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Google has a new fitness tracker in town, called the Fitbit Edge. It has a display, built-in GPS, up to seven days of battery life, and is available to pre-order for $180 through the Google Store and retail partners, with sales beginning on October 27. Each purchase also includes three months of Google Health Premium.
The Fitbit Edge sits between the screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5. At $180, the Edge gives users a display and dedicated workout features without requiring them to buy a full smartwatch.
Design and fitness tracking
The Fitbit Edge has an 11.5mm-thick case made from recycled aluminum. Google says it weighs 45% less than the Apple Watch Series 12 case, while its Hybrid OLED display provides 46% more viewing area than earlier Fitbit trackers. The screen is also readable in direct sunlight. A redesigned physical side button lets users pause workouts without reaching for the touchscreen.
The tracker supports more than 50 exercise modes, with live information tailored to the activity. Runners can follow pace targets, HIIT sessions show heart rate zones, and track workouts display split times. Google has also upgraded the GPS chipset, claiming up to 40% better tracking accuracy than previous generations. You can leave your phone at home and still track your route, while a built-in altimeter records elevation changes during hill sprints and stair workouts.
You don’t always have to remember to start tracking, either. The Fitbit Edge can automatically recognize and log up to 100 activity types.
Health monitoring and battery life
Beyond workouts, the Fitbit Edge includes Google’s Health Guardian features, which monitor changes in health-related measurements over time. These include blood pressure trends, insulin resistance trends, and alerts for unusually high or low heart rates. Google says the features are intended for general wellness rather than diagnosis, and availability depends on the region.
Google Health Premium subscribers also get access to Google Health Coach, which can explain changes in those patterns, adjust fitness plans, and provide context to discuss with a doctor. The tracker also includes an ECG app, though it isn’t available in every country, along with continuous optical heart rate monitoring.
For sleep and recovery tracking, the Edge combines skin temperature readings with sleep-stage and heart rate variability data to calculate a recovery score each morning.
Google rates battery life at up to seven days on a charge. If you’re running low, the company says five minutes on the magnetic charger provides enough power for a full day of use. The tracker is water-resistant to 50 meters, and Google calls it its first repairable fitness tracker, with a modular internal design and replaceable battery.
Colors and Stephen Curry Special Edition
The Fitbit Edge comes in four finishes, each with an Active Band: Obsidian in matte black, Fog in polished silver, Olive in satin pyrite, and Canyon in warm gold. Google also sells separate Active Sport, Performance Loop, Magnet, and Metal Links bands.
Then there’s also a Stephen Curry Special Edition for $219.99. It has a water-repellent, moisture-wicking band in rye tones with a Game Day Orange accent.
The Google Fitbit Edge works with phones running Android 11 or iOS 16.4 and newer, and requires the Google Health app. Google Health Coach requires a Google Health Premium subscription after the included three-month trial expires.
Google has announced US pricing but hasn’t shared prices for other regions yet. If you’re considering other options, our guide to the best fitness bands in 2026 covers some alternatives.
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