# Fitbit Edge adds GPS and a slimmer design to everyday tracking

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fitbit-edge-review-google-strikes-the-right-balance/
- Published: 2026-10-26T17:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T17:13:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2296678/fitbit-edge-review/
- Topics: AI, Technology

## Key points

- A slim tracker with a bright, useful touchscreen.
- Adds GPS, an altimeter and IP68 resistance.
- The screen can sometimes be slow to wake.

## Summary

The Fitbit Edge pairs an easy-to-read touchscreen with a slimmer shape than a smartwatch, aiming to make everyday fitness tracking more useful without putting a large screen or AI features on the wrist. The reviewer says its design improves on earlier Fitbits and makes it a practical middle ground between the screenless Fitbit Air and bulkier watches.

The display is bright and generally responsive, and a physical side button is easier to use than touch-sensitive controls on some previous models. Compared with the Charge 6, the Edge adds GPS, an altimeter, adjustable screen brightness and IP68 dust and water resistance, while retaining features such as ECG readings, Google Maps support and a 5 ATM rating; the touchscreen can occasionally lag when waking.

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