Fitbit Air Early Impressions

Initially, I was not overly keen on the Fitbit Air, and that's because the thought of wearing something on me all day, every day, was not motivating. That is why I do not wear a smart ring. Context below:I slept with the Oura Ring for 8 monthsSome times, some things in life; are better left unquantified.Mere CivilianMereCivilianHowever, I also dislike wearing the Apple Watch or the Pixel Watch to track my sleep and much rather wear a band that is much lighter than either of those devices. Therefore, the only reason I bought the Fitbit Air is to track my sleep and, to some extent, the alarm feature was intriguing. Despite preorders opening on 7 May 2026, I waited til 25 May to get my order in. I got the black (obsidian) one because Australians did not get the option to order the Special Edition.Another notable thing is that despite the Fitbit Air selling for USD99 in USA, in Australia its AUD199 (inclusive of 10% sales tax) which is approximately USD145, which is significantly more…