Asus’ new smartwatch can measure both blood pressure and ECG

Well before Apple's even out the gate, Asus is already waving the checkered flag. With quiet confidence, they've rolled out the VivioWatch 6 Aero — a sleek little number that's not just smart but downright brilliant. It's the first of its kind: a smartwatch that can track both your blood pressure and your heart's electrical rhythm (ECG) with a tap of the finger. No cuffs, no wires, no fuss.

And in case you're wondering — yes, that's a direct challenge to Apple's rumored Series 11 Watch, expected to finally include blood pressure monitoring this fall. Asus just got there first.

How does it work?

Here's the magic in plain English:

• You tap your finger on the watch, and it measures your blood pressure and ECG right from the wrist.
• Sensors embedded in the band do the heavy lifting — no inflatable cuffs or arm straps needed.
• It also tracks all the usual suspects: heart rate, blood oxygen (SpO₂), sleep, steps, and calories burned.
• It's lightweight (just 27 grams), water-resistant (up to 5 ATM), and lasts a full week on a single charge.
• With built-in GPS, it knows where you've been and how fast you got there.

Think of it like a pocket doctor who also tells the time.

Why does it matter?

Blood pressure is no small deal. It's a silent killer, often overlooked until it's too late. According to the CDC, nearly 1 in 2 adults in the U.S. has hypertension, and a huge chunk of them don't even know it.

Now imagine if checking it was as easy as glancing at your wrist during your morning coffee.

A smartwatch like the VivioWatch 6 Aero:

• Makes daily health tracking effortless
• Helps folks catch irregularities early
• Could be a game-changer for people who hate bulky home monitors

"Convenience breeds consistency," as they say — and consistency is key in managing chronic conditions.

The context

Up until now, smartwatches could do a lot — but not everything. Apple's been dabbling in ECG since the Series 4, but true blood pressure monitoring has remained the holy grail. That may change in September if the rumors around Apple's Series 11 hold true, but Asus didn't wait to play catch-up.

They jumped ahead. And they're not alone.

Brands like Samsung, Huawei, and OnePlus are all elbowing their way into the BPM game, trying to get their slice of the digital health pie. Asus just raised the stakes by delivering a product that blends style, function, and genuinely useful health insights — all before anyone else could slap a patent on it.

No word yet on how much the VivioWatch 6 Aero will cost or when it'll hit shelves, though.