I went for a run with the Fitbit Air and Garmin Forerunner 70 to see how the $99 tracker compared, and I’m impressed
The article compares the Fitbit Air and Garmin Forerunner 70 fitness trackers. The Fitbit Air is a budget-friendly option at $99, while the Garmin Forerunner 70 is priced at $249 and offers more advanced features. Both devices serve different purposes, catering to varying user needs in fitness tracking.
- ▪The Fitbit Air is a lightweight, screenless fitness tracker with a seven-day battery life.
- ▪The Garmin Forerunner 70 features a bright AMOLED screen and built-in multi-band GPS for accurate tracking.
- ▪The Fitbit Air relies on a smartphone's GPS for outdoor runs, while the Forerunner 70 has its own GPS capabilities.
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Wellness Smartwatches Fitness Trackers I went for a run with the Fitbit Air and Garmin Forerunner 70 to see how the $99 tracker compared, and I’m impressed Features By Jane McGuire published 3 June 2026 Here’s how the affordable Fitbit compared When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I test fitness tech for a living, and two of the newest products on my wrist right now are the Garmin Forerunner 70, Garmin’s latest, entry-level running watch, and the Fitbit Air, a $99 screenless fitness tracker.
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