The Fitbit Edge is Google’s latest launch, and it sits between the $99 Fitbit Air that was released earlier this year and the Pixel Watch 5, Google’s top-tier smartwatch. It’s $180, with a bright screen, built-in GPS, and a comfortable, compact design.
One of the things we do with every new device that lands on our desk here at Tom’s Guide is look at how well it does the basics. We look at how good the auto-detection is at picking up a workout, whether the sleep tracking seems about right, and how well it counts our steps.
To do this, we do one of our infamous walk tests, where we strap a device to each wrist and manually count every step using the kind of clicker tool you’d spot a bouncer at a nightclub holding. Sure, our neighbours wonder what we’re up to, but it’s all in the name of good content.
This week, I decided to see how the $180 Fitbit Edge compared to Apple’s smartest smartwatch — the $800 Apple Watch Ultra 4. Read on to find out which device came out on top, and check out our Fitbit Edge review and Apple Watch Ultra 4 review here.
As always, let's start with how these devices count your steps. Both trackers count steps using an internal accelerometer that measures arm swing. Each swing counts for two steps, and it doesn’t matter whether you wear your watch on your dominant or non-dominant hand. Whether you walk with your hands in your pockets or holding a cup of coffee, the accelerometer should still measure your body’s movement.
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