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Fitbit Air metal bands launch October 27: $70, champagne gold or polished silver, hide the tracker completely

Stainless steel mesh bands arrive October 27 — $70 standalone, $149 bundled with Obsidian Fitbit Air. No Indian pricing yet.

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The Gadgets Desk · (12 Oct 2026)

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Fitbit Air with new stainless steel mesh band in champagne gold, worn on wrist
Fitbit Air with new stainless steel mesh band in champagne gold, worn on wristPhoto via Tom's Guide

Fitbit Air gets jewelry-grade metal bands — $70 for stainless steel mesh in champagne gold or polished silver, launching October 27 alongside the Fitbit Edge. The bands are designed to hide the $99 tracker entirely, turning it into something that looks more like an Oura Ring than a fitness gadget.

Google hasn’t announced Indian pricing, but the US launch is clear: standalone band at $70, Obsidian Fitbit Air + Metal Mesh bundle at $149. No Rs price yet. No UK or EU figures either. The bands won’t ship until October 27, same day the Fitbit Edge hits shelves.

That timing isn’t accidental. Google’s bundling the Air’s new aesthetic upgrade with its first proper smartwatch launch, signaling a deliberate shift: the Air isn’t just a budget tracker anymore. It’s the discreet entry point into Google Health’s ecosystem. Now dressed for dinner.

And yes, $70 for a band is steep. But when the base device costs less than half that, it’s also the cheapest way to get a stainless-steel, fine-mesh look on wrist, cheaper than any Oura, cheaper than most Garmin quick-release options. What’s missing? Any word on India availability.

Any word on whether the bands fit the older Fitbit Luxe or Charge 6. Any word on durability claims, water resistance, or how they’ll hold up after six months of daily wear. All unanswered. For now, it’s about optics.

And October 27.

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