extremely bad. ... "
" ... This mode is really bad design. ... "
" ... Think this is a design flaw. ... "
" ... The product has a major design flaw. ... "
" ... Just a badly designed product that should be avoided. ... "
" ... The bad : only comes in black. ... "
" ... I have had Microsoft products in the past and somehow there is a pattern. ... "
Software Platform
11windows, microsoft, app, apple watch, syncs
+45%
-55%
" ... This watch is Microsoft's way of trying to jump into a market of smart watches and it's a bust. ... "
" ... this product has really beeen plagued with problems, a great idea poorly executed. ... "
" ... I'm finished using Microsoft products, as I had a Nokia Lumia 1020 phone running Windows crap out on me that same week. ... "
" ... We both really liked the product when it worked, but in the end, hardware and software failures prevailed. ... "
" ... I'll use that until it breaks again,,,in the interim, save for a Apple Nike Watch I guess . ... "
" ... The Microsoft app on my iPhone took forever to sync information, and kept logging me off randomly. ... "
Apps
11windows phone, health app, microsoft, apple watch, windows
+91%
-9%
" ... The array of sensors and the MS health app made this, in my opinion, the best band available at the time and I'm sad to see it go. ... "
" ... The software is really good. ... "
" ... What I've discovered is that I like Windows Phone 8.1 more than iOS, and Android! ... I really like live tiles. ... For example, I just downloaded their Couch to 5k program via the Band app, put the training schedule on my Band 2, and away I went. ... "
" ... They continue to update the health app. ... "
" ... Love the app, and tech big time. ... "
" ... Great smart phone application with lots of information. ... "
" ... A shame they appear to have discontinued the model - it is comfortable, the integration with my Windows phone and devices is great and the app is pretty good. ... "
" ... App is very useful and screen is easy to read. ... "
Price
11money, worth the money, waste your money, band, 250
+9%
-91%
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... What a waste of money!!! ... "
" ... :( Not a good value. ... "
" ... Save your money and look elsewhere. ... "
" ... Not worth the money ... "
" ... I would not Recommend this Band Unless You Want to Throw Away Your MONEY like $200 bucks. ... "
" ... Not worth the money. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
Fit
10fell, together, tape, strap, screen
+60%
-40%
" ... Rubber cement and electrical tape is holding the straps together. ... "
" ... Curved screen make it fit better and less clunking on table tops. ... "
" ... Bought the medium and it fits well. ... "
" ... Liked the way it fit. ... "
" ... Pros: Fit is nice. ... "
" ... I have the medium and it fits perfectly. ... If I didn't put it in my pocket it wold be fine today. ... "
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