Google unveils Fitbit Edge, a screen tracker between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch 5

Where the Edge fits

Google unveiled the Fitbit Edge on Monday, 12 October 2026, placing it between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5 in its wearable lineup. According to BFMTV, the Fitbit Air launched in May and the Pixel Watch 5 arrived in the summer. The Edge succeeds the Fitbit Charge 6, which BFMTV says has not been renewed in three years. The Verge describes the tracker as an option for people with smartwatch fatigue who still want notifications. It costs $179.99, which The Verge puts at $20 more than the Charge 6, and that price includes three months of Google Health Premium.

Display, battery and repairs

The tracker has a 1.34-inch AMOLED display, which BFMTV reports is 46% larger than the Charge 6's. Google calls it the largest and brightest display on any fitness tracker it has made so far, according to the Independent. The aluminium case is 11.5 mm thick and weighs 17 grams, per BFMTV. The Verge and ZDNet report about a week of battery life on a single charge, dropping to two days with the always-on display enabled. A full charge takes 90 minutes, and five minutes of charging gives about a day of use, figures El Periódico says Google describes as approximate. The battery is replaceable, which ZDNet calls Google's first repairable Fitbit. El Periódico notes that repair options may vary by country and that self-repair is advisable only for adults with technical skills.

Health sensors and GPS

The health hardware includes an ECG sensor for atrial fibrillation detection, a skin temperature sensor, SpO2 and optical heart rate sensors, and standard motion sensors, according to The Verge. The Edge is rated IP68 and safe for swimming up to 5ATM. Google says its GPS is 40% more accurate than the Charge 6, and The Verge notes this gain comes from on-device improvements rather than the software post-processing update introduced with the Pixel Watch 5. The new automatic activity model also comes to the Fitbit Air. It uses location data and daily routines to infer activities, and Google says it is twice as accurate and supports over 100 activities. The Independent counts more than 50 exercise modes, including Pilates, running and HIIT.

Missing features and comparisons

The Edge has no microphone or speaker, so calls cannot be taken from the wrist, although the caller's name appears on the screen, The Verge reports. Unlike the Charge 6, it has no NFC chip, which rules out contactless payments. ZDNet puts the Edge at 11.5 mm, slightly thicker than the Charge 6 at 11.2 mm, and notes that the Galaxy Watch measures 8.6 mm and the Apple Watch Series 9.7 mm.

Software, compatibility and accessories

The Edge's main software feature is Google Health Coach, a Gemini-based assistant that adapts its recommendations to the user's data and gives real-time guidance during workouts, according to El Periódico. Google states that its tools are not intended for medical purposes and that results may vary. The device works with Android 11 or later and iPhone with iOS 16.4 or later, and it requires a Google account, the Google Health app and an internet connection. Some key functions depend on the Google Health Premium subscription, which is sold separately. Straps sold separately include Active Sport, Performance Loop, Metal Links and Magnet, and new digital and analogue watch faces will also be available.