Google today announced its latest fitness tracking device: Fitbit Edge. The Fitbit Edge sits between the Fitbit Air band and the Pixel Watch,
The tracker is just 11.5mm thick and its recycled aluminum case is 45% lighter than Apple’s Watch Series 12. The Hybrid OLED display offers 46% more viewing area than previous Fitbit trackers and a redesigned physical side button that handles actions such as pausing a workout.
The device tracks more than 50 exercise modes and up to 100 workouts. Its fitted with a GPS that delivers up to 40% better accuracy than previous generations.
For health tracking, the tracker carries an ECG app, continuous optical heart rate monitoring and a skin temperature sensor. Health Guardian features track blood pressure trends, insulin resistance trends and high or low heart rate alerts. However, the availability of the feature will vary region by region.
The Fitbit Edge boasts a battery life of up to 7 days, and five minutes of magnetic charging delivers a full day of battery. Moreover, it is water-resistant to 50 meters and is a repairable fitness tracker that comes with a replaceable battery.
The Fitbit Edge is currently on pre-order and is priced at $180.
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