I have had the Apple Watch from the day it was released and updated it with each new release. I've used it mainly for getting call notifications and fitness capabilities. Few months ago I've decided to switch to something less bulky and more importantly, a tracker that can measure you sleep time and...

The Fitbit Alta is a mid-range activity tracker for the everyday fitness fan, which is a real winner when it comes to slim, chic looks and a range of fashionable accessories. It tracks the basics (Steps, Distance, Calories and Sleep), plus boasts Caller ID, Text and Calendar notifications, and is cheaper than the more fully featured Fitbits such as the Charge 2, Versa and Ionic. Its higher-end sibling the Alta HR adds a heart-rate monitor if you want to dive deeper into your health, fitness, sleep and weight-loss metrics. But the cheaper Alta is a stylish tracker that will appeal to people who don’t want a giant sports watch on their wrist, or need a huge array of stats in the app.

I have been wanting to get one of these devices for some time now but was not willing to give up my watches. I found the Fitbit to fit my right arm and not look awkward when wearing my watch on my left arm.

I love this product. I have already lost two kgs since making this purchase. I am able to monitor all my activities and improve them when necessary or be reinforced for good deeds. I adore the accompanying app and the easy sync with other fitness apps.

The main reason I bought this was for the sleep stage tracker and it's exactly what I was hoping for; It seems to be very accurate and I now know my stages of sleep that need improvement; It also gives hints and advice on how to improve sleep quality

It takes a fair bit of tapping the screen of the watch to get it to change the display; Maybe I just haven't got the hang of it yet

I wanted a device that could track my heart rate when exercising and track my sleep. I like the strap and the fit. The battery life is good, needing charging every few days and not taking more than an hour or so.

Light weight; easy to use

Trick to put on

Beautiful, but it didn't even last a week. I didn't wear the band to workout, just for casual use and work. It broke where the band attaches to the clasp.

Have had my Alta for over 1 year and am very pleased with it (less pleased that my first copy ended at the bottom of the ocean after about 1 month ...). It does its job without worrying too much about it. Registers my steps and reminds me when it's time to touch me.

Replaced a cheaper step tracker with this Fitbit. Really accurate with counting steps. Sleep tracker is brilliant how it knows I've gone to sleep and not just relaxing is beyond me. So comfortable and isn't an issue while I sleep. Love the reminders you can set up. Highly recommend!!