Fitbit Alta vs Garmin Forerunner 225
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 225
Design
The Garmin forerunner series has become very popular because of its amazing features. Forerunner 225 is the first Garmin GPS running watch. It is a lightweight watch and can be comfortably worn on your wrist. Its graphic interface shows your zone and beats per minute at a glance. Users can track their running performance and calories burnt during a workout. This device has more advanced features than other Garmin Forerunner series like automatically uploading to Garmin Connect, live tracking, social media sharing, etc. You can use it without a strap during any activity because it has built-in sensors for measuring heart rate and pace. Customized workouts can also be created. Furthermore, it offers vibration alerts to keep you active. 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 225
Specifications
Garmin Forerunner 225 is a GPS running watch that comes with several specifications. The screen size is around 1 inch. The dimensions of the watch are 1.8 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches. It has wireless display features. The scanner has a resolution of about 180 x 180 pixels. It weighs about 4.6 ounces. It comes with advanced features like auto lapse, auto pause, auto-scroll, etc. It has a graphic interface that shows different colors for different activities like a warm-up, aerobics, etc. It also contains customizable data pages. Also, it's waterproof and therefore has a 5 ATM water rating. 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 225
Activity Tracking:
Garmin Forerunner 225 has a lot of tracking features to offer. You don't have to wear several bands to keep track of your performance. It has a built-in GPS which will help precisely record the pace speed and distance traveled. This watch has dual functions. It can work as a watch and activity tracker at the same time. Calories and heart rate can be determined. A pre-installed accelerometer will provide distance and pace data. Even when you are running outdoors, you don't need a foot pod for distance tracking. Along with all this, it can also monitor your sleep. Moreover, the move bar feature makes it even more interesting. It motivates users to move when they have been sitting too long by using a vibration alert. 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 225
Compatibility & Connectivity
It is a modest and elegant GPS watch that tracks distance and keeps a record of your time. It also identifies personal records like running etc. A virtual pacer is attached that compares the current pace to the target that you have set. You can also plan and share your running record at the Garmin Connect app. Users can also save summaries so that they can check how many miles they have covered. Even near tall buildings, the high-sensitivity GPS receiver remains locked on satellites. Moreover, it comes with GPS with preinstalled maps of North America. This will guide you to your path with the help of a map. 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 225 Pros
- Pre-installed accelerometer
- GPS sensor
- Running and calories tracker
- Heart and sleep rate tracking
- Graphic interface
- 5 ATM water resistance
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Forerunner 225 Cones
- No topographic maps
- Doesn’t have sensors like Altimeter, Barometer, or Calorimeter
- Wi-Fi cannot be enabled.
- No batteries
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 225
Design
The Garmin forerunner series has become very popular because of its amazing features. Forerunner 225 is the first Garmin GPS running watch. It is a lightweight watch and can be comfortably worn on your wrist. Its graphic interface shows your zone and beats per minute at a glance. Users can track their running performance and calories burnt during a workout. This device has more advanced features than other Garmin Forerunner series like automatically uploading to Garmin Connect, live tracking, social media sharing, etc. You can use it without a strap during any activity because it has built-in sensors for measuring heart rate and pace. Customized workouts can also be created. Furthermore, it offers vibration alerts to keep you active. 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 225
Specifications
Garmin Forerunner 225 is a GPS running watch that comes with several specifications. The screen size is around 1 inch. The dimensions of the watch are 1.8 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches. It has wireless display features. The scanner has a resolution of about 180 x 180 pixels. It weighs about 4.6 ounces. It comes with advanced features like auto lapse, auto pause, auto-scroll, etc. It has a graphic interface that shows different colors for different activities like a warm-up, aerobics, etc. It also contains customizable data pages. Also, it's waterproof and therefore has a 5 ATM water rating. 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 225
Activity Tracking:
Garmin Forerunner 225 has a lot of tracking features to offer. You don't have to wear several bands to keep track of your performance. It has a built-in GPS which will help precisely record the pace speed and distance traveled. This watch has dual functions. It can work as a watch and activity tracker at the same time. Calories and heart rate can be determined. A pre-installed accelerometer will provide distance and pace data. Even when you are running outdoors, you don't need a foot pod for distance tracking. Along with all this, it can also monitor your sleep. Moreover, the move bar feature makes it even more interesting. It motivates users to move when they have been sitting too long by using a vibration alert. 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 225
Compatibility & Connectivity
It is a modest and elegant GPS watch that tracks distance and keeps a record of your time. It also identifies personal records like running etc. A virtual pacer is attached that compares the current pace to the target that you have set. You can also plan and share your running record at the Garmin Connect app. Users can also save summaries so that they can check how many miles they have covered. Even near tall buildings, the high-sensitivity GPS receiver remains locked on satellites. Moreover, it comes with GPS with preinstalled maps of North America. This will guide you to your path with the help of a map. 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 225 Pros
- Pre-installed accelerometer
- GPS sensor
- Running and calories tracker
- Heart and sleep rate tracking
- Graphic interface
- 5 ATM water resistance
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Forerunner 225 Cones
- No topographic maps
- Doesn’t have sensors like Altimeter, Barometer, or Calorimeter
- Wi-Fi cannot be enabled.
- No batteries