Google's Fitbit Edge lands at $179 with GPS and week-long battery life
A mid-range tracker that splits the difference between basic bands and full smartwatches.
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Google just announced the Fitbit Edge, a fitness tracker that slots between the budget Fitbit Air and the pricier Pixel Watch 5. It runs $179, comes with a 1.34-inch OLED touchscreen in a pill-shaped case, and promises about seven days of battery life if you leave the always-on display off.
That battery estimate drops to two days when you turn always-on mode on, which is a pretty steep penalty but still reasonable if you charge twice a week.
What you get
The Edge packs onboard GPS, so you can track runs or bike rides without carrying your phone. It also includes ECG and blood oxygen sensors, plus an altimeter for tracking elevation changes on hikes or climbs. The single physical button on the side handles navigation alongside the touchscreen.
Water and dust resistance is rated IP68 at 5 ATM, which means you can swim with it or wear it in the shower without worry. It mirrors smartphone notifications and lets you fire off quick replies from a set of pre-defined options, but there's no NFC, so you can't tap to pay for coffee.
Software and compatibility
The Edge runs a lightweight Fitbit OS instead of full WearOS, which keeps things simple and helps stretch that battery life. It works with both Android and iOS through the Google Health app, so iPhone owners aren't locked out.
Google Health Premium, which unlocks deeper insights and guided workouts, costs around $10 a month. Reports differ slightly on whether that's an even ten or $9.99, but either way it's optional.
Who it's for
This is a tracker for people who want accurate fitness data and don't need a tiny smartphone strapped to their wrist. If you run, hike or bike regularly and you'd rather charge once a week than every night, the Edge makes sense. If you want to pay for groceries from your wrist or install third-party apps, look at the Pixel Watch instead.
The Edge sits in a sweet spot: more capable than a basic band, less fussy and expensive than a smartwatch. For $179, that's a fair trade.
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