Fitbit Alta vs Garmin Forerunner 10

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 Forerunner 10
Design

Garmin Forerunner 10 is the ultimate watch for people who want something incredibly lightweight. It will track the distance, speed, and pace and adheres to various other tracking features. Helps in keeping a personal record and gives the user motivation all day long to be active and healthy. The Garmin Forerunner 10 is made of plastic and that's why it's incredibly lightweight. The lens material is made of corning gorilla Glass. The bezel material is made of fiber-reinforced polymer and the strap material is made of silicone. The color of Garmin Forerunner 10 is available in Pink, green, Violet, and black. Read More

Specifications:

Screen Size

Touch Screen

Resolution

52 x 32px

Weight

43g

Waterproof

Max Temperature

Min Temperature

Replaceable Band

Band Width

Screen protection

120

Battery Life

840

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 Forerunner 10
Specifications

The Garmin Forerunner 10 has many specifications like the screen is made of transflective memory in pixels with a screen size of 1.2 inches. Equipped with a touchscreen Garmin forerunner 10 is equip[ed with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 50g which makes it incredibly lightweight. Also, it is waterproof and can resist the water depth of up to 5 ATM. The maximum operating temperature range is from -4 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees. The watch band is replaceable and for protection a protective corning Gorilla glass is available. The battery life of this product is around up to two weeks. 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 Forerunner 10
Activity Tracking:

Garmin Forerunner 10 is equipped with a GPS, Galileo, and Glonass. Also, it includes a compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, and thermometer as well. The heart rate monitor will help take account of the blood oxygenation level and the heart rate. It also detects all the activities automatically. Has the availability of live track and group tack etc. as well which helps keep a track of distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed. The cadence sensor will calculate the average cadences in a day. The sleep tracker will help keep a track of the sleep quality a user gets. The multi-sport mode will help track the various challenges of activity in a day. 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 Forerunner 10
Compatibility & Connectivity

The Garmin forerunner 10 is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. It also supports Wi-Fi. Therefore, it can sync wirelessly and therefore all the data can be synced wirelessly without needing the cables. The Bluetooth technology and the feature of ANT+ make it even more amazing. It provides smart notifications if the user receives a call, email, or text they will receive a pop-up on the watch. This will keep the user updated and they wot miss any important updates. The calendar and weather updates make the features even more interesting and make the product compatible and great. 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 Forerunner 10 Pros

  • Quite cheap and support GPS as well.
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Virtual pacer, auto pause feature included
  • Garmin Connect available
  • Small and cute design
  • Water-resistant

Fitbit Alta Cones

  • No heart-rate tracking
  • Charger gets annoying
  • The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
  • Not waterproof

Garmin Forerunner 10 Cones

  • No ANT+ sensor included
  • Two separate charging docs make things difficult
  • There is one profile per watch for each user
  • The cycling mode isn’t too great

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 Forerunner 10
Design

Garmin Forerunner 10 is the ultimate watch for people who want something incredibly lightweight. It will track the distance, speed, and pace and adheres to various other tracking features. Helps in keeping a personal record and gives the user motivation all day long to be active and healthy. The Garmin Forerunner 10 is made of plastic and that's why it's incredibly lightweight. The lens material is made of corning gorilla Glass. The bezel material is made of fiber-reinforced polymer and the strap material is made of silicone. The color of Garmin Forerunner 10 is available in Pink, green, Violet, and black. Read More

Specifications:

"

Screen Size

"

Touch Screen

Resolution

52 x 32px
g

Weight

43gg

Min Temperature

Replaceable Band

mm

Band Width

mm

Max Temperature

Waterproof

Screen protection

120h

Battery Life

840h

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 Forerunner 10
Specifications

The Garmin Forerunner 10 has many specifications like the screen is made of transflective memory in pixels with a screen size of 1.2 inches. Equipped with a touchscreen Garmin forerunner 10 is equip[ed with a resolution of 240 x 240 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 50g which makes it incredibly lightweight. Also, it is waterproof and can resist the water depth of up to 5 ATM. The maximum operating temperature range is from -4 degrees Fahrenheit to 140 degrees. The watch band is replaceable and for protection a protective corning Gorilla glass is available. The battery life of this product is around up to two weeks. Read More

Activity Tracking:

h

Charging Time

h

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 Forerunner 10
Activity Tracking:

Garmin Forerunner 10 is equipped with a GPS, Galileo, and Glonass. Also, it includes a compass, gyroscope, accelerometer, and thermometer as well. The heart rate monitor will help take account of the blood oxygenation level and the heart rate. It also detects all the activities automatically. Has the availability of live track and group tack etc. as well which helps keep a track of distance traveled, the steps taken in a day, and the elevation crossed. The cadence sensor will calculate the average cadences in a day. The sleep tracker will help keep a track of the sleep quality a user gets. The multi-sport mode will help track the various challenges of activity in a day. 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 Forerunner 10
Compatibility & Connectivity

The Garmin forerunner 10 is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. It also supports Wi-Fi. Therefore, it can sync wirelessly and therefore all the data can be synced wirelessly without needing the cables. The Bluetooth technology and the feature of ANT+ make it even more amazing. It provides smart notifications if the user receives a call, email, or text they will receive a pop-up on the watch. This will keep the user updated and they wot miss any important updates. The calendar and weather updates make the features even more interesting and make the product compatible and great. 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 Forerunner 10 Pros

  • Quite cheap and support GPS as well.
  • Easy-to-use interface
  • Virtual pacer, auto pause feature included
  • Garmin Connect available
  • Small and cute design
  • Water-resistant

Fitbit Alta Cones

  • No heart-rate tracking
  • Charger gets annoying
  • The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
  • Not waterproof

Garmin Forerunner 10 Cones

  • No ANT+ sensor included
  • Two separate charging docs make things difficult
  • There is one profile per watch for each user
  • The cycling mode isn’t too great