I really like the Alta HR's slim, stealthy design with the Special Edition gunmetal version definitely being my fitness tracker of choice. Fitbit has done an excellent job creating a less is more fitness band that is comfortable to wear with solid features and specs.

Slim & stylish form factor; Excellent app & fitness ecosystem; Solid build quality; Does basic features well; Sweat-proof; Easy to swap out bands

Expensive; Lacking a few nice-to-have features

Just like Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) updates his armour, so does Fitbit and this time it's the Alta's turn. All kidding aside, the Fitbit Alta HR is a smart activity tracker that also acts as a personal trainer and unlike its predecessor, this new model includes the much needed PurePulse Heart Rate...

Initially too expensive to recommend, Fitbit's supercharged Alta now represents excellent value for money

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's lineup of activity-tracking bands runs the gamut, from the totally basic US$60 Zip to the powerful cardio companion, the US$250 Surge. The new Fitbit Alta is a sleeker, more stylish fitness band than the company has attempted before, and with its launch, the wearables market leader has hit...

Have had my Alta for over 1 year and am very pleased with it (less pleased that my first copy ended at the bottom of the ocean after about 1 month ...). It does its job without worrying too much about it. Registers my steps and reminds me when it's time to touch me.

Wish I had good things to write about my new Fitbit, however, unfortunately not. Unable to turn the thing on, or charge it, let alone, get it to sync. I'm returning it. On-line Help was no help. Not Big W's fault - will see how I go though when I return it!

For most people, the Fitbit Alta HR pick up doing what Fitbits of the past have done: Being a perfectly capable activity tracker. With the porting of Fitbit's optical HR technology into the Alta series, they've expanded the number of wearables they have with wrist-based heart rate technology, and in...

Fitbit Alta does not offer much new in terms of functionalities, compared to the older Fitbit products. It does not have a built-in GPS and a heart rate sensor too. What it does offer, however, is a sleeker, slimmer, and adaptive design for those who are fashion-conscious.

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 with insightful stats.

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

Love this! Helps me keep track of everything for health & fitness! I use it everyday. Best money I've spent in a long time!