GoKawiilGoogle unveils Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 fitness tracker with screen between Air and Pixel Watch 5
Google officially launched the Fitbit Edge, a fitness tracker positioned between the Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, effectively replacing the Charge 6. It features a 46 percent larger OLED display, a physical side button, a replaceable week-long battery, EKG and SpO2 sensors, and IP68/5ATM water resistance, but drops NFC payment support and lacks a mic or speaker.
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The Edge fills a gap for users who want more fitness tracking detail than a basic band but don't want a full smartwatch, suggesting Google is trying to segment its wearable lineup more clearly. Dropping NFC while raising the price compared to the Charge 6 could frustrate users who relied on contactless payments, though the bundled Health Premium subscription may offset some of that cost for new buyers.
- Fitbit Edge costs $179.99, $20 more than the Charge 6 it replaces, and includes three months of Google Health Premium.
- The device has a 46% larger OLED display, EKG sensor, and about a week of battery life, two days with always-on display enabled.
- It omits NFC payments, a mic, and a speaker, distinguishing it from both the Charge 6 and full smartwatches like the Pixel Watch 5.
Fitbit Charge 6 — If you want the screenless-but-not-quite fitness tracker experience the Edge is aiming for, the Charge 6 is the current real-world option you can actually buy today. It packs heart rate, SpO2, and EKG-style sensors along with multi-day battery life, making it a solid companion for anyone who wants health tracking without a full smartwatch.
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