Testseek.co.uk have collected 123 expert reviews of the Fitbit Alta HR and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Fitbit Alta HR.
April 2017
(80%)
123 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(94%)
954 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Slim
Elegant design
24/7 heart rate monitoring
Impressive battery life
Attractive and sleek design
Sleep Stages information is useful
Comfortable
Long battery life
Exercise auto-tracking is excellent
Heart-rate tracking adds depth to stats
Sleep tracking has promise
Small and discrete
Slim design
Custom straps galore
Good sleep insights
Heart rate monitor
The Alta HR has a slim and stylish design with 7-day battery life
And all-day fitness and heart rate tracking
Comfortable design
On-point steps counting
Accurate heart rate reader
Slim and stylish design
Comfortable to wear
Interchangeable straps
Heart rate tracking
Accurate activity tracking
Great sleep tracking
Good week-long battery life
Great app platform
Sleek
And unobtrusive design
Precise heart-rate tracking
Impressive activity recognition
Useful sleep-tracking data
The tracker itself can be popped out and inserted into optional leather or metal bangles that make the activity tracker look much more like jewellery
If you've taken under 250 steps in an hour
The tracker will remind you to get up and start being active
The editors didn't like
Pricier than the Charge 2 HR
Fewer features than the Charge 2 HR
Basic exercise tracking
No Connected GPS
Slightly unresponsive display
Not water-resistant
Screen can be unresponsive
Lacks an altimeter and guided breathing
Heart rate sensor not up to intense workouts
No breathing training
Screen a tad unresponsive
Poor notifications
It isn't water-resistant
And notifications can be difficult to read. You can't manually start workouts. Automatic exercise tracking and no buttons means no on-band controls
Screen slightly unresponsive
Not the most dynamic sports tracker
Display difficult to read in bright light
Not much cheaper than more capable Charge 2
Lacks a few features like Guided Breathing
No option to start a workout from device
No waterproofing
No altimeter
Dim
Finicky screen
Not waterproof
No manual fitness profiles or relaxation features
Can't be used when swimming
The food database for calories consumed is American by default
So you need to head into advanced settings and change it to the UK you can scan barcodes but we found some more popular items
Fitbit wants the Alta HR to be the mainstream device you buy if you're looking to get started with tracking your health, but aren't a real fitness junkie.Bringing heart rate tech to a more mainstream device is a great idea and so far this looks like it co...
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Published: 2017-04-27, Author: James , review by: titaniumgeek.com
The Fitbit Alta HR is the device which Fitbit should have released in 2016, except that it isn't the one they should have released in 2017 either. Where are my Whatsapp notifications? BUT, BUT, and it is a big BUT, what if the Fitbit isn't for me, or...
Slim and stylish design, comfortable to wear, interchangeable straps, heart rate tracking, accurate activity tracking, great sleep tracking, good week-long battery life, great app platform
Not much cheaper than more capable Charge 2, lacks a few features like Guided Breathing, no option to start a workout from device, no waterproofing, no altimeter
The Alta is by far the most stylish Fitbit thanks to its slim body and interchangeable straps. Add heart-rate tracking and improved sleep tracking and the Alta HR steps things up to a notable degree.Fitbit hasn't added waterproofing or elevation data to t...
Published: 2017-04-20, Author: Jonathan , review by: alphr.com
All-in-all, the Fitbit Alta HR is typical Fitbit. It's competent, easy to use and understand. It tracks the things casual fitness fans need, will help them keep on top of their daily activity, and understand more about when to do more and how to get healt...
Slim, sleek, and unobtrusive design, Precise heart-rate tracking, Impressive activity recognition, Useful sleep-tracking data
Dim, finicky screen, Not waterproof, No manual fitness profiles or relaxation features
Yes. If you're a casual athlete looking for a no-frills, stylish way to track your sleep and daily activity — and don't care about GPS — the Alta HR is one of the cheapest and slimmest fitness trackers with a heart rate sensor, and benefits from Fitbit's...
Attractive and sleek design, Sleep Stages information is useful, Comfortable, Long battery life
Basic exercise tracking, No Connected GPS, Slightly unresponsive display
Fitbit Alta HR – Battery Life and Charging One positive to come from the reduced refresh rate of the heart rate monitor is that the Fitbit Alta HR can last close to seven days on a single charge. The Charge 2, on the other hand, tends to last closer to fi...
The tracker itself can be popped out and inserted into optional leather or metal bangles that make the activity tracker look much more like jewellery, If you've taken under 250 steps in an hour, the tracker will remind you to get up and start being active
Can't be used when swimming, The food database for calories consumed is American by default, so you need to head into advanced settings and change it to the UK you can scan barcodes but we found some more popular items, like chocolate biscuits, weren't li
If you're looking for a discreet activity tracker that's still got a heart rate sensor and a screen large enough to see the steps and distance you travel each day, the Fitbit Alta HR is the ideal buy! Simple to set up and use, there are some great added f...
Heart rate sensor not up to intense workouts, No breathing training, Screen a tad unresponsive, Poor notifications
The Fitbit Alta HR is a return to the company's strongest suit, with a focus on sleep, wellbeing and heart health rather than all-out fitness. The improved sleep stats are a big step forward, although will require time and perseverance to really kick in w...
Published: 2017-03-27, Author: Dan , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Alta HR has a slim and stylish design with 7-day battery life, and all-day fitness and heart rate tracking
It isn't water-resistant, and notifications can be difficult to read. You can't manually start workouts. Automatic exercise tracking and no buttons means no on-band controls
Long battery life and stylish design combined with improving app software make the Alta HR the best all-around fitness tracker for most people...
Exercise auto-tracking is excellent, Heart-rate tracking adds depth to stats, Sleep tracking has promise, Small and discrete
Not water-resistant, Screen can be unresponsive, Lacks an altimeter and guided breathing
For health-tracking newbies who want a subtle band that doesn't look too much like a watch, the Alta HR is shaping up to be a very solid option. It's not quite as handsome as Jawbone's or Misfit's offerings. And it's not as suitable for all-out sports tr...
