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Google Fitbit Air vs Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Google Fitbit Air

Google Fitbit Air

  • Screenless tracker.
  • Up to 7 days.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Water resistant to 50 m.
  • Weighs 12 g.
KSh 20,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

  • Screen: 396 × 396 pixels.
  • Exynos W920 processor.
  • 1.5 GB RAM in this version.
  • 16 GB storage in this version.
  • Runs Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch.
KSh 19,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Google Fitbit Air, a screenless tracker you read in the Google Health app, lasts longer between charges (up to 7 days), works with Android phones and iPhones and is lighter to wear all day, while the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, a smartwatch with a 1.2-inch OLED screen, takes ECG heart-rhythm readings, has a sturdier aluminium build and takes calls from the wrist.

Battery life

Google Fitbit Air
Up to 7 days
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Up to 40 hours per charge

Portability

Google Fitbit Air
12 g
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
26.6 g

Display

Google Fitbit Air
Screenless tracker
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
1.2-inch OLED display

Software

Google Fitbit Air
Google Health
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Wear OS 4

Connections

Google Fitbit Air
Bluetooth 5.0
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE
Bluetooth 5.3

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Google Fitbit Air

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 7 days (vs 40 hours).
  • Works with Android phones and iPhones.
  • Lighter: 12 g (vs 26.6 g).
  • Screenless: worn day and night, with results read in the Google Health app.
  • Slimmer: 8.3 mm thick (vs 9.8 mm).

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE

  • Screen on the wrist for the time, notifications and workout stats.
  • ECG heart-rhythm readings.
  • Aluminium case (vs plastic case).
  • Lower price: KSh 19,500 (vs KSh 20,000).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).

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PriorityGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Battery lifeUp to 7 daysUp to 40 hours per charge
Portability12 g26.6 g
DisplayScreenless tracker1.2-inch OLED display
SoftwareGoogle HealthWear OS 4
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceWater resistant to 50 mIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
DisplayScreenless tracker1.2-inch Super AMOLED
Screen resolutionNot applicable396 × 396 pixels
Display protection—Sapphire crystal
Display features—Full-colour Always-On Display

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
BluetoothBluetooth LEBluetooth 5.3
Network / cellular—GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM / eSIM—eSIM
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz
NFC—Supported
Positioning / GNSS—GPS; GLONASS; BeiDou; Galileo

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
BrandFitbitSamsung
ModelGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Dimensions34.9 × 17 × 8.3 mm without band39.3 × 40.4 × 9.8 mm
Weight5.2 g without band; 12 g with band26.6 g without band
Build materialsRecycled polycarbonate; PBT plasticAluminum case
Wrist sizeTextile: 130–210 mm; silicone small: 130–175 mm; silicone large: 165–210 mm—
Strap / bandTextile band with stainless-steel buckle; optional silicone bands—
Controls / buttonsScreenless tracker with vibration feedback and an LED status light; configuration and detailed results are managed in the Google Health app.Touchscreen and physical buttons
Announced—2024, June 13

Sensors, health & fitness

Sensors, health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
SensorsOptical heart-rate sensor; red and infrared SpO₂ sensors; temperature sensor; 3-axis accelerometer; gyroscopeSamsung BioActive: optical heart-rate, electrical heart signal, bioelectrical impedance analysis; accelerometer; barometer; gyroscope; geomagnetic; light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; blood oxygen; skin-temperature variation; activity trackingHeart-rate monitoring, ECG, body composition and wellness features; availability varies by market and paired phone
Sleep trackingSleep stages; sleep scoreSleep tracking and sleep coaching
Sports / workout modesAutomatic detection for walking, running, cycling, sports, elliptical, rowing machine and stationary bike; manual and app-started workout tracking is also supported.Multiple workout modes with automatic workout detection
Training & outdoor featuresLive heart-rate broadcast to compatible gym equipment, Cardio Load, Active Zone Minutes, phone-connected GPS and post-workout pace and heart-rate zones in Workout Intensity Map.GPS workout tracking
Safety & emergency features—Fall detection and SOS features when configured

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Battery lifeUp to 7 daysUp to 40 hours with Always-On Display off
ChargingUSB-C charging cableFast wireless charging, WPC-based
Water resistanceWater resistant to 50 m5 ATM; IP68
Battery capacity—247 mAh
Durability / certifications—MIL-STD-810H

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Phone compatibilityAndroid 11 or later; iOS 16.4 or later; Google AccountAndroid 11.0 or later; more than 1.5 GB RAM
Companion appGoogle HealthGalaxy Wearable; Samsung Health
ColorsObsidian; Berry; Lavender; FogBlack; Pink Gold; Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Vibration motorVibration motor—
Charging time90 minutes; 5-minute charge for 1 day—
Movement sensors3-axis accelerometer; gyroscope—
Bluetooth and Wi-FiBluetooth 5.0; Bluetooth LE sync—
Packing listTracker; wristband; USB-C charging cable—
strap materialTextile; stainless-steel buckle—
temperature monitoringSkin-temperature variation—
offline storage7 days of minute-by-minute motion data; 30 days of daily totals—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 BLE; syncing range up to 9 m; synchronization requires an internet connection and phone location permission.—
Positioning / GPSPhone-connected GPS through the Google Health app; Fitbit Air does not have built-in GPS.—
Health & wellness features24/7 heart rate, resting heart rate, heart-rate variability, breathing rate, blood oxygen (SpO2), skin-temperature variation, steps, distance, calories, Active Zone Minutes, Cardio Load and Readiness; Google Health also supports weight, nutrition, water, mood and cycle logging.—
Sleep trackingSleep Score, sleep schedule, sleep duration and sleep stages; Smart Wake uses sleep movement and heart rate to wake during a lighter sleep stage; adaptive sleep coaching requires Google Health Premium.—
Smart features / notificationsVibration and LED battery/status alerts, optional phone notifications, Fast Pair on Android and multi-device support with a compatible Pixel Watch.—
ChargingMagnetic USB-C charging cable; 0–100% in 90 minutes; a 5-minute quick charge provides up to one day of battery life.—
Strap / bandTextile and polyurethane band with stainless-steel buckle; silicone small and large bands are also supported.—
ColorsObsidian with Matte Black buckle; Berry with Polished Champagne Gold buckle; Lavender or Fog with Polished Silver buckle; Stephen Curry Rye/Pyrite and Pokémon Sleep Sleepy Blue special editions.—
Case material—Aluminum
Release status—Available. Released 2024, June 24
Model numbers—SM-R861, SM-R866
Card slot—No
Camera—No
3.5 mm headphone jack—No
USB—No
Radio—No
2G bands—GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands—HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands—LTE
Network speed—HSPA, LTE
SAR (EU)—0.52 W/kg (head) 0.17 W/kg (body)

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Processor—Exynos W920
CPU—Dual-core 1.18 GHz
GPU—Mali-G68
RAM—1.5 GB
Storage—16 GB
Operating system—Wear OS 4; One UI 5 Watch

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationGoogle Fitbit AirSamsung Galaxy Watch FE
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Supported
Calling—Bluetooth calling with a connected smartphone; standalone calling on LTE editions

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Google Fitbit Air if you want a screenless tracker with longer battery life, or the Samsung Galaxy Watch FE if you would rather have ECG heart-rhythm readings.

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