Fitbit Edge: $179.99, Out 27 Oct, User-Replaceable Battery

The Google Fitbit Edge is a $179.99 fitness tracker with a 1.34-inch AMOLED screen, on pre-order now and on shelves on 27 October 2026. Google rates it at up to seven days per charge and calls it its first repairable fitness tracker, with a user-replaceable battery. It works with Android 11 or later and iOS 16.4 or later; it does not need a subscription to work, though some features, including the Google Health Coach, need Google Health Premium.

Where it sits: Air, Edge, Pixel Watch 5

Google places the Edge between “an advanced smartwatch like Pixel Watch and the quiet simplicity of a band like Fitbit Air”. On Google’s own spec pages, the difference is mostly a screen and GPS over the Air, and a lower price, a longer rated battery and no cellular option against the Pixel Watch 5 (affiliate link to Amazon, opens in a new tab).

From Google’s spec pages, 13 Oct 2026	Fitbit Air (affiliate link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)	Fitbit Edge (affiliate link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)	Pixel Watch 5 (affiliate link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)
Price (Google Store, US)	$99.99	$179.99	From $399.99
Display	None (Google calls it “screenless”)	1.34in AMOLED, always-on	AMOLED LTPO, up to 3000 nits, always-on
Rated battery	Up to 7 days	Up to 7 days (Battery Saver defaults)	30 h (41mm) or 40 h (45mm) with always-on display
Full charge	90 minutes	About 90 minutes	About 45 min (41mm) or 60 min (45mm)
Battery user-replaceable	Not stated	Yes	Not stated
GPS	Not listed	GPS, Galileo	Dual-frequency GPS, Galileo, Glonass
Cellular	Not listed	Not listed (Bluetooth 5.4)	4G LTE option
Weight without band	5.2g	17.7g	31.0g (41mm) or 36.7g (45mm)
Phones	Android 11+, iOS 16.4+	Android 11+, iOS 16.4+	Android 12+; no iPhone listed
Status	On sale	Pre-order; shelves 27 Oct	On sale

On these pages the Edge is the cheapest of the three with a display and built-in GPS. The Pixel Watch 5 is the one with an LTE option and a two-size case; the Edge is the one Google lists for an iPhone owner who wants a display. If the phone you carry is the deciding question, our smartwatch shortlist starts from exactly that.

The seven-day figure has a condition

Google’s spec page says “up to 7 days of battery life”, and its footnote says the test used a median user’s profile “across a mix of the use of features that are default in Battery Saver mode”. Google’s battery help page gives the Edge up to 2 days with the always-on display and up to 10 hours of continuous GPS.

Charging is quick by Google’s numbers: about 90 minutes from empty to full, and when the battery is low, five minutes for up to a day of use. Both figures assume a 30W adapter, which is sold separately; the box has the USB-C cable. The help page adds that the Edge powers itself down at 4 to 5 percent “to protect your battery’s long term health”.

What “replaceable battery” means here

The spec page states it plainly: “Google Fitbit Edge has a user-replaceable battery”, from a 65mAh cell. Google’s help page sets out the job: 1IP and 2IP Torx screwdrivers, anti-static tweezers and gloves, safety glasses and “a sand bucket in case of thermal venting”. It also says battery replacement “is currently only available for Google Fitbit Edge” among its Fitbit devices, and that options vary by region.

Two things Google does not say: what a replacement battery costs, and where to buy one. And its water-resistance footnote matters to anyone who opens the case: the 5 ATM and IP68 ratings “will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage”. Apple and Samsung run their own official self-repair programmes; Google’s Edge page names the parts and tools but no shop.

Display, size and finishes

The screen is 1.34 inches, always-on, and Google says it has 46% more viewing area than its previous trackers. The case measures 39.22 × 25.56mm and 11.58mm thick and weighs 17.7g without a band; the housing is recycled aluminum. It has one mechanical side button.

Four finishes ship with a silicone Active Band in small and large: Obsidian (matte black), Fog (silver), Olive (satin pyrite) and Canyon (gold). Google’s pages disagree on two details. The blog calls the screen “Hybrid OLED” where the spec page says “AMOLED”, and the blog counts “more than 50 exercise modes” where the spec page lists “40+”. We have used the spec page in the table.

Phones, account and subscription

The Edge needs a Google Account and the Google Health app on Android 11 or later or iOS 16.4 or later. Google’s footnote says “some features require a Google Health Premium subscription (sold separately)”; the Google Health Coach is one of them. Three months of Premium come with the Edge, and the Google Store lists Premium “from $9.99” without stating the period on that page.

Health features appear on Google’s page under its own names, such as the Health Guardian features; bitcritiq does not assess health or medical capability, so they are outside this page. For what the same launch season brought to Google’s phones, see the Pixel 11 on paper.

Questions people ask

When does the Fitbit Edge come out?

Google says it will be on shelves on 27 October 2026. Pre-orders opened on 12 October through the Google Store and retail partners.

How much is the Fitbit Edge?

$179.99 in the US, from the Google Store. The Stephen Curry Special Edition is $219.99. That puts it $80 above the $99.99 Fitbit Air and $220 below the Pixel Watch 5, which starts at $399.99.

Does the Fitbit Edge work with an iPhone?

Yes, according to Google: it works with most phones running iOS 16.4 or later, as well as Android 11 or later, through the Google Health app and a Google Account. The Pixel Watch 5’s spec page names Android 12 or newer and no iPhone.

Does the Fitbit Edge need a subscription?

Not to work. Google says some features need Google Health Premium, sold separately, including the Google Health Coach. Three months of Premium come with the Edge. The Google Store lists Premium “from $9.99” without saying per what period on that page.

Can you replace the Fitbit Edge battery yourself?

Google lists it as user-replaceable and publishes a procedure that needs 1IP and 2IP Torx screwdrivers and anti-static tools. Google warns that repair or disassembly can reduce water and dust resistance, and does not say what a replacement battery costs.

How long does the Fitbit Edge battery last?

Google says up to 7 days, tested with the features that are default in Battery Saver mode. Its battery help page gives up to 2 days with the always-on display and up to 10 hours of continuous GPS. A full charge takes about 90 minutes.

Does the Fitbit Edge have LTE?

No cellular connection appears on Google’s spec page, which lists Bluetooth 5.4 and built-in GPS. Among Google’s wearables, the Pixel Watch 5 is the one with a 4G LTE option.