On October 12, 2026, Google unveiled the Fitbit Edge, a fitness tracker with a screen that sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch smartwatch. The main difference from the Air is the 1,34-inch AMOLED display with an always-on mode. Inside there is built-in GPS and a battery with a capacity of 65 mAh. Google claims up to seven days of battery life, but that figure applies to the screen-off mode: with always-on enabled, the tracker lasts about two days.
Compared with the Charge 6, which the Edge replaces, the screen has grown by 46%. According to Google, GPS works 40% more accurately. The aluminum case with nano-molding weighs 17,7 g without the strap and is 11,58 mm thick. For Fitbit this is news: the battery can be replaced by yourself, and Fitbit is doing this for the first time. A full charge takes about 90 minutes, and five minutes on the charger gives roughly a day of use. The altimeter and gyroscope make it possible to count elevation gains and altitude.
The main bet is on AI and health analysis. The Health Guardian feature tracks trends in blood pressure and insulin resistance in the background, and for this it needs neither needles nor external sensors. However, it works via a Google Health Premium subscription, which costs 10 dollars a month or 100 dollars a year. Results appear as a monthly summary, and Google emphasizes that this is an early signal, not a diagnosis. Electrical sensors provide ECG, while on the wrist there are an optical heart rate monitor, SpO2 measurement, a skin temperature sensor and an accelerometer. According to the company, automatic workout detection covers up to 100 types of activity, and more than 50 exercise modes are supported. The tracker works with Android and iOS via the Google Health app.
There are limitations too. The Edge has no NFC, which means there will be no contactless payments. Everything related to the screen and the smart coach also requires a smartphone. The price in the US is 179,99 dollars, pre-orders are open at the Google Store and with partners, and sales are set to begin on October 27. The Stephen Curry version costs 219,99 dollars. Prices in Europe and the UK have not yet been announced. Purchases come with three months of Google Health Premium.
In terms of price, the Edge is noticeably cheaper than the Pixel Watch 5, whose starting price is 400 dollars. Compared with the Fitbit Air, which came out in May for 99,99 dollars, the Edge gains a screen, and therefore notifications, maps and weather right on the wrist. The tracker will suit those who want to move up from a Charge 6 or an Inspire 3 or Garmin Vivosmart 5 and at the same time not buy a full-fledged watch.
If you need a screen, accurate GPS and a week of battery life without extra weight, the Fitbit Edge offers tangible advantages over the Charge 6 and the Air for reasonable money. If, however, contactless payments matter to you, the Edge is not for you.
