Fitbit Edge: Design and display

Look, I’m not the biggest fan of smartwatches – mainly because of their poor battery life. Most last a day or two (if that), which is why I love the Whoop and Fitbit Air so much. But what if you could have nearly all the smarts of a smartwatch, with the battery life of the Fitbit Air? That’s essentially what you get with the Fitbit Edge.

The Fitbit Edge is a nice middle ground between a smartwatch and a screen-free wearable like the Fitbit Air, and looks like a more modern version of 2023’s Fitbit Charge 6. It maintains the same svelte, understated design, with a slim display that curves pleasingly around my wrist.

There's a new physical side button that's bigger and easier to press (Alex Lee/The Independent )

What gives it that modern look is how the display housing curves to meet the silicone wristband.…