Fitbit Alta vs Garmin Fenix 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. Read More
Garmin Fenix 3
Design
Garmin Fenix 3 is a circular-shaped watch. The bezel is made of fiber-reinforced polymer or stainless steel. The strap is usually gray and is usually made of thermoplastic polyurethane. Glass is made of scratch-resistant material which protects it from external effects. It has an internal memory of about 32 MB. It also contains water resistance of 10 ATM. Omni directional EXO stainless antenna makes signal strength stronger and can enhance connectivity. This watch has a chroma display that works best in sunlight. We can connect it to other devices by either GPS or Bluetooth. Fenix 3 can be recharged by using charging or data cables. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Waterproof
Max Temperature
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Screen protection
Battery Life
Charging Time
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. Read Full Specs
Garmin Fenix 3
Specifications
Garmin Gen 2 is a smartwatch that comes with a series of specifications. A bright display with a screen size of 1.2 inches and weighs about 11.2 ounces (approximately 0.7 lbs.). The scanner has a resolution of 480 x 272. The dimension of the watch is 0.6 x 2 x 2 inches. It has a good battery life. It works for 20 hours in GPS training mode and 5 weeks in watch mode. One lithium-based battery like CR2 is used to make its performance even better. It provides a better and more accurate position even in challenging environments. It is also water resistant. Navigation is done with the help of added map themes and sensors. Read Full Specs
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. Read More
Garmin Fenix 3
Activity Tracking:
Amazing tracking features make devices more interesting and can make our life a lot easier. If you are going on an adventurous trip, then you can use it to make your trip even better. Setting your life routine and maintaining health conditions have become a lot easier with the help of this device. It also contains fitness training features like VO2 Max and Recovery Advisor. We can keep track of our heart rate with the help of this watch during running or any physical activity. It has a multi-sports mode and can be changed according to the activity you are performing. This can also be used for other training stats like swimming, diving, etc. Read More
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. Read More
Garmin Fenix 3
Compatibility & Connectivity
It does not matter whether you are an android or IOS user, you can connect with any of them using the Garmin app. It provides compatibility with Garmin maps as well. Comes with pre-installed maps of North America. We can connect it to other devices wirelessly. You can connect it to your smartphone with the help of Bluetooth. You can receive texts, emails, and alerts without missing any updates. It also provides inclusive navigation by using GPS. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. Read More
Bottom Line
Fitbit Alta Pros
- A very slim and modern design
- Interchangeable band
- Accurate Stats
- Smartphone notification
- Lasting battery
- Can automatically track the workout
Garmin Fenix 3 Pros
- 3- axis electronic compass
- Inclusive navigation
- GPS and GLONASS
- Weather update
- Chroma display
- Equipped with sensors like Altimeter, Barometer, Calorimeter
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Fenix 3 Cones
- Expensive
- No cellular module
- No sleep tracking is available.
- Cannot be connected to US
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. Read More
Garmin Fenix 3
Design
Garmin Fenix 3 is a circular-shaped watch. The bezel is made of fiber-reinforced polymer or stainless steel. The strap is usually gray and is usually made of thermoplastic polyurethane. Glass is made of scratch-resistant material which protects it from external effects. It has an internal memory of about 32 MB. It also contains water resistance of 10 ATM. Omni directional EXO stainless antenna makes signal strength stronger and can enhance connectivity. This watch has a chroma display that works best in sunlight. We can connect it to other devices by either GPS or Bluetooth. Fenix 3 can be recharged by using charging or data cables. Read More
Specifications:
Screen Size
Touch Screen
Resolution
Weight
Min Temperature
Replaceable Band
Band Width
Max Temperature
Waterproof
Screen protection
Battery Life
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. Read More
Garmin Fenix 3
Specifications
Garmin Gen 2 is a smartwatch that comes with a series of specifications. A bright display with a screen size of 1.2 inches and weighs about 11.2 ounces (approximately 0.7 lbs.). The scanner has a resolution of 480 x 272. The dimension of the watch is 0.6 x 2 x 2 inches. It has a good battery life. It works for 20 hours in GPS training mode and 5 weeks in watch mode. One lithium-based battery like CR2 is used to make its performance even better. It provides a better and more accurate position even in challenging environments. It is also water resistant. Navigation is done with the help of added map themes and sensors. Read More
Activity Tracking:
Charging Time
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. Read More
Garmin Fenix 3
Activity Tracking:
Amazing tracking features make devices more interesting and can make our life a lot easier. If you are going on an adventurous trip, then you can use it to make your trip even better. Setting your life routine and maintaining health conditions have become a lot easier with the help of this device. It also contains fitness training features like VO2 Max and Recovery Advisor. We can keep track of our heart rate with the help of this watch during running or any physical activity. It has a multi-sports mode and can be changed according to the activity you are performing. This can also be used for other training stats like swimming, diving, etc. Read More
Compatibility & Connectivity
Android Compatibilty
Mac OS Compatibility
Syncs Wirelessly
Automatic Syncing
Wi-Fi Module
Cellular Module
Call Control
Sport Activities Tracking
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. Read More
Garmin Fenix 3
Compatibility & Connectivity
It does not matter whether you are an android or IOS user, you can connect with any of them using the Garmin app. It provides compatibility with Garmin maps as well. Comes with pre-installed maps of North America. We can connect it to other devices wirelessly. You can connect it to your smartphone with the help of Bluetooth. You can receive texts, emails, and alerts without missing any updates. It also provides inclusive navigation by using GPS. It also uploads wireless data directly to Garmin Connects online fitness community and other social media sharing through this application. Read More
Bottom Line
Fitbit Alta Pros
- A very slim and modern design
- Interchangeable band
- Accurate Stats
- Smartphone notification
- Lasting battery
- Can automatically track the workout
Garmin Fenix 3 Pros
- 3- axis electronic compass
- Inclusive navigation
- GPS and GLONASS
- Weather update
- Chroma display
- Equipped with sensors like Altimeter, Barometer, Calorimeter
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Fenix 3 Cones
- Expensive
- No cellular module
- No sleep tracking is available.
- Cannot be connected to US