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Fitbit Alta HR Blue Gray Large US Version
Last Updated: December 15, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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221.13 grams
WEIGHT
98 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 733 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Band
112fitbit, wrist, bands, wristband, alta hr
+41%
-59%
" ... Also, the band which was beautiful day one, became darkened and was getting black even though I really didn't ever see how it could have been Getting dirty. ... "
" ... The wrist band fell apart after 6 months of use. ... "
" ... It was good when it was new but then the straps broke after 6 months. ... "
" ... Cons: The clasp is a big disappointment. ... "
" ... First, the band had to be replaced because where one side connected to the device tore and the device would not be secure and it (the band) came apart. ... Fitbit replaced it with little trouble - but since that time the device itself, on one side, would not "lock" to the band and lately has disconnected and fallen off at least once a day. ... "
" ... The connection to the bands are poorly made and will break under regular use. ... "
" ... I purchased a little over a year ago band is Falling apart I called fit bit they said sorry one year warranty up cant help you. ... "
" ... A week ago, one side of the wristband has simply fallen off. ... "
Product Reliability
98year, 6 months, stopped working, fitbit, lasted
+30%
-70%
" ... It was $150 and it lasted less than 3 months. ... "
" ... but then it just died . ... just so unreliable . ... "
" ... Purchased on March 8. ... "
" ... It stopped working on the EXACT date (Jul 20th) of purchase. ... "
" ... Had this Fitbit for less than 2 months and it fell off due to a faulty connection and is lost. ... "
" ... Update: the replacement unit stopped charging as well . ... "
" ... The vibrating for texts and calls stopped working at about 8 months old. ... "
" ... I'd expect to get at least 2 years of use out of a device like this, and for it to last just barely 1 is unacceptable. ... "
Pedometer
96fitbit, tracker, count, tracking, fitness
+63%
-38%
" ... And I love that I don't need a watch and a fitness tracker so it's practical to wear all the time. ... "
" ... I like that I can check my steps from the Fitbit itself . ... "
" ... It really has helped encourage me to get more exercise! ... "
" ... Got this as a gift for mother-in-law who needed to count her steps. ... "
" ... I like it's little reminders to get up and move (subtle, and you'll want to just check how close to 10,000 steps you are by the end of the day). ... "
" ... I love how it keeps track of heart rate an how many miles I walk each day. ... "
" ... Love the step count and reminders to walk each hour. ... "
" ... Other then that, it's a good professional tracker. ... "
Sleep Tracking
89tracking, track, heart rate, steps, tracker
+75%
-25%
" ... Especially like the sleep tracker. ... "
" ... I thought a Fitbit Alta HR would be great for tracking my heart rate (HR) and sleep duration and cycles. ... "
" ... I really like the sleep tracking feature. ... "
" ... My favorite part is the sleep tracking, go figure. ... "
" ... Tracks my data extremely well, and even my sleep. ... "
" ... I also love seeing how I am sleeping at night with the sleep analysis. ... "
" ... The perfect exercise tracker to person who need some kind of notification to move like me ! ... "
" ... It tracks my steps, distance, heart rate, sleep patterns, and exercise. ... "
Comfort
85wear, wearing, band, fitbit, wrists
+58%
-42%
" ... Works well, fits small wrist, several features. ... "
" ... My daughter loves this and it fits her small arm well. ... "
" ... Fits the wrist well. ... X-Large must be for the Incredible Hulk's wrists, most should be ok with a Large or smaller. ... "
" ... The thinness is a huge plus though and it looks great on her wrist. ... "
" ... Small and weightless on your wrist. ... "
" ... The readout choices and order are customizable on the band and with a flick of the wrist I can get it started. ... "
" ... I have small wrists, and the smaller size fit me perfectly. ... "
" ... I am never ever going to wear one of these. ... I wear my all the time and I love it. ... "
Battery Life
59battery, days, battery life, lasts, recharge
+44%
-56%
" ... It will not charge or come on. ... "
" ... It's now May 2018 and it won't charge at all. ... "
" ... It is very pretty, but compared to the Charge 2, does not do much. ... "
" ... I always updated it as necessary and never let the battery run completely down. ... Then the battery completely drained in less than 6 hours. ... "
" ... Now a charge will only last 8 hours. ... "
" ... Quit taking a charge after 2 months ... "
" ... Battery died after one year ... "
" ... Battery is already down to only keep charge for a day . ... "
Heartrate
51hr, fitbit, alta hr, exercise, accurate
+73%
-27%
" ... Helps with tracking my sleep and heart rate ... "
" ... Finally a band that is narrow with HR. ... "
" ... I really loved using my Alta hr. ... "
" ... I love the added heart rate feature! ... "
" ... Even the heartrate monitor works well, which I was worried about because often exercise handheld monitors don't catch my heart rate. ... "
" ... I had wanted the Fitbit Alta HR for a long time, I had open heart surgery and it had all the features I wanted in a small package. ... I Love it because it tracks everything from sleep and exercise to heart rate. ... "
" ... Bought originally to track sleep and heart rate, knowing that it isn’t 100% accurate but the functions are neat. ... "
" ... I never really liked the old style but I needed the heart rate monitoring for health reasons. ... "
Design
51design, color, sleek, slim, alta
+86%
-14%
" ... got the mesh bracelets to jazz up the look a bit :) ... "
" ... Aesthetically speaking, I have no complaints. ... The gunmetal grey version is definitely more attractive in my opinion, and the device blends seamlessly into the band, making it look like a minimalistic black bracelet when the screen is inactive. ... "
" ... And the color is so pretty! ... "
" ... The design is both functional and beautiful which makes it versatile. ... "
" ... That color is a good compromise between stark black and a bright color (if this is your style). ... "
" ... Looks good, and easy to use! ... "
" ... I just prefer metal. ... "
" ... So far, I dig. ... "
Accuracy
50accurate, calories, count, tracking, heart rate
+62%
-38%
" ... Encourages active lifestyle! ... "
" ... The steps are pretty accurate, sometimes "active time" can be off , but that's not big deal. ... "
" ... steps, and availability of the day time and date. ... "
" ... It really helps her be more aware of her daily steps and encourages her to move. ... "
" ... It's accurate with heart rate and steps and I can even receive text messages and read them without my phone. ... "
" ... I've measured it against my pulse-ox, and it's most accurate between about 60-100. ... I don't know how accurate it is, because I don't really have any way to know that. ... "
" ... I do think it counts accurately. ... "
" ... The reminder to get up and do steps which is my primary goal is very good for me since I tend to sit in the same spot for too long. ... "
Charging
50charging, charger, fitbit, days, charged
+34%
-66%
" ... Update: reducing one star because the charger stop charging within 2 weeks. ... It just stop charging . ... Update: the replacement unit stopped charging as well . ... "
" ... Quit taking a charge less than 2 weeks out ... "
" ... It won't hold a charge, it does want to sync, and the display doesn't want to work sometimes even when it is fully charged, and the heart rate monitor does not work at all now. ... "
" ... The fitbit was interesting, but it never held a charge for more than a few days and after less than a month it stopped charging altogether. ... "
" ... does not charge anymore . ... "
" ... All it included was the face, no band and no charger. ... "
" ... The battery will not withhold charge and when you contact support they will only offer you a discount to purchase a new device when its the defective battery causing the issue. ... "
" ... have tried charging it both electrically and with my computer and it never responds. ... "
Build Quality
47months, broke, metal, fell, wear
+30%
-70%
" ... There is gunk on the band and the adapter package was torn open and loose. ... "
" ... after typical wear and tear the screen now only partially works and the sensor is totally busted. ... "
" ... The wrist band fell apart after 6 months of use. ... "
" ... The connection to the bands are poorly made and will break under regular use. ... "
" ... As the wristband material deteriorated, the joint tolerances opened up and the clasp could no longer secure the wristband. ... This is a design failure and a lack of competent materials engineering. ... "
" ... I actually really liked the product, but over the weekend one side of the clasp broke and I lost it. ... No idea why the clasp on the side of the electronic part came loose. ... "
" ... It looks brand new except for the metal piece that connects to the Fitbit, It has a crack. ... I can no longer wear it because it doesn't fit. ... "
" ... Fits well, plastic doesn't feel sweaty underneath even after a good walk. ... "
Apps
43sync, fitbit, data, tells, interface
+70%
-30%
" ... I love that I can see baselines for my demographics to get an idea of what my goals should be, but I can customize everything to fit my needs and current fitness level. ... "
" ... app is good ... "
" ... I like the app but when napping it vibrates and tells me to get moving?LOL. ... "
" ... Love this device, and love the elegant iPhone app. ... "
" ... Good device with easy to use app. ... "
" ... You can view data (for the day or for a duration of time) via the app or the web interface. ... I'm not crazy about the UX for the website, but the app is plenty user-friendly. ... I'm interested in the data it provides, and, between the app and the website, Fitbit explains how to interpret the data (which is helpful: e.g., it gives you benchmarks for time spent in deep sleep). ... The app continues to sync well with the phone, though I don't have it running constantly in the background (to preserve phone battery life). ... "
" ... I love looking at the app to see how I’m doing for the day! ... "
" ... The accompanying app is wonderful and easy to use! ... If you choose to, you can even sync the My Fitness Pal app to your FitBit app and use the mutual data to help both apps! ... You don't even have to download the app and sync your data if you don't want to! ... "
Device Compatibility
42fitbit, app, syncs, calls, syncing
+55%
-45%
" ... It syncs flawlessly with my phone and my digital scale. ... "
" ... You must have a certain required smartphone , a Windows 10 computer, or a Dongle in order to run setup. ... Since I had an Android ZTE smartphone and a Windows Pro 7 OS and no dongle . ... "
" ... It's definitely a goal-oriented, motivational tool though at times a guilt-inducing one as when the couch or computer calls. ... "
" ... It actually displays text messages on the display which I think is amazing, and calendar notifications and phone calls also pop up on the display. ... "
" ... Setting the watch up to Bluetooth on my phone is a plus as I can view messages on my screen. ... "
" ... Not as easy to sync. ... "
" ... Setup and integration with my iPhone was seamless. ... "
" ... The companion Android app is handy, and integrates phone and band well (I like the text-message notification from my Fitbit better than the phone's own ways). ... "
Fit
42fit bit, fell, small, fits well, fits
+57%
-43%
" ... Fit perfectly, works great, battery lasts days! ... "
" ... Enjoying the Fit Bit Alta. ... "
" ... We ordered a men's small and it fits perfectly. ... "
" ... I loved my fit bit for three months. ... "
" ... I love this fit bit!! ... "
" ... It fits her perfectly and once her and I figured out how to use it, she's now a pro at it. ... "
" ... Love my fit bit ... "
" ... Just got this fit bit - it is awesome! ... "
For Kids
30bought, daughter, wife, year, mom
+100%
" ... Bought this for my mom and she absolutely loves it. ... "
" ... Daughter Loves it very much . ... "
" ... Bought this for my granddaughter and she loves it! ... "
" ... My wife loves it!! ... "
" ... It has surpassed the Kindle as her favorite. ... "
" ... I had bought one for myself and liked the features so i bought my daughter one too. ... "
" ... Now his Dad wants one too, probably get another one for Christmas. ... "
" ... my daughter loves it ... "
Returns
29refund, back, amazon, returning, replacement
+10%
-90%
" ... i HAVE TO SENT IT BACK BECAUSE IT DID NOT WORK ... "
" ... Also, because I bought the product through amazon, I couldn't get a refund. ... "
" ... I’m really bummed I had to send it back. ... Yo I returned my item a long time ago and still haven’t gotten my refund and there’s no way to contact these people. ... "
" ... I had to pay for the packaging to return it. ... Just got the “replacement” today. ... "
" ... I am returning it immediately. ... "
" ... And I can’t even return it now. ... I just want my money back. ... "
" ... I LOST THE SECOND ONE. ... "
" ... In order to get a new device that was not already broken when it arrived, we had to ship everything back to them (the old Fitbit and broken wristband, charger, new writband&Fitbit) before they would send us one that wasn't already broken. ... "
Marketplace
28shipping, refund, product, expected, advertised
+75%
-25%
" ... For 2 day shipping . ... "
" ... Performs as expected. ... "
" ... THanks came in brand new gracias. ... "
" ... It looks exactly like the picture if not a bit more muted in person which I think is great. ... "
" ... Product was as described ... "
" ... Amazing company that has me as a loyal customer. ... "
" ... Received just as described. ... "
" ... They provide replacement or 50% off their products. ... "
Ease of Use
24app, use, easy to set, user friendly, works great
+83%
-17%
" ... I got this because it seemed simple enough for my needs. ... "
" ... Small size and easy to use ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and get started. ... "
" ... Easy to use/read. ... "
" ... Easy to use and pair with iPhone 7. ... "
" ... She is very simple and doesn't like anything that is too complicated or she will not use it so this was perfect for her. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... I'm not crazy about the UX for the website, but the app is plenty user-friendly. ... There's no learning curve at all: it's intuitive. ... "
Display Clarity
23sunlight, screen, tapping, tap, sometimes
+13%
-87%
" ... Sometimes double tapping the Alta does not turn the screen on. ... "
" ... The only downside to this one, is that it is a little harder for me to access the screen while wearing it. ... It doesn’t always respond to my wrist turn to show the screen. ... The screen projection lights are very dim, making it hard to see and use outside during a run. ... "
" ... The display is not bright enough and is useless outdoors. ... "
" ... The display only stays lit for about a second, which is horrible! ... "
" ... Would not sync also you must tap the hell out of it for the display . ... "
" ... You need to touch it hard in order tomdisplaynthenimformation on the screen. ... "
" ... My only real nemesis are the inability to read the display in bright light (the tech exists for this so it’s very annoying) and the lack of “medium” bands. ... "
" ... The screen began flashing between the time and battery screens. ... "
Delivery
22promised, item, delivery, arrived, shipped
+77%
-23%
" ... My Fitbit delivered everything promised and everything I wanted. ... "
" ... Item was new as described does all that it says it will do! ... Item shipped faster than it orig said!! ... "
" ... Arrived on a Sunday, just as promised! ... "
" ... For 2 day shipping . ... "
" ... I received on the exact date they promised. ... "
" ... Happy with delivery and product. ... "
" ... Thank you, fast prompt and as promised! ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and I've been wearing for a couple of weeks without any issues. ... "
As Gift
20wife, daughter, birthday, mother, gave
+90%
-10%
" ... This was a gift for my daughter. ... "
" ... Got this as a gift for my mother-in-law. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my daughter and she LOVES it! ... "
" ... Very successful Mother's day gift! ... "
" ... Gave this to my mother for Mother's day this year and she loved it! ... "
" ... A gift for my daughter, who wanted grey, which isn't all that easy to find in this model. ... "
" ... Exactly what my son wanted for his birthday! ... "
" ... My favorite gift I've gotten for myself in a long time. ... "
Software Platform
20interface, sync, syncs, reinstalled, health
+60%
-40%
" ... The companion Android app is handy, and integrates phone and band well (I like the text-message notification from my Fitbit better than the phone's own ways). ... "
" ... APP is great. ... "
" ... I love how accurate it is and how it syncs to my gym’s MindBody app. ... "
" ... the feature that allows interface changes is great ... "
" ... You can view data (for the day or for a duration of time) via the app or the web interface. ... "
" ... Set up was easy and app interface is user friendly. ... "
" ... The software is awesome! ... "
" ... app is good ... "
Price
20worth, worth the price, worth the money, price, paid
+30%
-70%
" ... Certainly not worth the price. ... "
" ... Not worth the money. ... "
" ... Waste of money. ... I just want my money back. ... "
" ... What a waste of money. ... "
" ... Overall, for what it does, it is overpriced. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money. ... "
" ... Paid almost $150 for this item, that's not a great return on investment. ... "
" ... Don't expect this product to last more than 12 months if you waste your money on it! ... "
For Running
14walking, bike, stay, however, gym
+50%
-50%
" ... It's fallen off during hikes, lifting things, during runs. ... "
" ... However, it gets confused when I ride my motorcycle and thinks I'm walking . ... "
" ... I don't go to the gym. ... "
" ... I don't do strenuous exercise . ... "
" ... Doesn’t capture my time on my stationary bike or regular bike. ... "
Controls
13tap, display, button, sometimes, oddly
+8%
-92%
" ... Also doesn’t “wake up” without several fairly hard taps and it’s difficult to get it to scroll through all the information screens. ... "
" ... I was concerned that this doesn't track stairs climbed or allow you to press a button to start a work out, but I realized I rarely used that feature,typically allowing the auto tracking to do the work. ... Sometimes it can be hard to stop an alarm, requiring a lot of screen tapping but after reading a tip elsewhere to tap where it says Fitbit on the screen, that works! ... "
" ... I wish this model also had a push button on the side like the Charge 2 does as the tapping on the screen is not as easy to do as they say. ... "
" ... The tapping function doesn't always work, and it takes a bit of research and practice to pinpoint the oddly specific spot to tap for the most responsiveness (on the bottom seam between the band and the screen). ... "
" ... Would not sync also you must tap the hell out of it for the display . ... "
" ... One persistent nuisance you may have heard on the street: turning the wrist or tapping to activate the display oddly is not consistent. ... "
" ... Cannot figure out how to turn unit off as directions say to press button, and there is no button. ... "
" ... - tapping constantly (and hard enough) on display is nightmare, it's not usable for me or my wife. ... - icons are too small on display ... "
Size
13size, bulky, large, easy to use, wrists
+92%
-8%
" ... However, based on what I was reading, I expected it to have a slimmer profile. ... "
" ... Not bulky and easy to use. ... "
" ... This is a very good product that is not bulky and does what it does. ... "
" ... Small size and easy to use ... "
" ... So did purchase the large size which is working great for me! ... "
" ... Fits true to size! ... "
" ... I love the size - it's not bulky and it goes with everything. ... "
" ... I have small wrists, and the smaller size fit me perfectly. ... "
Notifications
11notifications, text messages, call, tells, reminders
+82%
-18%
" ... Even displays notifications which is nice. ... "
" ... I love that it tells me if I am getting a call or a text. ... "
" ... It keeps me in touch with the world via text, call, and email notifications, and really helps me track and improve my health. ... "
" ... It actually displays text messages on the display which I think is amazing, and calendar notifications and phone calls also pop up on the display. ... "
" ... You can adjust the setting to get alerts when you have calls and text messages. ... "
" ... She also loves that it is a watch and receives her text msgs. ... "
" ... I like that it will wake me up on the morning and that I can see my text messages on it The only thing I don’t really like is if you are outdoors and you have sunglasses on and you eant to see something on the face of the Alta you can’t see anything. ... "
" ... If my phone is in the other room and I get a call or text, I can see who is calling and read the text on my watch and decided if I want to reply now or later. ... "
Call quality
11calls, see, text, texts, longer
+55%
-45%
" ... It actually displays text messages on the display which I think is amazing, and calendar notifications and phone calls also pop up on the display. ... "
" ... During my workouts I get a much better sense of how active I am and I also love being able to see who is calling/texting! ... "
" ... I can see my calls and messages on display. ... "
" ... If my phone is in the other room and I get a call or text, I can see who is calling and read the text on my watch and decided if I want to reply now or later. ... "
" ... Talk about durable. ... "
" ... I love that it tells me if I am getting a call or a text. ... "
Weight Tracking
10weight watchers, lose weight, weight, fitbit, sync
+90%
-10%
" ... keeps track of active lifestyle and will help me stay on track ... "
" ... I like to see how many steps I've taken and to sync it with my Weight Watchers app and scale. ... "
" ... Very good at keeping track of how I’m doing so I can accomplish my weight loss goals. ... "
" ... A great fitness and diet motivator, have lost 10 lbs since I got it a month ago. ... "
" ... However, are you interested in collecting your own data and doing your own analytics? ... "
" ... I am currently in weight watchers and it sends all of the info right over to their app so I get my activity points added on automatically. ... "
" ... The FitBit Alta helps keep me on track. ... "
Color
10black, love, good, cannot, bright
+90%
-10%
" ... And the color is so pretty! ... "
" ... The blue/gray color is very nutural and wears well with most clothing. ... "
" ... Like the color. ... "
" ... i love the coral (orangeish) color. ... "
" ... That color is a good compromise between stark black and a bright color (if this is your style). ... "
" ... I also love the color. ... "
" ... Good price, color is nice. ... "
" ... Its very easy to change the band color. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 221.13 grams
Size: 98 meters
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