Fitbit Alta vs Apple Watch Series 3
Design:
Fitbit Alta
Design
Fitbit Alta is a special edition to your fancy collection of gadgets. Fitbit Alta is designed to level up your style game to the next level while tracking your fitness routine very steadily. This Fitbit is the most appealing and aesthetic looking from the whole collection of Fitbit trackers. Not only it’s slim, but has a great display and has a variety of features as well. The interchangeable bands and long battery life is also one of the great pleasing features. Available in a variety of beautiful colors i.e. Black / Stainless Steel, Plum / Stainless Steel, and a special edition Black / 22k Gold Plated.
Apple Watch Series 3
Design
The apple watch series was a great hit and therefore series 3 was launched in continuation of the previous watches. This new trilogy broke all the previous records by becoming the best one. So, if ever a person requires an emotional motivational chat, the Apple watch series 3 comes to the rescue. There are two versions of which apple watch series 3 is available. The first model includes the GPS and the second model features the cellular mode which features a dual-core processor and a wireless chip. The color apple watch series 3 is available in gold, space gray aluminum, silver, and space black stainless steel.
Specifications:
"
Screen Size
1.65""
Touch Screen
Resolution
312 x 390px
g
Weight
42gg
Waterproof
℃
Max Temperature
℃
℃
Min Temperature
℃
Replaceable Band
mm
Band Width
mm
Screen protection
120h
Battery Life
18h
h
Charging Time
2hh
Fitbit Alta
Specifications
Fitbit Alta comes up with many features, the screen display of Fitbit Alta is an OLED single-point touchscreen. The screen dimensions are 35.8mm x 15.2mm x 10mm and the screen size is 35mm. Equipped with a touch screen, Fitbit Alta has a resolution of (128-x-36 pixel resolution. Also, it's splash-proof but not water-proof meaning it can only resist splashes but cannot be used for swimming and in the shower. The maximum operating temperature range is from -10° to 45°C. The watch band is replaceable and the width of the small band is 140 to 170mm. for the large band, it fits from 170mm to 206mm. The battery life is up to seven days and gets fully charged in two hours.
Apple Watch Series 3
Specifications
The apple watch series 3 has a retinal OLED display with 1000 nits’ brightness which works great even in bright sunlight. The screen size of the apple watch series 3 is 1.566" (40 mm) diagonal. The resolution of this series is 312 x 390 PX at 326 PPI. The weight of this product6 is 1 oz. / 28.7 g. Also, it’s water-proof and therefore has a resistance of 50m which users can then opt for swimming and showering. The maximum operating temperature range from 32° to 95° F. Also, this series features a replaceable watch band. The width of the band is around (1.67 x 1.43 x 0.45 in). The battery life is around 18 hours and takes only two hours to fully charge.
Activity Tracking:
GPS Tracking
Route Tracking
Heart Rate Monitoring
Blood Oxygenation
Activity Detection
Distance Tracking
Step Tracking
Elevation Tracking
Bike Ccadence Monitoring
Sleep Tracking
Calories Intake Tracking
Calories Burned Tracking
Weight Tracking
Water Intake Tracking
Body Temperature
Sport Activities Tracking
Fitbit Alta
Activity Tracking:
Fitbit Alta has various tracking features. Although it doesn’t have an in-built GPS but can track the activity of a person. It has a route tracker available and can record the activity very well. The tracker will automatically detect if the person was cycling, running, hiking, or even playing. So, it will track the distance travelled, and the steps taken in a day and even will track the elevation too. With a good sleep tracker, it will automatically detect the type of sleep the user is getting. Lastly, the smart track multi-sport exercises are available which will record the workout and exercise stats.
Apple Watch Series 3
Activity Tracking:
Apple watches series 3 has a built-in GPS that works very well and therefore helps users in route tracking, and keeping track of distance and pace. It has a heart rate monitor that will detect the heart rate by using the heart rate app. Also, series 3 will help in tracking the distance, tracks the step, and even tracks the elevation crossed in a day. Also, it features a cadence sensor as will help in monitoring the average cadences in a day. The sleep tracking feature will help enable users to record the number of time user breathe and take into account the sleep type. With multi-sport mode, one can also take part in challenges and keep their lifestyle healthy.
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
IOS Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
Camera Remote Control
Fitbit Alta
Compatibility & Connectivity
The compatibility of Fitbit Alta is with both android and iPhone devices. For iPhone users, iOS should be Apple iOS 4+ or above and similarly, for android users, it should be Android OS 4.4+ or above. It can sync wirelessly all the data to computers, android, and even Windows and iOS devices. To set up the Fitbit Alta HR, there will be a need of installing the Fitbit app on android, tablet, or iPhone. Also, it provides notifications of incoming calls, texts, and emails.
Apple Watch Series 3
Compatibility & Connectivity
Apple Watch Series 3 is compatible with iPhone devices. It will require an iPhone 6s and the latest edition to work properly with the iOS version. One needs to sign up with their apple id. After the signup, one can enjoy the features of the apple watch series 3. One can use a Wi-Fi network to receive the data and sync wirelessly as well. Similarly, series 3 features a cellular model as well so they can use it well. This will help users receive calls and take account of incoming calls and notifications. The series 3 does not have a camera and therefore it doesn’t have an in-built remote control function.
Bottom Line
Fitbit Alta Pros
- A very slim and modern design
- Interchangeable band
- Accurate Stats
- Smartphone notification
- Lasting battery
- Can automatically track the workout
Apple Watch Series 3 Pros
- One can even add the barometer to the GPS
- With data, Siri gets powered too.
- Great quality
- With WatchOs 4, there are many features
- Siri works great
- God processor
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Apple Watch Series 3 Cones
- During calls battery life drains a lot
- Not much difference compared to the previous series
- GPS workout also drains a lot of battery
- Watch’s interface takes a long time in figuring out