Fitbit, renowned for its fitness wearables for more than 15 years, has introduced a new product, the Fitbit Air. Unlike previous models, the Fitbit Air does not have a screen and resembles popular wrist bands like Whoop. Despite lacking features like message reading and heart rate monitoring, it offers unique advantages.
The Fitbit Air distinguishes itself by its comfortable bracelet-style design, as confirmed by a recent study conducted by Google, which rated it more comfortable than its competitors. Additionally, it boasts an impressive battery life, promising a week of usage without recharging. When recharging is necessary, a fast-charging feature provides a day’s worth of power in just five minutes. The inclusion of a magnetic charger with bi-directional technology eliminates the need to orient the device correctly for charging.
Functionally, the Fitbit Air continues the brand’s tradition by monitoring sleep patterns, activity levels, exercise, heart rate, and even detecting conditions like AFib through irregular heart rhythm notifications. It features an optical heart rate monitor, a 3-axis accelerometer, a gyroscope, red and infrared sensors for oxygen levels, and a temperature sensor.
Data collected by the Fitbit Air is seamlessly transmitted to smartphones, where the Google Health Coach app offers a comprehensive health overview. The device is water-resistant up to 50 meters and comes in four color options: Obsidian, Fog, Berry, and Lavender.
With a price tag of £84.99, the Fitbit Air is set to offer users an affordable and innovative fitness tracking solution.
