Fitbit Edge offers screen without AI features, says reviewers

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 19:14 · Archive

Google's new Fitbit Edge is a screened fitness tracker that costs £180 and appeals to users who want a display without AI features.

Google has released the Fitbit Edge, a screened fitness tracker priced at £180, designed for users who want a wearable display without AI features. The device sits between Google's screenless Fitbit Air and its more expensive Pixel Watch 5 in the product range.

Engadget reports that the Edge improves on Fitbit's previous screened models with a bright, navigable touchscreen, a more attractive selection of straps, and an updated feature set. The reviewer notes that the device's curved design represents a stylistic advancement compared to earlier models like the Fitbit Alta and Luxe, though it remains fundamentally rectangular in shape. Google offers multiple band options including an Active Band, an HNBR Active Sport variant, a Performance Loop, a Magnet silicone band, and Metal Links.

Wired reports that after 12 days of testing, the Edge is comfortable enough to wear throughout the day and overnight, with dimensions slightly larger than the Charge 6. The reviewer recommends it to Fitbit owners looking to upgrade, though notes that the missing NFC technology represents a puzzling regression. Wired also observed that the capsule shape sits more naturally on the wrist than its rectangular predecessor, making it a better option for people with slimmer wrists.

How it is being reported

• Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026)The Edge is a welcome upgrade for longtime Fitbit users, but the missing NFC technology is a puzzling regression.Wired · 26 Oct, 18:49
• Fitbit Edge review: Google strikes the right balanceWant a beautiful tracker with a screen but don't want AI on your wrist? The Fitbit Edge is perfect for you.Engadget · 26 Oct, 17:00

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