Not only are there other Fitbits from Google itself, but the Fitbit Air is far from being the only screenless fitness tracker on the market. Instead, it\u2019s just the latest in a subsect of the wearable industry that has slowly been expanding over the last few years.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re tempted by the Fitbit Air but want to know exactly what it\u2019s going up against, then here are the five best alternatives that you should check out before making a final decision.<\/p>\n
Whoop Strap 5.0<\/p>\n
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Fitbit Air and the Whoop Strap 4.0<\/p>\n
Whoop<\/p>\n
Easily the Fitbit Air\u2019s closest competitor<\/a>, largely because there wouldn\u2019t be a Fitbit Air if not for the Whoop Strap. This is the device that kicked off the current market of screenless fitness trackers and is renowned for its near-endless amounts of insight into a wearer\u2019s health.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the go-to pick for professional athletes, providing clear instructions on how much exercise you need to fit into a day and what time you need to go to bed in order to maximise your rest. For those who are committed to improving their fitness levels, it\u2019s a great buy; the only real problem is the price.<\/p>\n Being tied to a subscription model, the latest Whoop Strap 5.0 is useless without an active Whoop membership, which will set you back at least \u00a3169\/$199 each year. That price makes more sense for professionals who rely on the amount of data Whoop can provide, but for most people, it\u2019s too high a cost to justify, which is why the Fitbit Air is more appealing to budget buyers.<\/p>\n Who is the Whoop Strap 5.0 for?<\/p>\n Professional athletes who want as much data as possible.<\/p>\n Luna Band<\/p>\n Luna<\/p>\n File this one under the \u2018wait and see\u2019 category because even though it has a ton of potential, the Luna Band<\/a> isn\u2019t yet available to buy, but it could be a major player once it does finally come to market. Visually, the Luna Band looks fairly reminiscent of the Whoop Strap, albeit with a see-through loop at the top, but in function, it has far more in common with the Amazfit Helio Strap in that it offers screenless fitness tracking entirely without a subscription service.<\/p>\n At this point in time, there\u2019s still a lot we don\u2019t know about the Luna Band but it\u2019s easily one of the better-looking fitness trackers we\u2019ve seen. The Band will supposedly offer tailor-made advice throughout the day, suggesting the optimal times for getting a protein snack or cutting out caffeine. Luna claims that it can run for over 10 days on a single charge, which would beat the seven-day cap of the Fitbit Air.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also mention about the Band having seamless integration with select third-party apps, so here\u2019s hoping that there\u2019s a good amount of crossover with the likes of Apple Fitness. The price has yet to be finalised, although we\u2019ve been told it will be around \u00a3115\/$149, but if the Luna Band can deliver on its lofty promises when it starts to ship in late July \u2013 it\u2019s currently invite only \u2013 then we could be looking at the next big contender for the Fitbit Air.<\/p>\n Who is the Luna Band for?<\/p>\n Fashion-first buyers who want a stylish fitness tracker that also doesn\u2019t cost a fortune in the long run.<\/p>\n Amazfit Helio Strap<\/p>\n Credit: Amazfit<\/p>\n Although the Fitbit Air does undercut the Whoop Strap with a far more affordable entry-level price, if you do want to enjoy the full suite of features available through the device, then you\u2019ll have to fork out for a Google Health Premium subscription, which is set at \u00a37.99\/$9.99 a month. For those who would rather avoid subscription fees of any kind, the Amazfit Helio Strap is your best option.<\/p>\n This similarly screenless tracker costs just \u00a399\/$99 but does a great job of monitoring your heart rate during workouts and the quality of your sleep, all of which combine to give you a solid idea of your overall bill of health. You can even wear the device in a bicep strap, which is handy for anyone who has smaller wrists and struggles to find a secure fit.<\/p>\n As great as the Helio Strap is as a genuine subscription-free fitness tracker, the device doesn\u2019t boast the AI-powers of the Fitbit Air or even the Whoop Strap, so there isn\u2019t the scope to chat with an AI bot to discuss what all of your collected data means. This won\u2019t be an issue for anyone who\u2019s put off AI to begin with, but if you\u2019re just starting out, you may benefit from the guidance that something like the Google Health Coach can offer.<\/p>\n Who is the Amazfit Helio Strap for?<\/p>\n Budget-conscious buyers who want the screenless tracker with no subscription required.<\/p>\n Fitbit Inspire 3<\/p>\n Price: \u00a384.99\/$99.95<\/a><\/p>\n Subscription: \u00a37.99\/$9.99 per month, non-essential<\/p>\n Dominik Tomaszewski \/ Foundry<\/p>\n Even though it\u2019s been on the market for a few years now, the Fitbit Inspire 3<\/a> is still a great choice for an inexpensive fitness tracker that also carries a slim profile on your wrist. Unlike the Fitbit Air, the Inspire 3 does pack a screen, but it\u2019s a small one that\u2019s helpful for quick glances at the time and starting your workout tracking without needing to reach for your phone.<\/p>\n The Inspire 3 also connects to the same Google Health app as the Fitbit Air, which means you can dive into the same AI insights via an active Google Health Premium subscription. That alone makes the Inspire 3 far more insightful than pretty much any other fitness tracker in its price range, and a great buy for those who aren\u2019t quite sure where to start in their fitness journey.<\/p>\n Fitbit<\/a>\u2019s classic approach of monitoring your exertion over the course of a week is better suited to working professionals who have busier days, where getting down to the gym just isn\u2019t possible. We\u2019d be surprised if Google didn\u2019t come out with a Fitbit Inspire 4 at some point in the near future, but in the meantime, the Inspire 3 is a great buy.<\/p>\n Who is the Fitbit Inspire 3 for?<\/p>\n You want a cheap fitness tracker and don\u2019t mind having a small screen.<\/p>\n Oura Ring 5<\/p>\n Price: From \u00a3399\/$399<\/a><\/p>\n Subscription: \u00a35.99\/$5.99\/month, essential for most features<\/p>\n Mike Sawh<\/p>\n Although things are certainly heating up around screeless fitness trackers that you wear on your wrist, there\u2019s an adjacent market that has a similar approach but takes health tracking in a different direction. The best smart rings<\/a> are a great alternative and are even more sleek than their wrist-based competitors, and no option better encapsulates what they\u2019re all about than the new Oura Ring 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Luna](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Luna-Band-official-details.jpg\")
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