No one needs an activity tracker. Sure, you feel a whiff of superiority wagging your wrist and boasting about how much ground you've covered today. But let's not pretend that wearing a wrist computer makes you a better person.

Prettier than its predecessors with a litany of interchangeable bands; Automatically recognizes and logs activity when you're walking, running, or biking; Battery lasts a full week between charges

The silent alarm is too timid to reliably wake you up. Sleep insights are a bore. No GPS tracking or waterproofing; runners and swimmers are out of luck

I love my new fitbit - I did have a lot of trouble trying to sync it for the first time, however after a few hours I did manage to get it! Haven't had an issue since, love it!

The Fitbit Alta HR is not the most advanced fitness tracker around. It is not the most functional fitness tracker around but what it does it does well. It is designed to be the fitness tracker for the average person who wants the tracker to be subtle and blend into their everyday fashion, and it...

Just like Tony Stark (aka Iron Man) updates his armour, so does Fitbit and this time it's the Alta's turn. All kidding aside, the Fitbit Alta HR is a smart activity tracker that also acts as a personal trainer and unlike its predecessor, this new model includes the much needed PurePulse Heart Rate...

I was given one for Christmas and I love it! Only problem with these fitbits is the bands tend to come loose or undone. I lost my fitbit because of this, I would definitely recommend getting a one of the other bands that actually has a clasp.

In fact, the Fitbit Alta HR is the world's slimmest exercise band with a built-in heart rate sensor. On the design side, the Fitbit altar HR is virtually identical to the previous model.

The Fitbit Alta is one of the best fitness trackers for all-day use. It's slim and lightweight, and the touchscreen is easy to read. It was also one of the most accurate fitness trackers during our tests.

The Alta has smartwatch and fitness features packed into its small design; which makes it more conducive to hardcore exercise than a heavier watch

The battery only lasts for about five days; To extend the battery life, you have to turn off helpful features like Bluetooth and notifications

The Fitbit Alta HR is a return to the company's strongest suit, with a focus on sleep, wellbeing and heart health rather than all-out fitness. The improved sleep stats are a big step forward, although will require time and perseverance to really kick in with insightful stats.

Slim design; Custom straps galore; Good sleep insights; Heart rate monitor

Heart rate sensor not up to intense workouts; No breathing training; Screen a tad unresponsive; Poor notifications

The Fitbit Alta HR is the first product that we've reviewed in a while that does exactly what its marketing material says it does, and holds no surprises beyond that. But is that such a bad thing? The Alta HR looks and feels very familiar to past offerings from the company.

With the growing number of fitness trackers in the market, Fitbit's latest offering is a commendable wearable due to its size and number of features. It does lack GPS but Fitbit has a different tracker for that.

Slim and light; Includes heart rate sensor; Long battery life; Amazing companion app