Fitbit Edge: Everything the Charge 6 Should Have Been
Review of the new Fitbit Edge fixing Charge 6 flaws with a real physical button, open music controls, and multi-device support.
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- Fitbit Edge fixes major flaws found in the Charge 6.
- Features a real physical button and open music controls.
- Improves GPS and heart rate tracking accuracy.
- Supports simultaneous connection of multiple Fitbit devices.
When reviewed back in May 2025, the Fitbit Charge 6 had several frustrating flaws, including GPS readings affected by tight straps, subscription-locked music controls limited to YouTube Music, and an unreliable side button. Fortunately, these major gripes have been fully addressed in the Fitbit Edge, effectively acting as the device the Charge should have been from the start.
In terms of performance, the Fitbit Edge excels in heart rate tracking. While it takes a few moments to lock onto a signal, its accuracy rivals high-end wearables like Apple Watch and Garmin. Its sensor precision is notably superior to the Fitbit Air, despite sharing similar underlying hardware components.
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Location tracking has also seen a major upgrade. Though it deviates slightly compared to a Garmin watch tested alongside it, the GPS performance is miles ahead of the previous Charge 6 generation.
By addressing core user frustrations such as physical button reliability and platform-agnostic music playback, Fitbit demonstrates a strong commitment to practical wearable design that directly competes in the high-end fitness tracking market.
Music controls are no longer restricted to YouTube Music or a paid subscription. Users can easily manage audio playback on their wrist from apps like Spotify or podcast players like Castro.
Another major quality-of-life improvement is multi-device pairing. Users can now connect both an Edge and an Air to the same phone simultaneously, allowing seamless switching between devices—such as wearing the Air overnight for sleep tracking while the Edge charges—without breaking app data synchronization.
Physically, the Fitbit Edge mirrors the size of the old Charge 6 but offers significantly more screen estate. It features a standard strap design similar to the Pixel Watch and introduces a reliable physical button that successfully returns users to the home screen with every press, replacing the finicky haptic nub of its predecessor.
Source: Lifehacker
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