TechSmartwatchesFirst look at Huawei’s new blood pressure smartwatch, the Watch DThe inflatable cuff of the Apple Watch-like Huawei Watch D sets it apart from the rest of the smartwatch marketWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechSmartwatchesFirst look at Huawei’s new blood pressure smartwatch, the Watch DThe inflatable cuff of the Apple Watch-like Huawei Watch D sets it apart from the rest of the smartwatch marketWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The inflatable cuff of the Apple Watch-like Huawei Watch D sets it apart from the rest of the smartwatch market
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
Most smartwatches nowadays measure heart rate on the wrist; some can even track blood oxygen levels, stress and respiration rate. A select few go as far as being able to perform ECG readings right on the wrist without any additional electrodes.
The Huawei Watch D has a dual-layer airbag system that inflates around your wrist to measure blood pressure levels between 40-230 mmHg. The mini pump pushing the air into the bags has a maximum pressure of 40 kPa. Huawei claims the Watch D is the culmination of seven years of R&D.
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
The Huawei Watch D measures more than just blood pressure, though. Indeed, this smartwatch can also provide ECG readings, track heart rate, and monitor blood oxygen and sleep. More advanced medical features include atherosclerosis, arrhythmia, and sleep apnea risk detection.
As for tech specs, the Watch D has a 1.64" AMOLED screen with a pixel density of 326 PPI (display resolution is 456 x 280 pixels) and the aluminium alloy case has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Needless to say, the strap is not interchangeable as it has a dual-layer airbag system attached to it.
You have to hold your arms in a specific way to make sure blood pressure measurements are accurate(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
You have to hold your arms in a specific way to make sure blood pressure measurements are accurate
You have to hold your arms in a specific way to make sure blood pressure measurements are accurate
(Image credit: Matt Kollat/T3)
It’s not clear whether blood pressure monitoring is going to be part of the new Huawei Health+ subscription system – similar to Fitbit Premium – or will it be available to all Huawei wearable owners.
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