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  • Google Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Which should you choose?

    Google Fitbit Edge vs Fitbit Air: Which should you choose?

    Fitbit Edge and Fitbit Air
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    Fans of the Fitbit Charge 6, listen up—Google just launched the new $179 Fitbit Edge, and it replaces the Charge in the brand’s fitness-tracker lineup.

    But where does it fit in Google’s smartwatch lineup? And should you choose the Fitbit Edge or the $99 Fitbit Air? Read on to find out more

    What is the Fitbit Edge?

    Google Fitbit Edge

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    Google hasn’t released a Fitbit Charge since 2023, and at a glance, the Fitbit Edge seems to be replacing the budget fitness tracker.

    On paper, it has a lot of the same features as the Charge: a small display, a week of battery life, built-in GPS, and the ability to track your workouts, sleep, and stress from your wrist. It won’t give you as many apps or notifications as a smartwatch, but it will do all the basics when it comes to keeping an eye on your health and fitness goals.

    Design-wise, it looks more modern, with rounded edges compared to the Fitbit Charge 6’s boxier look. It’s also slightly bigger at 39.2 x 25.6 mm, compared to 36.7 x 23.1 mm on the Fitbit Charge 6.

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    The Fitbit Edge costs $180/£160 and comes in four different colors in the active band option: olive green, black, white, or pink.

    The olive version has an olive aluminum casing, and the pink Fitbit Edge has a champagne gold casing. Like the Fitbit Air, there’s also a special edition Stephen Curry band, which is more expensive. Like the Fitbit Air, it’s easy to swap between bands, and from the looks of things, there are plenty more options coming soon.

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    Like the Fitbit Air, if you want to unlock the Gemini-powered health coach, or some of the more advanced sleep features, you’ll need to pay for a Google Health Premium membership.

    This is an extra expense, but in my testing, the Fitbit Air has the best AI-powered health coach out there, so if you use it, it’s worth it.

    You can pre-order the Fitbit Edge now, for release on October 27.

    Should you buy the Fitbit Edge or the Fitbit Air?

    Google Fitbit Edge

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    Here’s the big question, though: should you buy the Fitbit Edge or the $99 Fitbit Air? The answer really depends on how much you want your fitness tracker to have a screen.

    I’m yet to test the Fitbit Edge, but will, of course, be following up with a full review once I get my hands on one. The Fitbit Air, on the other hand, is one of my favorite fitness trackers of 2026.

    Part of the appeal when it comes to the Fitbit Air is its low cost and its comfortable design. For $99, you’re getting an excellent fitness tracker that’s seriously comfortable. However, you obviously can’t see any live feedback during your workouts.

    The Fitbit Edge seems to be in the middle. It won’t give you all the notifications and apps as the Pixel Watch 5, but it will give you more than the Fitbit Air, which doesn’t have a screen, an ECG app, or built-in GPS.

    Unlike the Google Pixel Watch 5, the Fitbit Edge will work with Android and iOS.

    We’ll be testing the Fitbit Edge soon, so keep an eye on Tom’s Guide!

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    Jane McGuire is Tom’s Guide’s Fitness Managing Editor, which means she looks after everything fitness-related – from running gear to yoga mats. An avid runner, Jane has tested and reviewed fitness products for the past ten years, so knows what to look for when finding a good running watch or a pair of shorts with pockets big enough for your smartphone.

  • I’ve tested the Coros Pace 4 Pro vs Coros Pace 4 — is the Pro worth the upgrade?

    I’ve tested the Coros Pace 4 Pro vs Coros Pace 4 — is the Pro worth the upgrade?

    Coros Pace 4 vs Coros Pace 4 Pro
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    Coros Pace 4

    The Coros Pace 4 is $200 cheaper than the Pro model and has the same software features, and has proved just as accurate during my testing too.

    Coros, Pace 4 Pro

    The Pace 4 Pro offers a larger, brighter display, longer battery life, a sturdier design and more internal storage as its key upgrades on the standard Pace 4.

    The Coros Pace 4 and Coros Pace 4 Pro are two of the best sports watches I’ve tested over the past year, and I’ve racked up hundreds of miles of running with both of them during marathon training.

    They share a lot of identical features, running the same software and both offering offline maps and the same training analysis features. Both have also proved reliably accurate in my testing.

    There are some key differences that make the Pace 4 Pro worth considering over the Pace 4, even though it costs $200 more, with the main ones being its superior battery life and more attractive design.

    I’ll dive into those differences below and compare the accuracy of both watches during my testing. For more details on either watch, check out my Coros Pace 4 review and my Coros Pace 4 Pro review.

    Coros Pace 4 Pro vs Coros Pace 4: Price

    Coros Pace 4 vs Coros Pace 4 Pro

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    The Coros Pace 4 Pro costs $449 in the U.S. and £389 in the U.K., which is a big jump in price from the Coros Pace 4, which is $249/£229 for the standard watch and $279/£249 for the aluminum model.

    Coros Pace 4 Pro vs Coros Pace 4: Design and display

    Coros Pace 4 vs Coros Pace 4 Pro

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    While there are also differences in battery life, the main reason I’d consider upgrading to the Coros Pace 4 Pro is its design.

    This is the best-looking Coros watch yet, in my opinion, and it also uses sturdier materials than the Pace 4, with a titanium bezel and sapphire crystal screen.

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    The screen on the Pro is also noticeably bigger and brighter than the one on the standard Pace 4, and this is done without making the Pace 4 Pro thicker or much heavier.

    It’s still a light watch that’s comfortable to wear 24/7, and fits well on my thin wrist. The Pace 4’s even smaller design might still appeal more to some people, though.

    Coros Pace 4 vs Coros Pace 4 Pro

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    Another plus is that the Pace 4’s front has a wider variety of colors. The Pace 4 Pro is currently only available in black and white, whereas the Pace 4 comes in black, white, yellow and ultraviolet, along with a special Jakob Ingebritsen edition that’s black and gold.

    The Pace 4 Pro does have a lot more storage than the Pace 4, though, with 32GB compared with 4GB. This is handy if you plan to download a lot of maps or music onto the watch, but 4GB is enough if you just need maps for your local area and any spots you plan to visit.

    For me, the Coros Pace 4 Pro’s design makes it a better watch to wear all the time, and the large screen means your stats are clearer and easier to read at a glance during activities, as are the offline maps.

    Coros Pace 4 Pro vs Coros Pace 4: GPS & heart rate accuracy

    Coros Pace 4 vs Coros Pace 4 Pro

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    I’ve done a lot of running with both watches, using the Coros Pace 4 for six months, including running the London Marathon and racking up a few hundred miles with the Pace 4 Pro over the past month or so.

    During that time, the GPS accuracy on both watches has been nigh-on impeccable. I use both in the most accurate multi-band mode, and even in tricky conditions such as under skyscrapers in city centers, they both produce reliably accurate GPS tracks and consistent distance and pace stats.

    I also ran with both watches at the same time, comparing them to the Garmin Forerunner 970 as well, and they produced almost identical GPS tracks and distance stats. I wouldn’t base your decision on picking between them on GPS accuracy.

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    The same goes for heart rate accuracy; they have been similarly accurate for me over extended testing when comparing their readings to a chest strap heart rate monitor.

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    Neither is perfect — I find both the Pace 4 and Pace 4 Pro will throw up the occasional incorrect spike in heart rate on runs, and lag behind a chest strap in strength workouts — but both have mostly been very reliable during my training and matched a chest strap during races.

    I wouldn’t say either is better than the other, and you could use either to guide your training, but for the most accurate results I’d still pair a chest strap with both watches.

    Coros Pace 4 Pro vs Coros Pace 4: Battery life

    Coros Pace 4 vs Coros Pace 4 Pro

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    The larger design of the Pace 4 Pro has been put to good use with regard to battery life. It lasts up to 21 days in watch mode compared to 19 on the Pace 4 (seven days vs. six days with the screen always-on), and offers 30 hours of multi-band GPS tracking compared to 24 on the Pace 4.

    I found the difference in battery life to be heightened with my real-world use. I have the screen always on for both and run every day using the most power-intensive GPS mode.

    With that usage, the Coros Pace 4 Pro has been lasting me seven days on a charge, whereas the Pace 4 lasts five days.

    Both are impressively long-lasting given their small sizes and AMOLED displays, but opting for the Pace 4 Pro might save you a couple of trips to the charger a month.

    Coros Pace 4 Pro vs Coros Pace 4: Specs compared

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    Coros Pace 4 Pro

    Coros Pace 4

    Price

    $449/£389

    $249/£229;
    $279/£249 (aluminum)

    Size

    47.6 x 11.8mm

     43.4 x 11.8mm

    Display

    1.47in 466 x 466 AMOLED

    1.2in 390 x 390 AMOLED

    Bezel

    Titanium

    Plastic or aluminum

    Screen

    Sapphire crystal

    Glass

    Weight

    51g

    40g

    Water resistance

    5 ATM

    50m

    Battery life (watch mode)

    Up to 21 days

    Up to 19 days

    Battery life (multi- band GPS)

    30 hours

    24 hours

    Navigation

    Offline maps

    Breadcrumb

    NFC payments

    No

    No

    Mic/speaker

    Mic & speaker

    Mic

    Storage

    32GB

    4GB

    Coros Pace 4 Pro vs Coros Pace 4: Verdict

    Coros Pace 4 vs Coros Pace 4 Pro

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    The Coros Pace 4 is the better value watch of the two, since it matches the Pace 4 Pro on key features and is just as accurate, but the design of the Pace 4 Pro is a noticeable upgrade that many will appreciate.

    As someone who wears a sports watch 24/7, the bigger, brighter screen of the Pace 4 Pro and more attractive design feels worth the extra outlay, with longer battery life a welcome bonus. It’s also easier to read stats and use maps during activities on the larger display.

    If you only use a sports watch during workouts, or prefer your wearable to be as small and light as possible, the Coros Pace 4 makes more sense, and it comes in a couple more vibrant color options, too.

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    Nick Harris-Fry is an experienced health and fitness journalist, writing professionally since 2012. He spent nine years working on the Coach magazine and website before moving to the fitness team at Tom’s Guide in 2024. Nick is a keen runner and also the founder of YouTube channel The Run Testers, which specialises in reviewing running shoes, watches, headphones and other gear.

    Nick ran his first marathon in 2016 and became obsessed with the sport. He now has PBs of 2hr 25min for the marathon and 15min 30sec for 5K. Nick is also a qualified Run Leader in the UK.

    Nick is an established expert in the fitness area and along with writing for many publications, including Live Science, Expert Reviews, Wareable, Coach and Get Sweat Go, he has been quoted on The Guardian and The Independent.