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  "id": 18870145,
  "title": "I walked 4,500 steps with the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and the Fitbit Edge: can Fitbit’s $180 tracker keep up with Apple’s most expensive watch?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/i-walked-4-500-steps-with-the-apple-watch-ultra-4-and-the-fitbit-edge",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-08T05:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/i-walked-4-500-steps-with-the-apple-watch-ultra-4-and-the-fitbit-edge-can-fitbits-usd180-tracker-keep-up-with-apples-most-expensive-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent comparison, the Fitbit Edge was tested against the Apple Watch Ultra 4 to see which tracker performed better in step counting. Utilizing a clicker tool, the manual count of steps during a walk was recorded at 4,550. The Fitbit Edge closely followed with 4,558 steps, while the Apple Watch Ultra 4 overcounted by 51 steps, reaching a total of 4,601. Despite the minor discrepancy in step counting, the Fitbit Edge's accuracy was still impressive. The Apple Watch Ultra 4, being a rugged smartwatch, offers more functionalities and apps, while the Fitbit Edge is a slim fitness tracker that focuses on daily health tracking.",
  "summary": "Can Fitbit’s $180 tracker keep up with Apple’s most expensive watch?",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/google-says-almost-no-one-wants-nfc-in-the-fitbit-edge-but-readers",
        "published": "2026-11-06T18:59:50.000Z"
      },
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        "title": "I love the Fitbit Edge, but the display meant I went back to the Fitbit Air",
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        "published": "2026-11-07T22:52:30.000Z"
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  "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."
}