The Inspire HR uses a standard watch buckle for fastening, which differs from the button fastener of the standard Inspire. It’s a whole lot more supple and stretchy than previous straps, and as a result more comfortable than the strap included with the standard Fitbit Inspire I also happen to be wearing. On the topic of the straps, the included standard silicone number is the most comfortable Fitbit has produced to date.
The Inspire HR is meant to be Fitbit’s new approachable fitness tracker after all. It’s a small touch, but one that makes the Inspire HR feel a lot less serious. The corners where the tracker itself meets the interchangeable watch straps are now nicely rounded off. Gone is the contrast bezel with the entire tracker body now more closely matching in colour. Conveniently, the Inspire’s design sits comfortably between the outgoing Alta HR and the Charge 3, in that its gotten a little bigger and wider, but doesn’t encroach on the size of the slightly more feature-packed Charge 3.Īrguably, the Inspire HR has lost a little of its sleekness with the added size, but I like its more refined edges and uniform design. Design and screenįitbit hasn’t introduced a radical departure to its design with the Inspire range. So much so that it’s now a great entry-level choice for anyone looking to keep a more keen eye on their overall health and activity levels, whilst also making use of Fitbit’s refined and easy-to-use companion app. The new lower launch price now means the Inspire HR more aptly undercuts the Fitbit Charge 3 – the current model up in Fitbit’s catalogue of fitness trackers.Īltogether, the changes like added water-resistance and a larger screen introduced with the Inspire HR are positive moves. This high price put the Alta HR in contention with the more feature-rich Charge 2. The new Inspire HR is designed to replace the previous Fitbit Alta HR, launching at a much more tempting price of £89.99 versus the Alta HR’s slightly questionable at the time launch price of £129.99. Unsurprisingly, the big difference is the inclusion of Fitbit’s famed PurePulse heart rate monitor on the more expensive model. Big bezel around the screen feels like wasted spaceįitbit has launched two models under the Inspire name, the standard Inspire and the higher-end Inspire HR reviewed here.