Google Fitbit Edge Review: I Still Prefer the Air (2026)

Google’s $180 Fitbit Edge is the company’s first screen-equipped tracker since 2023, aimed at people who want a wearable that works as both a fitness tracker and everyday smartwatch. After 12 days of testing, the reviewer recommends it as an upgrade for Fitbit owners, while still preferring the screenless, $100 Fitbit Air.

The Edge has a 1.34-inch display, brighter than the Charge 6’s, with workout metrics, music controls and Google Maps directions accessible from the wrist. It is slightly larger than the Charge 6 but has a capsule-shaped design the reviewer found comfortable for daytime and overnight wear. Google claims up to seven days of battery life; the tracker works with iOS and Android and is Fitbit’s first repairable model, with a replaceable battery. The supplied band’s fastening mechanism sometimes came loose during testing, and the article also notes the Edge adds health and fitness features over the Charge 6.