Google has officially introduced the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker positioned between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5. The device is available for pre-order at $179.99, with retail sales starting on October 27. A special edition created in collaboration with NBA star Stephen Curry is priced at $219.99.
The tracker features a 1.34-inch always-on AMOLED display housed in a recycled aluminum casing. It weighs 17.7 grams and measures 39.22 by 25.56 by 11.58 millimeters. Internally, it is powered by an Ambiq AP5 microcontroller with 64MB of flash memory. The device supports Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and Galileo satellite systems, with a 65mAh battery providing up to 7 days of usage.
Fitbit Edge includes an extensive sensor suite, such as an altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope, SpO2 sensor, ECG electrodes, and skin temperature sensors. Google claims that GPS tracking accuracy has improved by up to 40% compared to previous models, while sleep stage recognition accuracy has increased by 15%. The device is rated for 5 ATM and IP68 water and dust resistance.
The device supports over 50 exercise modes and can automatically recognize up to 100 different activities. Health tracking features include heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen levels, and respiratory rate tracking. Additionally, the Health Guardian feature tracks blood pressure and insulin resistance trends, providing monthly reports for general health reference purposes.
The integrated Google Health Coach, powered by Gemini, provides personalized training plans and real-time guidance based on user data. Access to these advanced features requires a Google Health Premium subscription. Each purchase includes a three-month trial. The tracker is compatible with Android 11 and iOS 16.4 or newer versions.
