Asus announces VivoWatch 6 Aero with EGC and blood pressure monitoring

Asus is known for its

laptops
,

gaming handhelds
, and hardware that you didn’t even know you needed. But I bet you also didn’t know that among all its gadgetry and accessories also sits a nifty series of wearables.

And there’s about to be a new smart band on its block. On April 11, 2025, Asus announced a brand-new addition: the VivoWatch 6 AERO. It’s supposedly the very first smartband with the ability to take your blood pressure and electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements with the touch of a fingertip.

I have a

special spot in my heart
for the products with Asus’ stamp on them. While the innovative company has yet to announce a release date, here’s what we know so far about the new VivoWatch 6 AERO smartband.

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Pulling off blood pressure and electrocardiogram (ECG) measurements

The first of its kind

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Asus used a technique called sputter deposition to build PPG (photoplethysmography) and ECG sensors right into the wristband itself. Sputter deposition basically applies very thin (think nanometer-scale) layers of material onto a surface, making it virtually seamless and uniform — you won’t even know it’s there.

All you need to do is touch a finger to the band, and you’ll have your readings.

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What else do I need to know about the VivoWatch 6 AERO?

Give me the specs, please

ASUS 

Let’s break down the screen. The VivoWatch 6 AERO has a 1.1-inch AMODED display — the colors are vibrant and bright, each pixel lights up on its own, and true blacks are achieved when they can each be turned off. It’ll hold its own in direct sunlight.

Weighing in at 27 grams, the VivoWatch 6 AERO is a featherweight, about a slice of bread or a couple of AA batteries. Most wearables tend to ring up the scale to 30-50 grams, so it’ll be (in theory) less noticeable on your wrist.

What else it tracks:

• SpO₂ (blood oxygen levels)
• Heart rate
• Steps
• Calories
• Sleep quality

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Obviously, it’s not the wonderful golden ring on my index finger that’s making my quality of sleep worthy of an intervention. Snooze-ability wasn’t in my top five favorable skills even before I started sporting the smart ring — that’s actually why I bought it in the first place. It’s my favorite — and most stylish — fitness track I’ve ever used. However, unlike the Apple Watches and FitBits I’ve worn in the past, Oura rings don’t have a visible interface right on the device itself. On the one hand, it’s favorable because I don’t get distracted by its random dings and rings or even flashy notifications. In fact, I usually only check it once per day — right when I wake up in the morning, because I’m eager to see how I slept. 

Could I just close my eyes and do a quick body scan to get an intuitive read on my restfulness? Absolutely. But do I instead slide down vigorously and refresh until I see a number that never goes above 80 to determine how I slept? Definitely. It’s almost always

In classic Asus fashion, it has a built-in GPU that smooths out tracking. It also has 5ATM water resistance and a battery that can last up to a week on a single charge. This sounds like a fair deal for anyone who’s prone to forgetting chargers (this is my

Oura Ring
crying out for help).

Software-wise, AI takes center stage — again. The watch runs on ASUS Health AI 5.0, which uses real-time data to create an insight report that users can consult throughout the day and use over time to get a better picture of their health.

It will come with both a black and pink silicone strap to swap on a whim.

Who needs blood pressure and ECG readings?

And who wants those readings

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While blood pressure is pretty self-explanatory, you may be unfamiliar with what electrocardiogram measurements mean. Like I mentioned above, ECG measures the electrical activity of your heart — so, how well it’s beating and if the rhythm is normal. It’s a potentially life-saving feature on a smartwatch or band, so the VivoWatch 6 AERO should immediately snag anyone’s attention if they have heart conditions.

However, if you’re fitness-conscious, older, or are someone managing anxiety, these two indicators are incredibly useful to you too. Older adults can keep tabs on their cardiovascular health as they age, people managing anxiety can rest assured they’ll know the difference between a stress-related or more serious event, and exercise-buffs can track their recovery and stress levels to make sure they aren’t over-training.

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