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First impressions matter, and after 48 hours with the Fitbit Air, Google’s new screen-less tracker is making a pretty good one. To be honest, I’m more impressed with the idea of \u200b\u200bit than the physical device itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Since the initial rumors surfaced, the Fitbit Air was looking like another minimalist wellness wearable device pursuing the same passive-tracking trend as devices like the WHOOP 5.0. I’m also generally wary of first-generation devices and the inevitable quirks that come with them. But on my wrist, Google’s first swing already makes good contact (especially for $99). I wouldn’t call it a home run until I spent more time digging into the features, accuracy, and the company’s new Health Coach platform for my full review.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Fitbit Air is the most comfortable tracker I’ve tested, and it’s a platform with a lot of potential.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Fitbit Air feels small, and that’s hard to accomplish when you (my) wrists are also small. At just 8.3mm thick and with a 12g band, it feels dramatically lighter and thinner than any smartwatch I’ve tested.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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I repeatedly forgot I had the Air on, which is the highest compliment I can give any wearable, let alone something focused on sleep. It doesn’t move around when I’m typing, don’t dig into my wrist during a workout, or feel awkwardly heavy overnight. I even wore it on the same wrist as the other watch to see how realistic this setup would be, and I didn’t really mind. It’s about as unobtrusive as the collection of hair ties I keep on my opposite arm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

I’ve repeatedly forgotten I have a Fitbit Air, which is the highest compliment I can give a wearable.<\/q><\/p>\n

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A large part of this comes down to the fact that the Fitbit Air has no display, just a thin sensor mounted on the bottom of one of the bands. This not only saves on weight, but also on the visual clutter that makes wearables feel like a style commitment. It’s noticeably thinner than the WHOOP band, giving the impression of an ’80s racquetball sweat band.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n