Band Material | Daily wear, sports, sensitive skin | Industry Standard: Plastic (ISO 10993) → Base: Silicone (ASTM F790, 3mm) ▲ → Advanced: Hypoallergenic silicone (ISO 10993, 4mm) ▲▲ (▲: 30% lighter than plastic; ▲▲: 20% thicker for comfort) | Lightweight, durable, medical-grade compatibility for Advanced | Base may irritate sensitive skin; Advanced costs more |
Water Resistance | Swimming, rain, water-based sports | Industry Standard: IPX7 (30min at 1m, ISO 2281) → Base: IPX6 (splash-resistant) ▼ → Advanced: IPX8 (2hrs at 2m) ▲▲ (▲▲: Exceeds industry standard for swimming) | Advanced safe for swimming; Base adequate for rain | Base unsuitable for water sports; Advanced requires careful handling |
Battery Life | Multi-day use without charging | Industry Standard: 3–5 days (ISO 17025) → Base: 7 days (▲2 days) → Advanced: 14 days (▲▲7 days) (▲▲: Double the industry standard) | Extended usability for travel; No daily charging needed | Base still outperforms industry standard |
Heart Rate Accuracy | Fitness tracking, health monitoring | Industry Standard: ±5 BPM (FDA Class II) → Base: ±5 BPM (meets standard) → Advanced: ±2 BPM (▲▲ medical-grade, FDA approved) (▲▲: Medical-grade precision) | Advanced trusted for health diagnostics; Base sufficient for general use | Advanced may require calibration for accuracy |
Display Technology | Outdoor readability, app interaction | Industry Standard: Basic LCD (ISO 13406) → Base: AMOLED (▲ vibrant colors) → Advanced: Always-On Display (▲▲ low-power) (▲▲: Reduces screen-on time by 40%) | Advanced for constant visibility; Base offers superior color clarity | Base LCD may strain eyes in sunlight; Advanced has shorter battery life |
Compliance Certifications | Global market sales, safety assurance | Industry Standard: CE, RoHS → Base: CE, RoHS (meets baseline) → Advanced: CE, RoHS, FCC, FDA (▲▲ for medical markets) (▲▲: Access to regulated markets like the EU/US) | Advanced opens doors to medical and international markets | Base may limit sales in regions requiring stricter certifications |