5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription
The article discusses five fitness trackers that do not require a monthly subscription for core features. It highlights the Fitbit Air as a notable option, offering essential functionalities for a one-time cost of $100. Other devices mentioned include the Garmin vívosmart 5, Samsung Galaxy Ring, Apple Watch Series 11, and Xiaomi Smart Band 10, each with their unique features and pricing.
- ▪The Fitbit Air costs $100 and provides core features without a subscription.
- ▪Garmin vívosmart 5 is priced at $150 and also has no monthly fees.
- ▪The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is a budget option at around $50 with no subscription costs.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000 |
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Wearables 5 Fitness Trackers That Don't Lock Core Features Behind a Monthly Subscription The Fitbit Air has entered the chat. By Will Shanklin May 30, 2026 9:30 am EST Will Shanklin / Engadget Fitness tracker pricing can be, well, a bit misleading. For example, say the $399 Oura Ring 5 seems to be within your budget at first glance. But to make it remotely useful, you'll need to pay an extra $6 per month or $70 per year. Your total cost jumps up to around $550 after only two years. (And if you hang onto it for five years, you're looking at at least $750.) Oura isn't even the most egregious subscription-based offender in this space. Whoop, the popular screenless fitness tracking band, requires a membership starting at $199 per year. Granted, that includes the device itself, unlike others.
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