Google Pitches $180 Fitbit Edge as a Smarter Step Up From the $99.95 Inspire 3
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Updated · Engadget · Oct 20
Google Pitches $180 Fitbit Edge as a Smarter Step Up From the $99.95 Inspire 3
3 articles · Updated · Engadget · Oct 20
Summary
$180 Fitbit Edge lands between a basic tracker and a full smartwatch, adding a larger AMOLED display, aluminum case and a $220 Steph Curry edition above the $99.95 Inspire 3.
Built-in GPS is the clearest upgrade: Google says it improves tracking accuracy by 40% and lets users run phone-free, while Bluetooth 5.4 adds direct headphone pairing, Quick Replies and wrist-based controls.
Fitness and health features also expand sharply, with 100 auto-detected activities, 50-plus exercise modes, ECG-based AFib detection, skin temperature sensing and monthly blood-pressure and insulin-resistance insights.
The trade-off is battery life: Edge lasts up to 7 days versus 10 days for Inspire 3, though both keep 5 ATM water resistance and the Edge adds IP68 dust protection.
Engadget frames the Edge as a middle-ground wearable for buyers who want more data and connectivity than a tracker offers without stepping up to a full Pixel Watch.