Google made the Fitbit Edge official Monday. It sits between a minimalist band and a full smartwatch, with a display 46 percent larger than the old Charge 6, a side button, ECG, temperature and SpO2 sensors, and claimed weeklong battery life with the always-on display disabled.
The most interesting change is automatic activity detection that uses routines and context. Google claims better GPS accuracy too. The tradeoffs are significant: no microphone, speaker or NFC payments, and a $179.99 price that puts it close to more capable watches.
Action: treat it as a benchmark for where fitness wearables are going, not an automatic replacement for a Fenix. The right comparison is activity recognition, battery endurance and data quality, not whether the screen is prettier.