This model is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Garmin Forerunner 970.
Full details →First-generation product — no historical cycle data to predict a successor
Full details →| Garmin Forerunner 965 | Fitbit Air | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $599 | $99★ |
| Subscription | ℹ️ Optional — $70/yr | ℹ️ Optional — $99/yr |
| Hardware | ||
| Weight | 53g | 12g★ |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 50m |
| Battery | 23 days★ | 7 days |
| Always-on display | ❌ | ❌ |
| GPS | ✅★ | ❌ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Tier | Sports GPS | Fitness Tracker |
| Buy timing | ||
| Released | Mar 1, 2023 | May 7, 2026 |
| Cycle advice | superseded | good |
| Deals advice | clearance | good |
| Next model | — | — |
Turn-by-turn navigation on full TopoActive maps — essential for trail running and mountain racing.
Cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, and running power.
Enough for week-long trail ultras without a charge.
Unlike WHOOP, there is no mandatory membership — pay $99 once and use Fitbit Air with the free Google Health app. Google Health Premium ($9.99/month) is optional.
Continuous heart rate, SpO2, HRV, and skin temperature tracking plus background FDA-certified AFib detection, in a 12g pebble designed to be worn and forgotten.
A week between charges, with a 5-minute top-up delivering a full day of use — significantly less downtime than WHOOP's slide-on charging system.
The right pick depends on what you optimize for.
$396 vs $809 over 3 years · no required subscription.
23 days vs 7 days battery.
7 sensors.
12g · no required subscription.
Competitive runners, triathletes, and ultramarathon runners who want full maps, running dynamics, and premium build.
Full details →Health-focused users who want passive, 24/7 biometric tracking without a screen on their wrist. Particularly strong for those drawn to WHOOP but put off by the subscription model — the Fitbit Air delivers comparable core health data for $99 outright. Works with both iOS and Android.
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