Fitbit’s new tracker has a surprising trick up its sleeve — And it costs just $180
· New York PostFitbit and Google are back with yet another launch: the Fitbit Edge.
Built to sit between the Fitbit Air (a screenless fitness tracker) and the more advanced Pixel Watch 5, the Edge is what you need if you want a fitness tracker that gets the job done without making you dependent on a “digital handcuff” smartwatch.
Coming in at $179.99, the product is available for preorder now and is already making waves in the tech community. Even better, it’s Google’s first fitness tracker with a replaceable battery.
Fitbit Edge
Pros:
- Lightweight, slim design with a bright AMOLED display
- Up to seven days of battery life
- Built-in GPS for tracking workouts without your phone
- Advanced health tracking, including ECG, heart rate and sleep monitoring
- Replaceable battery for improved longevity
- Customizable bands and four color options
Cons:
- Always-on display reduces battery life to approximately two days
- Some advanced health insights require Google Health Premium
- No NFC for contactless payments
- No microphone or speaker for taking calls
The Fitbit Edge is sleek and slim, with a mini 1.34-inch color AMOLED display that delivers 46% more viewing area than previous trackers and a vibrant display that’s easy to read even in direct sunlight, according to the brand.
It’s available in four colors (obsidian, fog, olive and canyon) and even features a built-in GPS to help track workouts.
Dimensions: 39.22 x 25.56 x 11.58 mm | Weight: 0.62 ounces (17.7 grams, without band) | Display: 1.34-inch color AMOLED | Battery life: Up to seven days (two days with always-on display) | Charge time: Approximately 90 minutes | Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, built-in GPS | Water resistance: 5 ATM and IP68
Health features
Of course, Fitbit is known for its health tracking, and the Fitbit Edge is no different, now functioning with Google Health Coach.
It tracks more than 50 exercise types and can automatically recognize up to 100 workouts. It even has better GPS tracking, offering up to 40% more accuracy than previous generations, according to the brand.
Google also says it’s better at automatically detecting workouts, eliminating the need to tell your watch about your active lifestyle.
Since it’s got a screen, you can keep track of metrics, like your pace or other health and workout stats. With Google Health Guardian, you can also get notifications for high or low heart rates and insights into blood pressure and insulin resistance trends.
Plus, you’ll get holistic overnight insights thanks to the on-device temperature sensor.
The only caveat is that for some of these features, you’ll need Google Health Premium. The watch comes with three months included, but every additional month costs $9.99.
Fitbit Edge battery life
Top line estimates of the new Fitbit Edge feature seven days of battery life on a single charge.
That said, that’s only with the settings Google used for its battery life estimates. If you use an always-on display, that battery life will drop significantly to just two days.
That said, the whole point of the Edge is to be somewhere between an Air and a Pixel Watch, so I don’t see why you’d be using the always-on display since you’re buying this watch because you want to cut down on screen time, but not give up the advanced health features.
Google’s first repairable fitness tracker
One of the coolest things about the Fitbit Edge is that it’s Google’s first repairable fitness tracker.
It’s designed to make battery replacement possible without having to replace the entire device. It’s built to be customizable and repairable, extending its lifespan, which as a tech nerd I think is kinda cool.
Fitbit Edge: Final thoughts
If you’re looking for a health tracker that can also display important stats during your marathon runs but don’t want to be glued to the screen of a traditional smartwatch, this could be the one for you.
It comes at a great price, has a weeklong battery life and will keep you in tune with your health without feeling like a traditional smartwatch.
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