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Fitbit Edge: Style Meets Smarts on Your Wrist
26 Oct
Summary
- The Fitbit Edge offers a bright, navigable touchscreen and attractive straps.
- Its narrower shape makes it comfortable during workouts, unlike bulkier smartwatches.
- Activity tracking is improved, with the device learning to recognize various exercises.
The Fitbit Edge activity tracker has been released, offering a blend of stylish design and enhanced functionality. It features a bright, navigable touchscreen and a selection of attractive straps, making it Fitbit's most fashionable device yet. Its slimmer profile ensures comfort during workouts, unlike larger smartwatches that can be cumbersome.
The Edge provides an improved user experience with a responsive touchscreen and a physical side button, a departure from previous models with less reliable displays. Automatic activity tracking has also been refined, with the device demonstrating increased sensitivity and accuracy in recognizing various exercises over time.
Compared to its predecessors and competitors like the Charge 6, the Fitbit Edge offers a larger, brighter screen, an altimeter, and GPS tracking, though it lacks NFC for contactless payments. The device's battery life typically lasts just over two days, with fast charging capabilities that can reach 100% in approximately 90 minutes.
Google's integration of Fitbit aims to consolidate strengths, producing compelling wearables. The Fitbit Edge, priced at $180, offers a balance of fitness features and connectivity, making it a strong contender in the activity tracker market.
