The Microsoft Band 2 is a very versatile fitness tracker that helps log multiple sporting activities and offers notifications for text messages and phone calls, all on a unique curved screen.

The Band 2 is definitely designed to appeal to a wide audience. Sports included in its functionality include bicycling, hiking, running, weightlifting and even golf, PC Magazine reports.

Just like other fitness trackers out there, the Band 2 will also log steps, distance traveled and sleep. 

Besides tracking fitness and steps, the Band 2 has some smartwatch features. It will offer notifications when a user has a new phone call, calendar event, email, Twitter or Facebook notification, or text message. The Band 2 can easily be paired with a Windows 8.1 phone, an Apple device running iOS 8.1.2 or later, or an Android device running at least Android 4.4.

The Band 2 comes in three different sizes: small, medium or large. Yet, even with the size choices, the device remains rather uncomfortable to wear, while the screen can be hard to view because of its placement on the band. 

The curved screen on the Band 2 is 0.5 by 1.3 inches and displays a nice resolution of 320 x 120 pixels. The user can adjust the brightness or set the Band 2 to automatically detect the level of ambient sunlight via a UV sensor. The sun sensor also helps users who are concerned about getting sun burned.

The action button on the wearable can begin a workout, initiate a conversation with Cortana or display a text message.

To pair the Band 2 with a phone, users will need to download the Microsoft Health app. This app tracks total steps, distance traveled, floors climbed and more. The stats gathered by the Band 2 will then be put into bar graphs so users can compare their days and weeks.

The Microsoft Health app can also push workouts to users, giving them commands, and sending them vibrations and messages while they are working out, almost like a personal trainer.

The Band 2 is not a cheap investment. The wearable will cost $249.99. Not many improvements were made to the Band 2 from the original, except for the addition of a barometer. Still, despite the discomfort of wearing the device, the Band 2 tracks a ton of sports, making it a good option for atheletes.