"ASUS VIVOWATCH BP" Actual machine Review -Measure biological data that is useful for health management smart watches

It is afraid that medical examinations and tooth checkups will be re -examined if you have a long period of time.At least I want to check blood pressure frequently, but when it takes time to attach it, it tends to be squeezed.So what I review this time is the smartwatch "ASUS VIVOWATCH BP (HC-A04)" (HC-A04) "(hereinafter referred to as VIVOWATCH BP).

Smart watch that can measure "PTT (pulse wave propagation time)"

First of all, Vivowatch BP is not a blood pressure, but a smart watch that can measure "PTT (pulse spread time)" in addition to the heart rate, sleep quality, activity record, stress relief index (HRV score).am.In fact, the ASUS product website also states, "ASUS VIVOWATCH BP is not a medical device, not for diagnosis of medical condition. The measurement result is a reference value."

Therefore, blood pressure cannot be measured.However, you can actually know that blood pressure is easy (it cannot be used as a reference value or medical information) based on the PTT figures.This product is calculated by software processing based on the heart rate measured by the "ECG (ECG) sensor" and the pulse measured by the "PPG (photodelectric consumer) sensor".It seems that the blood pressure is calculated based on this PPT.The time it takes to measure is around 15 to 20 seconds.If you can measure this short time, you can record data frequently.

To measure as accurately as possible, "comparative" is required in advance

To use Vivowatch BP, you need to install the dedicated application "ASUS HEALTHCONNECT" on Android or iOS -equipped smartphones.This ASUS HealthConnect is used to check past health data and receive various smartphones notifications.The important thing in the setup is to carry out "comparative" (this is the adjustment of accuracy, calibration) in data measured with "reliable measuring instruments".This allows you to measure more accurate PTT.

By the way, when I performed alternately with Vivowatch BP and the upper arm blood pressure gauge that had been comparative, I measured it six times and the errors between the two were up to "8".In the first place, even if it is continuously measured with the upper arm blood pressure gauge, the numerical value varies, so it seems to be a reference for health management as a wearable device for simply measuring PTT.

Long -lasting battery and good use as a smart watch!

VIVOWATCH BP does not have a function to talk via a smartphone like Apple Watch, and can not add an app, but implements the minimum necessary smart watch function, such as notifying notifications and displaying the contents.It has been.Personally, if you let me know, I will check and operate with my smartphone, so I am not dissatisfied with the function of Vivowatch BP.Rather, I really liked the use of up to 28 days without charging.

For those who want to manage their health in detail!

The first ASUS press event was held in Taiwan on June 5, 2018 that I first experienced Vivowatch BP.About a year and two months later, this product was released in Japan on August 2, 2019, but it is a frank impression that it is better than expected.

Of course, if you are worried about blood pressure on a daily basis, you should purchase a medical device's blood pressure gauge and measure it in week 1.However, VIVOWATCH BP has the advantage that when you think about it, you can understand the blood pressure.If you want to measure PTT and other health data and manage your health in detail, Vivowatch BP is a perfect wearable device.