What you need to know
- Fitbit Air is much thinner and lighter than Whoop while also promising up to a week of battery life.
- The tracker uses LED light patterns and double-tap gestures to display battery status and dismiss alarms.
- The Fitbit Air costs $99 and pre-orders before May 25 also include a $35 Google Store credit.
Last week, Google officially revealed the Fitbit Airits direct Whoop competitor, and now, ahead of its availability later this month, more details have emerged about its size, design, and gestures.
At first glance, the Fitbit Air looks like other screenless fitness trackers, with just a fabric band around your wrist and the tracker underneath. Demo units are now available at several Google Store locations and one The Reddit user has shared photos. comparing the Fitbit Air side by side with a Whoop band.
In the image, the Fitbit Air appears noticeably thinner, almost half the size of the Whoop. The photos also give us a better look at the Fitbit Air Performance Loop band in real life. Considering Google claims up to a week of battery life in a much slimmer form factor, things are looking pretty promising so far.
It’s also worth noting that the Fitbit Air weighs just 12g, making it lighter than the Whoop, which should help with comfort during all-day wear.
Android Central’s opinion
What catches my attention is how thin the Fitbit Air looks next to the Whoop. If Google can actually deliver a week’s worth of battery life in that form factor, this could finally become the screenless tracker I’d switch to.
On top of that, new details shared by 9to5Google reveals that the left side of the tracker includes a small status light. Although the tracker remains hidden under the band, it has a cutout so the LED can shine. You will need to align the band correctly with the LED so that it remains visible.
The LED also uses different patterns to indicate various states. For example, it flashes white while charging and flashes red when the battery is low. A rapidly flashing white light indicates a firmware update, while a solid red light indicates a critically low battery.
You can also double-tap the Fitbit Air to check the battery status. A white light means the battery is between 20% and 100%, while a red light means it is below 20%. If there is no light, it means that the battery is completely exhausted. The double tap gesture can also be used to dismiss alarms.
The Fitbit Air is currently available for pre-order for $99, with increased availability and shipping starting May 26, 2026. Google is also offering a $35 Google Store credit if you pre-order before May 25, which you can use toward accessories like extra bands.
Google’s screenless fitness tracker
Google Fitbit Air is a direct competitor to Whoop, designed to track your health data continuously with 24/7 heart rate monitoring. The tracker starts at $99 for the basic version without any subscription attached.
