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Review

The Google Fitbit Air is an intriguing departure from the typical smartwatch formula. It's a screenless activity tracker that forces you to engage with fitness data through your smartphone rather than glancing at your wrist. For some, that's liberating; for others, it's a dealbreaker.

What works well is the core tracking suite. Heart rate monitoring is reliable, sleep tracking is detailed enough to catch patterns, and activity detection covers the usual suspects—walks, runs, cycling. The included Obsidian Active Band is comfortable for extended wear, even during workouts. Battery life is genuinely impressive; you're looking at several weeks between charges, which is the whole point of skipping a screen.

The trade-off is obvious: no real-time glances at stats. Everything routes through the Fitbit app, which is functional but occasionally clunky. If you're someone who checks your watch multiple times daily, this won't suit you. Similarly, notifications are phone-dependent—no wrist vibrations for alerts unless you pair it with a compatible device.

At £84.99 after the 29% discount, it's fairly priced but not a steal. Basic trackers like the Xiaomi Mi Band 8 offer more features for similar money if you want a screen. However, if you specifically value minimalism, battery longevity, and pure fitness metrics without distractions, the Air delivers.

I'd recommend this for fitness enthusiasts who already live on their phones but want unobtrusive wrist-worn tracking, or those trying to reduce screen time. It's not for everyone, but for the right person, it's genuinely useful.