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Fitbit EdgevsFitbit Versa

$29
price gap
Fitbit Versa cheaper
0.5 Hz
HR sampling
Fitbit Edge only — Fitbit Versa undisclosed
20g
lighter
Fitbit Edge
Fitbit Edge
Buy/Wait:good

Current model just released

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Fitbit Versa
Buy/Wait:bad

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

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Fitbit EdgeFitbit Versa
Pricing
Starting price$179$150★
Subscriptionℹ️ Optional — $99/yrℹ️ Optional — $79/yr
Hardware
Weight18g★38g
Water resistance50m50m
Battery7 days★6 days
Always-on display✅★❌
GPS✅✅
Cellular❌❌
PlatformiOS & AndroidiOS & Android
TierFitness TrackerSmartwatch
Buy timing
ReleasedOct 27, 2026Sep 25, 2022
Cycle advicegood★bad
Deals adviceneutralgood★
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Health Sensors

Fitbit Edge only
2 exclusive sensors
ECGDetects irregular heart rhythms (AFib)
Skin TempOvernight changes linked to illness or cycle tracking
Both
3 shared
SpO2Blood oxygen saturation, tracked during sleep
Heart RateContinuous or on-demand pulse tracking
HRVHeart rate variability — stress & recovery scores
Fitbit Versa only
1 exclusive sensor
EDA / StressSkin conductance sensor measuring stress responses

Why buy each?

Fitbit Edge

Larger AMOLED display with always-on option

A 1.34" AMOLED screen, 46% larger than the Charge 6's, with an optional always-on mode and a physical button.

Built-in GPS, ECG, and an altimeter

Multi-system GPS for phone-free runs, an ECG app for AFib checks, SpO2 and skin temperature sensing, and an altimeter for elevation.

User-replaceable battery

Up to 7 days per charge, a 5-minute top-up for about a day of use, and a battery you can replace yourself when it wears out.

Fitbit Versa

Works with Android and iPhone

Rare for a smartwatch with real GPS and health sensors to work fully on both platforms — Versa 4 does.

Google Maps and Google Wallet on wrist

Turn-by-turn navigation and NFC payments without needing your phone in hand.

6-day battery and Fitbit health coaching

Sleep stages, daily readiness score, Active Zone Minutes, and SpO2 — all on a 6-day charge.

Quick Winner

The right pick depends on what you optimize for.

For the budget
Fitbit Versa wins

$387 vs $476 over 3 years.

For battery life
Fitbit Edge wins

7 days vs 6 days battery.

For health depth
Fitbit Edge wins

5 sensors · 0.5 Hz HR sampling.

For daily comfort
Fitbit Edge wins

18g.

Bottom Line

Technical gaps
  1. Edge-only sensors: ECG, Skin Temp.
  2. Versa-only sensors: EDA / Stress.
  3. Weight. Edge is 20g lighter — relevant for all-day comfort and sleep.
Commercial gaps
  1. Hardware cost. Versa is $29 cheaper upfront ($150 vs $179).
Pick the Fitbit Edge if…

Anyone who wants a slim tracker with a screen, built-in GPS, and ECG rather than a full smartwatch. It suits Charge owners ready to upgrade, as long as they don't rely on Google Wallet payments or EDA stress scans. Works with both Android and iPhone via the Google Health app.

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Pick the Fitbit Versa if…

Android or iPhone users who want a balanced smartwatch with solid Fitbit health tracking, multi-day battery, and a clean square watch design — without the premium price of a Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch.

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