ASUS is announcing the VivoWatch 6 today, a new flagship smartwatch that the company says is the world’s first to be able to detect blood pressure and electrocardiogram via fingertip, featuring not only two sets of medical-grade ECG and PPG sensors, but also a bioelectrical impedance (BIA) sensor on its outer ring that enables users to measure their body composition. The watch, which weighs only 60 grams, is also advertised with dual-band GPS and up to 14 days of battery life.
Key features include:
- “24/7 complete health-data tracking: Exclusive dual sensors for both sides and one touch measurement design, designed to provide you with comprehensive insights into your well-being around the clock, accurately monitor health status throughout all day.”
- “The new health trends indicator: Body Composition Analysis, daily stress management (Sleep Tracking, Relaxation Index, and Body Harmony Analysis), empowers you to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to your well-being.”
- “Stylish, convenient and durable: 1.39’ AMOLED display touchscreen, dual-frequency GPS, up to 9-days battery life, embrace the ultimate fusion of style and functionality.”
- “A new App made just for you: The brand new ASUS HealthConnect App, tailored specifically for your well-being needs. View your progress on health performance, easily track your stats at a glance.”
A features breakdown:
A promo video:
ASUS on its latest watch:
ASUS VivoWatch 6 is equipped with two sets of medical-grade ECG and PPG sensors, offering the wearer convenient fingertip measurements. The outer ring of the VivoWatch 6 features a bioelectrical impedance (BIA) sensor to measure body composition. Placing the thumb and index finger on the watch face sensor will reveal body fat and skeletal muscle percentages, water content, and basal metabolic rate.
ASUS VivoWatch 6 is also able to monitor the balance of the autonomic nervous system and uses heart rate variability (HRV) as the basis to calculate the Relaxation Index to show short-term stress levels. The Body Harmony Analysis feature will present the wearer’s daily emotional status over the past week in a simplified seven-grid chart.
The latest ASUS HealthConnect app has a user-friendly UI and provides the wearer with all tracked health parameters at a glance. The app also includes the Care Track cloud-based service that allows family members to view the wearer’s location and health status in real time – a feature ideal for those caring for the elderly.