Fitbit Charge 6 vs Google Fitbit Air
Critics score the Fitbit Charge 6 82 and the Google Fitbit Air 84 out of 100, from 15 and 10 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Fitbit Charge 6 higher and 3 scored the Google Fitbit Air higher. On average those critics put the Google Fitbit Air 2 points ahead.
Image: GoogleFitbit Charge 6
Praised for: health tracking (11 of 15), battery life (5 of 15), value for money (4 of 15)
Criticised for: software (2 of 15)
The catch: Some features need Fitbit Premium.
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Image: GoogleGoogle Fitbit Air
Praised for: battery life (3 of 10), health tracking (3 of 10), value for money (3 of 10)
Criticised for: subscription costs (3 of 10), software (2 of 10)
The catch: It has no screen or GPS, and the best coaching needs a subscription.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Fitbit Charge 6 | Google Fitbit Air | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trusted Reviews | 83est. | 100 | -17 |
| Tech Advisor | 80 | 90 | -10 |
| WIRED | 70 | 80 | -10 |
| NBC Select | 83est. | 77est. | +6 |
| Expert Reviews | 80 | 60 | +20 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Fitbit Charge 6 minus the Google Fitbit Air. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Fitbit Charge 6 or the Google Fitbit Air?
Critics rate the Google Fitbit Air higher: 84 against 82. 5 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Fitbit Charge 6 higher and 3 scored the Google Fitbit Air higher. On average those critics put the Google Fitbit Air 2 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Fitbit Charge 6 and the Google Fitbit Air?
The Fitbit Charge 6: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Google Fitbit Air: critics split, scores from 60 to 100.