Google Introduces Screenless Fitbit Air, a Whoop-Style Device With No Screen

Earlier today, Google announced the debut of its new Fitbit Air, a $100 screenless wearable that resembles a Whoop. A first of its kind with features like heart rhythm monitoring, including A-fib (atrial fibrillation) alarms; blood oxygen level; resting heart rate; heart rate variability; sleep stages and duration; and other health and fitness tracking capabilities are all included in the gadget.

In a blog post, the tech giant had stated that the Fitbit Air is simple, affordable, and comfortable enough to wear 24/7 and that it is intended for those who find wearable technology to be too large, difficult, or costly.

The screenless design, according to Google, is intended to let users live in the moment.

It is also discovered that Google also released the Google Health app today after the debut of the new Fitbit Air, which is a rebranded version of the Fitbit app that allows you to track your fitness and health.

In keeping with the “Air” moniker, the new wearable is significantly smaller than its older or elder models, as it is 50% smaller than the Inspire 3 and 25% smaller than the Fitbit Luxe.

The gadget is said to automatically monitor users’ routine exercises and activities; according to Google, the experience is tailored to every user and gets better over time as it picks up on your routines.

The device and gadget are said to be weighing 5.2 grams without the band and 12 grams with it. 

In addition to how it looks, it pairs with the Pixel Watch, so every user could use the larger wearable during the day and switch to the Fitbit Air for a more pleasant experience at night or during exercise, according to Google.

The battery life of the Fitbit Air, to an extent, can last up to a week, and quick charging can provide enough juice for a full day in just five minutes. Additionally, it can withstand water up to 50 meters, that is, if it is used in rainy or moist environments.

Google Health Coach, the tech giant’s Gemini-powered all-in-one fitness trainer, sleep coach, and health and wellness advisor, is said to be accessible to only Google Health Premium members for now. The Google Health Coach may assist with a variety of tasks, such as assessing users’ sleep patterns and developing personalized exercise regimens depending on the users’ objectives and accessible equipment.

There is a waterproof “Active Band,” a discrete “Elevated Modern Band,” and a “Performance Loop Band” composed of recycled materials with a breathable fit; these are the three band varieties that the new wearable is beginning with.

Anyone showing interest in this new gadget can preorder the Fitbit Air, as preorders are currently open, and it will go on sale on May 26. To preorder, visit the Google Store and Amazon.

The Fitbit Air directly competes with the Whoop 5.0, which offers a $99.99 retail price with no mandatory subscription as against Whoop’s $199 annual plan. Also, it has silent haptic alarms and superior water resistance at 50 meters compared to Whoop’s 10 meters.