Google Fitbit Air vs WHOOP 5.0: Full Specifications Comparison
Google has officially launched its Google Fitbit Air, which doesn't have a subscription, unlike WHOOP, making it a more affordable option. Here is how they compare with each other:
Price and availability | ||
| Specification | Google Fitbit Air | WHOOP 5.0 |
|---|---|---|
| India price | ₹13,999 | ₹21,990 One, ₹28,990 Peak, ₹46,990 Life |
| US price | $99.99 | $199 One, $239 Peak, $359 Life |
| What you pay for | The tracker, once | A yearly membership, tracker included |
| India availability | From October 2, 2026 | Available now |
| Account required | Google Account | WHOOP account |
| In the box | Tracker, Performance Loop band, charger | Tracker, SuperKnit band, wireless PowerPack |
Subscription and costs | ||
| Subscription required to use it | No | Yes |
| Subscription | Google Health Premium (optional) | WHOOP One, Peak or Life membership |
| Subscription price (India) | ₹99 per month or ₹999 per year | ₹21,990 One, ₹28,990 Peak, ₹46,990 Life per year |
| Subscription price (US) | $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year | $199 One, $239 Peak, $359 Life per year |
| Included with purchase | 3 months of Premium | 12 months of membership |
| First-year cost (India) | ₹13,999, or about ₹14,900 with Premium all year | ₹21,990 to ₹46,990 |
| First-year cost (US) | $99.99, or about $190 with Premium all year | $199 to $359 |
| Works without a subscription | Yes: heart rate, sleep, SpO2, activity and basic insights | No, WHOOP needs an active membership |
| What the subscription unlocks | Google Health Coach, fitness plans, deeper sleep insights, photo workout logging | The whole WHOOP experience; Peak adds Healthspan, Life adds WHOOP MG health features |
| Free with other plans | Included with Google AI Pro and Ultra | No |
| AI coach | Google Health Coach (Premium) | WHOOP Coach |
Design and build | ||
| Product type | Screenless health tracker | Screenless performance tracker |
| Display | None | None |
| Primary interface | Google Health app | WHOOP app |
| Tracker dimensions | 34.9 x 17 x 8.3 mm | 34.7 x 24 x 10.6 mm |
| Weight without band | 5.2 g | Not specified |
| Weight with band | About 12 g | About 26.5 g |
| Housing material | Recycled plastic | Not specified |
| Default band | Performance Loop | CoreKnit or SuperKnit |
| Band attachment | Removable pebble | Fast Link |
| Wear location | Wrist | Wrist, bicep, body |
| Wrist size | 130 to 210 mm | Up to about 240 mm |
| Status indicator | LED | LED |
| Vibration motor | Yes | Yes |
| Silent alarm | Yes | Yes |
| Phone notifications | Limited | No regular notifications |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM | IP68 |
| India colours | Obsidian, Berry, Lavender, Fog | Multiple band colours |
Health sensors | ||
| Heart-rate sensor | Optical | Optical PPG |
| 24/7 heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Resting heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| HRV | Yes | Yes |
| Heart-rate zones | Yes | Yes |
| High and low heart-rate alerts | Yes | Health alerts |
| Irregular rhythm (AFib) | Yes | WHOOP MG only |
| ECG | No | WHOOP MG only |
| Blood pressure | No | WHOOP MG only |
| SpO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Respiratory rate | Yes | Yes |
| Motion sensors | Accelerometer and gyroscope | Accelerometer |
| Sensor sampling | Not specified | 26 times per second |
Activity and workouts | ||
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Calories burned | Yes | Yes |
| Floors and altitude | No dedicated sensor | No dedicated feature |
| Active minutes | Active Zone Minutes | Strain |
| Cardio load | Yes | Strain |
| Target cardio load | Yes | Strain Target |
| Workout strain | Cardio Load | Activity Strain |
| Muscular strain | No | Yes |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes |
| Workout auto-detection | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-recognised activities | Common workouts | 45 activities |
| Activity types | About 150 | 145+ |
| Manual workout start | Yes | Yes |
| Real-time workout heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | No | No |
| Connected GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Route maps | Yes | Yes |
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Strength training | Basic tracking | Advanced tracking |
| Workout recommendations | Yes | Yes |
| Photo workout logging | Yes | No |
Sleep and recovery | ||
| Recovery | Readiness Score | Recovery Score |
| Stress | Resilience Score | Stress Monitor |
| Sleep detection | Automatic | Automatic |
| Sleep duration | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep stages | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep score | Sleep Score | Sleep Performance |
| Sleep need | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep consistency | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Nap detection | Yes | Yes |
| Recovery tied to sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Behaviour journal | Basic logging | WHOOP Journal |
| Behaviour impact analysis | AI insights | Recovery Impacts |
| Menstrual cycle insights | Yes | Yes |
| Health age | No | WHOOP Age |
| Health Monitor dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Health deviation alerts | Yes | Yes |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 days | 14+ days |
| Battery type | Lithium-polymer | Lithium-ion |
| Full charge time | About 90 minutes | About 120 minutes |
| Fast charging | 5 minutes gives about 1 day | No similar claim |
| Charge while wearing | No | Yes, with PowerPack |
| Charger | USB-C cable | Wireless PowerPack |
| PowerPack water resistance | Not applicable | IP68 |
Connectivity and compatibility | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 or later |
| Sync range | About 9 m | Not specified |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Cellular | No | No |
| NFC payments | No | No |
| On-device apps | No | No |
| Music controls | No | No |
| Speaker and microphone | No | No |
| Android | Android 11 or later | Android 11 or later |
| iPhone | iOS 16.4 or later | iOS 16 or later |
| Android Health Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Health | Yes | Yes |
Overall | ||
| Core focus | Everyday health and fitness | Recovery and performance |
| Medical-grade model | No separate model | WHOOP MG adds ECG, blood pressure and AFib (Life tier, ₹46,990) |