Fitbit Alta vs Garmin Forerunner 305
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 305
Design
Garmin Forerunner 305 is the one for everyone. This smartwatch is like a personal running computer that will help users achieve the ideal fitness level they want. There is a high-sensitivity GPS receiver along with a robust wireless heart rate monitor that gives amazing performance. The material of Garmin Forerunner 305 is made of plastic and the band is made of nylon which is very easy to wear and has good elasticity. These features of it indicate that it will last longer and is durable. It's available in these two pretty colors i.e. Red and Silver. 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 305
Specifications
The Garmin forerunner 305 has an LCD and is equipped with a screen size of 1.3" x 0.8" (3.3 x 2.0 cm). there is no touchscreen available. The display resolution is around 160 x 100 pixels. The total weight of the product is around 77g. also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of IPX7. The height and width of the product are 68.6mm and 53.3mm. the watch band is replaceable and users can change the strap of the product as per their requirements and outfit. The battery type is rechargeable lithium-ion and can last around 10 hours and above. 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 305
Activity Tracking:
The Garmin forerunner 305 is equipped with a GPS for precise tracking. There is a route tracker available. Also, it's equipped with a heart rate monitor but doesn’t monitor the blood oxygenation level. It provides activity reports and tracks the distance, the steps taken in a day, and even the steps taken in a day. It also measures the pace of the user and counts how many calories are burned in a day. The goal-setting feature will enable the user to set their daily fitness goals. There is no sleep tracker available. There is a multi-sport mode available that will help the user perform various challenges and activities. 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 305
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin forerunner is not compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It’s compatible with Garmin express and works on a windows computer that runs windows 7 and above. Similarly, for mac users, it's compatible with it but the version restriction is OSX 10.12 and above. It doesn’t sync the data wirelessly and users will need a USB port in order to transfer their data. It supports and has the ANT+ feature. The cellular module isn't installed and therefore user can't answer their calls using the Garmin forerunner 305. No built0in camera remote control option is available for users. 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 305 Pros
- Heart Rate Monitor
- A nice LCD display
- Outstanding performance
- Depict accurate and precise location
- Lightweight
- Reliable device
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Forerunner 305 Cones
- Size is huge
- Provide average performance in cloudy weather
- It’s not good for outdoor activities
- 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 305
Design
Garmin Forerunner 305 is the one for everyone. This smartwatch is like a personal running computer that will help users achieve the ideal fitness level they want. There is a high-sensitivity GPS receiver along with a robust wireless heart rate monitor that gives amazing performance. The material of Garmin Forerunner 305 is made of plastic and the band is made of nylon which is very easy to wear and has good elasticity. These features of it indicate that it will last longer and is durable. It's available in these two pretty colors i.e. Red and Silver. 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 305
Specifications
The Garmin forerunner 305 has an LCD and is equipped with a screen size of 1.3" x 0.8" (3.3 x 2.0 cm). there is no touchscreen available. The display resolution is around 160 x 100 pixels. The total weight of the product is around 77g. also, it's waterproof and has a depth rating of IPX7. The height and width of the product are 68.6mm and 53.3mm. the watch band is replaceable and users can change the strap of the product as per their requirements and outfit. The battery type is rechargeable lithium-ion and can last around 10 hours and above. 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 305
Activity Tracking:
The Garmin forerunner 305 is equipped with a GPS for precise tracking. There is a route tracker available. Also, it's equipped with a heart rate monitor but doesn’t monitor the blood oxygenation level. It provides activity reports and tracks the distance, the steps taken in a day, and even the steps taken in a day. It also measures the pace of the user and counts how many calories are burned in a day. The goal-setting feature will enable the user to set their daily fitness goals. There is no sleep tracker available. There is a multi-sport mode available that will help the user perform various challenges and activities. 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 305
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin forerunner is not compatible with both Android and iOS devices. It’s compatible with Garmin express and works on a windows computer that runs windows 7 and above. Similarly, for mac users, it's compatible with it but the version restriction is OSX 10.12 and above. It doesn’t sync the data wirelessly and users will need a USB port in order to transfer their data. It supports and has the ANT+ feature. The cellular module isn't installed and therefore user can't answer their calls using the Garmin forerunner 305. No built0in camera remote control option is available for users. 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 305 Pros
- Heart Rate Monitor
- A nice LCD display
- Outstanding performance
- Depict accurate and precise location
- Lightweight
- Reliable device
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Forerunner 305 Cones
- Size is huge
- Provide average performance in cloudy weather
- It’s not good for outdoor activities
- Expensive