chip.com.my Updated:
2017-07-30 17:52:39
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The Fitbit Alta HR is an update from its predecessor, the Alta. It now features constant heart rate monitoring, as well as other functionalities. The Alta HR is currently the slimmest design in their repertoire that's equipped with PurePulse, a feature th...
Heart rate tracking, Sleep Insights, Looks...
Price, Not water resistant...
An amazing smartband that monitors sleep, workouts, calories and heart rate, but comes with a price that not everyone is willing to pay.(previously published in issue June 2017)...
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The first impression with the the Fitbit HR was all held in anticipation of how I slept the night before. Naturally, I prepped myself to sleep early so that I can get “quality sleep” to register. So it did, showing how many times I was “Awake”, the durati...
“Recovery is part of the race”, fellow triathletes tell me. I'm glad that Fitbit, in making the Alta HR, shares this perspective. With the Alta HR, sleep gets its fair share of the activity being tracked. How Fitbit was able to pack this kind of always-on...
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knowyourmobile.com Updated:
2017-07-30 17:52:40
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“The worldwide wearables market reached a new all-time high as shipments reached 33.9 million units in the fourth quarter of 2016 (4Q16), growing 16.9% year over year. Shipments for the entire year grew 25% as new vendors entered the market and previous c...
it's a fantastic all-around good choice for those shopping for a mid-range fitness tracker.Fitbit Alta HR: PriceThe Fitbit Alta HR costs £129 for the standard edition models and £149 for the special edition models. All FitBut devices can be bought direc...
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While Fitbit continues to develop its long-term goal of taking of overtaking Apple with its first true smart watch, it's been left to this year's Charge 2 and Alta HR models to keep the company's product line ticking over. Despite undoubtable improvements...
While it's hard not to be slightly disappointed by the absence of any real technical innovations, there's no denying that Alta HR is an excellent, entry-level tracker with a range of excellent and motivating features...
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There's a ton of fitness trackers available in the market today, but FitBit's Alta HR is probably the smallest and most unobtrusive one available that has active heart tracking that's found on bigger, bulkier models. We've spent quite a few weeks with th...
Small, unassuming and packed with an active heart rate scanner, FitBit's Alta HR is a great choice for people looking for a more accurate read at their daily activities. Sure it's a bit pricier than the offerings of other models, but it offers more than j...
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If you’re looking for a fitness wearable that packs in heart-rate monitoring without the bulk of more fully-featured devices – such as Fitbit’s own Charge 2, for instance – then the Alta HR could be just the ticket. It’s discreet enough to wear all day, e...
Slim, elegant design, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, Impressive battery life...
Pricier than the Charge 2 HR, Fewer features than the Charge 2 HR...
Fitbit has supercharged its stylish Alta wearable with an in-built HR sensor, but the price is the only problem...
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Fitbit launched in the Philippines last month its latest wearable — the Alta HR. It brings what the former Alta offers but has new inclusive features without adding bulk to the device. Here's our quick review of the Fitbit Alta HR.The Fitbit Alta HR is cu...
Slim and light, Includes heart rate sensor, Long battery life, Amazing companion app...
Delayed phone notifications, Not fully water-resistant, Lacks GPS, Needs the app to manually start specific tracking...
With the growing number of fitness trackers in the market, Fitbit's latest offering is a commendable wearable due to its size and number of features. It does lack GPS but Fitbit has a different tracker for that. The Fitbit Alta HR are for those who wants...
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Do you want to get fit? We all do, really. Do you want to know exactly how far you're walking — or not — each day, and to know exactly how long you're sleeping — or not? How about your heart rate after all those coffees? Fitbit's latest Alta HR fitness tr...
The $249 Fitbit Alta HR is, for most casual fitness users' needs, just about the best fitness tracker you can buy in its price range. It's simple — very important for fitness tracking newbies — and has excellent battery life compared to a fully-fledged sm...
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devontechsupport.com Updated:
2017-07-30 17:52:44
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Fitbit is the leading name in fitness tracker technology, with products such as the Charge 2, Blaze, Flex 2 and even the fashionable Alta range.Just over a year after the original Fitbit Alta, the Alta HR is now here to add a few more features such as...
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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Now, Fitbit has released the newest Fitbit Alta HR that offers more features with the same traits that we all love about the original Fitbit Alta.Fitbit Alta HR packaging includes an activity band, the Fitbit Alta HR activity tracker and a charging dock i...
For those who would like to buy the Fitbit Alta HR, once again, do not expect dramatic changes in the new tracker. The standard features are still applicable; however there is now Fitbit's PurePulse Heart Rate tracking that accurately tracks your heart ra...
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When Fitbit debuted its dainty Alta fitness tracker early last year, most people (us included) were a little disappointed by the fact that it didn't have a heart rate monitor. It was a glaring omission, especially once you realize that the majority of its...
Incredibly small and lightweight form factor, Doesn't cause fatigue after being worn for extended periods, Week-long battery life, Newly updated Fitbit app interface is more user-friendly than ever before, Provides insightful and detailed sleep metrics, C...
OLED display doesn't show real-time workout stats, No integrated GPS module nor connected GPS, Not waterproof...
The Alta HR is definitely worth considering if you're looking for a lightweight and inconspicuous fitness tracker with a solid selection of features, including heart rate monitoring and detailed sleep data. The fact that we didn't feel inclined to rip the...
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With a recommended retail price of $249AUD (April 2017), the Fitbit Alta HR has more than enough options for most people wanting to either stay fit or get fit. Out of the box, the first thing you notice about the Alta HR is its simplistic yet stylish desi...
The Fitbit Alta HR is a discrete way of keeping track of your physical activity throughout the day, including how well you sleep at night. The goal is to help keep you fit, even lose weight if you need to and it successfully does this by motivating you an...
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Fitbit and fitband. Same thing apparently. Just ask any average Joe or Joanne. Fitbit were the first to do the fitband thing well and have since continued to make high quality wearable fitness tracking devices. Their latest offering, the Alta HR is an inc...
The Fitbit Alta HR is not the most advanced fitness tracker around. It is not the most functional fitness tracker around but what it does it does well. It is designed to be the fitness tracker for the average person who wants the tracker to be subtle and...
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In June last year, Fitbit came out with the Fitbit Alta – one of the sexiest fitness trackers to ever hit the market. We had a blast reviewing the Alta and gave it high marks for looks and performance.As a tracker we knew Fitbit would deliver the basics...
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The Fitbit Alta HR launched nearly one year after the debut of the original Alta. Has the addition of an optical heart rate monitor managed to catapult the Alta from being an “Also ran” device to one of the categories best devices? Let's take a long hard...
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...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2017-07-30 17:52:45
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Full review & ratings: Buy now from Amazon: The Fitbit Alta HR adds a heart rate monitor and new sleep tracking features to an already convenient and capable device. Get all the details in our full Fitbit Alta HR review!Download the AndroidAuthority App...
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The Fitbit Alta HR brings heart-rate tracking to its slim and stylish fitness tracker, the Alta. The earlier device was fabulous for basic tracking but it missed out on a couple of features, stopping it achieving excellence. The HR, however, aims to rig...
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...
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Fitbit has settled into something of a comfortable groove this past year.After releasing its first smartwatch, the underwhelming Blaze, the company shifted its focus back to the fitness trackers that helped make its name in the first place, launching upd...
New clasp design that's more comfortable and easier to adjust, Addition of heart rate sensor, Better battery life...
Dim and unresponsive tap screen, Fitness tracking not robust enough for serious athletes, Same price as the Charge 2...
"For some, Alta HR's smaller footprint, more stylish looks and simpler interface will make up for its shorter feature list"...
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We're big fans of Fitbit's fitness trackers here at Alphr, but the company's range of wristbands has steadily grown over the past few years to the point at which making a decision over which one to buy can be challenging. The introduction of the Fitbit Al...
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...
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Let's face it, the world of fitness trackers has sort of plateaued. Most people who want a fitness tracker already have one, and more than a few of us have old trackers shoved away in a drawer, useless because the charging cable mysteriously disappeared...
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The Fitbit Alta HR is the update to the Fitbit Alta that, not surprisingly, adds a heart rate monitor. The addition of Fitbit's PurePulse heart rate sensor isn't just for keeping an eye on your ticker, however; it also ties into Fitbit's newly bolstered 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...
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Not much can be said about fitness trackers that hasn't already been written. The wrist-worn wearables record your steps, calories, and other metrics to help you to lose your love handles — or at the very least, feel less guilty about the leftover pizza y...
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...
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pcauthority.com.au Updated:
2017-07-30 17:52:52
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Occasionally, a Beckenbauer, Ennis-Hill or Phil Neville will arrive with the combined talents of an entire team. But most of the time, all-rounder means almost. That's why I was dubious about the claims of Fitbit's latest tracker. Sitting smack in the m...
Came straight to the conclusion? Here's the short version: the Alta HR is, for casual exercisers, one of the best and most motivational health-trackers around. The heart-rate tracking adds some genuinely insightful meat to your stats, and it has an almost...
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While Fitbit has shaved off size and weight to create a perfect tweener device that sits firmly between the Fitbit Charge 2 and the more simplistic Fitbit Flex, it has heaped many useful features in the software and analytics, making this tiny bracelet ad...
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 bul...
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Behind the FitBit Blaze, we think the FitBit Alta HR is the best activity tracker money can buy. You'll also get a more discreet look compared to the watch-style of the Blaze too. We found it accurate when it comes to tracking both steps and distance, yo...
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...
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Fitbit has been straddling the fitness-wellbeing divide for quite some time, but the Fitbit Alta HR, its latest tracker, falls slap-bang in the middle. It's a fitness tracker for those who want to keep half an eye on their fashion choices, half on their a...
Slim design, Custom straps galore, Good sleep insights, Heart rate monitor...
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...
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Choosing a fitness tracker is so complicated it should come with a health warning.One of the chief culprits is Fitbit, whose range – which now stands at eight devices – seems to have been designed to confuse as much as coach casual exercisers.So where doe...
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...
Came straight to the conclusion? Here's the short version: the Alta HR is, for casual exercisers, one of the best and most motivational health-trackers around. The heart-rate tracking adds some genuinely insightful meat to your stats, and it has an almost...
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Choosing a fitness tracker is so complicated it should come with a health warning.One of the chief culprits is Fitbit, whose range – which now stands at eight devices – seems to have been designed to confuse as much as coach casual exercisers.So where doe...
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...
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The Fitbit Alta is a stylish, slim wristband that will appeal to people who prefer their tracker to be discreet but fashionable. A new Alta HR model has just been released that add a heart-rate monitor and much-improved sleep-monitoring features. Fitbit c...
The sleek Fitbit Alta is Fitbit's most stylish tracker to date. It lacks an altimeter for stair climbing, but the new Alta HR adds a heart-rate monitor. Both offer the core Steps, Distance, Calories and Sleep measurements, and automatic exercise recogniti...
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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 move...
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 those...
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If you’re looking for a fitness wearable that packs in heart-rate monitoring without the bulk of more fully-featured devices – such as Fitbit’s own Charge 2, for instance – then the Alta HR could be just the ticket. It’s discreet enough to wear all day, e...
Slim, elegant design, 24/7 heart rate monitoring, Impressive battery life...
Pricier than the Charge 2 HR, Fewer features than the Charge 2 HR...
Fitbit has supercharged its stylish Alta wearable with an in-built HR sensor, but the price is the only problem...
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Healthy lifestyle is the ultimate goal for every working class in modern days and each one of us could use some form of activity tracker for constant fitness measurement. This is where Fitbit Alta HR comes into play with its PurePulse heart rate technolog...
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Fitness trackers, which are also called activity trackers, activity monitors or fitness bands, are like high-tech pedometers that can count your steps and then estimate the distance you've travelled and the calories you've burned. The biggest activity b...
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gadgetsmagazine.com.ph Updated:
2018-05-01 11:12:44
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The Alta HR is designed to be an extremely low profile fitness tracker. It is 25 percent slimmer than the Charge 2. From a personal aesthetic standpoint, I prefer it slim.The metal pebble fits almost seamlessly to the band to form one solid accessory. No...
This watch got me off my butt. A-plus.Also published in Gadgets Magazine June 2017 issueWords by Robby Vaflor...
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Last year, when I reviewed the Fitbit Alta, I was impressed with its looks and performance. But it lacked a heart-rate (HR) monitor. Now, the Alta HR is here.As its name implies, the new version looks exactly like the Alta, except that it has a HR monitor...
Apart from not being able to swim with it, the Fitbit Alta HR is very much the perfect fitness tracker with its good looks as well as great accuracy in tracking steps and sleep...
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