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Avg. price in UK: ~£130
Avg. price in US: ~$150
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 7 days
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Fitbit Alta HR review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

7.4

Very good

7.0

Very good

9.2

Exceptional

6.2
Swimming
Score components:
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%
3.0
Battery life
7.0
Kids
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30.0%
3.0
Battery life
25.0%
8.0
Weight
20.0%
9.0
ATM rating
15.0%
9.0
Screen size
10.0%
9.8
Price

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The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim fitness tracker measuring 35.8mm x 15.2mm x 10mm and weighing approximately 23g, designed for 24/7 wear with a surgical-grade stainless steel case and a 1.1-inch monochrome OLED tap display. Key specifications include an optical heart rate monitor with PurePulse technology, a 3-axis accelerometer, and a lithium-polymer battery providing up to 7 days of life on a 2-hour charge. Main characteristics feature automatic exercise recognition through SmartTrack, advanced sleep stage monitoring (Light, Deep, REM), and smartphone notifications for calls, texts, and calendar alerts via Bluetooth 4.0. Its primary pros are its lightweight, stylish form factor with interchangeable bands and impressive battery longevity compared to similar wearables. However, notable cons include its lack of built-in GPS and altimeter, limited splash-resistant rating that makes it unsuitable for swimming, and an occasionally unresponsive tap-activated screen.

Technical Specifications of Fitbit Alta HR

Overall score

7.4

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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

8.4

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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

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

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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

9.1

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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

7.8

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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

4.3

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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

6.5

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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

8.1

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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

wristband

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

15 mm

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Fitbit Alta HR vs the average fitness tracker

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Measures VO2 max
Fitbit Alta HR supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
Cardio Fitness Score.
What it is: Measures maximum oxygen uptake during exercise.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.
Importance: LOW
Fitbit Alta HR supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
Lower resting heart rate
Fitbit Alta HR supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks 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
Fitbit Alta HR supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Fitbit Alta HR 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 HR 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 HR 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 HR is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
14.5% higher user score
Fitbit Alta HR has a higher user score than the average fitness tracker (9.16 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 HR has a higher user score than the average fitness tracker (9.16 vs 8.000).9.16 vs 8
Cycle start prediction
Fitbit Alta HR 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 HR predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
Ovulation prediction
Fitbit Alta HR 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 HR predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Tracks calorie intake
Fitbit Alta HR 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 HR supports calorie intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.3% of fitness trackers support calorie intake tracking.
Measures VO2 max
Fitbit Alta HR supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
Lower resting heart rate
Fitbit Alta HR supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Fitbit Alta HR supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Ovulation prediction
Fitbit Alta HR predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Cycle start prediction
Fitbit Alta HR 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 HR 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 HR is compatible with Mac OS X, while the average fitness tracker is not. 27.5% of fitness trackers are compatible with Mac OS X.
Gesture control
Fitbit Alta HR supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
Tracks calorie intake
Fitbit Alta HR 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 HR supports water intake tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47% of fitness trackers support water intake tracking.

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No pace measurement
Fitbit Alta HR does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
59.1% smaller battery capacity
Fitbit Alta HR has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (45 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
3 days shorter battery life
Fitbit Alta HR has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
Lower screen resolution
Fitbit Alta HR has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x36 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
4 m shorter Bluetooth range
Fitbit Alta HR has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (6 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
No stopwatch
Fitbit Alta HR does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
1.7 mm thicker design
Fitbit Alta HR is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.7 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
Fitbit Alta HR 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.
Lower screen resolution
Fitbit Alta HR 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 HR 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 HR 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 HR does not support pace measurement, while the average fitness tracker does. 61.3% of fitness trackers support pace measurement.
59.1% smaller battery capacity
Fitbit Alta HR has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (45 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 HR has a lower battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (45 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.45 mAh vs 110 mAh
3 days shorter battery life
Fitbit Alta HR has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 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 HR has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (7 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.7 days vs 10 days
No stopwatch
Fitbit Alta HR 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 HR does not have a stopwatch, while the average fitness tracker does. 58.4% of fitness trackers have a stopwatch.
1.7 mm thicker design
Fitbit Alta HR is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.7 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
What it is: Total depth of the watch case.
When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <10 mm
Fitbit Alta HR is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.7 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.12.7 mm vs 11 mm
85.7% more expensive
Fitbit Alta HR is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£130 vs £70).
Fitbit Alta HR is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£130 vs £70).£130 vs £70
4 m shorter Bluetooth range
Fitbit Alta HR has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (6 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 HR has a shorter Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (6 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.6 m vs 10 m

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What customers like about Fitbit Alta HR?

Slim and stylish design, suitable for all-day wear and smaller wrists
Continuous heart rate tracking via PurePulse technology
In-depth sleep tracking and actionable sleep stage insights
Long battery life, typically lasting up to 7 days per charge
Wide variety of interchangeable bands for customisation
Seamless integration with the highly-rated Fitbit app platform
Improved buckle-style strap for a more secure fit compared to previous models

What customers dislike about Fitbit Alta HR?

Not waterproof or swim-proof; only resistant to sweat and rain
Lack of built-in or connected GPS for accurate distance tracking
Small monochrome display can be difficult to read in bright sunlight
Touch-sensitive screen is sometimes unresponsive or requires firm taps
No altimeter to track floors climbed
Inability to manually start or stop specific workouts directly from the device
Proprietary charging cable is not compatible with other Fitbit models

Expert reviews

neilturner.me.uk

11/07/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review Would you like to know more about the specific features or pros and cons mentioned in these reviews?

The Fitbit Alta HR is a narrow, lightweight, and comfortable fitness tracker that offers several notable improvements over previous Charge models. Its metal bands provide a solid build, making it highly wearable even during sleep. Key advantages include a significantly upgraded battery life that lasts a full week, an on-device battery status display, and an improved charging cable...Read more

stuff.tv

05/04/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review

The Fitbit Alta HR is a lightweight fitness tracker designed for casual exercisers, blending a small form factor with continuous heart-rate monitoring and advanced sleep tracking. It excels at automatically identifying and logging activities like walking, running, and cycling using its "SmartTrack" feature. It also tracks daily steps, calories, and active minutes. A standout feature...Read more

macworld.com

26/03/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review: The best fitness tracker for most people

The Fitbit Alta HR is a highly wearable, stylish fitness tracker that stands out for its slim design and continuous heart rate monitoring. Retailing at $150, the device resembles its predecessor but integrates an optical heart rate sensor to automatically track workout intensity across peak, cardio, and fat burn zones. Its standout features include insightful sleep-tracking metrics...Read more

wareable.com

15/05/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review

The Fitbit Alta HR, named a top wearable by Wareable, features a slim 15mm design, an optical heart rate sensor, and improved sleep tracking. It boasts a secure, comfortable watch-style buckle and a 5-to-7-day battery life. While highly regarded for everyday, 24/7 fitness tracking, the device lacks water resistance for swimming and does not feature built-in GPS. Additional...Read more

expertreviews.co.uk

20/01/2021

Fitbit Alta HR review: The Inspire's stylish predecessor has ... - Expert Reviews Are you looking for technical specifications or user setup guides fo...

The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim, discreet fitness tracker designed for 24/7 heart-rate monitoring and activity tracking without the bulk of traditional smartwatches. Its standout features include automatic activity detection, a secure classic buckle strap, significantly improved sleep analysis (including REM tracking), and an impressive five-to-seven-day battery life. The tracker also...Read more

techradar.com

01/07/2019

Fitbit Alta HR review - TechRadar

Fitbit Alta HR Review Summary The Fitbit Alta HR is a sleek and comfortable fitness tracker that successfully integrates a continuous heart rate monitor into a slim, 15mm-thick design. It stands out as an excellent, lightweight option for everyday tracking, offering highly accurate step counting and reliable heart rate monitoring without feeling bulky on the wrist. Its clean,...Read more

coachweb.com

21/11/2018

Fitbit Alta HR Review - Coach

Fitbit Alta HR Overview The Fitbit Alta HR is an exceptionally slim and stylish fitness tracker designed primarily for users looking to lose weight and increase daily activity. Key advantages include its built-in optical heart rate monitor, which provides accurate calorie burn estimates and essential resting heart rate data. Users gain access to advanced sleep tracking with Sleep...Read more

techadvisor.com

21/11/2018

Fitbit Alta HR review: sleek, stylish activity tracker - Tech Advisor

Fitbit Alta HR Overview The Fitbit Alta HR is a stylish, lightweight, and exceptionally comfortable activity tracker that excels at blending fashionable aesthetics with helpful 24/7 fitness tracking. Its standout features include a sharp, tap-based 1.4-inch OLED display, an improved secure watch-like buckle, and automatic exercise recognition via SmartTrack. Powered by PurePulse...Read more

kit.honestjohn.co.uk

22/10/2018

Review: Fitbit Alta HR | Product Reviews - Honest John Kit

Fitbit Alta HR Review Summary The Fitbit Alta HR is a stylish and exceptionally slim fitness tracker featuring continuous heart rate monitoring, automatic sleep tracking, and basic smartphone notifications. It is highly praised for being comfortable on thin wrists, easy to use, and incredibly motivating for desk workers who need hourly reminders to move. The companion app is...Read more

dcrainmaker.com

13/06/2017

Fitbit Alta HR In-Depth Review | DC Rainmaker

The Fitbit Alta HR is a sleek, highly compact activity tracker that excels at 24/7 biometric tracking and basic workout monitoring, making it an appealing choice for users focused on everyday health and fashion-forward band swappability. It features an improved automatic sleep-tracking system that details specific sleep stages—such as REM, light, and deep sleep—and provides a...Read more

theverge.com

11/04/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review: a much better activity tracker than I...

In The Verge's Fitbit Alta HR review, Lauren Goode concludes that while the device is not a major technological leap, it is a highly wearable, stylish tracker that pleasantly outperforms expectations. Priced at $149.95, it maintains the same slim, modular, bracelet-like aesthetic of its predecessor while introducing a highly requested optical heart rate sensor and a standard...Read more

pocket-lint.com

30/03/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review: The best everyday fitness tracker?

The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim and stylish 15mm-wide fitness tracker that integrates continuous heart-rate tracking and advanced sleep analytics into a highly compact design. It excels as an everyday wellness companion by automatically recognizing various exercises like walking, running, and cycling, while providing accurate step and calorie metrics aligned with standard gym...Read more

cnet.com

27/03/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review: Fitbit's new king of the hill - CNET

The Fitbit Alta HR is a highly recommended fitness tracker that balances a comfortable, ultra-slim design with robust all-day fitness and continuous heart rate tracking. Measuring the exact same size as the original Alta, this version introduces a continuous heart rate sensor that records data at five-second intervals throughout the day to calculate resting heart rate and a...Read more

pcmag.com

27/03/2017

Fitbit Alta HR Review - PCMag

The Fitbit Alta HR combines a slim design with continuous heart rate monitoring and advanced sleep tracking, offering accurate metrics and long battery life. It is highly comfortable for 24/7 wear and features a secure, traditional watch buckle for improved, consistent performance. PCMag However, the tracker lacks an altimeter for stair tracking and omits GPS for precise outdoor...Read more

mashable.com

27/03/2017

Fitbit Alta HR Review: Good tracking, but lacks actionable data

The Fitbit Alta HR is a sleek, lightweight fitness tracker designed for fashion-conscious users, featuring interchangeable bands and a slim design that is 25% thinner than the Charge 2. A major highlight of the device is its impressive battery life, which can last up to 10 days on a single charge. It integrates Fitbit’s PurePulse heart rate monitor and tracking features like Sleep...Read more

techgearlab.com

23/08/2017

Fitbit Alta HR Review | Tested & Rated - TechGearLab

Fitbit Alta HR The Fitbit Alta HR is a compact, lightweight, and highly discreet fitness tracker that excels in its minimalist design and comfortable, low-profile fit on the wrist. In terms of performance, it delivers high accuracy in step counting—showing an average discrepancy of just 2.1%—and was perfectly spot-on during mile-walk distance tests. It also provides seamless access...Read more

irishtimes.com

06/07/2017

Review: Fitbit Alta HR balances style and functionality - The Irish Times

The Irish Times review characterizes the Fitbit Alta HR as a stylish, comfortable, and efficient mid-tier tracker that effectively combines 24/7 heart rate monitoring with advanced sleep tracking technology. It is praised for its slim design and user-friendly app, while providing basic, helpful phone notifications. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of an altimeter for...Read more

wired.com

21/04/2017

Review: Fitbit Alta HR - WIRED

The WIRED Fitbit Alta HR Review highlights the device as a sleek, low-profile tracker that prioritises style and core tracking essentials over advanced training features. On the positive side, it is praised for its ultra-slim, jewellery-like design and a litany of interchangeable bands, making it highly aesthetic and nearly imperceptible on the wrist. Functionally, the SmartTrack...Read more

gizmodo.com

27/03/2017

Fitbit Alta HR Is the Best Fitness Tracker for Normal People - Gizmodo

The Fitbit Alta HR is a sleek, compact fitness tracker that bridges the gap between basic trackers and bulky smartwatches. It stands out for its slim design and continuous heart rate monitoring, which matches the accuracy of premium devices like the Apple Watch. The device features an improved strap mechanism and a black-and-white OLED screen that displays basic notifications...Read more

computerbild.de

27/07/2018

Fitbit Alta HR: Review, Price, Info

The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim fitness tracker featuring an OLED touch display and a built-in heart rate monitor, positioning itself between the basic Flex 2 and the larger Charge 2. Tested by Computer Bild, the device received an "adequate" (ausreichend) final grade of 3.6. Its core strengths lie in its highly accurate step counting and an excellent automatic activity tracking system...Read more

chip.de

11/05/2017

Fitbit Alta HR (Fitness Tracker) Review - CHIP

The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim fitness tracker that delivers a strong overall performance, highlighted by its 24/7 heart rate monitoring capabilities. Despite having a very narrow and sleek casing, Fitbit successfully integrated a pulse sensor into the underside of the device. Users will benefit from a highly intuitive, clear, and informative companion app that syncs with the tracker...Read more

fitnessarmband.eu

26/05/2021

Fitbit Alta HR Review on fitnessarmband.eu

The Fitbit Alta HR review from fitnessarmband.eu highlights the device as a sleek, well-manufactured upgrade over the original Alta, specifically designed for casual users aiming to increase daily movement. A major standout feature is the exceptionally precise step counter, which miscounted only two out of 300 test steps, combined with a vastly improved watch-like buckle clasp that...Read more

fitnessmodern.de

24/06/2018

Fitbit Alta HR Review - What to expect from the entry-level model

The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim and comfortable entry-level fitness tracker designed for users seeking a healthier lifestyle through 24/7 activity and sleep tracking. A major pro of this model compared to its predecessor is the addition of a small optical heart rate sensor, which measures your resting pulse and heart rate variability. This hardware integration powers Fitbit’s "Sleep...Read more

stern.de

04/08/2017

Fitbit Alta HR Long-Term Review: Is This Fitness Tracker Worth It? - Stern

Overview The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim fitness tracker that effectively motivates users to increase their daily movement and hit activity targets, such as the standard 10,000-step daily goal. Tested over the course of a month, the device features a continuous heart rate monitor via underside LED diodes and offers automatic tracking for activities like running, cycling, and...Read more

fitness-tracker-test.info

05/08/2017

Fitbit Alta HR Review – Fitness Tracker for Heart and Eyes

The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim, stylish, and lightweight fitness tracker tailored for daily wear, featuring precise heart rate monitoring, advanced sleep tracking, and a 5-7 day battery life. Key advantages include its comfortable, interchangeable bands, secure buckle, and the polished Fitbit app, making it an excellent choice for casual health monitoring. YouTube · Conversely, the...Read more

heise.de

09/05/2018

Fitbit Alta HR review: Slim fitness tracker with heart rate monitor", "Fitbit Alta HR in review: Slender fitness tracker with pulse monitor

The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim activity tracker recognized for precise continuous heart rate monitoring, accurate step tracking, and a week-long battery life, with a secure, stylish design. The review highlights its strength in automatic exercise recognition and a robust charging connection. However, the device features a difficult-to-read monochrome display in direct sunlight,...Read more

leclaireur.fnac.com

19/05/2017

Alta HR: The new fitness wristband by Fitbit!

The Fitbit Alta HR review highlights a sleek, lightweight, and discrete fitness tracker that seamlessly blends with everyday outfits due to its thin design and variety of interchangeable band colours. Setting up the tracker via the dedicated smartphone application is highly user-friendly, and the device provides great comfort for continuous day and night wear. Significant pros of...Read more

leparisien.fr

13/04/2017

Le Parisien tests: Fitbit Alta HR, the slimmest activity tracker on the market

Le Parisien praises the Fitbit Alta HR for its sleek design, featuring a 1.6 cm wide, 25-gram frame that makes it highly discreet and comfortable for daily wear. Key advantages include a reliable, long-lasting battery and a stylish, non-sporty aesthetic suitable for any outfit. Le Parisien However, the review notes limitations, including a failure to reduce the device's overall...Read more

01net.com

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Fitbit Alta HR Spec Sheet - 01net.com

The 01net.com Fitbit Alta HR technical review evaluates this smart fitness tracker as a highly capable device that successfully packs vital health features into a compact, everyday design. Weighing just 24 grams and measuring 1.6 cm wide, the tracker features a 0.78-inch monochrome OLED touch display and is powered by a Lithium Polymer battery. The review highlights major pros,...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

29/04/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review: good cardio, then off to bed

The Fitbit Alta HR is a highly compact and elegant fitness tracker that earned a maximum 5/5 rating for its reliability and excellent continuous heart rate tracking. A key highlight is its advanced sleep analysis, which combines movement data with heart rate monitoring to accurately track light, deep, and REM sleep phases. The user-friendly companion application (compatible with...Read more

cnetfrance.fr

17/04/2028

Fitbit Alta HR - CNET France

The Fitbit Alta HR is hailed as one of the finest activity trackers produced by the brand, combining a highly compact aesthetic with upgraded performance tracking capabilities. The review highlights several notable pros, including its exceptionally slim and elegant design that measures just 15mm thick, making it highly comfortable for all-day wear. A major upgrade over its...Read more

01net.com

17/03/2016

Fitbit Alta HR Review: The fitness tracker that fulfills almost all its promises

The Fitbit Alta HR is a compact, lifestyle-focused fitness tracker that stands out for its narrow 1.6 cm design, lightweight 25-gram build, and exceptional battery life. It features continuous heart rate monitoring and an upgraded sleep tracking system that utilizes both heart rate and accelerometer data to accurately map light, deep, and REM sleep phases. Designed for everyday...Read more

computerhoy.20minutos.es

03/05/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review and opinion

Fitbit Alta HR Review Summary The Fitbit Alta HR is a highly customizable and sleek fitness tracker designed to combat sedentary lifestyles by offering continuous, 24/7 heart rate monitoring using its built-in PurePulse sensor. It tracks everyday metrics like steps, distance, and calories while automatically identifying active exercises and providing highly precise, detailed...Read more

macitynet.it

03/08/2017

Fitbit Alta HR review: hands-on with Fitbit's small fitness tracker", "Testing the Fitbit Alta HR: a review of Fitbit's slim fitness band

The Fitbit Alta HR is evaluated as a significant technological evolution over the original Alta. It maintains the exact same sleek, lightweight, and thin aesthetics, making it an elegant choice for both men and women. The primary upgrade is the integration of an internal optical heart rate sensor, which allows the device to track heart rates continuously during daily activities and...Read more

hwupgrade.it

24/07/2017

Fitbit Alta HR: an excellent fitness band, it's just a shame you can't wear it in the pool

The Hardware Upgrade review characterizes the Fitbit Alta HR as a small, elegant, and highly wearable fitness band that succeeds in resolving the structural durability flaws of its predecessors by introducing a solid, interchangeable buckle strap. A major strength highlighted in the review is its impressive battery life, which closely hits the advertised 7-day mark and allows users...Read more

smartworld.it

25/03/2019

Fitbit Alta HR review (photos and video) - SmartWorld

The Fitbit Alta HR is a compact and visually appealing fitness tracker praised for integrating a continuous heart rate sensor into its narrow, elegant chassis. A major strength highlighted in the review is its strong seven-day battery life despite the constant heart rate monitoring, alongside a highly functional and intuitive companion app that offers detailed analysis of steps,...Read more

nextgentech.it

03/07/2017

Fitbit Alta HR – Review

The NextGenTech.it review outlines the Fitbit Alta HR as a highly capable and aesthetically upgraded version of its predecessor, scoring it an 8 out of 10. The primary highlight of this model is the inclusion of the PurePulse heart rate sensor. This sensor enables continuous cardiac monitoring alongside enhanced estimation metrics for steps, calorie burning, and activity recognition...Read more

tweakers.net

29/10/2018

Fitbit Alta HR Large Aluminium (Black) review by Gizz187

Review Overview The Fitbit Alta HR is a compact and slim activity-tracking band praised for its subtle, aesthetically pleasing design and reliable heart rate sensor. It integrates smoothly within the native Fitbit ecosystem, making it a functional choice for users who exclusively rely on Fitbit's own digital platform for monitoring their fitness metrics. However, the reviewer gave...Read more

tweakers.net

20/09/2019

Fitbit Alta HR Large Aluminium (Black) review by Bernard Pauwels

The reviewer gave the Fitbit Alta HR Large Aluminium (Black) a low rating of 2 out of 5 stars after owning it for a year, expressing deep frustration with its core functions and design limitations. On the positive side, they appreciated the physical design, noting that its small and practical shape is comfortable to wear. They also found the screen activation via wrist movement...Read more

test-aankoop.be

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Fitbit Alta HR review and testing

The Fitbit Alta HR is an activity tracker that scored a moderate overall test rating of 54 (Reasonable Quality) and is no longer available on the market. In terms of advantages, the device excels in connectivity, receiving a perfect score for its link with smartphones, and features highly intuitive menu navigation. It is comfortable to wear on the wrist and offers strong performance...Read more

salamistinkt.nl

13/02/2019

Fitbit: what works or doesn't work for me?", "Fitbit: what works for me and what doesn't?

In this review from the Dutch blog Salami stinkt, wheelchair user Jacqueline shares her two-year experience using the Fitbit Alta HR tracker. Among the primary pros, she highly praises the sleep tracking feature, noting it brings her peace of mind by showing her sleep quality averages over time rather than letting her stress over a single bad night. The vibrating alarm is another...Read more

fitwithmarit.nl

18/02/2018

Fitbit review: Ionic, Charge 2 and Alta HR

In this article from Fit with Marit, blogger Marit reviews three different Fitbit wearables based on her personal usage. The Alta HR stands out as the most compact, slim, and stylish option, making it highly comfortable for everyday wear, especially for people with thin wrists. However, its major cons are that it is not waterproof, cannot track stair climbing, and does not allow you...Read more

bright.nl

26/07/2017

First impression of the Fitbit Alta HR: a stylish fitness tracker with a heart rate monitor

The Fitbit Alta HR is a minimalist and highly stylish fitness tracker that can easily double as a piece of jewellery due to its slim, customizable design. Its core strengths include a helpful heart rate monitor that tracks deep, light, and REM sleep stages, as well as an hourly vibration alert that effectively motivates users to take at least 250 steps. It seamlessly displays smart...Read more

smarthealth.live

20/04/2017

Smarthealth Review: Fitbit Alta HR with 24/7 heart rate monitoring

The Fitbit Alta HR is a slim, stylish activity tracker that builds upon its predecessor by integrating a smaller, upgraded optical heart rate sensor (PurePulse Technology) and an improved, secure buckle-style strap. It provides user-friendly 24/7 tracking for steps, distance, active minutes, and calories, alongside highly detailed sleep-stage analysis (tracking light, REM, and deep...Read more

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