Google Fitbit Edge vs Google Fitbit Air: Full Specifications Comparison
Google has announced the Fitbit Edge, a fitness tracker with a display, built-in GPS and an ECG app, priced from $179.99 in the US. Here is how it compares with the screenless Google Fitbit Air:
Price and availability | ||
| Specification | Google Fitbit Edge | Google Fitbit Air |
|---|---|---|
| India price | Not launched in India | ₹13,999 |
| US price | $179.99 (Classic), $219.99 (Stephen Curry Special Edition) | $99.99 |
| What you pay for | The tracker, once | The tracker, once |
| India availability | Not announced | From October 2, 2026 |
| Account required | Google Account | Google Account |
| In the box | Tracker, Active Band in small and large, USB-C fast charging cable | Tracker, Performance Loop band, charger |
Subscription and costs | ||
| Subscription required to use it | No | No |
| Optional subscription | Google Health Premium | Google Health Premium |
| Subscription price (US) | $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year | $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year |
| Included with purchase | 3 months of Premium | 3 months of Premium |
| First-year cost (US) | $179.99, or about $270 with Premium all year | $99.99, or about $190 with Premium all year |
| What the subscription unlocks | Google Health Coach built with Gemini, adaptive fitness plans, detailed sleep insights, blood pressure and insulin resistance trends | Google Health Coach, fitness plans, deeper sleep insights, photo workout logging |
| Free with other plans | Included with Google AI Pro and Ultra | Included with Google AI Pro and Ultra |
Design and build | ||
| Product type | Fitness tracker with a display | Screenless health tracker |
| Display | 1.34-inch AMOLED colour, always-on | None |
| Tracker dimensions | 39.22 x 25.56 x 11.58 mm | 34.9 x 17 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight without band | 17.7 g | 5.2 g |
| Housing material | 100% recycled aluminium | Recycled plastic |
| Default band | Active Band, silicone with soft-touch coating | Performance Loop |
| Wrist size | 130 to 210 mm (small and large bands included) | 130 to 210 mm |
| Physical button | Mechanical side button | Not specified |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM and IP68 | 5 ATM |
| Colours | Matte Black, Satin Silver, Satin Pyrite, Champagne Gold, plus a Stephen Curry Special Edition | Obsidian, Berry, Lavender, Fog |
| User-replaceable battery | Yes | Not specified |
Health sensors | ||
| Heart-rate sensor | Optical (PPG) | Optical |
| 24/7 heart rate | Yes | Yes |
| HRV | Yes | Yes |
| High and low heart-rate alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Irregular rhythm (AFib) | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes, ECG app | No |
| Blood pressure | Monthly trends (Premium) | No |
| SpO2 | Yes | Yes |
| Skin temperature | Yes | Yes |
| Respiratory rate | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | No dedicated sensor |
| Motion sensors | Accelerometer and gyroscope | Accelerometer and gyroscope |
Activity and workouts | ||
| Steps, distance and pace | Yes | Yes |
| Workout types | 40+ exercise modes | About 150 activity types |
| Workout auto-detection | Yes, 40+ modes | Yes |
| Floors and elevation | Yes | No dedicated sensor |
| Built-in GPS | Yes, GPS and Galileo | No |
| VO2 Max | Yes | Yes |
| Readiness | Readiness | Readiness Score |
| Cardio load | Yes | Yes |
| Active Zone Minutes | Yes | Yes |
| Live workout stats | On the wrist and in the app | In the app |
| Heart rate on gym equipment | Yes | Not specified |
Sleep and recovery | ||
| Sleep stages | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep score | Sleep Score | Sleep Score |
| Sleep coaching | Yes | Yes |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | Yes |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 days | Up to 7 days |
| Battery capacity | 65 mAh | Not specified |
| Full charge time | About 90 minutes | About 90 minutes |
| Fast charging | 5 minutes gives up to 1 day | 5 minutes gives about 1 day |
| Charger | USB-C fast charging cable | USB-C cable |
Connectivity and compatibility | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Not specified | No |
| NFC payments | Not specified | No |
| Phone notifications | Yes, with quick replies | Limited |
| Music controls | Yes, for Bluetooth-connected media | No |
| Google Maps directions | Coming soon | No |
| Storage | 64 MB | Not specified |
| Processor | Ambiq AP5 | Not specified |
| Android | Android 11 or later | Android 11 or later |
| iPhone | iOS 16.4 or later | iOS 16.4 or later |