Fitbit Edge adds GPS and a slimmer design to everyday tracking
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.
In short
- A slim tracker with a bright, useful touchscreen.
- Adds GPS, an altimeter and IP68 resistance.
- The screen can sometimes be slow to wake.
Explained simply
Fitbit is Google’s fitness-tracking brand. Its devices are worn on the wrist to record activity and health measurements, and they range from simpler bands to larger smartwatches with more features.
GPS can record where someone goes during a walk or run, while an altimeter estimates changes in elevation. These tools, alongside features such as heart readings and water resistance, can help people track exercise and daily activity; the choice between a slim tracker and a larger watch depends on which features and form suit them.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Fitbit Edge review: Google strikes the right balance”.