Google expanded its Fitbit lineup on Monday with the Fitbit Edge, a wearable positioned between the Fitbit Air and Pixel Watch. It is priced at $179.99 and combines the Fitbit Air's slim band with an OLED display for checking map directions, notifications, weather and music controls.
Like the Pixel Watch and Fitbit Air, the Edge works with Google Health Coach, which is powered by Gemini and requires a Google Health Premium subscription. The coach can use fitness, health and medical information to put together weekly routines and workout plans, then adjust them around your schedule. The device also includes Google's Health Guardian feature, designed to spot notable changes in health measurements over time, including indicators related to blood pressure and insulin resistance. Google announced these features at the Pixel Watch 5 launch in August.
Google says the Fitbit Edge can automatically recognise and log up to 100 activities, including runs, bike rides and walks, using context from your movement to work out what you are doing and add it to your weekly goals. It supports more than 50 exercise modes and can offer on-screen prompts during workouts, such as a nudge to push harder or take a breather.
The company claims the built-in GPS is 40% more accurate than the previous generation, which should make it easier to track outdoor runs. Google says sleep-stage detection is also 15% more accurate than on earlier generations, helping the device provide better sleep summaries and coaching tips. The battery is rated for up to seven days on a charge, and the wearable is water-resistant to 50 metres.
The Fitbit Edge is available to preorder through the Google Store, with store availability set for October 27. Colour choices include Obsidian, Fog, Olive and Canyon. There is also a Stephen Curry Special Edition priced at $219.99.