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ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO Review | 171 Data compared

Avg. price:~£120Battery life:3 daysScreen size:0.96 inchHeart rate monitor:yesGPS:yesWaterproof depth rating:50 m

ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO Review: Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the fitness tracker's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best fitness trackers on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

80%

7.4

Technical score

20%

?

User score

▲Better than 63% of fitness-trackers
7.4

Technical score

Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

20%

8.2

Sports & Navigation

20%

4.7

Battery

18%

8.6

Health

18%

7.1

Display

8%

8.4

Smart Features

8%

8.9

App & Wellness

4%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

7.3

Design & Durability

▲Better than 66% of fitness-trackers
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters
When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £120

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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO

Technical score
Technical score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Fitness trackers category across these key areas: Health, Sports & Navigation, Smart Features, App & Wellness, Connectivity, Battery, Display, Design & Durability.
When it matters
When you want to compare fitness trackers based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

20%

8.2

Sports & Navigation

20%

4.7

Battery

18%

8.6

Health

18%

7.1

Display

8%

8.4

Smart Features

8%

8.9

App & Wellness

4%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

7.3

Design & Durability

7.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters
When you want to know how a fitness tracker performs in daily use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 71% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 58.7% of fitness trackers.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components:

60%

7.4

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

8.2
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
▲ Better than 40% of models
This fitness tracker supports heart rate monitoring. 40.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
yes
Resting heart rate
yes
▲ Better than 53% of models
This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate. 52.6% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
yes
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
yes
▲ Better than 66% of models
This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts. 65.8% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High heart rate alert only.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 12.4% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
yes
Blood oxygen sensor
yes
▲ Better than 75% of models
This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor. 75.1% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
yes
GPS
yes
▲ Better than 89% of models
This fitness tracker has GPS. 89.5% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BeiDou + QZSS
Satellite systems supported
GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BeiDou + QZSS
★ Better than 98% of models
This fitness tracker supports GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BeiDou + QZSS satellite systems which is more versatile than that of 98% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 2% of fitness trackers.
Multi-GNSS support.
GNSS bands supported
yes
GNSS bands supported
yes
★ Better than 92% of models
This fitness tracker supports advanced GNSS bands. 91.7% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
supports GNSS L1 band.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
★ Better than 96% of models
This fitness tracker supports Galileo. 95.6% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
yes
Acquires GPS faster
yes
★ Better than 92% of models
This fitness tracker supports faster GPS acquisition. 92.4% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
▲ Better than 28% of models
This fitness tracker supports notifications. 27.5% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
yes
Vibrating alerts
yes
▲ Better than 16% of models
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 16.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
no
Call control
no
▼ Worse than 42% of models
This fitness tracker does not support call controls. 41.8% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Call answering
no
Call answering
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 1% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
?
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Activity reports
yes
Activity reports
yes
▲ Better than 6% of models
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5.7% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
Goal setting
yes
Goal setting
yes
▲ Better than 2% of models
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.4% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
no
Achievements
no
▼ Worse than 76% of models
This fitness tracker does not support achievements. 76.2% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
yes
Inactivity alerts
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker supports inactivity alerts. 23.5% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
?
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Bluetooth version
4.2
Bluetooth version
4.2
▲ Better than 60% of models
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.2 which is newer than in 59.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 14.2% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
?
NFC
no
NFC
no
▼ Worse than 13% of models
This fitness tracker does not have NFC. 13% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Wi-Fi. 1.8% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
Wi-Fi version
no
▼ Worse than 1% of models
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 1% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
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Battery life
3 days
Battery life
3 days
▼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <5 days – >180 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 3 days which is shorter than that of 96% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.5% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
?
Battery life in training mode
?
Battery life in power-saving mode
7 h
Battery life in power-saving mode
7 h
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <6 h – >36 h
This fitness tracker offers a power-saving battery life of 7 h which is shorter than that of 94.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 5.6% of fitness trackers.
Battery capacity
140 mAh
Battery capacity
140 mAh
▲ Better than 59% of models
Market range: <30 mAh – >225 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 140 mAh which is higher than that of 58.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 1.3% of fitness trackers.
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Display
yes
Display
yes
▲ Better than 24% of models
This fitness tracker has a display. 24.1% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
0.96 inch
Screen size
0.96 inch
▼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
This fitness tracker has a screen size of 0.96 inch which is smaller than that of 53.9% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 9.1% of fitness trackers.
Display type
PMOLED
Display type
PMOLED
▼ Worse than 54% of models
This fitness tracker uses PMOLED display technology which is less advanced than that of 53.9% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 7.7% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
?
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
Hybrid design
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.4% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
Designed for kids
no
▼ Worse than 2% of models
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 2.4% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
no
Replaceable watch band
no
▼ Worse than 75% of models
This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band. 74.9% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
15 mm
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ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSports & NavigationBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart FeaturesDesign & DurabilityApp & Wellness
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen sensor
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This fitness tracker has GPS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11% of fitness trackers have GPS.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Resting heart rate
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.3% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Continuous SpO₂ monitoring
    Continuous SpO₂ monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This fitness tracker supports continuous SpO₂ monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.3% of fitness trackers support continuous SpO₂ monitoring.
    automatic hourly checks.
  • Heart rate alerts
    Fast/slow heart rate alerts
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 34.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
    High heart rate alert only.
  • Tracks elevation
    Elevation tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This fitness tracker supports elevation tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.4% of fitness trackers support elevation tracking.
  • Blood oxygen monitoring
    Blood oxygen sensor
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
  • Lower resting heart rate
    Resting heart rate
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This fitness tracker supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 47.7% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
  • Heart rate alerts
    Fast/slow heart rate alerts
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 34.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
    High heart rate alert only.
  • Continuous SpO₂ monitoring
    Continuous SpO₂ monitoring
    yes
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    This fitness tracker supports continuous SpO₂ monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.3% of fitness trackers support continuous SpO₂ monitoring.
    automatic hourly checks.
  • Tracks skin temperature
    Skin temperature tracking
    yes
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    This fitness tracker supports skin temperature tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 11.3% of fitness trackers support skin temperature tracking.
    Tracks skin temperature trends.
  • Period notifications
    Has period notifications
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This fitness tracker has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 31% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • ECG support
    ECG technology
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This fitness tracker supports ECG, while the average fitness tracker does not. 5.7% of fitness trackers support ECG.
    single-lead ECG.
  • Fertile window notifications
    Displays fertile window notifications
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This fitness tracker displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.1% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    Predicts ovulation
    yes
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    This fitness tracker predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.6% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    Predicts start date
    yes
    ▲ Better than 58% of models
    This fitness tracker predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.5% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • ECG lead type
    ECG lead type
    yes
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This fitness tracker supports advanced ECG leads, while the average fitness tracker does not. 5.7% of fitness trackers support advanced ECG leads.
    single-lead ECG.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitor
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This fitness tracker supports blood pressure monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does not. 1.9% of fitness trackers support blood pressure monitoring.
    PTT-based measurement.
  • Low power mode
    Low power mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 76% of models
    This fitness tracker supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.1% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
  • 0.25 hours shorter charging time
    Charging time
    1.25 hours
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <0 hours – >5 hours
    This fitness tracker has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1.3 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    1.25 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 27.3% larger battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    140 mAh
    ▲ Better than 59% of models
    Market range: <30 mAh – >225 mAh
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (140 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
    140 mAh vs 110 mAh
  • Touchscreen
    Touchscreen
    yes
    ▲ Better than 56% of models
    This fitness tracker has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
  • Durable display glass
    Display glass type
    Gorilla Glass 3
    ▲ Better than 84% of models
    This fitness tracker uses more durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (Gorilla Glass 3 vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
    Gorilla Glass 3 vs glass
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
    4.2 vs 4.0
  • Smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a smart alarm, while the average fitness tracker does not. 27.3% of fitness trackers support a smart alarm.
  • Emergency SOS support
    Emergency SOS
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This fitness tracker has Emergency SOS, while the average fitness tracker does not. 2% of fitness trackers have Emergency SOS.
  • Camera remote control
    Camera remote control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    This fitness tracker supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.9% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
  • Gesture control
    Gesture control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 60% of models
    This fitness tracker supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
  • 6 newer release date
    Release date
    2022
    ▲ Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This fitness tracker was released more recently than the average fitness tracker (2022 vs 2016). The average fitness tracker was released in 2016.
    December 2022
    2022 vs 2016
  • 7 days shorter battery life
    Battery life
    3 days
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <5 days – >180 days
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (3 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    3 days vs 10 days
  • No automatic activity detection
    Automatic activity detection
    no
    ▼ Worse than 52% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 52% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • No replaceable watch band
    Replaceable watch band
    no
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 74.5% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 13 h shorter power-saving battery life
    Battery life in power-saving mode
    7 h
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <6 h – >36 h
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life in power-saving mode than the average fitness tracker (7 h vs 20 h). The average fitness tracker has 20 h of battery life in power-saving mode.
    7 h vs 20 h
  • No BMI tracking
    BMI tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 71% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.
  • No achievements
    Achievements
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.
  • 5.07x less popular
    ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 5.1).
    1 vs 5.07
  • 12% heavier
    Thickness
    28 g mm
    ▲ Better than 47% of models
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker is heavier than the average fitness tracker (28 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    15 g body only.
    28 g vs 25 g
  • 5.07x less popular
    ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO has a lower popularity than the average fitness tracker (1 vs 5.1).
    1 vs 5.07
  • 71.4% more expensive
    ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO is more expensive than the average fitness tracker (£120 vs £70).
    £120 vs £70
  • 7 days shorter battery life
    Battery life
    3 days
    ▼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <5 days – >180 days
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life than the average fitness tracker (3 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    3 days vs 10 days
  • 13 h shorter power-saving battery life
    Battery life in power-saving mode
    7 h
    ▼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <6 h – >36 h
    This fitness tracker has a lower battery life in power-saving mode than the average fitness tracker (7 h vs 20 h). The average fitness tracker has 20 h of battery life in power-saving mode.
    7 h vs 20 h
  • 0.08 inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    0.96 inch
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 inch – >1.6 inch
    This fitness tracker has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (1 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
    0.96 inch vs 1.04 inch
  • No replaceable watch band
    Replaceable watch band
    no
    ▼ Worse than 75% of models
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 74.5% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 12% heavier
    Thickness
    28 g mm
    ▲ Better than 47% of models
    Market range: <8 mm – >13 mm
    This fitness tracker is heavier than the average fitness tracker (28 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
    15 g body only.
    28 g vs 25 g
  • Limited operating humidity range
    Operating humidity range
    20-85 %
    ▼ Worse than 100% of models
    This fitness tracker supports a narrower operating humidity range than the average fitness tracker (20-85 % vs 5-95 %). The average fitness tracker supports an operating humidity range of 5-95 %.
    20-85 % vs 5-95 %
  • 6.6 mm greater height
    Height
    47.4 mm
    ▼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This fitness tracker is taller than the average fitness tracker (47.4 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
    47.4 mm vs 40.8 mm
  • No BMI tracking
    BMI tracking
    no
    ▼ Worse than 71% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support BMI tracking, while the average fitness tracker does. 71% of fitness trackers support BMI tracking.
  • No achievements
    Achievements
    no
    ▼ Worse than 76% of models
    This fitness tracker does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.

Video reviews

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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asus.com
16/01/2024
Summary of the review
ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO (HC-C05) - Review Would you like to know more about its ECG and blood pressure tracking capabilities in specific regions?
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gadgetvoize.com
01/08/2023
Summary of the review
Review of the ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO in the UAE
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digitalcitizen.life
06/10/2025
Summary of the review
ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO review: Small and lightweight!
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elespanol.com
20/06/2023
Summary of the review
We tested the smartband that wants to be a smartwatch: packed with sensors and GPS
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smartworld.it
06/02/2024
Summary of the review
The ASUS smart band that measures blood pressure
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nextgentech.it
10/11/2023
Summary of the review
ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO - Review - NextGenTech.it
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Third-party reviews

What we like about ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO

  • World's first fitness band to measure Pulse Transit Time (PTT) and blood pressure in real-time by placing a finger on the front sensor.
  • Extremely lightweight and compact design, weighing less than 30 grams for comfortable all-day wear.
  • Comprehensive health monitoring sensors including both ECG (electrocardiography) and PPG (photoplethysmography).
  • Solid battery life typically lasting 5 to 8 days depending on usage and power-saving settings.
  • Equipped with built-in GPS for accurate speed, distance, and route tracking during outdoor activities.
  • High level of water resistance (5 ATM), making it suitable for swimming and tracking pool workouts.

What we don't like about ASUS VivoWatch 5 AERO

  • Advanced medical features like ECG and blood pressure measurements are restricted to select regions due to local regulations.
  • The 0.96-inch passive matrix OLED display is small and lacks the brightness and vibrancy of modern AMOLED screens.
  • Limited sports tracking variety, offering only 9 activity modes compared to broader selections on competing trackers.
  • The software platform lacks deep third-party app integration and offers few personalization options for watch faces.
  • Personalization is further constrained by a clunky design and a lack of standard smartwatch features like music control or call answering.
  • Some users find the thickness of the band slightly high relative to its small screen size.

Verdict

The Asus VivoWatch 5 Aero is a specialized health tracker featuring a 0.96-inch PMOLED display and a lightweight 26g design with a 16mm silicone strap. It stands out with integrated medical-grade ECG and PPG sensors on both the rear and front facade, allowing for unique fingertip-based measurements of Pulse Transit Time (PTT), blood oxygen (SpO2), and heart rate in roughly 20-25 seconds. Main pros include its robust health suite with blood pressure estimation, built-in GPS for independent route tracking, 5ATM water resistance, and a functional battery life of up to 8 days in power-saving mode. Notable cons include a relatively small screen compared to full smartwatches, a clunky design aesthetic that may not appeal to all users, and limited smart features such as the inability to answer calls or download third-party apps.

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