# Fitbit Edge vs. Fitbit Charge 6: Which Fitness Tracker Should You Choose?

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Published on Savlume: 2026-10-16T06:22:30.243Z
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Source publication time: 2026-10-16T06:00:00.000Z
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Tom’s Guide evaluated the new Fitbit Edge ($179 preorder) against the older Fitbit Charge 6, which the outlet reports is available for around $124 at Walmart. The author highlights that the Edge features a larger 1.34-inch display, a physical button, an altimeter, and updated health safety features. However, the Edge unexpectedly lacks NFC support for Google Wallet payments, an everyday feature the Charge 6 retains. Shoppers prioritizing contactless wrist payments and a lower price may prefer the Charge 6, while the Edge suits users wanting modern health tracking and improved outdoor visibility.

## Buying guide

Tom's Guide concludes that the Edge is the overall winner for its newer health and safety features, larger display, and physical controls, while the Charge 6 retains an advantage in NFC payments and is described as more affordable.

Attribution: Tom’s Guide · Tom's Guide
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- Source-reported strength: The author prefers the Edge's physical, clickable button to the Charge 6's haptic button.
- Source-reported strength: The article says the Edge offers a larger, brighter display and added health and safety features.
- Source-reported strength: The author reports the Charge 6 lasted close to five or six days in their experience.
- Source-reported limitation: The article says the Edge lacks NFC and Google Wallet support.
- Source-reported limitation: The author had not tested the Edge's battery performance at the time of writing.

### Which tracker supports contactless payments?

The article says the Charge 6 has NFC and Google Wallet support; the Edge does not.

### What health and safety features does the article attribute to the Edge?

It lists insulin resistance and blood pressure trend reports, breathing emergency alerts, and loss-of-pulse detection.

### What battery life does the article report?

Both are rated for up to seven days; the author says the Charge 6 lasted close to five or six days and had not yet tested the Edge.
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Tom’s Guide: https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness-trackers/fitbit-edge-vs-fitbit-charge-6-which-google-fitness-tracker-wins

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