The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro is an internationally popular wearable that can measure your blood pressure. The Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 Classic also supports this functionality, but has a shorter battery life and slightly smaller size than the Watch 5 Pro.
The Galaxy Watch 5 Pro measures blood pressure and, using the watch’s built-in health monitor app, takes ECG readings as well. However, Samsung does caution that the blood pressure function “cannot diagnose hypertension, other conditions, or check for signs of a heart attack. It is not meant to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment by a qualified healthcare professional.”
This watch shows particular promise in monitoring existing conditions. A study conducted with the Galaxy Watch 5 showed that taking blood pressure measurements with the watch resulted in reliable and accurate readings. The watch was used to help monitor BP in patients with Parkinson’s Disease.
The blood pressure function has not yet received FDA approval in the US, but it is available in at least 50 other countries, including Canada, Vietnam, and South Africa. (If you are in the US and still want to use the feature without FDA clearance, you can find unofficial workarounds online to do so.)
To ensure accurate readings, users must calibrate their watches monthly with a traditional blood pressure cuff. The watch is packed with other features, including sleep tracking and music streaming, and it also made ZDNET’s list of the best smartwatches.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro features: BP measurement: Pulse wave analysis | Size: 45mm | Weight: 1.64 oz (46.6 g) | Power source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery | Battery life: Three days on a single charge | App: Galaxy Wearable
