I tested the Fitbit Air for a week — and it’s the best no-fuss, subscription-free fitness tracker available right now
The Fitbit Air is a new, subscription-free fitness tracker that emphasizes simplicity and comfort. Priced at $99, it offers essential health metrics without the distraction of a screen. Its performance is comparable to more expensive models, making it a strong choice for casual users.
- ▪The Fitbit Air is lightweight and designed for 24/7 heart rate monitoring.
- ▪It provides detailed sleep reports and basic fitness tracking without requiring a subscription.
- ▪The device is compatible with both Android and iOS, and has a battery life of over a week.
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Tom's Guide Verdict The 2026 Fitbit Air is a discreet and distraction-free (no screen) fitness tracker that's easy to use, lightweight, and oh-so-comfortable. Just $99 and subscription-free for core features, it offers a week of battery, and covers all the holistic metrics you'd expect from a modern device, like heart health, sleep quality, daily movement, and workouts. Plus, the Air is just as reliable at logging sleep trends and fitness efforts as Garmin watches that cost 2.5x as much; just be sure to carry a paired smartphone for location tracking. All of your data and insights are neatly organized within the new Google Health companion app, formerly the Fitbit app.
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