Android Authority has put two Fitbit models side by side, the Edge and the Air, to see which one gives you more of the health features. The teaser points to a surprise: the Edge seems to have more going on, yet the Air may still come out ahead.
What the comparison covers
The piece looks at health tools on both devices. That likely means the kind of tracking people buy a Fitbit for, though the material does not list which features it tests. The full article was not available, so the details behind the teaser are not confirmed here.
Who it affects
Anyone shopping for a fitness tracker, especially people who are not sure whether a model with more options is worth it. More features on a spec sheet do not always mean more useful features for you. The teaser suggests that idea may hold true in this matchup.
What is not known yet
- Prices for the Edge and the Air
- Release dates or where each model is sold
- The exact health features compared
- The reasons the Air is said to win
What to do
Before paying for extras, write down the health features you would use every week, such as the ones you check or act on. Then compare that short list against each model. Read the full Android Authority comparison for the specifics before you decide.
The takeawayMatch a tracker's health features to what you will really use, and read the full comparison before paying more for the Edge.