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💪Google Unveils Fitbit Edge With More Sensors and a Pixel Watch Look

Fitbit's New Edge: More Sensors, Pixel Watch Aesthetic

TL;DR

Google's Fitbit Edge is out, offering more health sensors and a sleeker design. It's a Pixel Watch lookalike with a 1.34-inch OLED screen, 7-day battery life, and premium Google Health access. Preorders start now.

Google just dropped the Fitbit Edge, a new tracker with a Pixel Watch vibe and more health sensors than ever before. If you're into fitness tech, this one's for you. The Edge has a 1.34-inch OLED screen, 7-day battery life, and supports on-device GPS and ECG. It's a step up from the Charge 6, with a 46% larger display and more features. But it's pricey at $180 for the basic model, and the Stephen Curry special edition costs $220. Preorders are open now, shipping on October 27.

Google Unveils Fitbit Edge With More Sensors and a Pixel Watch Look — Ars Technica

Key Points

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Fitbit Edge has a 1.34-inch OLED touch display, 46% larger than Charge 6.

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Edge supports on-device GPS, ECG, heart rate, skin temperature, and blood oxygen sensors.

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Battery life: 7 days without always-on display, drops to 2 days with it on.

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Edge comes with a Google Health Premium subscription for three months ($10/mo).

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Available in matte black, polished silver, satin pyrite, and champagne gold.

Why It Matters

If you're a fitness tracker fan, the Fitbit Edge is a must-watch. It offers a Pixel Watch aesthetic and more sensors than the Charge 6, making it a solid upgrade. However, the $180 price tag might be a hard sell for those sticking with the $100 Fitbit Air. The Edge's premium Google Health access and three-month subscription are nice perks, but the value proposition is clear: better features at a higher cost.

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