The $99 Fitbit Air does not have a screen. It uses a mobile app and an AI coach to track health. Reviews from critics are out, so let's see what they say. Should you upgrade from your old Fitbit or stick with one that has a screen? The Fitbit Air is a new device that is different from other Fitbits. It's also cheaper than some other fitness trackers.

Most reviews of the Fitbit Air are positive. Early users like the device, despite some complaints about the Google Health app.

Critics like the device's design and health-tracking features. The Fitbit Air is cheaper than the latest Whoop tracker, which costs $149 per year. The Fitbit Air costs $99, with an extra $99 per year for a subscription to unlock all features.

The Fitbit Air is a good value compared to the Whoop tracker. Some users who already subscribe to Google AI Pro or AI Ultra get free access to the Google Health app.

The Fitbit Air is comfortable to wear. It comes with different band styles to choose from. One critic liked the polyester-based Performance Loop band.

The Performance Loop band covers the sensor, so you don't need to take precautions when lifting weights. The device is durable enough for everyday activities. Another band, the Active Band, offers even more protection.

The Fitbit Air relies on the Google Health app for tracking health and adjusting settings. Some users are unhappy about this, but critics find the app easy to use. The home page displays important information for the user.

The AI coach in the app is a key feature of the Fitbit Air. It gives you progress reports and health guidance. You can ask it questions in natural language using a chatbot interface.

The AI coach can be a little buggy or insensitive at times. But it's generally good at basic tracking and health guidance. You can ask it to log your food and activity, and it will try to understand what you mean.

The AI coach can learn from your log history and add the right foods to your data. It's not perfect, but it's easy to use and correct when necessary.

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The Fitbit Air has some basic issues, like battery life. It only lasts for about seven or eight days, while the Whoop tracker lasts for 14 days. But the Fitbit Air charges quickly.

The Fitbit Air is not good at being a watch, because it doesn't have a screen. One critic liked the device overall, but noted its limitations.

The critic said they often looked at their wrist expecting to see the time, but saw a blank band instead. The device can't ping your phone, which can be frustrating.

If you want a watch, you should get one with a screen. But if that doesn't matter to you, the Fitbit Air might be worth trying.

The new Google Fitbit Air is available now for $99.99.

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Topics: Fitbit, fitness trackers, Google Health, fitness tech.