{
  "id": 16152494,
  "title": "3 reasons why the new Fitbit Edge beats the Fitbit Charge 6 — and 1 reason it doesn’t",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/3-reasons-why-the-new-fitbit-edge-beats-the-fitbit-charge-6-and-1",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-23T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/3-reasons-why-the-new-fitbit-edge-beats-the-fitbit-charge-6-and-1-reason-it-doesnt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Fitbit Edge, Google's follow-up to the 2023 Fitbit Charge 6, boasts several notable upgrades. Enhanced health and safety features, improved design, and advanced outdoor tracking capabilities are among the key improvements. However, the Fitbit Edge falls short in one significant area compared to the Fitbit Charge 6; this is explored further below. Before diving into the three primary reasons why the Fitbit Edge outperforms the Fitbit Charge 6, it's worth noting that the Edge was unveiled on October 12, 2026, and is now available for preorder from major retailers like Amazon for $179. Expect it to ship by the end of the month.\n\n1. The Fitbit Edge features a larger, more intuitive screen. The former's 1.04-inch AMOLED touchscreen, while not the smallest on modern fitness trackers, lacks the spaciousness of the latter's 1.34-inch screen. This increased size not only makes interaction easier for those with larger fingers but also provides sharper visibility, especially in direct sunlight.\n\n2. Both the Fitbit Charge 6 and the Fitbit Edge work seamlessly with Google's revamped Google Health app, replacing the old Fitbit app. This compatibility allows users to access daily insights into their sleep quality, energy levels, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), body temperature trends, and more. Additionally, while both devices can perform ECG readings, only the Fitbit Edge offers Google's new insulin resistance and blood pressure trend reports. Furthermore, the Edge comes equipped with essential health safety tools not found in the Charge 6, such as Loss of Pulse Detection and Breathing Emergency Alerts.\n\n3. The Fitbit Edge introduces a barometric altimeter for elevation tracking, a feature conspicuously absent in the Fitbit Charge 6. For outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy activities like hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and more, this addition is particularly welcome. While some trackers lacking onboard altimeters attempt to estimate elevation gain using GPS data, this method proves inaccurate. Thankfully, the Fitbit Edge provides precise elevation data, though its accuracy remains to be seen, as detailed analysis will be published in the coming days. The only downside is the omission of NFC for contactless payments, a feature present in the Charge 6 but absent in the Edge. While this omission may seem ironic, it's understandable given the space needed to accommodate the altimeter. Ultimately, the trade-off appears to be a worthwhile one.",
  "summary": "The Fitbit Edge replaces the three-year-old Fitbit Charge in Google's fitness tracker line, and it's a notable improvement in all but one regard.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Does the Fitbit Edge have NFC? Here’s what Google says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/does-the-fitbit-edge-have-nfc-heres-what-google-says",
        "published": "2026-10-22T06:12:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}