Name: Alta
Brand: Fitbit
SKU: 64646
Rating: 4.1 (42 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.1 / 5

Waterproof would certainly be nice for swimming
Alta is simple and does what is necessary
pretty indestructible and offer considerably better features

neither is waterproofed terribly well
BT stack on Android has been buggy and not fully supported
Google have still not got half the bugs fixed

Bracelet: yes
Display: yes
Water resistant: yes
Calorie counter: yes
Distance meter: yes
Bluetooth: yes
Compatible devices: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Windows Phone
Battery life: 5 day

Fitbit Alta - Pros & Cons

Waterproof would certainly be nice for swimming
Alta is simple and does what is necessary
pretty indestructible and offer considerably better features
Apple is nice
It worked very well with the UP and have used every day since
Fitbit customer service has been great
the unit actually does a good job at balancing features and form
the replacement bands will be much better
Insights are useful and the badges and messages are generally motivating
remains one of the most intuitive and useful of any fitness tracking solution on
one of the most comprehensive and well-made fitness trackers
s accurate in my testing and the additional information is very welcome and useful
likeable and well-made tracker that
SmartTrack appears fairly impressive and accurate
useful measure of overall fitness and a nice addition to have
automatic activity tracking is seamless and certainly useful
a fairly comprehensive and very reliable choice
Backcountry & Competitive Cyclist offer free 2-day shipping
very detailed and helpful
a pretty good tracker for day to day regular activities
it was still a nice bike ride
cool
stylish
and interesting
Automatic tracking of exercise is surprisingly accurate
sleek
attractive fitness tracker that works well
everything is simple and convenient
the settings of the wristband are easy to change
subtle
and stylish
The horizontal face works fine as well
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
gentle buzz of an incoming text weirdly satisfying
Alta looks kind of classy
best kind of rest is a surely a good
simple to use and precision built
Comfort score View more details
useful addition and well executed
easy
steady and tempo
nicer
prettier Fitbit
slimmer and sleeker than Fitbit s Charge
faster and more user-friendly
sleek
comfortable design
the automatic tracking works well

neither is waterproofed terribly well
BT stack on Android has been buggy and not fully supported
Google have still not got half the bugs fixed
support full notifications is not connecting directly to the OS
it s actually a bit heavier than the Fitbit Charge
Display is tough to see in direct sunlight
there are no display settings to adjust the screen's brightness
its limited display truncates messages to just a small number of characters
the screen is a bit faint and reflective
No one needs an activity tracker
No GPS tracking or waterproofing
than its predecessors with a litany of interchangeable bands
fitness trackers still enter the world as one unmovable piece
Alta HR is strapped on to your wrist
lack of GPS tracking is a real loss for the Alta
lack of heart rate monitoring here
frustratingly scroll past once and then disappear
Models without screens convey all information on the accompanying app
Does not contribute to the overall score
Fitbit app sets a calories burned target based on your profile info
darn proprietary charging cord
it s not high-fashion
Git has logs
The food library is comparatively weak
alcohol before bed could upset my sleep rhythm
lack of a physical button to manually track workouts on
service does not include all providers or all products available in the market
the screen can be almost impossible to read during the day in sunlight
hard to reliably get results switching between pages
older data will be overwritten
It was incredibly frustrating and difficult to read
high-price and lack of a heart-rate sensor is
the accessory bands feel a bit overpriced
The display is difficult to see outdoors and is susceptible to scratches
falls short of being a full sports tracker
Notifications are limited to just a few apps
There s also no way to track weight training
there is no GPS built-in here
s no way of getting them back to see the messages you missed
sagging fortunes of the company
smartwatches are expensive
cycling is dismal as always
it does NOT broadcast over either Bluetooth Smart or ANT+ standard HR profiles
super annoying and messed up
No indoor gym mode to track lifting
Fitbit Alta HR does not track floors however
PurePulse heart rate monitoring somewhat disappointing
be able to track your pool time
Alta does tend to overestimate a tad
Fitbit Alta HR Step inaccessibility
the wristband can be worn both on the arm and on the leg
Lack of saturation sensors or VO2 max
very expensive and was supplied with a heart rate sensor
Lack of built-in breathing exercises
there's only one size for the tracker
Fitbit Alta HR display

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Fitbit Alta - Full Specifications

Bracelet	yes
Bracelet Width	0.61 in
Clips	no

Weight	1.06 oz

Water resistant	yes
Fully Waterproof	no
Accelerometer	yes
Caller ID	yes
Calorie counter	yes
Distance meter	yes
Pedometer	yes
Sleep reading	yes
Stopwatch	yes
Touchscreen	yes
Vibration alarm	yes
Watch	yes

Compatible devices	Android iPad iPhone iPod Windows Phone

Display	yes
Display type	OLED

Colour of product	Black Black,Gold Blue Purple Turquoise

Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
GPS	no
NFC	no

Battery life	5.0 day
Battery type	Lithium Polymer
Charging via USB	yes

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Fitbit Alta Fitbit - Editorial Reviews (16)

3.6

Based on 16 reviews

Fitbit Alta Fitbit Alta HR: Australian Review

Gizmodo Australia

Published: 18.05.2017

Fitbit Alta HR: Australian Review

Do you want to get fit? We all do, really. Do you want to know exactly how far you’re walking...

Fitbit Alta Fitbit Alta HR review | Finder

finder.com.au

Published: 03.05.2017

Fitbit Alta HR review | Finder

Impressive battery life, improved sleep tracking and a comprehensive companion app make the Fitbit Alta HR one of the best fitness trackers on the market.

Fitbit Alta First Look: Fitbit announces new Fitbit Alta activity tracker

DC Rainmaker

Published: 03.02.2016

First Look: Fitbit announces new Fitbit Alta activity tracker

Today Fitbit announced their latest activity tracker – the Fitbit Alta. This unit is effectively a replacement for the existing Fitbit Charge (or previous to that, the Force). However, unlike those, this unit sports smartphone notifications, move reminders, and the ability

PCMAG

Published: 12.03.2016

Fitbit Alta Review

3.5

The Alta is Fitbit's sleekest, slimmest fitness tracker yet, but if you don't care about looks you can get more functionality for nearly the same price.

TechRadar

Published: 21.11.2018

Fitbit Alta review

3.5

Fitbit's best-looking wearable to date is limited in scope

Fitbit Alta A stylish tracker with long battery life and basic phone notifications

CNET

Published: 25.03.2016

A stylish tracker with long battery life and basic phone notifications

The Fitbit Alta is a stylish fitness tracker with swappable bands, basic phone notifications and week-long battery.

Wareable

Published: 15.05.2017

Fitbit Alta HR review

4.0

In our definitive Fitbit Alta HR review, we discover why the design, sleep stats and heart rate monitor make it our favourite Fitbit to date

Fitbit Alta Fitbit Alta HR Review: It Won't Change Your Life, But It's Stylish

WIRED

Published: 21.04.2017

Fitbit Alta HR Review: It Won't Change Your Life, But It's Stylish

3.0

Log all of your fitness fundamentals without much fuss, and get heart rate data too.

ProductReview.com.au

Fitbit Alta / Alta HR

Fitbit Alta / Alta HR (Smart Watch / Fitness Tracker): 4 out of 5 stars from 346 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Fitbit Alta Fitbit Alta HR In-Depth Review

DC Rainmaker

Published: 13.06.2017

Fitbit Alta HR In-Depth Review

In what may seem like a sea of Fitbit models, the Fitbit Alta HR attempts to strike the balance between what folks want as a straightforward activity tracker, while making some nods towards basic workout support. I’ve been wearing a