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Fitbit Alta HR Fuchsia Large US Version
Last Updated: December 18, 2018 (Refresh Now)
7.2
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
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12 meters
SIZE
240.97 grams
WEIGHT
Review Analysis - 722 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Band
105fitbit, wrist, bands, tracker, wristband
+39%
-61%
" ... Unfortunately, the band it came with broke just a short while after I got it. ... Buying the replacement bands in store get be pretty expensive. ... "
" ... I have lots of pain in my wrist from wearing this watch . ... "
" ... 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 wristband fell apart. ... The plastic inside the band arm that connects to the fitbit itself has simply cracked and fallen apart. ... This might be a manufacturing defect - I live in the tropics - but I expected the band to last more than 9 months. ... See the photos - two pieces of plastic have come loose from the part of the band that connects to the fitbit itself. ... "
" ... The wrist band fell apart after 6 months of use. ... "
" ... About 2 weeks ago band started falling apart with the slightest bump. ... But Can’t wear it anymore since it falls off! ... "
" ... The fitbit worked great, but the band was very unreliable and fell off several times. ... Very unreliable latch between the band and device. ... "
" ... I wear the large on the second tightest hole and the band is a little loose - and works fantastic. ... My husband has the (not Alta) and he has to keep the band very tight or it complains/doesn't obtain data. ... "
Pedometer
98fitbit, tracker, count, calories, tracking
+65%
-35%
" ... This is a must-have if you run or go on long walks. ... "
" ... I tried all the steps to fix it and finally gave up and called for tech support. ... They listened to the problem and said I had done all the steps they would have recommended so instead of making me jump a million hoops, they are sending me a replacement! ... "
" ... I love how it keeps track of heart rate an how many miles I walk each day. ... "
" ... I still get a heart rate read, and a more accurate step count. ... "
" ... Other then that, it's a good professional tracker. ... "
" ... I was never into Fitbit but decided to give it a try as I needed a push to exercise more. ... I can set goals and (being a competitive person) I'm driven to collect the stars and feel the buzz of my Fitbit when I reach those goals. ... I've been going to the gym and opting to walk more just to hit those 10k steps. ... "
" ... It sure beats my old pedometer! ... "
" ... Got this as a gift for mother-in-law who needed to count her steps. ... "
Product Reliability
966 months, year, stopped working, fitbit, ago
+29%
-71%
" ... i HAVE TO SENT IT BACK BECAUSE IT DID NOT WORK ... "
" ... It was defective. ... "
" ... I have only had it 8 months and already it is malfunctioning. ... "
" ... Pretty sad these products aren't made to last more than a year. ... Apparently fitbit products are only meant to last 12 months. ... "
" ... It has stopped working as in dead. ... "
" ... Then it stopped working entirely. ... If these products are only good for such a short period, then either manufacturers should give the buyers heads up and other options before consumers buy, or offer it at lower cost so it's a replaceable. ... "
" ... This thing has refused to sync to my phone off and on since I bought it just over a year ago. ... "
" ... Update: the replacement unit stopped charging as well . ... "
Sleep Tracking
85tracking, heart rate, track, steps, tracker
+76%
-24%
" ... I like that it keeps track of my sleep most of all because I have sleep apnea and knowing how I sleep is important to me and will be to my doctor as well. ... "
" ... I thought a Fitbit Alta HR would be great for tracking my heart rate (HR) and sleep duration and cycles. ... "
" ... Tracks my data extremely well, and even my sleep. ... "
" ... I have become more active since buying it, and I love the sleep tracking feature. ... "
" ... Even tells me how much I slept. ... Good thing to help track your activity ... "
" ... Interchangeable bracelets, tracks my sleep, and heart rate, steps, and exercise. ... "
" ... The perfect exercise tracker to person who need some kind of notification to move like me ! ... "
" ... I especially like the calorie/food search and tracker, GPS Exercise tracking, Heart Rate monitor, Hourly Activity monitor, and Sleep monitor. ... "
Comfort
81wear, band, fitbit, wearing, wrists
+60%
-40%
" ... The battery life is long, it's stood up to plenty of water and hard impact, and it's comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... This is my favorite as it is not so large, I where on dominate wrist as I still like my watches. ... "
" ... It's comfortable to wear both day and for sleeping. ... "
" ... I’ve had my Fitbit for a nearly six months and wear it every day. ... "
" ... I have noticed that the screen comes on more consistently than my Charge HR did when I turn my wrist. ... "
" ... Just the accountability alone has made me slightly alter my habits. ... It’s comfortable to wear just like any watch and I haven’t so far had any problem with it coming undone. ... "
" ... Works well, fits small wrist, several features. ... "
" ... The readout choices and order are customizable on the band and with a flick of the wrist I can get it started. ... "
Battery Life
56battery, days, battery life, lasts, recharge
+48%
-52%
" ... The battery started draining after a few hours about a month after I bought this thing. ... It went from holding its charge for a week to less than half a day. ... "
" ... Seems to need frequent recharging every 2 or 3 days. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Quit taking a charge less than 2 weeks out ... "
" ... I felt no vibration and saw no battery light, nothing at all. ... "
" ... Purchased in March now in October the battery isn't holding a charge ... "
" ... Battery doesn’t llast as I’d hoped. ... "
Heartrate
55hr, fitbit, alta hr, heart, exercise
+73%
-27%
" ... I love how it keeps track of heart rate an how many miles I walk each day. ... "
" ... I can't help but love my Alta HR! ... "
" ... It helped for awhile, but this week the HR monitor stopped working altogether. ... "
" ... It tracks heart rate well, a lot better than I expected. ... "
" ... It's been a year since I purchased the Alta HR. ... "
" ... Counts my step and let’s me know my heart rate. ... "
" ... I really like my Fitbit Alta HR. ... "
" ... I really was just looking for something to track my heart rate and calories expended. ... "
Design
50look, color, sleek, slim, alta
+88%
-12%
" ... Sleek, stylish, and comfortable. ... "
" ... Also love the sleek design. ... "
" ... Like how it looks and fits, more compact, nice color + can get emails on the device! ... "
" ... I have had the HR2 before and loved it, this one is just the same just sleeker and more minimalistic! ... "
" ... Perfect 👌 This is very beautiful . ... "
" ... Like the smaller sized face. ... "
" ... The small sleek design is great for my skinny wrist. ... "
" ... The design is both functional and beautiful which makes it versatile. ... "
Charging
49charging, charger, fitbit, days, charged
+37%
-63%
" ... Update: reducing one star because the charger stop charging within 2 weeks. ... It just stop charging . ... Update: the replacement unit stopped charging as well . ... "
" ... Soon after purchase, charging has been a problem. ... After the first few times that the unit did not charge, I went out of my way to check the cable and verify the “clip” was correctly connected. ... "
" ... then the darn thing wouldn’t take any charge . ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... It is very pretty, but compared to the Charge 2, does not do much. ... "
" ... Returning and going back to Charge 2. ... "
" ... It stopped charging. ... "
" ... It's now May 2018 and it won't charge at all. ... "
Accuracy
48accurate, calories, count, tracking, heart rate
+60%
-40%
" ... and I like that I can see not only how many calories I have burned up during the day, but also how many hours I've slept at night. ... "
" ... My iPhone does a better job at tracking and calculating time, mileage, etc. ... "
" ... Tells time, #steps taken, heart rate, total miles walked today, # of calories burned up by walking and what I really wanted was the tracking of my sleep patterns. ... "
" ... The steps are pretty accurate, sometimes "active time" can be off , but that's not big deal. ... "
" ... It seems very accurate. ... "
" ... The workout tracker is good as well, as I said, not always accurate, but it gives you an idea of how much you have done and you can set goals for yourself. ... You have to keep in mind that all of these fitness trackers will never be 100% accurate, therefore, you have to give and take a little, but the point is you can track your progress to a certain extent (about 90%) and if you’re seeing results then it’s doing it’s job. ... "
" ... All the app features are accurate and useful. ... "
" ... steps, and availability of the day time and date. ... "
Build Quality
45months, broke, fell, wear, metal
+31%
-69%
" ... The snap connector on the right side fell out somewhere today. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... after typical wear and tear the screen now only partially works and the sensor is totally busted. ... "
" ... The handle on the side of the fit bit fell off. ... "
" ... 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 have had this product for 2 months and the face was cracked. ... This product should be able to hold up with normal wear and tear longer than that. ... "
" ... Fits well, plastic doesn't feel sweaty underneath even after a good walk. ... "
" ... Wristband broke at about 5-6 months. ... "
Apps
43sync, fitbit, data, tells, user friendly
+72%
-28%
" ... The software is awesome! ... "
" ... Cleared the app and reinstalled. ... "
" ... Together with app delivers useful health insights. ... "
" ... app is good ... "
" ... Now that i've got it the app has really motivated me to be more active with challenges and reminders. ... "
" ... Set up was easy and app interface is user friendly. ... "
" ... App works well. ... "
" ... The app works seamlessly with it. ... "
Fit
41fit bit, fell, small, fits well, fits
+59%
-41%
" ... A very good thing for anyone who wants to keep fit! ... "
" ... Perfect fit thanks ... "
" ... This is the third time I've purchased a fit bit. ... "
" ... Fits true to size! ... "
" ... Just got this fit bit - it is awesome! ... "
" ... It fits her perfectly and once her and I figured out how to use it, she's now a pro at it. ... "
" ... Fit perfectly, works great, battery lasts days! ... "
" ... I have small wrists, and the smaller size fit me perfectly. ... "
Device Compatibility
38fitbit, app, syncs, calls, syncing
+55%
-45%
" ... Easy to connect to my iPhone and only needs to be charged a couple of times a week. ... "
" ... I initially just planned it to be my gym watch and switch to my fancy watch at work lol but it’s so sleek that it goes with every outfit ... "
" ... Setting the watch up to Bluetooth on my phone is a plus as I can view messages on my screen. ... "
" ... You have to be connected to the internet to sync your data. ... "
" ... Love that it syncs to my iPhone. ... I can see my calls and messages on display. ... "
" ... I like the fact it syncs with my Smartphone. ... "
" ... Not as easy to sync. ... "
" ... Easy to use and pair with iPhone 7. ... "
For Kids
29bought, daughter, wife, year, mom
+100%
" ... My wife loves it! ... "
" ... Bought this for my mom and she loves it. ... "
" ... I bought my children Trendy Pro (way cheaper) and it actually worked better when I compared the two. ... "
" ... My wife LOVES IT!!! ... "
" ... Would totally recommend for young and old alike! ... "
" ... Daughter Loves it very much . ... "
" ... The wife loves it! ... "
" ... My wife loves it!! ... "
Returns
28refund, back, amazon, replacement, send
+11%
-89%
" ... It took 1 1/2 weeks for the replacement to come and then it was only a partial replacement. ... "
" ... And I can’t even return it now. ... I just want my money back. ... "
" ... I wanted to return it, but was one day too late! ... "
" ... Bad enough Inhad to return it. ... "
" ... I'm returning this. ... "
" ... I don't want to spend a month troubleshooting this piecemeal, so I'll return it via UPS and accept Amazon's refund. ... "
" ... Returning and going back to Charge 2. ... "
" ... 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%
" ... It's time to find a more reliable company. ... "
" ... I would recommend this product and the seller! ... "
" ... Thank you so much! ... "
" ... THanks came in brand new gracias. ... "
" ... I had accidentally ordered the wrong size and Amazon Prime gave me a refund and I was able to purchase this one!!! ... "
" ... Received just as described. ... "
" ... Thank you, fast prompt and as promised! ... "
" ... They provide replacement or 50% off their products. ... "
Display Clarity
25screen, tapping, sunlight, show, bright
+16%
-84%
" ... Additionally, due to it's smaller size, cannot show as much information on the screen. ... "
" ... No option to have the the watch always display the time. ... "
" ... - tapping constantly (and hard enough) on display is nightmare, it's not usable for me or my wife. ... - icons are too small on display ... - display is constantly goes off. ... it's like 8 bit display, why can't you make it show time all the time, I need to know time when I need it, w/o twisting my arm like crazy. ... "
" ... The screen began flashing between the time and battery screens. ... "
" ... The display is not bright enough and is useless outdoors. ... "
" ... Would not sync also you must tap the hell out of it for the display . ... "
" ... The display only stays lit for about a second, which is horrible! ... "
" ... yesterday, At just 4 days over my 1 year mark, display is dead. ... "
Ease of Use
23app, use, easy to set, user friendly, works great
+87%
-13%
" ... Small size and easy to use ... "
" ... I love this device and so easy to 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. ... "
" ... Awesome, came quick, and works great so easy to use. ... "
" ... It was easy to set up and get started. ... "
" ... easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... I got this because it seemed simple enough for my needs. ... "
" ... Easy to use/read. ... "
Delivery
21promised, item, delivery, shipped, arrived
+76%
-24%
" ... Just what i ordered. ... "
" ... My Fitbit delivered everything promised and everything I wanted. ... "
" ... Arrived on a Sunday, just as promised! ... "
" ... Item was new as described does all that it says it will do! ... Item shipped faster than it orig said!! ... "
" ... Happy with delivery and product. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and I've been wearing for a couple of weeks without any issues. ... "
" ... I received on the exact date they promised. ... "
" ... For 2 day shipping . ... "
As Gift
19wife, birthday, mother, gave, daughter
+84%
-16%
" ... This was a gift for my daughter and she LOVES it! ... "
" ... Got this as a gift for mother-in-law who needed to count her steps. ... "
" ... Exactly what my son wanted for his birthday! ... "
" ... Very successful Mother's day gift! ... "
" ... Bought this as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... I bought this for my Nana's 67th birthday. ... "
" ... Gave this to my mother for Mother's day this year and she loved it! ... "
" ... Great gift for daughter. ... "
Software Platform
19sync, interface, syncs, reinstalled, health
+63%
-37%
" ... I love how accurate it is and how it syncs to my gym’s MindBody app. ... "
" ... The interface on app is a nice feature. ... "
" ... Cleared the app and reinstalled. ... "
" ... the feature that allows interface changes is great ... "
" ... The software is awesome! ... "
" ... APP 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. ... "
Price
19worth, worth the price, worth the money, price, paid
+37%
-63%
" ... Waste of money. ... I just want my money back. ... "
" ... For the price, I would not buy again. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money. ... "
" ... Overall, for what it does, it is overpriced. ... "
" ... Paid almost $150 for this item, that's not a great return on investment. ... "
" ... Waste of my money. ... "
" ... Don't expect this product to last more than 12 months if you waste your money on it! ... "
" ... Certainly not worth the price. ... "
Size
15size, bulky, large, easy to use, wrists
+93%
-7%
" ... This is a very good product that is not bulky and does what it does. ... "
" ... I previously had the Blaze but wanted the Alta because it’s smaller and slim. ... "
" ... used it for a while, and it sure is a well made device and nicely small. ... "
" ... Fits true to size! ... "
" ... Not bulky and easy to use. ... "
" ... However, based on what I was reading, I expected it to have a slimmer profile. ... "
" ... I have small wrists, and the smaller size fit me perfectly. ... "
" ... Small size and easy to use ... "
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
13display, tap, button, sometimes, oddly
+8%
-92%
" ... - tapping constantly (and hard enough) on display is nightmare, it's not usable for me or my wife. ... - icons are too small on display ... "
" ... Sometimes double tapping the Alta does not turn the screen on. ... "
" ... One persistent nuisance you may have heard on the street: turning the wrist or tapping to activate the display oddly is not consistent. ... "
" ... 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 . ... "
" ... 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! ... "
Notifications
11notifications, text messages, messages, reminders, read
+82%
-18%
" ... It keeps me in touch with the world via text, call, and email notifications, and really helps me track and improve my health. ... "
" ... Also very convenient to be able to read my text messages and never miss a call. ... "
" ... You can adjust the setting to get alerts when you have calls and text messages. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... As a bonus, texts are received on the unit too. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Weight Tracking
11track, weight watchers, lose weight, sync, progress
+91%
-9%
" ... Which explained my constant struggle with not losing weight but relief of not gaining ... "
" ... It helps you stay at track ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Color
10love, black, good, cannot, bright
+90%
-10%
" ... Love it and love the black color! ... "
" ... 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. ... "
Call quality
10call, see, texts, text, messages
+50%
-50%
" ... It has been 4 days since it has synced to my phone and I can't get any of my calls or texts through it. ... "
" ... - it's vibrates only ones when phone is ringing and vibration is too subtle, so I will probably miss the call if my phone is in backpack or somewhere in the pocket where I don't feel it. ... "
" ... Text alerts are only about 5-10 seconds delayed but calls are a bit longer. ... "
" ... It no longer notifies me when I get phone calls when my phone is on silent. ... "
" ... I need to call them but frustrated that it has to come to that. ... I don't have much time to call ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 12 meters
Weight: 240.97 grams