Fitbit Alta vs Garmin Forerunner 610
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 610
Design
Garmin Forerunner 610 is the new smartwatch that will measure out various tracking features like pace, distance, and many more things. This Garmin Forerunner 610 will give the athletes freedom as its precise location will not only track the location of the athletes but will also guide the user back to their starting point of the run. Similarly, the back of the watch is metallic and magnetic while the front of the watch is made of glass. The Garmin forerunner 610 has three various versions and two colors. There is a black and white color with an accent color of blue and green that both look quite sleek. 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 610
Specifications
The Garmin forerunner 610 has various specifications like the screen size of the product is around 1.0" (25.4 mm) in diameter. Similarly, there is a touchscreen available which is quite a new addition to this series. The screen resolution of forerunner 610 is 128 x 128 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 1.54oz which is 72g. Also, it’s waterproof and has a depth rating of up to ipx7. The maximum operating temperature of the product is around -20 c to 60°c. The battery type of product is rechargeable lithium, ion, and the battery lasts up to 4 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 610
Activity Tracking:
The tracking features of Garmin forerunner 610 include the availability of GPS which shows precise tracking. There is a route tracker available that help tracks the route of the user. This series doesn’t withhold a heart rate monitor so it won’t be able to measure the blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and therefore tracks the distance, the elevation crossed in a day and the steps taken in a day too. There are various other features like auto-pause, interval training, and auto-lap available. The calorie and weight intake will help the user keep a track of their weight. 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 610
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin forerunner 610 is compatible with both modern android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There are no call control options so user cannot answer their calls using a smartwatch. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone 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 610 Pros
- New features
- Touchscreen
- Alarm clock
- Vibration alert
- An easy-to-use interface
- Good battery life
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Forerunner 610 Cones
- Long charging time
- Expensive
- Small screen size
- Water-resistant and not waterproof
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 610
Design
Garmin Forerunner 610 is the new smartwatch that will measure out various tracking features like pace, distance, and many more things. This Garmin Forerunner 610 will give the athletes freedom as its precise location will not only track the location of the athletes but will also guide the user back to their starting point of the run. Similarly, the back of the watch is metallic and magnetic while the front of the watch is made of glass. The Garmin forerunner 610 has three various versions and two colors. There is a black and white color with an accent color of blue and green that both look quite sleek. 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 610
Specifications
The Garmin forerunner 610 has various specifications like the screen size of the product is around 1.0" (25.4 mm) in diameter. Similarly, there is a touchscreen available which is quite a new addition to this series. The screen resolution of forerunner 610 is 128 x 128 pixels. The total weight of this product is around 1.54oz which is 72g. Also, it’s waterproof and has a depth rating of up to ipx7. The maximum operating temperature of the product is around -20 c to 60°c. The battery type of product is rechargeable lithium, ion, and the battery lasts up to 4 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 610
Activity Tracking:
The tracking features of Garmin forerunner 610 include the availability of GPS which shows precise tracking. There is a route tracker available that help tracks the route of the user. This series doesn’t withhold a heart rate monitor so it won’t be able to measure the blood oxygenation levels. It also detects the activities automatically and therefore tracks the distance, the elevation crossed in a day and the steps taken in a day too. There are various other features like auto-pause, interval training, and auto-lap available. The calorie and weight intake will help the user keep a track of their weight. 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 610
Compatibility & Connectivity
The Garmin forerunner 610 is compatible with both modern android and iPhone devices. It also stays compatible with the iPad and iPod touch. Users can connect it to their computers using USB ports. Similarly, for mac, it's also compatible and will connect with Mac OS 10.4 and above. It will sync the data wirelessly using the Garmin connect app. Also, it provides a connectivity option with the Garmin training center. There are no call control options so user cannot answer their calls using a smartwatch. There is no built-in camera control function available therefore users will need their phone 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 610 Pros
- New features
- Touchscreen
- Alarm clock
- Vibration alert
- An easy-to-use interface
- Good battery life
Fitbit Alta Cones
- No heart-rate tracking
- Charger gets annoying
- The screen gets unresponsive sometimes
- Not waterproof
Garmin Forerunner 610 Cones
- Long charging time
- Expensive
- Small screen size
- Water-resistant and not waterproof