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Google Fitbit Air: 6 unique features that could tempt us to switch<\/h1>\n
The upcoming Fitbit Air has some features that should make smartwatches and Whoop sweat.<\/div>\n
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\n Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart home gadgets, and men\u2019s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of SPY.com, a men’s product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for GQ, he covered everything from bull-riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he\u2019s also contributed to publications such as The Daily Beast, Gear Patrol, and The Awl.\n <\/div>\n

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The Google Fitbit Air is a screenless fitness, health, and sleep tracker.<\/span>Credit: Google<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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You’ll find Apple Watches<\/a> and Whoop fitness trackers<\/a> on a number of Mashable writers and editors’ wrists. Fitbit may have popularized fitness trackers<\/a> and the entire concept of “counting steps,” but the brand has been eclipsed in recent years by feature-rich rivals.<\/p>\n

When one of our reporters ran the New York City marathon wearing seven fitness trackers<\/a>, Fitbit didn’t impress.<\/p>\n

But a new Fitbit could change that. The screen-free Google Fitbit Air<\/a> hits store shelves May 19, and the $99.99 price tag is very tempting compared to an Apple Watch, which can cost $249 to $799. The Fitbit Air even has some unique features that could tempt dedicated Whoop fans.<\/p>\n

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We haven’t had the chance to test the Google Fitbit Air yet (Steph Curry is not on our staff<\/a>, unfortunately), but here are the top Fitbit Air features we’re eyeing ahead of May 19.<\/p>\n

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The new Google Health Coach launches alongside the Fitbit Air<\/span>Credit: Google<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

When the Fitbit Air launches on May 19, Google will also debut the new Google Health Coach<\/a>, which will be part of the Google Health Premium subscription ($9.99 a month or $99 a year). <\/p>\n

Google Health Coach is an AI personal trainer that can make personalized workout and health recommendations tailored to you. Using the health, sleep, and fitness data collected by the Fitbit Air, you’ll be able to get insights that go way beyond counting steps. The level of personalization is impressive, as the AI coach can take your sleep cycle, local weather, and medical history into account when designing workouts.<\/p>\n

We don’t love it when products require a paid subscription to unlock crucial features, but the amount of data available to your AI coach could set this tool apart from similar offerings. If you have a Pixel 4 smartwatch<\/a>, you’ll also be able to use this new feature.<\/p>\n

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The Fitbit Air is lighter and thinner than the Whoop.<\/span>Credit: Google<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For the Fitbit Air, Google seems to be prioritizing lighter weight over battery life. While the Whoop 5.0 and MG have a longer battery life, the Fitbit Air will be significantly lighter and smaller.<\/p>\n

The new Fitbit weighs a mere 12 grams, less than half the weight of the Whoop 5.0, which weighs in at 26.5 grams (the Whoop MG is 27.3 grams). The sensor area, which Google describes as a “pebble,” is also slimmer in height and narrower in width than Whoop.<\/p>\n

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When compared to smartwatches, it has a significant size and weight advantage. That’s crucial for people who want to use their fitness tracker as a sleep tracker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite the small size, the Air can still measure heart rate, heart rhythm, SpO2 (blood oxygen levels), sleep stages, and more. It also contains an accelerometer and a gyroscope.<\/p>\n

Gemini voice and text chat<\/h2>\n
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Within the Google Health app, you’ll be able to talk to your AI coach by voice or text, with the conversations powered by Google’s AI chatbot Gemini. You’ll need your phone to do this, but for athletes who like to talk to their AI chatbot, you’ll be able to talk in real-time. You’ll be able to ask questions and make requests as you workout.<\/p>\n

Perks for Gemini power users<\/h2>\n
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Google offers several paid AI subscriptions for users who want to access the latest Gemini models and features \u2014 Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra. With the debut of Google Health Coach, users on either of these plans will now get free access to Google Health Premium.<\/p>\n

So, if you’re already a Gemini power user, you can unlock extra features on the Fitbit Air at no extra cost.<\/p>\n

Fitbit Air can use Gemini to “see” your workout and meal plans<\/h2>\n

As the maker of Gemini, one of the most advanced AI chatbots, Google has some big advantages over Apple, Whoop, Garmin, Nothing, and other smartwatch and fitness tracker brands. <\/p>\n

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