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The Fitbit Charge 6 is a fitness tracker that offers GPS and an AMOLED display, positioned as a mid-tier option between the screenless Fitbit Air and the discontinued Charge 6. Hitechreports covers its replacement, the Fitbit Edge, which shares similar features but removes NFC payments in favor of elevation tracking.
A poll of more than 2,000 readers asked what they'd buy instead of the new Fitbit Edge. The screen-free Fitbit Air won, edging out the Samsung Galaxy Fit 3, Fitbit Charge 6 and, surprisingly, Google's own Pixel Watch 5.
The Fitbit Edge, Google's successor to the 2023 Fitbit Charge 6, ships without an NFC chip for contactless payments. Google says usage data justified the swap for a barometric altimeter, and Tom's Guide's review calls the trade worthwhile.
DC Rainmaker's in-depth review of the Fitbit Edge, successor to the Charge 6, found a larger screen, a more accurate GPS chipset and a user-replaceable battery, but no more NFC payments.
Wired's review of the new $180 Fitbit Edge says it beats the Charge 6 on health features and battery life, but the reviewer still prefers the cheaper, screenless Fitbit Air.
Google's 2026 Fitbit Edge replaces the Charge 6 with a bigger AMOLED screen, onboard GPS and altimeter, and a $179 price, but early reviews disagree on how polished the software feels.
Days before the $180 Fitbit Edge reaches store shelves, a comparison from Android Authority weighs it against the Pixel Watch 5, Galaxy Fit 3, Oura Ring 5, Fitbit Air and Fitbit Charge 6 on price and features.
Google confirms the Fitbit Edge lacks NFC, Health Guardian’s Sleep Breathing Quality metric, and core safety features — all by design, not delay.
The Fitbit Edge launches at $179 in the US and Rs 14,999 in India. It adds onboard GPS and a 1.34-inch AMOLED screen over the Fitbit Air, but drops NFC — unlike the 2023 Charge 6. It ships globally starting October 22.
Google has opened preorders for the Fitbit Edge, featuring a larger screen and built-in GPS before its October 27 release, though the band omits Google Wallet support found on earlier hardware.
Google has launched the Fitbit Edge, a new fitness tracker positioned as its most women’s-health-focused wearable yet. It replaces the Charge 6, features a larger, brighter OLED, replaceable battery, and Flo Health integration — scheduled for early 2027.
Google has unveiled the Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 fitness tracker that replaces the Charge 6 with a larger screen, a physical button, a repairable battery and a Pixel Watch 5 style interface. Preorders start now, shipping October 27.