Fitbit Alta HR
A 2017 relic with no current coverage from any retrieved source and no firmware support - last place without hesitation. Buy the Fitbit Inspire 3, which costs little more and is actually supported.
Consolidated from 9 cited sources across 7 outlets
Where the cited sources landed, as we read them
- 4 positive sources
- 4 mixed sources
- 1 unconvinced source
3 of 4 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
A 2017-era band still circulating as new-old-stock on third-party marketplaces: no current outlet recommends it, firmware support ended long ago, and its plastic-and-clip-era build does not survive years of daily wear.
Flagged 18 October 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Budget price
- ✓ Accurate tracking
- ✗ A 2017-era band only realistically encountered as new-old-stock on third-party marketplaces
- ✗ Firmware support ended long ago
- ✗ Plastic-and-clip-era build does not survive years of daily wear
- ✗ No current outlet recommends it
- ✗ Limited data accuracy
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
Evidence 7 video reviews and 2 community sources
4 positive sources
This tracker can automatically detect various activities like running and cycling, but you can't manually start a workout like the Charge 2 , and it does n't have guided breathing sessions. But that's not a big deal. Overall, I think this is the Fitbit tracker that most people should pick up . It's thinner , has better battery life, and doesn't look as strange to look at as the Charge 2Watch H
HSN HSN · 695K subscribers · Jun 2017 This is the Alta HR All Day Activity. HR stands for heart rate. Yes, it is finally here with the Fitbit Alta. You've been asking for it. You've been craving it. We finally have it. And guess what? Not only does that have the built-in sleep tracker and all the other great features, but we're also giving you the brand new extra band, the Cobalt band. So, our value is exclusive here.Watch A
Ars Technica Ars Technica · 391K subscribers · Mar 2017 So, one of the good things about the Alta HR is its design. It has basically the same design as the original Alta. It's certainly the thinnest with a heart rate monitor inside of it. And it's about 0.23 in thinner than the Charge 2. And that makes it much easier to wear all day.Watch T Techy Agent Techy Agent · 56.6K subscribers · Mar 2017
The Fitbit Alta HR is Fitbit's latest update to the fitbit fitness and health tracker line. It's sleek and clean, with the ability to swap out bands to dress up the band how you please. The main body is made from a high quality aluminum, and the Fitbit Alta HR looks, feels, and performs like a true quality fitness tracker and band. It is a significant improvement over the previous Charge and Charge HR trackersWatch
4 mixed sources
It was gifted to me and was a huge blessing. I just upgraded and would love to pass it along. Bands and charger are relatively new. My issue was that you can’t see the screen if it’s at all bright anymore.View post B Break It Yourself Break It Yourself · 453K subscribers · Apr 2017
Turns out that while exercising the Fitbit Alta HR struggles to get any type of accurate heart rate. It does fine while strictly running but, in my experience, is just horrible at tracking heart rate accurately while doing HIITWatch I Instagram Instagram post
It was gifted to me and was a huge blessing. I just upgraded and would love to pass it along. Bands and charger are relatively new. My issue was that you can’t see the screen if it’s at all bright anymore.View post G
GYMCADDY GYMCADDY · 177K subscribers · Mar 2017 Overall the new Fitbit Alta HR is what the original Fitbit Alta from last year should have been. the heart rate sensor is a very welcomed feature that finally makes the Alta whole as a product. the design is elegant, but skews more towards women. But at a $149.95 its a little hard to recommend over the equally priced and superior fitbit charge 2.Watch
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #10 of 16 on our fitness trackers tier list, in F tier. That placement draws on 9 cited sources across 7 outlets.
1 of the 9 sources with a clear view is critical of it: GYMCADDY. A 2017-era band only realistically encountered as new-old-stock on third-party marketplaces. Firmware support ended long ago. Plastic-and-clip-era build does not survive years of daily wear. No current outlet recommends it. Limited data accuracy.
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