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Avg. price in UK: ~£120
Avg. price in US: ~$130
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 5 days
Screen size: ?

Fitbit Alta review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

6.8

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6.3

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8.7

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6.0
Swimming
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28.0%
9.0
ATM rating
24.0%
4.0
Open-water swim mode
18.0%
9.0
Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
4.0
GPS
15.0%
2.0
Battery life
6.4
Kids
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30.0%
2.0
Battery life
25.0%
6.4
Weight
20.0%
9.0
ATM rating
15.0%
9.0
Screen size
10.0%
9.9
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The Fitbit Alta is a slim, stylish fitness tracker featuring a 128 x 36 pixel OLED tap display, a 3-axis accelerometer for tracking steps, distance, and calories, and a lithium-polymer battery that lasts up to 5 days on a 2-hour charge. Its main characteristics include SmartTrack for automatic exercise recognition, vibration-based silent alarms, and basic smartphone notifications for calls, texts, and calendar alerts. A major pro is its modular design with interchangeable bands in various materials like silicone, leather, and stainless steel, making it one of the most aesthetic and unobtrusive wearables in its class. However, notable cons include the lack of a heart rate monitor or GPS, a screen that can be difficult to read in direct sunlight, and a tap-sensitive interface that is sometimes unresponsive or finicky.

Technical Specifications of Fitbit Alta

Overall score

6.8

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.

Health

5.8

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Heart rate monitor

What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.

When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

Resting heart rate

What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.

When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Fast/slow heart rate alerts

What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Irregular heart rate alerts

What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Blood oxygen sensor

What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.

When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Sports & Navigation

7.6

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GPS

What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

Satellite systems supported

What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

GNSS bands supported

What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Galileo support

What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Acquires GPS faster

What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

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Smart Features

7.2

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Notifications

What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.

When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Vibrating alerts

What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call control

What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call answering

What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Calendar sync

What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

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App & Wellness

9.5

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Activity reports

What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Goal setting

What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Achievements

What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Inactivity alerts

What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.

When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

Coaching

What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity

8.1

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Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.

When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

NFC

What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.

When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

Wi-Fi version

What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

3.7

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Battery life

What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.

When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

Battery life with GPS on

What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A

Battery life in training mode

What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life in power-saving mode

What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.

When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

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Display

5.9

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Display

What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Screen size

What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Display type

What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.

When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

Screen resolution

What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Pixel density

What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

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Design & Durability

7.8

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Form factor

What it is: Overall physical design and shape.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

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Hybrid design

What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

Designed for kids

What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.

When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

Replaceable watch band

What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

Band width

What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

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Fitbit Alta vs the average fitness tracker

Why is Fitbit Alta better than the average fitness tracker?

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Tracks menstrual cycle
Fitbit Alta supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Includes menstrual-cycle tracking.
What it is: Tracks menstrual cycle and related data.
When it matters: When cycle tracking is part of your health routine and you want those records kept alongside the rest of your wearable data.
Importance: LOW
Fitbit Alta supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Mac OS X compatible
Fitbit Alta is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
Via Fitbit Connect.
What it is: Compatible with macOS devices.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.
Importance: LOW
Fitbit Alta is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
20 m longer Bluetooth range
Fitbit Alta has a longer Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (30 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.
When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=10 m
Fitbit Alta has a longer Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (30 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.30 m vs 10 m
Cycle start prediction
Fitbit Alta predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
Predicts the next period start date.
What it is: Shows whether the platform can estimate when the next menstrual cycle is likely to begin.
When it matters: When cycle tracking, fertility insight, or related reminders are part of your health routine.
Importance: LOW
Fitbit Alta predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
Ovulation prediction
Fitbit Alta predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Predicts ovulation.
What it is: Shows whether the health platform can estimate the ovulation window from tracked cycle data.
When it matters: When cycle tracking, fertility insight, or related reminders are part of your health routine.
Importance: LOW
Fitbit Alta predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Tracks calorie intake
Fitbit Alta supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
Calorie intake can be logged in the official companion app.
What it is: Logs daily calorie intake.
When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.
Importance: LOW
Fitbit Alta supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
Water intake tracking
Fitbit Alta supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
Water intake can be logged in the official companion app.
What it is: Tracks daily water consumption.
When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.
Importance: LOW
Fitbit Alta supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.
9.3% higher user score
Fitbit Alta has a higher user score than the average fitness tracker (8.74 vs 8.000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters: When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Fitbit Alta has a higher user score than the average fitness tracker (8.74 vs 8.000).8.74 vs 8
Tracks menstrual cycle
Fitbit Alta supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Ovulation prediction
Fitbit Alta predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Cycle start prediction
Fitbit Alta predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
7.1% higher maximum altitude
Fitbit Alta has a higher maximum altitude than the average fitness tracker (9,144 m vs 8,534 m). The average fitness tracker supports a maximum altitude of 8,534 m.
Mac OS X compatible
Fitbit Alta is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
20 m longer Bluetooth range
Fitbit Alta has a longer Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (30 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
Gesture control
Fitbit Alta supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
Tracks calorie intake
Fitbit Alta supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
Water intake tracking
Fitbit Alta supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.

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No heart rate monitoring
Fitbit Alta does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
No sleep reports
Fitbit Alta does not support sleep reports, while the average fitness tracker does. 84.8% of fitness trackers support sleep reports.
No pace measurement
Fitbit Alta does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
5 days shorter battery life
Fitbit Alta has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (5 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
67.3% smaller battery capacity
Fitbit Alta has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (36 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
Lower screen resolution
Fitbit Alta has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x36 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
61.5% lower pixel density
Fitbit Alta has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (95 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
Basic display glass
Fitbit Alta uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (Plastic vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
No stopwatch
Fitbit Alta does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
16% heavier
Fitbit Alta is heavier than the average fitness tracker (29 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
1.19 mm thicker design
Fitbit Alta is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.2 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
Fitbit Alta has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
No heart rate monitoring
Fitbit Alta does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.
When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.
Importance: HIGH
Fitbit Alta does not support heart rate monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does. 60% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
5 days shorter battery life
Fitbit Alta has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (5 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >5 days
Fitbit Alta has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (5 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.5 days vs 10 days
Lower screen resolution
Fitbit Alta has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x36 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Fitbit Alta has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x36 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.128x36 vs 194x368
No pace measurement
Fitbit Alta does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
What it is: Measures running or walking speed.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to capture more workouts and training details with less manual effort.
Importance: MEDIUM
Fitbit Alta does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
67.3% smaller battery capacity
Fitbit Alta has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (36 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.
When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=100 mAh
Fitbit Alta has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (36 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.36 mAh vs 110 mAh
No sleep reports
Fitbit Alta does not support sleep reports, while the average fitness tracker does. 84.8% of fitness trackers support sleep reports.
What it is: Shows whether the companion platform turns sleep data into reports or summaries instead of only raw nightly logs.
When it matters: When you want sleep data turned into clearer nightly summaries instead of digging through raw charts on your own.
Importance: LOW
Fitbit Alta does not support sleep reports, while the average fitness tracker does. 84.8% of fitness trackers support sleep reports.
61.5% lower pixel density
Fitbit Alta has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (95 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=280 ppi
Fitbit Alta has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (95 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.95 ppi vs 247 ppi
No stopwatch
Fitbit Alta does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
What it is: Built-in stopwatch for timing activities.
When it matters: When buttons, crowns, gestures, or direct controls affect how quickly you can use the device mid-activity.
Importance: LOW
Fitbit Alta does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.

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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Fitbit Alta?

Slim and stylish design that is more aesthetically pleasing than typical bulky fitness trackers
Excellent battery life, typically lasting between 5 to 7 days on a single charge
Automatic exercise recognition (SmartTrack) that accurately logs activities like walking and running
Interchangeable bands allow for high customisation with various colours and materials
Comprehensive and user-friendly Fitbit companion app with strong social and motivational features
Helpful 'reminders to move' that encourage activity throughout the day
Basic smartphone notifications for calls, texts, and calendar alerts

What customers dislike about Fitbit Alta?

Lack of a heart rate sensor, which limits accuracy for intense workouts and calorie burn
No built-in GPS or altimeter, meaning it cannot track elevation or map routes without a phone
Tapping interface can be finicky and sometimes requires significant force to register
Not waterproof; it is only resistant to sweat and rain and cannot be worn for swimming or in the shower
The screen is difficult to read in direct sunlight and is prone to scratching
Uses a proprietary, somewhat bulky clamp-style charger that is not compatible with other Fitbit models
Text notifications can be hard to read on the small screen as they scroll only once and may truncate

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05/07/2018

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pcmag.com

12/03/2016

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07/11/2016

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uk.pcmag.com

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Fitbit Alta Review - PCMag UK

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The Fitbit Alta is a stylish, entry-level fitness tracker, with the Heise review highlighting its high-precision 99.5% accuracy in step counting and solid design. The accompanying app offers excellent sleep analysis and detailed statistics, while the battery lasts up to six days. However, the device lacks a heart rate monitor, integrated GPS, and a barometric sensor to track stairs,...Read more

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14/04/2017

Fitbit Alta Review - Sparks of Thought", "Fitbit Alta Experience Report - Flashes of Thought", "Fitbit Alta Review - Thought Sparks

In her review of the Fitbit Alta on Gedankenfunken, Elena provides a detailed assessment after using the device continuously for nearly a year. She highlights several pros, including its slim, subtle design that seamlessly replaces a traditional wristwatch. Functionally, she praises the highly accurate automatic sleep tracking, the gentle silent vibration alarm, and the reliable...Read more

laptopmedia.com

05/06/2016

Fitbit Alta review: A convenient smart band suitable for everyone

The Fitbit Alta is a lightweight (29 grams), comfortable, and stylish fitness tracker featuring a durable, quick-charging battery and a modular design that allows for easy band swapping. Its functionality is highlighted by a robust app, automatic exercise detection, precise sleep tracking, smartphone notification alerts, and engaging social challenges. Conversely, the device suffers...Read more

dailymotion.com

07/08/2016

Fitbit Alta: Video Presentation - Dailymotion Video

The Fitbit Alta is a sleek, design-focused fitness tracker featuring a slim aluminum body and interchangeable bands available in leather, metal, and various colours. Its OLED screen displays the time, steps, distance, active minutes, battery life, and alarms, activating via touch or wrist tilt. The tracker excels in software-driven reliability, automatically and accurately logging...Read more

darty.com

19/05/2016

Review of the Fitbit Alta Connected Activity Tracker - Darty

The Fitbit Alta is reviewed as a fashionable, lightweight tracker featuring a slim aluminum design, an OLED tap display, and SmartTrack technology for automated activity and sleep monitoring. It offers practical features such as call/text notifications, a 5-day battery life, and interchangeable straps, aiming to bridge the gap between daily fitness tracking and style. Key...Read more

cnetfrance.fr

07/06/2016

Fitbit Alta - CNET France

The Fitbit Alta is highlighted as a highly stylish and lightweight fitness tracker that focuses heavily on customisation and daily activity tracking. The pros of the device center on its sleek, slim design and comfort, making it easy to wear all day and even during sleep. It features interchangeable bands available in rubber, leather, and metal options to match different outfits....Read more

lesnumeriques.com

16/04/2016

Test Fitbit Alta : le nouveau mètre étalon ?

The Les Numériques review evaluates the Fitbit Alta as a highly user-friendly and reliable fitness tracker that bridges the gap between everyday wellness and style. Priced at €140 at launch, the device stands out for its premium design, featuring a curved OLED display over an aluminum casing, and a quick one-minute setup process. It is praised for its automatic activity recognition,...Read more

andreagaleazzi.com

02/06/2016

Fitbit Alta Review and Comparison with Charge HR

The Fitbit Alta is a stylish and lightweight activity tracker designed for users who prioritise aesthetics and customisation alongside health tracking. Its standout features include an impressive battery life that lasts nearly 7 days—surpassing Fitbit's official 5-day estimate—and an interchangeable silicone strap system that coordinates well with daily attire. The software...Read more

laptopmedia.com

05/06/2016

Fitbit Alta review: A convenient smart band suitable for everyone", "Fitbit Alta review: Convenient smart fitness tracker for everyone

The Fitbit Alta is a lightweight 29-gram fitness tracker featuring a modular, durable metal body with easily swappable bands, offering a highly comfortable fit for all-day wear. It excels at tracking steps, active minutes, and sleep quality, featuring 5-day battery life and useful call/text notifications, all managed through a robust, feature-rich app. Key drawbacks include an...Read more

nextgentech.it

07/04/2026

Fitbit Alta Review – A fitness wristband for everyone

However, the device has notable drawbacks, particularly regarding its physical design and connectivity. The standard model lacks a built-in heart rate monitor and direct GPS, relying instead on a paired smartphone's GPS connection. On the hardware side, the rigid rubber strap features an interlocking clasp that is described as highly uncomfortable and difficult to put on. Charging...Read more

smarthealth.live

02/06/2016

SmartHealth Review: Fitbit Alta

Fitbit Alta Review Summary The Fitbit Alta is a stylish, lightweight activity tracker designed primarily for everyday use rather than intense training. Its standout features include a comfortable, sleek design with interchangeable bands, a strong five-to-seven-day battery life, and automatic tracking for sleep and activities like walking or cycling. Additionally, it features an...Read more

cynthia.nl

21/04/2017

Fitbit Alta review by Cynthia

Overview The Fitbit Alta is a sleek, user-friendly activity tracker that automatically monitors daily steps, distance, burned calories, and sleep patterns through a highly intuitive app. Priced at €129, this slim device features a helpful, battery-saving display that activates when the user lifts their arm or taps the screen to show the time and daily statistics without needing to...Read more

ikbenirisniet.nl

05/05/2016

Counting steps with the Fitbit Alta

The blogger reviews the Fitbit Alta, an activity tracker purchased impulsively after discovering through an iPhone that they only walked about 6,000 steps daily, well below the active lifestyle baseline of 10,000 steps. Despite initially viewing the device as an overpriced pedometer, the author praises its ability to successfully motivate an active routine using gamified persuasive...Read more

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