Google unveils Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 tracker with a screen and week-long battery
The new Fitbit Edge sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, adding a 1.34-inch OLED display, built-in GPS and up to seven days of battery life.
Google has announced the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker that fills the gap between the screenless Fitbit Air, released earlier this year, and the full-featured Pixel Watch 5. It is the company's second Fitbit tracker of 2026.
What it is
The Edge is a slim band with a pill-shaped 1.34-inch OLED touchscreen set in an aluminum frame. The display lets you glance at notifications and follow workouts in progress — something the Fitbit Air can't do — while stopping short of the app ecosystem of a full smartwatch.
According to Google and early coverage, the tracker includes:
- Built-in GPS for tracking runs and rides without a phone.
- Health sensors including ECG and blood-oxygen (SpO2) measurement.
- Automatic workout detection and on-wrist coaching powered by Google's AI health coach.
- Water resistance for everyday wear and exercise.
It works with both Android phones and iPhones through the Google Health app. Android Authority notes that the Edge does not support NFC contactless payments.
Battery and charging
Google quotes up to seven days of battery life on a single charge. A magnetic fast charger can deliver a full day of use from about five minutes of charging, according to the company. If you're away from your phone, the Edge can store up to seven days of detailed health data.
Price and availability
The Fitbit Edge costs $179.99 and is available to pre-order now from the Google Store and retail partners, with shelf availability from October 27. Google is including three months of its Google Health Premium subscription with purchase.
For context, that's above the $100 Fitbit Air and slightly more than the Charge 6's launch price, but roughly half the starting price of the Pixel Watch 5.
Why it matters
The Edge is effectively a successor for people who liked the Charge line: a screen and solid health tracking in a lighter, cheaper package than a smartwatch. We haven't tested it, so battery and accuracy claims above are Google's own.
Source: Google Blog — https://blog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/fitbit/google-fitbit-edge/
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