I'd act quick on Amazon's Fitbit Air deal

The Deal: Preorder Now with a Free Band

It's a limited preorder. Amazon sells Google's screenless Fitbit Air for $99, down from $135, and includes either an Obsidian or Fog silicone active band that normally costs $35 on its own. But this 26% off preorder, as ZDNET reported, runs until the May 26 release date, so you'd better act quick if you want the bundle before the price jumps to $136 at month's end.

That's the core. Each band retails for $35. So you're essentially getting one free. You choose your Fitbit Air color (Berry, Lavender, or Obsidian) and pick an extra band in either Obsidian or Fog. The tracker itself is geared toward the general fitness crowd who want basic metrics: steps, sleep, recovery, and stress. If you want deeper data, you can add the Google Health Premium membership for $100 a year, which unlocks more detailed insights on recovery, strain, and sleep needs compared to time asleep.

"Each band retails for $35, so you're essentially getting one free."

What Makes the Fitbit Air Different

The Fitbit Air is the first Fitbit without a screen. It's a deliberate move. This tracker is designed for people who want something discreet and lightweight that doesn't flash notifications or demand screen taps, and the whole device weighs just 12 grams compared to the Whoop band's 26 grams. The battery lasts one week. And a quick one-hour charge gives you a full day's power if you forgot to plug it in before a workout.

Lightweight and Screenless

One major distraction disappears. Fitbit Air gives you haptic feedback and basic data via the companion app, but it doesn't have an always-on display or touch interactions, making it a simpler device for tracking without a watch.

How ZDNET Rated This Deal

It's 26% off. Based on ZDNET's deal-rating system it would score 3 out of 5 for pure savings but the author gave it a 4 because the product hasn't launched and preorder discounts are unusual. And the free band adds real value so the rating reflects the timing as much as the price cut.

• Preorder price: $99 (save $36 off $135)
• Includes a free silicone active band (retails for $35)
• Regular retail price after launch: $136
• Deal ends on release date: May 26

Pricing and Availability

You get a free band. The Fitbit Air costs $136 at its end-of-month launch, but right now you're paying $99 and walking away with a tracker plus an extra band, which is effectively a 26% discount. So ZDNET's rating system uses a percentage-off-based classification combined with factors like brand recognition and frequency of deals, and in this case the early discount pushed the score up.

When Does This Deal Expire?

Preorder ends May 26. After that date, the discount and free band offer disappear, so you can't get the Fitbit Air in three colors with an extra band in two shades unless you act now. It's a short window. But you've got less than a few weeks to lock it in if it fits your needs.

ZDNET's recommendation is based on hands-on testing, research, and comparison shopping, and the editorial team writes on behalf of the reader to deliver accurate information and knowledgeable buying advice, but no one knows if the deal will return after launch and the free band sweetens the offer in a way that a simple discount alone doesn't. But act quick.

So it's worth grabbing a screenless fitness tracker lighter than competition and cheaper than Whoop before price goes up, the free extra band covers second strap's cost to swap colors between workouts and casual wear. May 26 is the cutoff.