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Fitbit Alta HR review

Fitbit Alta HR

CHOICE Expert Rating

80%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  •   Excellent accuracy for pace count and distance with arm swinging free
  •   Excellent accuracy for resting and active heart rate measurements
  •   Excellent response in heart rate monitor to shifts in intensity during cool down
  •   Excellent Android and iOS apps, very good website for monitoring data
  •   Excellent ease of setup
  •   Xbox One and Holographic apps available
Bad points

Bad Points

  •   Poor accuracy for pace count and distance with the arm relatively immobile
  •   Screen hard to read in sunlight
  •   Can't be worn swimming or in the shower
  •   No control of media playback
  •   One year warranty

Type

Type
Fitness band

Recommended products

Recommended

Reliability

Satisfaction score
73%
Reliability score
61%

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
80%
Ease of use score
80%
Comfort score
63%
Step count accuracy score
98%
Distance accuracy score
97%
Resting heart rate accuracy
97%
Active heart rate accuracy
96%
Year tested
Pre-2022

Specifications

Waterproof or resistant claims
Splash resistant
Android app
iOS app
Screen
Digital clock
GPS
GLONASS
Weight (g)
27
Claimed battery life without GPS (days)
7
Bluetooth
4
Warranty (years)
1
Website
fitbit.com/au
Claimed battery life
Not tested

Cost

Price
$79.00

Features

Notifications
Webpage tracker
Alarm
Altimeter
Heart rate monitor
Sleep tracker
Session tracker
Food tracker
Milestones
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