5 fitness trackers you should buy instead of the Google Fitbit Air

Google’s latest fitness wearable, the Fitbit Air, offers a stripped-down fitness tracking experience for users interested in the Fitbit platform. The screenless tracker is a lightweight, distraction-free alternative to the brand’s existing lineup, including the popular Fitbit Charge 6. At a time when gadgets can feel increasingly overwhelming, but wellness tracking still has clear benefits, I can definitely see the appeal. Between constant notifications and increasingly crowded feature sets, there’s room for something simpler.

With that said, wearables are never one-size-fits-all. Some users will still want more advanced sensors, built-in GPS, detailed workout tools, or more immediate feedback throughout the day. Others may like the idea of the Fitbit Air but not feel fully sold on a first-generation device. If the Fitbit Air has you shopping for a new fitness tracker, these are the five alternatives I’d recommend checking out.