In recent years, heart rate monitors and electrocardiogram (ECG) sensors have begun to rise, and most new smart watches are equipped with these two sensors. These allow users to track heart rhythm and ECG activity, making it very suitable for tracking health and fitness data. It can also help you track your progress and bring you closer to your goal.
For example, some of the best smart watches with ECG function are introduced below. Some of these products have been approved by FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and some have hardware but are waiting for approval. What has not been approved does not necessarily mean that they are inaccurate.
1、Apple Watch Series 7
It is seamlessly paired with all compatible iPhones and has a built-in ECG function. Users can easily turn on the ECG function by placing their fingers on the digital watch crown and pressing it according to the instructions on the smart watch display. Reliable and accurate information can be obtained in a few seconds.
After ECG tracking, the results will be provided in simple English. This information is also recorded in the Apple Health smart watch application and can be shared with doctors. The Apple Watch Series 7 has been approved by FDA, and the ECG function has been provided in many countries/regions in North America, Europe and Asia.
2. Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 series
The first smart watch pre-installed with Wear OS 3 software, with ECG function. It only takes 30 seconds to complete the ECG measurement, and the user is required to put his finger on the top button, and must remain motionless during the whole tracking process. In order to obtain the most accurate results, their arms must also be placed on a flat surface.
After the measurement is completed, the user can go to the Samsung Health App on the mobile phone to view the results, and some basic information will also be displayed on the watch. The ECG function of Galaxy Watch 4 series has been approved in the United States, Europe, South Korea and several other Asian regions.
3、Fitbit Sense
Another excellent wearable device on the market supports ECG tracking function. Like other smart watches above, it has been approved by FDA and can be used in specific countries/regions including the United States and Europe.
To check the ECG, the user needs to touch the shell with his finger while holding still, and then the sensor obtains the ECG and displays the results on the watch and mobile application. This information can also be exported as PDF, which can detect abnormal rhythms, including high heart rate and low heart rate.
Fitbit Sense has an ECG sensor and can track many sports activities. It is one of the best fitness equipment. It is fully supported on both iPhone and Android devices, and has many powerful functions to help you stay motivated and keep fit.
4、HUAWEI Watch GT 3 Pro
Available in ceramic and titanium models. The smart watch can answer the phone through Bluetooth. Its fashionable design is integrated with modern wrists and smart watches. There is a customizable dial and even an ECG sensor, which can automatically detect more than 100 exercise modes to help you track your progress.
HUAWEI Watch GT 3 Pro supports sleep tracking, heart rate monitoring, SPO2 and ECG. It can be used for about 14 days for a single charge and about 8 days for heavy use. Like most other smart watches in this list, it has a 5ATM waterproof certificate up to 30 meters and is compatible with Android and iOS platforms. However, some features may be limited to Android.
The built-in health sign monitoring function of smart watch plays a strong guiding role in our health. For example, heart rate monitoring, many precursors of atrial fibrillation will be reflected in heart rate. The portable intelligent wearable device can help us detect data abnormalities in time, inform us and detect them in time, and let us find professional doctors for treatment. Similarly, ECG can help us to judge the condition of heart beating, as well as the frequency and rhythm, and can diagnose some cardiovascular diseases.
After the smart watch is equipped with the ECG function, it can record the graphics of ECG signals in detail. For the detection of abnormal cardiac rhythms such as atrial fibrillation and premature beats (premature ventricular beats and premature atrial beats), it can help users identify arrhythmia more accurately, provide arrhythmia risk screening, personalized guidance, appointment and integrated management services, and independently manage cardiac health. Especially for people who often stay up late, live irregularly, are obese, and have occasional cardiac discomfort, the monitoring of these functions has important reference value for personal health management.