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Asus Vivowatch Review | 126 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330Screen size:?Battery life:12 daysDisplay type:Transflective LCD

Asus Vivowatch Review: Compare 126 technical specifications and 15 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartwatches category and whether it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

Score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartwatch's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartwatches on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Technical score

30%

6.9

Review score ( 6 · 9)

Review score 30% · 6.9 · based on 15 independent reviews
Every model in this category gets the same split: reviews 30%, technical score 70%. This model has enough reviews, so its review score is the weighted average of their grades. 5 more reviews are not scored yet.
â–²Better than 64% of smartwatches
7.1

Technical score

Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components

24%

9.3

Health

21%

9.1

Fitness

16%

5.3

Battery

14%

3.7

Smart features

12%

6.2

Connectivity

9%

6.9

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

â–²Better than 69% of smartwatches
6.9

Review score

Review score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Grades by review (15)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
1

10.7%

8.0

musicphotolife.com

≈ estimated
2

10.7%

7.0

hardwarezone.com.sg

6.7%

5.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 3

5.3%

4.0

Tech Gallery

2.7%

9.0

Adrian Davtyan

2.7%

6.0

HardReset_Pro

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
â–¼Worse than 88% of smartwatches
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Technical Specifications of smartwatch Asus Vivowatch

Technical score
Technical score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartwatchx27s technical performance, covering seven key areas: health, fitness, display & design, hardware, battery, smart features and connectivity.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartwatches based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 69% of models
Score components:

24%

9.3

Health

21%

9.1

Fitness

16%

5.3

Battery

14%

3.7

Smart features

12%

6.2

Connectivity

9%

6.9

Display & Design

4%

6.0

Hardware

7.1
Review score
Review score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves.
Weighting: Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Share: Reviews are 30% of the overall score for every model in this category; each of the 5 needed reviews that is missing counts as 7/10.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Grades by review (15)
6 reviews: 4 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Share in the overall score: 30%, the same for every model in this category.
Text reviews 3
✓ explicit
1

10.7%

8.0

musicphotolife.com

≈ estimated
2

10.7%

7.0

hardwarezone.com.sg

6.7%

5.0

techradar.com

Video reviews 3

5.3%

4.0

Tech Gallery

2.7%

9.0

Adrian Davtyan

2.7%

6.0

HardReset_Pro

estimated from the review
Shop star ratings are not part of this score.
6.9
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartwatch.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Popularity:
Asus Vivowatch has a popularity of 6.3 points, which is higher than 51.2% of smartwatches.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartwatch's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartwatch with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

7.0

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

7.6
Brand name
Asus
Heart rate monitor
yes
Heart rate monitor
yes
â–² Better than 11% of models
This smartwatch includes a heart rate monitor. 10.5% of smartwatches include a heart rate monitor.
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
Blood oxygen monitoring
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartwatch supports blood oxygen monitoring. 33.4% of smartwatches support blood oxygen monitoring.
ECG
yes
ECG
yes
â–² Better than 84% of models
This smartwatch supports ECG. 83.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
Irregular heart rate warnings
yes
â–² Better than 52% of models
This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings. 51.9% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
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What reviewers say
Accelerometer
yes
Accelerometer
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartwatch includes an accelerometer. 0.6% of smartwatches include an accelerometer.
Barometer
yes
Barometer
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This smartwatch includes a barometer. 50.6% of smartwatches include a barometer.
Gyroscope
yes
Gyroscope
yes
â–² Better than 30% of models
This smartwatch includes a gyroscope. 30.2% of smartwatches include a gyroscope.
Cadence sensor
yes
Cadence sensor
yes
â–² Better than 69% of models
This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor. 69% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
Distance tracking
yes
Distance tracking
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartwatch supports distance tracking. 4.1% of smartwatches support distance tracking.
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What reviewers say
Battery life
12 days
Battery life
12 days
â–² Better than 72% of models
Market range: <1 days – >16 days
This smartwatch offers a battery life of 12 days which is longer than that of 72.5% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.3% of smartwatches.
Battery life in training mode
12 h
Battery life in training mode
12 h
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
This smartwatch lasts 12 h in training mode which is shorter than 62.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 3.2% of smartwatches.
Battery life with GPS on
19 h
Battery life with GPS on
19 h
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Market range: <5.75 h – >43 h
This smartwatch lasts 19 h with GPS on which is shorter than 53.7% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.3% of smartwatches.
Up to 20 hours in low power.
Battery power
123 mAh
Battery power
123 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <195 mAh – >475 mAh
This smartwatch has a battery capacity of 123 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 97.8% of smartwatches.
Charge time
120 min
Charge time
120 min
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <60 min – >150 min
This smartwatch charges in 120 min which is faster than 13.1% of smartwatches and equal to the charge time of 44.2% of smartwatches.
Normalized from hour-based sources to 120 minutes.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Proprietary OS
Operating system
Proprietary OS
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This smartwatch runs Proprietary OS which is less advanced than the operating system in 53.5% of smartwatches and the same as that in 42.8% of smartwatches.
Software update frequency
ended
Software update frequency
ended
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
This smartwatch has ended software update support which is less active than that of 42.6% of smartwatches and equal to that of 57.5% of smartwatches.
Third-party app support
no
Third-party app support
no
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
This smartwatch does not support third-party apps. 47.7% of smartwatches support third-party apps.
Notifications
yes
Notifications
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch supports notifications. 0.3% of smartwatches support notifications.
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartwatch does not support voice assistants. 67.8% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
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What reviewers say
Cellular module
no
Cellular module
no
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
This smartwatch does not include a cellular module. 18% of smartwatches include a cellular module.
SIM cards
0
GPS
yes
GPS
yes
â–² Better than 44% of models
This smartwatch supports GPS. 43.9% of smartwatches support GPS.
Galileo support
yes
Galileo support
yes
â–² Better than 62% of models
This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation. 61.6% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
Compass
?
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Screen size
?
Display type
Transflective LCD
Display type
Transflective LCD
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This smartwatch uses a Transflective LCD display type which is less advanced than that of 65.1% of smartwatches and the same as that of 2.1% of smartwatches.
Resolution
128x 128
Resolution
128x 128
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This smartwatch has a display resolution of 128x128 which is lower than that of 96% of smartwatches and equal to that of 0.6% of smartwatches.
Pixel density
326 ppi
Pixel density
326 ppi
â–² Better than 46% of models
Market range: <207 ppi – >461 ppi
This smartwatch has a pixel density of 326 ppi which is higher than that of 46.2% of smartwatches and equal to that of 8.1% of smartwatches.
Display brightness
?
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What reviewers say
CPU speed
?
Processor model
?
RAM
?
Internal storage
?
External memory slot
no
External memory slot
no
Category Benchmark
This smartwatch does not include an external memory slot. 0.3% of smartwatches include an external memory slot.
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Asus Vivowatch vs the average smartwatch

246810TotalHealthFitnessBatteryConnectivityDisplay & DesignSmart featuresHardware
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    Requires cuff calibration; availability may vary by region.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • ECG support
    ECG
    yes
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This smartwatch supports ECG, the average smartwatch does not. 16.6% of smartwatches support ECG.
  • Blood pressure monitoring
    Blood pressure monitoring
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartwatch supports blood pressure monitoring, the average smartwatch does not. 22% of smartwatches support blood pressure monitoring.
    Requires cuff calibration; availability may vary by region.
  • Temperature sensing
    Temperature sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This smartwatch includes a temperature sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 26.8% of smartwatches include a temperature sensor.
    Temperature readings may be skin/ambient trends, not core-body medical values.
  • Readiness score
    Readiness score
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch supports readiness scores, the average smartwatch does not. 17.5% of smartwatches support readiness scores.
  • HRV tracking
    HRV tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartwatch supports HRV tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 40.8% of smartwatches support HRV tracking.
  • VO2 max measurement
    VO2 max measurement
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch measures VO2 max, the average smartwatch does not. 47.6% of smartwatches measure VO2 max.
  • Irregular heart rate alerts
    Irregular heart rate warnings
    yes
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    This smartwatch supports irregular heart rate warnings, the average smartwatch does not. 48.1% of smartwatches support irregular heart rate warnings.
  • Weight tracking
    Weight tracking
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartwatch supports weight tracking, the average smartwatch does not. 39.1% of smartwatches support weight tracking.
    Weight tracking may rely on manual app entry or smart-scale sync.
  • Barometer sensor included
    Barometer
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartwatch includes a barometer, the average smartwatch does not. 49.5% of smartwatches include a barometer.
  • Cadence tracking
    Cadence sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartwatch includes a cadence sensor, the average smartwatch does not. 31.1% of smartwatches include a cadence sensor.
  • Route support
    Route support
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartwatch supports route support, the average smartwatch does not. 50% of smartwatches support route support.
    Supports on-watch route navigation.
  • 5 days day/s longer battery life
    Battery life
    12 days
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch offers 12 days of battery life, while the average smartwatch offers 7 days.
    12 days vs 7 days
  • NFC functionality
    NFC
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartwatch supports NFC, the average smartwatch does not. 43.4% of smartwatches support NFC.
  • Galileo satellite support
    Galileo support
    yes
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    This smartwatch supports Galileo navigation, the average smartwatch does not. 38.5% of smartwatches support Galileo navigation.
  • Stronger display glass
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    This smartwatch uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display glass, while the average smartwatch uses mineral glass.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 3 vs mineral glass
  • 1.6 mm thinner watch body
    Thickness
    10 mm
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <9.8 mm – >14.1 mm
    This smartwatch is thinner than the average smartwatch (10 mm vs 11.6 mm). The average smartwatch thickness is 11.6 mm.
    10 mm vs 11.6 mm
  • Better band material
    Band material
    silicone, leather, metal
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartwatch uses silicone, leather, metal for the band material, while the average smartwatch uses silicone.
    silicone, leather, metal vs silicone
  • 9 g lighter weight
    Weight
    36.0 g
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <29 g – >80 g
    This smartwatch is lighter than the average smartwatch (36 g vs 45 g). The average smartwatch weighs 45.0 g.
    Weight refers to watch case without strap/band.
    36.0 g vs 45.0 g
  • 30 mm narrower watch width
    Width
    12.0 mm
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <34.6 mm – >46.8 mm
    This smartwatch is narrower than the average smartwatch (12 mm vs 42 mm). The average smartwatch width is 42.0 mm.
    12.0 mm vs 42.0 mm
  • 20 mm shorter watch height
    Height
    25.0 mm
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <39.5 mm – >51 mm
    This smartwatch is shorter than the average smartwatch (25 mm vs 45 mm). The average smartwatch height is 45 mm.
    25.0 mm vs 45 mm
  • 10 °C higher max temperature
    Maximum operating temperature
    55.0 °C
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <35 °C – >60 °C
    This smartwatch handles a higher maximum operating temperature than the average smartwatch (55 °C vs 45 °C). The average smartwatch reaches 45.0 °C.
    55.0 °C vs 45.0 °C
  • 49 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    0.1 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    Transflective LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartwatch uses Transflective LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    Transflective LCD vs AMOLED
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • 2.54x more expensive
    Asus Vivowatch is more expensive than the average smartwatch (£330 vs £130).
    £330 vs £130
  • No auto-pause
    Auto pause
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartwatch does not support auto pause, the average smartwatch does. 59.3% of smartwatches support auto pause.
  • 71 fewer exercise profiles
    Multi-sport mode
    9
    â–² Better than 32% of models
    This smartwatch supports fewer exercise modes than the average smartwatch (9 vs 80). The average smartwatch supports 80 exercise modes.
    9 vs 80
  • No voice feedback
    Voice feedback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice feedback, the average smartwatch does. 61.9% of smartwatches support voice feedback.
  • 177 mAh smaller battery capacity
    Battery life
    123 mAh days
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    Market range: <1 days – >16 days
    This smartwatch has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartwatch (123 mAh vs 300 mAh). The average smartwatch battery is 300 mAh.
    123 mAh vs 300 mAh
  • 7.25 h shorter training battery life
    Battery life in training mode
    12 h
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <5.5 h – >48 h
    This smartwatch lasts less in training mode than the average smartwatch (12 h vs 19.25 h). The average smartwatch lasts 19.25 h.
    12 h vs 19.25 h
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    4.2
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartwatch supports an older Bluetooth version than the average smartwatch (4.2 vs 5). The average smartwatch uses 5.0.
    4.2 vs 5.0
  • 49 m lower water resistance depth
    Waterproof depth rating
    1 m
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <1 m – >50 m
    This smartwatch has a shallower waterproof rating than the average smartwatch (1 m vs 50 m). The average smartwatch reaches 50 m.
    0.1 ATM class (ISO 22,810 shallow-water rating, not diving certification).
    1 m vs 50 m
  • Basic display type
    Display type
    Transflective LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartwatch uses Transflective LCD display technology, while the average smartwatch features AMOLED.
    Transflective LCD vs AMOLED
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP67
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch has a lower IP rating than the average smartwatch (IP67 vs IP68).
    Also reported with 5 ATM water-resistance rating.
    IP67 vs IP68
  • Lower resolution
    Display type
    128 x 128
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartwatch has a display resolution of 128x128, while the average smartwatch reaches 352x430.
    128x128 vs 352x430
  • No music playback
    Music playback
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartwatch does not support music playback, the average smartwatch does. 54.2% of smartwatches support music playback.
  • No voice assistant
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice assistants, the average smartwatch does. 67.7% of smartwatches support voice assistants.
  • No call answering
    Call answering
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartwatch does not support call answering, the average smartwatch does. 58.1% of smartwatches support call answering.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartwatch does not support voice commands, the average smartwatch does. 67% of smartwatches support voice commands.
  • No passcode
    Passcode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartwatch does not include passcode protection, the average smartwatch does. 67.8% of smartwatches include passcode protection.
  • No smart alarm
    Smart alarm
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This smartwatch does not support a smart alarm, the average smartwatch does. 52.7% of smartwatches support smart alarms.
  • No speaker
    Built-in speaker
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    This smartwatch does not include a built-in speaker, the average smartwatch does. 56.1% of smartwatches include a built-in speaker.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
BASIC thinking
≈ estimated
23/04/2015
First impressions · unboxing and first days of use
Verdict
Asus Vivowatch is a stylish fitness tracker with a reflective memory display, but its only notifications are incoming call alerts.
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What reviewers agree on

Based on 6 · 10

Reviewers praise the long battery life, reliable heart rate and sleep tracking, but smart features and notifications are bare-bones.
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Criticised
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techradar.com
27/08/2015
Not graded yet
pocket-lint.com
03/08/2015
Not graded yet
wareable.com
12/06/2015
Not graded yet
7.0
hardwarezone.com.sg
≈ estimated
13/10/2015
Hands-on review · Fitness tracker
Verdict
The Asus VivoWatch is a fitness tracker first, with round-the-clock heart-rate tracking and about ten days of battery, but it has no GPS.
01net.com
22/07/2015
Not graded yet
8.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
20/09/2023
Hands-on test · Running fitness
Verdict
The Asus VivoWatch suits beginner and intermediate runners who want a clear screen and a strong heart-rate sensor, though its ten-day battery claim is overstated.
6.5
wired.it
✓ explicit
24/09/2015
Hands-on test · Fitness tracker
Verdict
The Asus VivoWatch is a compact, light fitness tracker that lasts over a week, but it cannot be switched off and receives no notifications from phone apps.
7.0
smartworld.it
✓ explicit
30/09/2015
Review · Always-on heart tracker
Verdict
The Asus VivoWatch is a fitness-first band with always-on heart-rate tracking and five to seven days of battery, but it offers few extras beyond fitness.

Third-party reviews

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What we like about Asus Vivowatch

  • Rare health metrics like blood pressure monitoring and ECG available on the wrist
  • Strong battery life, often lasting between 5 to 14 days depending on the specific model and settings
  • Highly readable displays in direct sunlight, particularly on models with transflective or AMOLED screens
  • Good build quality and attractive, classic watch-like design that is comfortable for daily wear
  • Easy setup process and a user-friendly app that presents data clearly

What we don't like about Asus Vivowatch

  • Inconsistent accuracy for tracking metrics such as heart rate, steps, and sleep duration
  • Limited 'smart' features compared to competitors, with some models lacking third-party app support or detailed notifications
  • Underwhelming display brightness on some models, making it difficult to read in indoor or dim lighting
  • The HealthConnect app provides limited actionable insights or coaching despite having access to a lot of data
  • High price point relative to the feature set, especially when compared to fully-fledged smartwatches from Apple or Samsung

Verdict

The Asus VivoWatch 6 is a health-focused smartwatch featuring a 1.39-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 454x454 resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 for durability. It stands out for its advanced medical-grade sensors that enable one-touch blood pressure, ECG, and body composition analysis (BIA) directly from the fingertip, alongside 24/7 tracking for SpO2, heart rate, and stress levels. Its main pros include a long battery life of up to 14 days, dual-frequency GPS for precise outdoor tracking, and a 5 ATM water resistance rating suitable for swimming. However, some users have noted cons such as a limited selection of third-party apps compared to mainstream smartwatches and concerns regarding the high price point relative to its specialized feature set.

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