Google Launches Fitbit Edge to Bridge the Gap Between Trackers and Watches

The device arrives as a modern successor to the aging Fitbit Charge 6, arriving with a 46 percent larger OLED screen and a physical side button for improved navigation. Measuring 11.5mm in thickness, the tracker houses a suite of health sensors, including an EKG for atrial fibrillation, skin temperature monitoring, SpO2 tracking, and standard optical heart rate sensors. It maintains durability standards with an IP68 dust resistance rating and 5ATM water resistance, making it suitable for swimming.

Power management relies on a replaceable battery rated for seven days of usage under normal conditions, or two days with the always-on display active. Charging is handled by the same proprietary connector found on the Fitbit Air, supporting a fast-charge feature that provides a full day of battery life in five minutes, with a full cycle requiring 90 minutes.