Google Unveils Fitbit Edge Fitness Tracker With OLED Display and Replaceable Battery

Google has unveiled the Fitbit Edge fitness tracker, featuring a 1.34-inch OLED display covered with Gorilla Glass 3, a replaceable battery, and advanced health monitoring. The 11.5 mm-thick aluminum case is protected against dust and water under the IP68 and 5 ATM standards.

According to Google, the built-in GPS is 40% more accurate than in previous generations. A dedicated altimeter is included for tracking altitude, while the tracker can be controlled using a large side button. Fitbit Edge can track heart rate, sleep, blood oxygen levels, ECG, skin temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate variability, blood pressure trends, insulin resistance, and menstrual cycles. Sleep-stage detection is now 15% more accurate. The band also features the Health Guardian system for detecting significant changes in health indicators.

The device supports tracking for more than 50 types of workouts and provides real-time visual guidance. It supports Bluetooth 5.4. Fitbit Edge is compatible with the Gemini-powered Google Health Coach. With a Google Health Premium subscription, the service analyzes health and physical activity data, creates personalized workout plans, and adjusts them based on the user’s schedule.

The 65 mAh battery provides up to seven days of use without the display always on, or about two days with the Always-On Display active. A five-minute charge provides approximately one day of use, while a full charge takes 90 minutes. Additional features include notifications, music controls across various apps, a timer, and an alarm. Support for navigation through Google Maps will be added in an upcoming update. The fitness tracker is compatible with Android and iOS smartphones, but message replies are available only on Android. There is no NFC module.

The Google Fitbit Edge is priced at $179.99. Preorders are already open, and sales will begin on October 27. The device is available in four case colors. Additional bands cost $39.99 for the silicone sport version, $59.99 for the magnetic version, and $149.99 for the metal bracelet. A special Stephen Curry Edition with basketball-themed styling is also available for $219.99. Google includes three months of Health Premium with the purchase.