Fitbit Air replaces Pixel Watch 4 for one user seeking simplicity and longer battery life
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Damien Wilde
Summary
The author initially bought the Fitbit Air as a simple complementary fitness tracker to their Pixel Watch 4, but unexpectedly ended up fully replacing the smartwatch with the Fitbit Air. Despite acknowledging the Pixel Watch 4 as Google's best product of 2025, the author finds greater satisfaction in the Fitbit Air's simplicity, longer battery life, and reduced complexity, even though it represents a step back in overall utility and smartwatch features.
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bskyFitbit Air replaces Pixel Watch 4 for one user seeking simplicity and longer battery life9to5google.comKey quotes
· 4 pulledI told myself the Fitbit Air would be a nice addition to my EDC. A simple, complementary tracker that I don't need to worry about charging as often.
I also told myself it won't ever replace a dedicated smartwatch. It turns out I was very wrong.
I love the Pixel Watch 4. I think it's Google's best product of 2025 despite what feels like inconsequential changes.
I have fully ditched my Pixel Watch for the Fitbit Air and while it's a step back in utility, I couldn't be happier with that decision.
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