I just reviewed the Fitbit Air — 5 reasons to buy and 2 reasons to skip

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I just reviewed the Fitbit Air, and it’s safe to say that it’s destined for our best fitness tracker buying guide. But, is it the best fitness tracker for you?That depends on factors like your holistic and fitness monitoring needs, budget, and desire for smart features. With that in mind, here are five reasons to buy the Fitbit Air and two reasons to skip it.Buy: The price (it’s cheap)

(Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)The Fitbit Air is just $99 with no subscription costs for core health and fitness tracking insights. However, a Google Health Premium subscription for $99 a year or $9.99 a month unlocks all sorts of heady AI-backed holistic tools and trend deep dives.Not a subscription person? Google includes three months of Google Health Premium free with your purchase, so that you can try those premium features first before making a commitment.Buy: All-day comfort

(Image credit: Dan Bracaglia/Tom's Guide)The Fitbit Air is the smallest and lightest screen-free fitness tracker of its kind, with a footprint that’s 35 x 17 x 8 mm and a weight of only 5.2 g without the strap. By comparison, the Whoop 5.0 weighs a wrist-crunching 26.5 g.The straps for the Fitbit Air are also noticeably slimmer than the competition’s offerings, making the Air one of the comfiest trackers I’ve tested, particularly on the special edition Stephen Curry knit strap.This also makes the Air an excellent choice for sleep tracking insights, especially if you’re like me and seriously loathe anything bulky on the wrist while snoozing.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.Buy: Accurate health and fitness insights