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💪Fitbit Unveils Fitbit Edge: $180 Successor to Charge 6

Fitbit's New $180 Tracker: Edge

TL;DR

Fitbit's new Edge, priced at $180, replaces the three-year-old Charge 6. It features a larger screen, built-in GPS, and advanced activity tracking. Preorders start October 27.

Fitbit just dropped the Fitbit Edge, a $180 successor to the three-year-old Charge 6. The Edge packs a larger 1.34-inch screen, built-in GPS, and advanced activity tracking with Gemini Intelligence. It's a big deal for fitness enthusiasts who want a more feature-rich tracker without breaking the bank. The Edge also supports Google Maps turn-by-turn directions and has a user-replaceable battery, offering a seven-day battery life. Preorders start October 27, and it's compatible with both Android and iPhones.

Fitbit Unveils Fitbit Edge: $180 Successor to Charge 6 — WIRED

Key Points

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Fitbit Edge priced at $180, replacing the three-year-old Charge 6

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1.34-inch screen compared to Charge 6's 1.04-inch display

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Built-in GPS and ECG app support, no NFC for contactless payments

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Advanced activity tracking with Gemini Intelligence, up to 100 workout types

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User-replaceable battery, seven-day battery life, 90-minute charge time

Why It Matters

If you're a fitness enthusiast looking for an upgrade from the Charge 6, the Fitbit Edge offers a larger screen, built-in GPS, and advanced activity tracking. However, the lack of NFC means no contactless payments, and the $180 price tag might be a hard sell for casual users. Preorders start October 27.

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