Google Fitbit Edge Brings a Bigger Screen, Repairable Battery and Pixel Watch Features for $180

Google’s screen-equipped Fitbit Edge arrives as the long-awaited successor to the aging Fitbit Charge 6. While the screenless Fitbit Air made waves, it has been three years since Google updated the Charge 6 with a display. The older tracker lacks modern automatic workout detection, detailed health metrics and an IP68 rating. The new Fitbit Edge is designed to address those shortcomings.

Announced Monday, the Fitbit Edge is the fitness tracker successor screen-loving fans have been waiting for. Priced at $180, it costs less than the Google Pixel Watch while offering a similar experience in a slimmer, pill-shaped design. Unlike the Pixel Watch, the Fitbit Edge is compatible with both Android phones and iPhones through the Google Health app. Preorders are now open, and the device will be released on October 27.

A More Repairable Fitbit

In keeping with Google’s commitment to making the Pixel Watch more repairable, the Fitbit Edge is the first Fitbit with a user-replaceable battery. That feature may also be connected to new battery regulations scheduled to take effect next year in the European Union. Repair options vary by region and availability.

A Larger Display in a Slimmer Design

If the Pixel Watch’s round face feels too large, the Fitbit Edge’s capsule-shaped design may be a better fit for smaller wrists. It also addresses one of the Charge 6’s biggest limitations: its 1.04-inch display. The Edge upgrades to a larger 1.34-inch screen, providing more room to check workout metrics at a glance.

Pixel Watch Hardware in a Fitness Tracker

The Fitbit Edge borrows additional features from the Pixel Watch, including an altimeter that uses barometric pressure to measure elevation changes. That allows users to record elevation gain and loss during outdoor activities, track floors climbed and add more context to outdoor fitness statistics.

The Edge also includes a far-field skin temperature sensor, replacing the standard device temperature sensor found on other Fitbits. By bringing some of the Pixel Watch’s more advanced hardware to a fitness-first wearable, Google positions the Fitbit Edge between a traditional fitness tracker and a smartwatch—while keeping its $180 price distinctly Fitbit-friendly.