ASUS Launches Vivowatch 5 Aero Wristband With Fingertip Pulse Test Support

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has unveiled the VivoWatch 5 AERO wristband in China. The VivoWatch 5 AERO is touted to be the world’s first wristband that supports fingertip pulse index measurement. The new ASUS health and fitness wearable is equipped with a medical-grade triode single-lead ECG electrical sensing element. It also has a PPG optical sensing element with two channels.

The smart wearable segment of the tech industry is in continuous evolution. The inclusion of fingertip pulse test support is yet another milestone. The VivoWatch 5 AERO features a pulse wave index testing capability and it can assess the health status of the user.

Furthermore, the new ECG function has gotten the requisite certification, in addition to blood oxygen monitoring. The user of the smart wristband can easily measure these health parameters through their fingertips. This can confirm heart rate, relaxation index, sleep quality, and other health and fitness metrics.

The VivoWatch 5 AERO is also a fitness wearable. It can record your running speed, distance covered, travel path, and pace running, amongst several supported features. There are several sports modes available including swimming, yoga, jogging, and walking.

The wristband has a battery life of 7 days on a single charge and it weighs just 30g. It is rated 5ATM and is protected even when submerged underwater. The Asus VivoWatch 5 AERO supports magnetic charging.

The new Asus health and fitness wristband is already on sale in China for 840 yuan (~$121). The wristband can be purchased from leading e-commerce platforms in the country.

The innovative fingertip pulse test available with the wearable is its major talking point. This health feature is expected to drive demand for the product in China and even beyond. Asus is yet to provide any details about the global availability and pricing of the new wristband.

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