Fitbit Inspire 3 vs Google Fitbit Air

Quick answer

Critics score the Fitbit Inspire 3 85 and the Google Fitbit Air 84 out of 100, from 14 and 10 professional reviews. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Fitbit Inspire 3 higher, 2 scored the Google Fitbit Air higher and 2 gave both the same score.

Fitbit Inspire 3Image: Fitbit

Fitbit Inspire 3

85
Highly rated
Average of 14 professional reviews
14 of 14 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 14 reviews landedRange 80–100
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: battery life (11 of 14), display (7 of 14), health tracking (7 of 14)

Criticised for: subscription costs (2 of 14), price (2 of 14)

The catch: No built-in GPS.

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Google Fitbit Air

84
Well liked
Average of 10 professional reviews
8 of 10 recommend it · critics split
Where the 10 reviews landedRange 60–100
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

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
OutletFitbit Inspire 3Google Fitbit AirDifference
Expert Reviews8060+20
ZDNET10090+10
Android Central9090same
Wareable83est.83est.same
Tech Advisor8090-10
Trusted Reviews83est.100-17

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Fitbit Inspire 3 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 Inspire 3 or the Google Fitbit Air?

Critics rate the Fitbit Inspire 3 higher: 85 against 84. 6 outlets reviewed both: 2 scored the Fitbit Inspire 3 higher, 2 scored the Google Fitbit Air higher and 2 gave both the same score.

Do critics agree about the Fitbit Inspire 3 and the Google Fitbit Air?

The Fitbit Inspire 3: broad agreement, scores from 80 to 100. The Google Fitbit Air: critics split, scores from 60 to 100.