Fitbit Alta vs Garmin Forerunner 210
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 210
Design
Garmin Forerunner 210 is a smartwatch that helps users train both indoors and outdoors as well. Some watches are made tough as they are specifically made for outdoor activities but that's not the case with the forerunner 210. It’s made in a delicate manner that it can resist both the toughness and keep the indoor style in trend too. It will track all the daily activities and has even an optional foot pod that records the indoor training. The forerunner 210 model is available in these two vibrant colors i.e. sleek black model and also in dark gray with teal accents. 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 Forerunner 210
Specifications
There is a variety of specifications that the forerunner 210 holds. The screen is equipped with an AMOLED display and the screen size is around 1.0" x 1.0" (25 x 25 mm). There is the availability of a touchscreen that gives screen control to the user. The display resolution of the screen is 52 x 30 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 1.8 oz (52 g). Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of IPX7. The maximum operating temperature range for this product range from 23°F to 122°F. with a replaceable watch band, user can switch their strap and have a new watch look. The total battery life of this product is around three 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 210
Activity Tracking:
Forerunner 210 has various tracking features as there is the availability of GPS that will track the route user will follow. There is a route tracker available. The heart rate monitor will record the heart rate and will monitor the blood oxygenation level. It detects all the activities automatically, like outdoor activities the pace of the user, the distance they tracked, and even steps in a day. Users can use the foot pod feature as well. It also tracks the elevation and has a cadence sensor that will track the average cadences too. It has a multi-sports mode available which will record various activities and challenges users perform. 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 210
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 210 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. User can pair their watch with iPhone devices like iPod, iPad and Android users can too with their smartphones and tablets. IT can sync the data wirelessly meaning there is no requirement for using cables and it supports the ANT+ connection. The great thing about this product is it supports wi-fi and allows near-field communication as well. There is no call control option available and therefore cannot be used to take calls and there is no built-in cellular chip available too. Garmin connect application will help save the data of users sidewise. 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 210 Pros
- Not too bulky and has a delicate design
- Foot pod support
- Interval support available
- Easy-to-use interface
- Includes alarm
- Good battery life
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Forerunner 210 Cones
- It’s waterproof but cannot hold extended immersions
- Data fields cannot be changed
- For cyclists the ANT+ accessories don’t work.
- Expensive
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 210
Design
Garmin Forerunner 210 is a smartwatch that helps users train both indoors and outdoors as well. Some watches are made tough as they are specifically made for outdoor activities but that's not the case with the forerunner 210. It’s made in a delicate manner that it can resist both the toughness and keep the indoor style in trend too. It will track all the daily activities and has even an optional foot pod that records the indoor training. The forerunner 210 model is available in these two vibrant colors i.e. sleek black model and also in dark gray with teal accents. 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 Forerunner 210
Specifications
There is a variety of specifications that the forerunner 210 holds. The screen is equipped with an AMOLED display and the screen size is around 1.0" x 1.0" (25 x 25 mm). There is the availability of a touchscreen that gives screen control to the user. The display resolution of the screen is 52 x 30 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 1.8 oz (52 g). Also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of IPX7. The maximum operating temperature range for this product range from 23°F to 122°F. with a replaceable watch band, user can switch their strap and have a new watch look. The total battery life of this product is around three weeks. 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 Forerunner 210
Activity Tracking:
Forerunner 210 has various tracking features as there is the availability of GPS that will track the route user will follow. There is a route tracker available. The heart rate monitor will record the heart rate and will monitor the blood oxygenation level. It detects all the activities automatically, like outdoor activities the pace of the user, the distance they tracked, and even steps in a day. Users can use the foot pod feature as well. It also tracks the elevation and has a cadence sensor that will track the average cadences too. It has a multi-sports mode available which will record various activities and challenges users perform. 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 210
Compatibility & Connectivity
Garmin Forerunner 210 is compatible with both Android and iOS devices. User can pair their watch with iPhone devices like iPod, iPad and Android users can too with their smartphones and tablets. IT can sync the data wirelessly meaning there is no requirement for using cables and it supports the ANT+ connection. The great thing about this product is it supports wi-fi and allows near-field communication as well. There is no call control option available and therefore cannot be used to take calls and there is no built-in cellular chip available too. Garmin connect application will help save the data of users sidewise. 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 210 Pros
- Not too bulky and has a delicate design
- Foot pod support
- Interval support available
- Easy-to-use interface
- Includes alarm
- Good battery life
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Forerunner 210 Cones
- It’s waterproof but cannot hold extended immersions
- Data fields cannot be changed
- For cyclists the ANT+ accessories don’t work.
- Expensive