The Edge sits between the recently launched Fitbit Air and the more powerful Google Pixel Watch 5 in Google's wearable lineup. It replaces the aging Fitbit Charge 6 and targets anyone with smartwatch fatigue who still wants a screen. Most of its specs leaked ahead of time.
The OLED display is 46 percent larger than the Charge 6's, and the tracker adds a physical side button. It runs a smidge thicker at 11.5mm. The replaceable battery lasts about a week, or two days with the always-on display. Five minutes on the proprietary charger, the same one the Air uses, gets you about a day, and a full charge takes 90 minutes.
Sensors include an EKG for atrial fibrillation detection, skin temperature, SpO2 and optical heart rate. With an IP68 rating, the Edge handles swimming up to 5ATM. It also improves automatic workout tracking and GPS compared to the Charge.
Google cut a few things. The Edge has no mic or speaker, so you can see who's calling but can't answer from your wrist. It also lacks the NFC chip for contactless payments that the Charge 6 has. The price includes three months of Google Health Premium.
And it costs $20 more than the tracker it replaces.