IT Home October 7 news: Tech media dealabs published a blog post yesterday (October 6), revealing that Google's new band, the Fitbit Edge, is priced at 179 euros in Europe (IT Home note: approximately 1,352 RMB at the current exchange rate), 20 euros higher than the Fitbit Charge 6 (approximately 151 RMB at the current exchange rate),and comes with a Gemini personal coach.
IT Home note: The original article stated that the band's "battery is user-replaceable," but provided no specific details.
IT Home previously cited tech media Android Headline's report,sharing renders and other content of Google's Fitbit Edge, and in the latest leak, the new source has added details on pricing, colors, Gemini AI, and more.
In terms of appearance, the Google Fitbit Edge band features a 1.34-inch AMOLED screen and supports Always-on display, with up to 2 days of battery life when enabled; with the mode off, battery life is up to 7 days. A full charge takes 2 hours, and a 5-minute fast charge provides 24 hours of use.
In terms of colors, the Fitbit Edge will offer 4 color combinations, each pairing a different aluminum body with a sport band:
| Color Name | Aluminum Body | Sport Band |
|---|---|---|
| Obsidian & Matte Black | Matte Black | Volcanic Black |
| Olive & Satin Pyrite | Satin Pyrite | Olive Green |
| Canyon & Champagne Gold | Champagne Gold | Peach Pink |
| Fog & Polished Silver | Polished Silver | Fog |
In terms of health features, health functions cover heart rate, sleep, and skin temperature. The device also supports blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and electrocardiogram (ECG); the list includes atrial fibrillation detection, irregular heart rhythm notifications, as well as menstrual cycle, cardiac load, and VO2 max tracking, plus blood pressure and insulin resistance trend features.
The band provides a Gemini personal coach. Features include customized workout plans, coach Q&A, and real-time guidance on the wrist; there are more than 40 exercise modes, with automatic activity detection and elevation change recording. Some features may require a Google Health Premium subscription.
In terms of the system, the band runs Fitbit OS and supports Bluetooth 5.4 and GPS. The band is compatible withAndroid Android phones running Android 11 and higher, as well as iPhone running iOS 16.4 and higher iPhone。
| Project | Fitbit Air | Fitbit Charge 6 | Fitbit Edge | Pixel Watch 5 (41/45 mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European pricing | €99.99 (approximately 755 RMB at current exchange rates) | €159 (approximately 1,201 RMB at current exchange rates) | €179 (approximately 1,352 RMB at current exchange rates) | From €419 / €449 |
| Screen | None | 1.04-inch AMOLED | 1.34-inch AMOLED | Actua 360 AMOLED LTPO |
| Battery life with always-on display enabled | — | — | Up to 2 days | Up to 30 / 40 hours |
| Battery life with always-on display disabled | Up to 7 days | Up to 7 days | Up to 7 days | Up to 48 / 72 hours (battery saver mode) |
| Fast charging | 5 minutes of charging for 24 hours of battery life | Not supported (full charge takes 2 hours) | 5 minutes of charging for 24 hours of battery life | 50% charged in 15 minutes |
| Water resistance rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM | 5 ATM / IP68 | 5 ATM / IP68 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| System compatibility | Android and iOS | Android 9.0 and above, iOS 15 and above | Android 11.0 and above, iOS 16.4 and above | Android 12.0 and above |
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