Fitbit Alta HR (FB408)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 2104 reviews of Fitbit Alta HR (FB408). The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the comfort and portability. The size and design also get good feedback. There are some mixed views about the price. Many are less positive about the reliability.

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Expert review by : Luke Johnson (techradar.com)

Fitbit Alta HR review

Activity trackers are everywhere. Whether you run 10K every weekend or do little more than plod to the bus stop in the mornings, many of us have some form of sensor strapped to our wrist or shoved in our phones, tracking our every movement. When those...

Slim, comfortable design On-point steps counting Accurate heart rate reader

Screen slightly unresponsive Not the most dynamic sports tracker Display difficult to read in bright light

With the Alta HR, Fitbit has taken what was already a solid activity tracker, and made it better. It’s not flash, it’s not elaborate, but it is slick and with its newly added heart rate tracking skills it's a more well-rounded fitness companion for...

Jul, 2019

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Expert review by : Britta O'Boyle (pocket-lint.com)

Fitbit Alta HR review: The best everyday fitness tracker?

The Fitbit Alta HR is pitched at the everyday user rather than the active one, so for some, it won't quite do enough and given the Charge 2 is only

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.

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Simon Jary (techadvisor.co.uk)

Fitbit Alta HR

The Fitbit Alta offers basic activity stats in a slim, stylish wristband.

Nov, 2018

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Expert review by : Chris Barraclough (recombu.com)

Fitbit Alta HR Review: In Depth

Our Fitbit Alta HR review takes a close look at the latest Fitbit fitness tracker, complete with digital display for real-time feedback of your stats.

Instant feedback ; HR sensor ; Customisable design

Not water resistant ; Sensors can be tricked

The Fitbit Alta HR doesn’t offer much of an improvement over the existing Charge 2, and in fact you might struggle to notice any real difference at first. However, the more compact design and improved screen sensitivity is definitely a step up over...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Fitbit Alta HR review

It's got a new heart-rate sensor, but is the Alta HR still a tracker's delight?

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

A fine all-rounder with excellent autopilot tracking, but the Alta HR falls just short of greatness

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Dan Graziano (cnet.co.uk)

Fitbit Alta HR review

Guess what: Fitbit's newest tracker is its best one yet. There are a lot of Fitbits to choose from, but after wearing all of them, the Fitbit Alta HR ( £92.14 at Amazon.co.uk ) wins our vote. It has almost all of the same features as the Charge 2 (...

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.

Mar, 2017

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Expert review by (which.co.uk)

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Fitbit has squeezed a heart-rate monitor into the slim, and popular, Fitbit Alta fitness tracker. But what else does the colourful Alta HR fitness tracker offer and will it get your pulse racing? Read our full review to find out.

Jun, 2017

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Expert review by : Jonathan Bray (alphr.com)

Fitbit Alta HR review: Better sleep analysis and heart-rate monitoring, but it's pricey

At £30 more than the regular Alta, and £10 less than the Fitbit Charge 2, the Alta HR struggles to make a case for itself

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...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla (canadianreviewer.com)

Review: Fitbit Alta HR

Fitbit's most impressive fitness tracker isn't the biggest or the one with the most features, but a perfect mix of reliable activity and sleep tracking, ease of use and a refined design.

Fitbit's Alta HR is an ideal fitness tracker for any level of user. It has a bright screen, tracks activity and sleep 24/7, and can determine what sort of activity or exercise you are doing. Ideal for users who like to wear real watches, or don't like...

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Michael Grothaus (knowyourmobile.com)

Fitbit Alta HR Overview: Is This The Fitness Tracker For You?

When Apple unveiled the Apple Watch last year many pundits predicted it would be the downfall of fitness trackers since the Watch featured a number of fitnesses-focused capabilities. However, that's been anything but the case according to the latest...

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