Accuracy is crucial for health trackers, and the Fitbit Air is one of the latest devices on the market. To evaluate its performance, I compared it to a heart rate monitor that claims EKG-level precision.
The testing process involved monitoring heart rates during various activities to see how closely the Fitbit Air matched the EKG-accurate device. The results revealed some surprising discrepancies.
While the Fitbit Air performed well in many scenarios, there were instances where it fell short of the EKG monitor's accuracy. This raises questions about the reliability of consumer-grade health trackers.