Google Fitbit Air preorders — where to buy the latest budget fitness tracker for free with a trade-in
Plus, all of the best launch deals
by https://www.techradar.com/uk/author/james-pickard · TechRadarDeals By James Pickard published 7 May 2026
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Today marks the long-awaited announcement of the Google Fitbit Air — and the tech giant has revealed that preorders for its upcoming screenless fitness tracker start now, ahead of launch on May 26. The Whoop rival, which features a fabric band and weighs just 12g, is priced at $99.99 / £84.99 (about AU$140), making it a lightweight, minimalist option for health monitoring.
Features are exactly what you'd expect, including sensors for heart rate, step count, calorie burn, skin temperature, and blood oxygen. All that data is fed into the new Google Health app, which offers all the usual exercise, sleep tracking, and health guidance. You also get seven days of battery life and fast charging support, so it's a device that you can quite easily 'set and forget'.
Unsurprisingly, given its size, price, and lack of display, it doesn't offer the advanced features you'd find in other smartwatches. So, there's no notification support, Google Wallet integration, or GPS, just to name a few.
I've gathered up where to preorder the Fitbit Air below, and included any standout launch deals, where available.
Google Fitbit Air preorders – US
- Google Store: from $0 with a trade-in
- Amazon: from $99.99
- Best Buy: pre-order for $99.99
- Walmart: limited colors for $99.99
Google Fitbit Air preorders – UK
- Google Store: get £35 in Google Store credit
- John Lewis: get a free Fitbit Air Active Band
Google Fitbit Air: specifications
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| Device | Google Fitbit Air |
| Price | $99.99 (around £75 / AU$140) |
| Weight | 12g with band |
| Case | Recycled plastic |
| Display | None |
| GPS | None |
| Battery | Up to 7 days, 90 mins charge (5 mins fast charge for 1 day's battery) |
| Connection | Bluetooth |
| Water resist | 50 meters |
Should you buy the Google Fitbit Air?
As someone who's still rocking an ancient, slowly dying Fitbit Versa 2, I can see myself being tempted to upgrade to the Google Fitbit Air.
The price is the key thing, and at under $100 / £100, it's definitely well within budget. Battery life is solid at up to 7 days, and it supports all the standard health, exercise, and sleep-tracking features I like about my current Fitbit. So, if you're after a no-fuss health and fitness tracker on a budget, it could be a very smart buy.
However, if you're an advanced user who likes access to your phone from your wrist, or if you're perhaps a running enthusiast who wants GPS tracking for your runs, then I can see the Google Fitbit Air being a bit too feature-sparse for you. If that's the case, I'd suggest a read-through of our best smartwatches guide for all our latest recommendations that may better suit your needs.
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