GoKawiilIf you’re a fan of Google’s fitness trackers, the new Fitbit Air will likely have caught your attention. It marks a departure from the company’s usual devices thanks to its screenless design and it boasts a more budget-friendly price as a result.
But if you already own a Pixel Watch, or are on the market for a new wearable, you may be wondering whether to go with Google’s existing smartwatch lineup or opt for the Fitbit Air instead. The answer isn’t as simple as you may hope, though.
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Who is the Fitbit Air for?
Google designed the Fitbit Air with certain people in mind — those that find wearables too expensive, bulky, or complicated. As a result, the device is Google’s smallest tracker yet, which is especially helpful for people who may find smartwatches and fitness trackers too uncomfortable for sleep tracking. It also provides a distraction-free experience with no notifications, benefiting those that find smartwatches too bothersome with their notifications and alerts. Rather, the Air’s vibration function is only used for its alarm.
Notably, it doesn’t feature a screen. Rather, it is a small tracker pebble located inside a strap that you can switch out. Although it loses a screen, it gains battery life. The Fitbit Air’s battery lasts up to seven days. Thanks to fast charging, you can also get a day of battery life with just five minutes of charging.
The Fitbit Air is designed to be more comfortable to wear, while still providing essential fitness features.
Despite its minimalist design, it still features a range of important health and fitness features. This includes constant heart rate monitoring, heart rhythm monitoring with Afib alerts, heart rate variability monitoring, and SpO2 measurements.
In terms of fitness tracking, it can record your steps, auto-detect workouts, and even keep track of swimming. It’s also able to measure your sleep duration and stages, while supporting Smart Wake alarms.
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