Google has unveiled the Fitbit Edge, a 17.7-gram fitness tracker that combines onboard GPS, a color AMOLED screen and a replaceable 65mAh battery. The company says the tracker is available to preorder following its October 12 announcement and will reach stores on October 27.
The replaceable battery is a notable departure for a compact wearable. Google rates the Edge for up to seven days of use, although that estimate falls to up to two days with the always-on display enabled and up to 10 hours during continuous GPS use. A full charge takes about 90 minutes, while five minutes on the charger is claimed to provide a day of use. Google has published battery-replacement information, but says the procedure requires technical experience.
- Display: 1.34-inch color AMOLED panel with an always-on mode and adjustable brightness.
- Build: Recycled aluminum case, silicone Active Band and a mechanical side button.
- Dimensions and weight: 39.22 × 25.56 × 11.58 mm; 17.7g without the band.
- Processor and storage: Ambiq AP5 MCU and 64MB NOR flash memory.
- Connectivity and positioning: Bluetooth 5.4, GPS and Galileo.
- Sensors: Optical heart-rate sensor, electrical ECG sensors, SpO₂ sensors, skin-temperature sensor, altimeter, accelerometer, gyroscope and ambient-light sensor.
- Durability: IP68 dust and water resistance, plus a 5 ATM water-resistance rating.
- Compatibility: Android 11 or later and iOS 16.4 or later, with a Google account and the Google Health app.
Gemini coaching and health features
Google Health Coach uses Gemini to create fitness plans based on a user’s routine and goals. During workouts, the Edge can show real-time guidance tied to heart rate, speed or distance. Personalized coaching requires a Google Health Premium subscription.
The tracker also monitors sleep, recovery, heart rate and skin temperature. Its Health Guardian suite adds blood-pressure and insulin-resistance trend features, subject to country and service availability. Google describes these as trend estimates rather than real-time clinical measurements or diagnostic tools. Google Maps navigation on the wrist is listed as coming soon.
In the US, Fitbit Edge starts at $179.99, while the Stephen Curry edition is priced at $219.99. Standard colors are Obsidian, Fog, Olive and Canyon. The purchase includes three months of Google Health Premium; in the US, the subscription then renews at $9.99 per month unless cancelled. Availability and pricing in other markets have not been confirmed.
