Fitbit Edge review: notable upgrade over the Charge 6 for GPS and heart rate, Google Health app is an improvement, but lacks software polish and NFC payments (Ray Maker/DC Rainmaker)
The Fitbit Edge could most easily be called the Fitbit Charge 7, but sometimes switching things up is a good refresh for companies and brands, and so here we are.
The Google Fitbit Edge has launched as a successor to the Fitbit Charge 6, with Tom's Guide describing it as a worthy replacement that is better than its predecessor in nearly every way. Ray Maker/DC Rainmaker noted the device offers notable upgrades for heart rate and GPS, though the Google Health app lacks software polish and NFC payments. The Edge is priced at $180, which is $20 more than the Charge 6 and $80 more than the screenless Fitbit Air.
According to Wired, the Edge features a capsule shape that sits more naturally on the wrist than the rectangular build of the Charge 6, making it a comfortable option for overnight wear or for those with slimmer wrists. The device dimensions are 39.2 x 25.6 x 11.6 mm. Android Authority noted that the device combines a touchscreen with a small, lightweight design.
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