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In summary:
- Tech Advisor reports that Google’s new screenless Fitbit Air fitness tracker is now available for pre-order, but the popular Obsidian color is already backordered on official Google stores.
- Other available colors including Berry, Fog, and Lavender remain in stock for immediate shipping, while third-party retailers show varying availability across different color options.
- High demand for this Whoop competitor suggests strong consumer interest in screenless fitness tracking technology.
Google’s screenless fitness tracker and Whoop rival is up for pre-order and it seems to be popular already. So much so that one colour of the Fitbit Air is already backordered, so you won’t get it on the release date.
The Fitbit Air goes on sale on 26 May, but those wanting the Obsidian colour will have to wait longer. At the time of writing, stock is backdated to arrive between 9-11 June if you purchase via the official UK store.
It’s a similar story on the US Google store, albeit with a smaller delay at present. However, if you opt for the more colourful Berry, Fog or Lavender models, then you’ll get it straight away.
This seems strange to me as the Obsidian colourway is just the plain black option, but perhaps with a screenless device, users want it to be as discreet and hidden as possible.
Credit: Google
Alternatively, you could purchase from a third-party retailer, but it’s a mixed bag as to what you get.
For example, BestBuy in the US appears to have the bands all available on launch day, while Very in the UK has the Obsidian model ready to go, while the Berry and Lavender models state a delivery date of 12 June.
Wherever you choose to buy from, make sure you are getting this great deal which many places are offering with a free Active Band. You should also be getting three months of the new Google Health Premium subscription for free.
