The VivoWatch series under ASUS is not the same as the spindles of smart watches launched by some Android manufacturers. From previous experience, it is more inclined to design the functions of health information management and inspection. Earlier, the official also launched a new series of VivoWatch 5. In addition to focusing on information such as pulse wave index, blood oxygen, heart rate and physical and mental health that have been available in the past, this time the shape is also more washable, close to the outline of the watch, and also has a built-in card, mobile phone invoice carrier and NFC Set convenient functions such as smart door locks.

But there is still something I want to talk about before opening the box, that is, the naming logic of the VivoWatch series is a bit unpredictable... The previous generation has models such as VivoWatch BP and VivoWatch SP, and the appearance of this 5 is too unexpected. bar

The official did not announce the diameter and size of the VivoWatch 5. The amount of equipment used here is about 46mm the same as the previous generation VivoWatch SP. However, there are more time and second hand scales on the outer ring of the case. Compared with the VivoWatch SP's attempt, the overall design has a more refined feel of a general watch.

This is the appearance of the VivoWatch SP. It can be seen that the overall design has changed a lot compared to the rather "hardcore" appearance of the earlier VivoWatch.

The main point of VivoWatch is nothing more than health-related detection. This time, VivoWatch 5 also has the pulse wave, blood oxygen, heart rate and sleep values of the previous generation. It is also equipped with PPG optics, infrared rays, and ambient temperature on the back of the watch. wait for the sensor.

On the right side of the case is the watch's only solid crown button, BQ2026DBZR, which is mainly used for returning to the homepage. On the side is the PPG optical and infrared sensor, and on the left side of the case is the ECG micro-electric sensor.

The two sensors on the side and the back of the watch are used to sense gas, so that the pulse wave value can be measured to refer to the blood pressure value. The pulse wave index test method is also the same as the previous generation VivoWatch SP. This time I feel that the detection speed is so fast. a little...

The VivoWatch 5 is quite different from the previous generation, it should be the charging method. The charging port has been changed from the VivoWatch SP clip type to the L-shaped charging method. Although it is an L-shaped charging port, it can be charged by flipping it over. The VivoWatch 5 also has a battery life of up to 14 days. I tested it with the maximum brightness and turned on the GPS. After a week of use, the full battery will reach 10%, which is basically quite enough.

The old VivoWatch SP was charged by a clamp, but the VivoWatch 5 has sold for over 10,000 yuan. I believe it would be better to use a magnetic charger?

Apart from the charging method and the design of the case, another difference in the appearance of the VivoWatch 5 this time is the design of the strap. This time, not only the design of the sports silicone strap has been changed, but also an extra leather strap is attached in response to a more washable chain shape, which is quite Buddha-like!

Compared with the VivoWatch BP, which looked super like a portable health device at the time, the design of the VivoWatch 5 is really more like a watch. The beauty and ugliness are different opinions. At least I think the design of the VivoWatch BP is quite sci-fi (?)

Features and Summary

First of all, let’s look at the brightness performance of VivoWatch 5. VivoWatch 5 will have a little basic brightness when it is in standby, and it will not be unclear when it is recognized at night. It is also very good in sunlight when it is at its brightest, which is the same as the previous generation. of. However, the screen chroma and resolution performance are a bit brighter than the current smart watch...

When the main surface slides down, you can view the messages and notifications of the paired mobile phone. This time I paired it with the iPhone 13 Pro. Basically, the information will not be missed at all, and the reliability is quite good.

Sliding up on the main surface is a "style" function that can be called to replace the surface. Ten different styles of surfaces are built in, and almost all of them have a sense of elegance, classic and sports science fiction.

The customized surface can choose three different display styles, and can further display pulse wave, heart rate, blood oxygen and step count, but there is no way to adjust the position of the displayed information, which is a pity.

Swiping left or right on the main surface is the main function of the watch, including steps, sleep, alarm, settings, sports and other functions.

Health-related is heart rate, blood oxygen, physical and mental balance, and pulse wave index. The following will also be combined with the information view of "ASUS HealthConnect" to introduce related functions synchronously.

"ASUS HealthConnect" can check the battery level of the paired watch, update the firmware, and re-adjust the order and settings of the watch's functions.

In addition, "ASUS HealthConnect" can also view the main health-related functions of the product in more detail. You can see that the position of the pulse wave finger is the most obvious place. It is indeed the main function. In addition, the APP also provides women-related functions. Physical health information.

The first function is more practical tool type, with step count, calorie consumption, altitude and temperature detection, the official also said that in the future, it will also add a mountaineering mode that responds to altimeter and temperature.

The setting menu includes gender, left/right hand, calorie consumption setting, brightness, and power saving mode. More importantly, the watch has the same built-in card function as the previous generation, which can easily be used for consumption or public transportation. ride.

In the app, you can also set the display notification of the watch, or set the alarm clock in the air, and the auxiliary reading mode with enlarged font.

The positioning part can also be switched between China's Beidou, European Galileo, and Russia's GLONASS, but GPS and assisted QZSS are standard and must be built-in.

In the sports part, VivoWatch 5 currently has four modes: indoor/outdoor running, swimming (the body is 5ATM waterproof), and walking. In the future, the official will also add modes such as cycling, mountaineering, yoga, core muscle strength, stretching and dancing. Updates will be available before the end of 2021.

Heart rate detection will display the average, maximum and minimum heart rate on the watch, and in addition to the graphs, you can also choose whether to turn on the hourly measurement reminder mode.

The charts in the APP can also be reviewed in a single day or a single week. What amazes me is that there are also detailed detection time and heart rate, and you can clearly see your heart rate at a certain point in time.

Finally, the pulse wave index, which has always been the mainstay of the VivoWatch series, can not only be used as a reference for one's own blood pressure value, but also can check blood oxygen and heart rate at one time, which is quite cost-effective (?)

However, when using the pulse wave index of the VivoWatch, you must first calibrate your blood pressure measurement with a professional blood pressure monitor to provide a relatively accurate value; but the VivoWatch 5 is not a medical device after all, and the value is basically only used as a As a reference value, it is the correct way to occasionally remember to use a professional sphygmomanometer for comparison.

This time ASUS VivoWatch 5 is mainly a rethinking of the previous generation VivoWatch SP. First of all, it continues the previous concept of "watch" design, polishes it closer to the appearance of a textured watch, and simultaneously maintains a strong physical health information record and In addition to the management ability, NFC smart door locks have been added to the convenient functions of the previous one-card card, and the changes in functions are quite impressive.

What makes me feel the most points, apart from the appearance, is the major changes in the UI interface of the exclusive app, and the overall design is more textured. After all, the design of the exclusive app for VivoWatch can't be said to be spring, but it is full of Full of engineer design aesthetics... In fact, the previous VivoWatch was not said to be not like a watch in terms of design; but I think the previous watch really should match the recent popular science fiction or Cyberpunk It's not impossible, maybe it can be used with the ROG series to make an e-sports sci-fi watch?

However, although the VivoWatch 5 has a lot of convenient functions, the pairing with the iPhone is quite complete, and some functions cannot be used, but the watch body does not have a music control function, which is actually quite important to me..... In addition, although the brightness of the screen is easy to check in sunlight, the resolution and chroma are serious. For consumers who do not understand health functions, the price of more than 10,000 yuan seems to be a bit deterrent.