Smart watch with heart rate monitor in 2017 it is not uncommon, almost every smartwatch manufacturer has taken care of the sensor heart rate in your device. This is not surprising, the function is really necessary, and sometimes even critically important, especially for athletes and for people with heart disease. Athletes have a unique opportunity to adjust their workout by adapting to the appropriate heart rate zone depending on the purpose of the training.

Such a huge assortment on the market of smart watches with a heart rate monitor makes the buyer get lost in the choice, for this, in order to ease the pain of choice, we have made TOP 7 smart sports watches with a heart rate sensor.

Herzband elegance

Editorial rating:

Average price - 70 $

Estimated Life Time: 5 days

Herzband is a brand that is confidently gaining popularity in the CIS, it gained fame for its ability to measure pressure, or rather, calculate it based on heart rate readings. These are the best at the moment.

Design. They have a classic design, a round dial with a mechanical button on the right, a leather strap complements the classic surroundings.

Functionality and characteristics... The display is monochrome, with a fairly low brightness margin. The controls are convenient, they are turned on by turning the brush, but there is no voice control. Accept notifications from applications of all messengers. Track all physical activity just like any other fitness tracker. They have a fairly low margin of brightness; in sunny weather it will be difficult to make out something.

Testing by our editorial team showed that the heart rate monitor is working properly.

Advantages:

• pressure measurement;
• stylish design
• low price

Flaws:

• small margin of display brightness
• lack of GPS

Verdict: A good option for those who are looking for a budget smartwatch with a heart rate monitor with a classic design and fitness tracker functionality.

Editorial rating:

Average price - 200 $

Estimated Life Time: 25 days

Design and interface.Withings Steel HR has a truly "Swiss" watch design, it gives out only a small OLED display, which is designed to show all the notifications of the watch. The mechanical button switches between the Withings Steel HR screens, where you can see your heart rate, steps and calories.

Functionality and characteristics. The main advantage of the watch is its record lifetime, which is 25 days active, an incredible result for modern smartwatches. To achieve such results, sacrifices had to be made, and this sacrifice was the display, which received a very small size. But it is worth noting that it copes with all its functions perfectly. Thanks to the bright backlighting, all information is perfectly perceived even on the small display.

Another interesting feature is the high water resistance, which is 5 ATM. This allows the watch to be submerged to a depth of 50 meters. The watch is equipped with a soft silicone strap, which will allow you to dive with the watch in the pool and at sea.

The “brains” of the device do not lag too far behind the design and amaze with their functionality. So, they can independently determine what type of physical activity you are currently doing (paired with a connected smartphone), determine the phases of sleep, but without a smart alarm clock.
Heart rate monitor operation in hours accurate enough, but during intense training the data is distorted.

Advantages:

• record lifetime
• stylish design
• high degree of protection against water

Flaws:

• inconvenient control
• no GPS
• inconvenient charging
• heart rate monitor does not cope with intense workouts

Verdict: An excellent smartwatch with a heart rate monitor and pedometer for those who appreciate the classic style and do not like to charge their gadgets.

Editorial rating:

Average price - $ 150

Estimated Life Time: 11 days

Xiaomi AmazFit Pace is the first smart watch from the eminent Chinese brand, which went on sale quite recently, at the beginning of 2017. They have already gained a lot of fans around the world due to their stylish design and fitness tracker capabilities. In this review, we are interested in precisely these features, and in particular the operation of the heart rate monitor.

Functionality and characteristics. Xiaomi AmazFit is not just a smartwatch with a heart rate monitor, it is also quite good Gps-tracker capable of tracking your movements. This combination of functionality should be appreciated by lovers of jogging on fresh air... It should be noted here that with the GPS turned on, the autonomy of work is reduced from 5 days to one day, and in household use, the manufacturer promises to work up to 11 days which is a very impressive figure with such a display.

Another interesting feature of the watch is the presence of memory - 4 GB, where you can store music that can be listened to using a wireless headset.

Among other things, the watch has a standard function for tracking sleep, steps, calories burned. There is no smart alarm clock, there is only a normal vibration alarm. Heart rate monitor operation I was very pleased, a series of comparative tests with chest heart rate monitors did not reveal any serious errors.

Design and interface. Xiaomi AmazFit Pace boasts a juicy display where you can easily view basic data, the brightness is automatically adjusted due to the built-in sensor. At the same time, the display has a number of control disadvantages. First, the gadget does not support voice control, and second, to activate the display, you need to press the small mechanical button in the upper right corner.

Like any smartwatch, Xiaomi AmazFit Pace can receive notifications from apps. Unfortunately, this area has not been fully finalized. So, the functions "Reply", "View dialogue" do not function. The interface is in English or Chinese only.

Advantages:

• GPS availability
• high-quality display
• long life time

Flaws:

• inconvenient inclusion of the display
• unfinished notification software
• there is no support for the Russian language

Verdict: A great option for those who prefer a sporty design and do a lot of outdoor activities.

Average price - $ 375

Estimated life time: up to 4 days

Design and interface. The watch was released in two design options, which are noticeably different, but at the same time, they are quite similar. The Samsung Gear S3 Frontier is a brutal variant, similar to the one we see on the covers of stern models. The Samsung Gear S3 Classic is the design of the undying classics, smaller than its larger brother and less resistant to shock and shock, while the Frontier version is protected according to the MIL-810G standard.

One of the main features and the main control feature of this watch is the "bezel", this is a rotary ring around the watch, with the help of which the gadgets are controlled. This solution turned out to be very successful and simplified the interaction with the device by an order of magnitude.

The watch uses a standard strap that can be easily unfastened and replaced with yours. The body is made of high quality 316L steel.

Display with the SUPER AMOLED matrix does not cause any complaints, all data is read without any problems in any light.

Functionality and characteristics. The watch runs on its own Tizen platform, which is noticeably more convenient than Android Wear. There are fewer applications here, but they are quite enough for everyday use.

Like any fitness tracker, the watch can track steps, calories, sleep. Of the interesting features, one can single out the determination of the height of the rise, as well as the ability to compete with friends in the number of steps. To experience the full fitness capabilities of the watch, you need to use the S Health app, which is only available for Samsung's Galaxy series. Such exclusivity is an undoubted drawback of the gadget.

The watch has GPS and Glonass, which can remember the route of your movement. Separately, I would like to note that there is a version with LTE, which will allow you to make calls directly from your watch without a smartphone. A nice plus of the gadget is its long operating time, taking into account the huge number of functions that require battery power.

The third generation of giars has noticeably improved heart rate measurements, which made the watch enter our TOP. The heart rate monitor works correctly even during heavy traffic.

Advantages:

• display
• availability of Wi-Fi and GPS
• convenient control
• MIL-810G protection in Frontier version

Flaws:

• proprietary fitness app only available for Samsung's Galaxy series

Verdict: Ideal for everyday use at work, in the gym, on vacation, if you have a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

Average price - 350 $

Estimated life time: up to 2 days

Polar is the 2nd company from this TOP, which did not come from the world of technology, but from the world of sports watches. And this fact significantly influenced the Polar M600 in terms of functionality.

Design and interface. The design of the watch is sporty and futuristic, the case is made of plastic, there are metal inserts on the sides, and the strap is made of silicone. The design is very for an amateur and not everyone will like it, plus the device is already quite bulky.

The main control takes place through the touch screen, there are also two mechanical buttons, on the left there is a "Stop" or "Back" button, below the display there is a button that is responsible for starting the workout.

Display juicy and bright, but in direct sunlight there are difficulties in reading the data.

Functionality and characteristics. The watch is made on the basis of Android Wear, which means that more than 4000 applications will be available for the owner for various purposes. Fitness opportunities are realized through Google fit and the special service Polar Flow, which records all the information about the training session, in which you can also schedule them. The service is very solid and will appeal to many athletes.

Runners and cyclists will appreciate the presence of a full-fledged GPS. Another nice feature of the gadget is its water resistance and the ability to submerge up to 10 meters, which is more than enough for a pool.

With a 6-LED sensor, the heart rate monitor can compete in accuracy with chest heart rate meters. During testing, the heart rate monitor was satisfactory.

Of the unpleasant features, one can single out the short lifespan of the gadget, only 8 hours in training mode and 2 days in normal mode with Android, but with the IPhone will work only day.

Advantages:

• availability of Wi-Fi and GPS
• branded software for sports

Flaws:

• design for an amateur
• short life span

Verdict: Good option for professional athletes who need the most functional smartwatch.

Apple Watch Series 2

Average price - 400 $

Estimated lifespan: one day

It is not for nothing that watches from the legendary brand are included in most reviews of smartwatches and fitness trackers. Apple Watch Series 2, like a watch with a heart rate monitor, they also did not fail.

Design and interface. The design is quite futuristic and not everyone will like it, at the same time, many will find it very attractive. It is presented in the form of a rectangle with round corners. On the right side there are two control buttons. The number of strap varieties is striking in its variety, the case itself is presented from options for the main material aluminum, steel, ceramics. The updated version has got quick access to the desired application through the button, which makes the control quite convenient.

Display juicy and bright, all data is readable without any problems in any weather. There is a sensor for automatic brightness adjustment, the operation of which can be adjusted in the settings.

Functionality and characteristics. Apple Watch Series 2 is a true multifunctional smartwatch machine that can do almost everything that a modern smartwatch can provide. Briefly by functions:

• The ability to answer calls and receive messages;
• Track the physical activity of the wearer;
• Support for many additional applications from the App Store;
• Measurement of calories burned, steps taken, heart rate
• GPS track log recording
• Internet access via Wi-Fi

The watch boasts not only conventional Bluetooth and GPS modules, but also a Wi-Fi module, which will allow you to access the Internet directly from the gadget. The gadget is waterproof, it can be used in the pool, for this, even a separate functionality has been created that tracks strokes.

The whole ideality of watches is killed by their lifetime, which is one day, which is an anti-record of this top, and it is difficult to find a smartwatch in 2017 who live so little.

The application for measuring the heart rate is very primitive and is suitable only for lovers of an active lifestyle, but not for professionals. But it is worth noting that myself the heart rate monitor works flawlessly. Moreover, an independent scientific study conducted at Stanford showed an error of the heart rate monitor on an exercise bike of only 2%, which is comparable to the data of an electrocardiogram, for walking, the indicator was slightly higher than 2.5%.

Advantages:

• wide range of applications
• availability of GPS and Wi-Fi module
• juicy display

Flaws:

• very short life span
• high price

Verdict: An excellent option for those Iphone owners who need the widest possible range of capabilities from smartwatches.

Estimated life time: 9 days in watch mode, 11 hours in training mode with GPS

The ForeRunner watch series is built for running, as its name suggests. The Garmin ForeRunner 235 is one of the best value-for-money running sports watches on the market. This model is suitable for both professionals and amateurs of running, who need much more than the functionality of a conventional fitness tracker, but at the same time need a watch for everyday use.

Design and interface. ForeRunner 235 is designed with a sporty feel and will not fit into a suit to showcase the status of the wearer. But they will perfectly fit into any other wardrobe and not only into a sports one.

Display large enough and bright, all notifications and data are read without special problems, even in the sunniest weather. Control is carried out by 5 mechanical buttons, which is quite convenient in rainy weather. The entire interface is intuitive and does not take a lot of time to figure it out. Russian language is supported.

Functionality and characteristics. The watch is equipped with GPS and GLONASS system, which made it possible to implement a wide range of possibilities, so in addition to the classic data on steps, calories and sleep, it offers a number of other options. As they run, they can show an estimated finish time based on their current dynamics. The training effect of the session will be assessed. Will predict your best result based on the data already received. They will give recommendations for post-workout rest. Supports cycling training.

Also, many will find it useful to estimate VO2 max to assess the effectiveness of the training process in athletics sports.

Additional amenities include smart notifications and music control on your smartphone. It is also the only smartwatch with a heart rate monitor suitable for this review.

Heart rate monitor operation raises no objections even with intensive training. It is possible to track the heart rate zones.

Advantages:

• GPS / Glonass availability
• Windows Phone support
• advanced features for running workouts

Flaws:

• not suitable for a formal suit
• lack of app store and internal memory

Verdict: A great option for those involved in professional running training.

In order to avoid aversion from playing sports, it is necessary to properly organize training. The correct organization implies the selection of the optimal pace and intensity of classes. In our world, all technologies are digitized. Sport was no exception. To implement the correct organization of training, a watch has appeared that measures heart rate and pressure. Besides use in sports life, such devices can be used on a daily basis.

The concept of such a watch

Watches that measure heart rate and blood pressure have appeared on the market relatively recently. They allow you to monitor your health anywhere. Some models are called watches because they appearance very similar to this device. But their principle of operation is different. When measuring the pulse and pressure, these data are wirelessly transmitted for processing the information received, after which the received numbers are displayed on the dial. Despite the fact that this principle applies to all such devices, many models also have a built-in clock.

What is such a watch for in sports?

An athlete, when performing loads, cannot independently assess the state of his body. Everything seems to be fine, and then a sharp deterioration in health sets in. Therefore, you need to go in for sports with devices that allow you to control the state of the body.

A sports watch helps you with these features. They include a tonometer, heart rate monitor, and often a pedometer, which allows you to choose the optimal pace of training, as well as the duration and frequency of rest periods for recuperation.

A heart rate monitor is required to measure the vibrations of the vessel walls. The tonometer measures the pressure in the aorta. Excessive physical activity dramatically increases blood pressure, which can even lead to a stroke or heart attack. With the help of a watch with a tonometer and a heart rate monitor, it is possible to prevent such a negative scenario.

Purchase criteria

When choosing a sports watch and other similar devices, you need to be guided by several criteria:

• the number of functions performed - the more there are, the more charge they consume and can be discharged at the most inopportune moment;
• synchronization with other mobile gadgets or computers with different OS;
• giving a signal about the approach of a critical point (it can be sound, or it can be vibrational);
• the data displayed by the watch must be accurate and reproducible by traditional devices;
• the watch must be shockproof and waterproof;
• also, when choosing, you need to take into account the aesthetic indicators and safety of the watch.

Terms of use

A watch with a tonometer and heart rate monitor must be used in accordance with the recommendations given by the manufacturers in the instructions. Each model has its own characteristics, but there are also common characteristics for these devices.

Thus, blood pressure is determined by calculation when entering the basic parameter. As such, for people suffering from hypo- and hypertension, it is necessary to enter their normal pressure, corresponding to their structure and age, and the pressure that causes unpleasant symptoms. Athletes enter readings as a baseline calm state and after physical activity, and the latter should be determined after completing the set of exercises provided for in the instructions.

The back cover of the watch must fit snugly against the hand, since the impulses are transmitted through it. Reliable data can be obtained using only the left hand.

We measure atmospheric pressure and human pulse

Casio produces wrist watches that measure pulse and blood pressure. The latter is measured not blood, but atmospheric. Sometimes such a need arises, especially for people who are susceptible to the influence of meteorological factors on their health or for athletes who climb mountains. Thus, this watch includes a barometer. The heart rate monitor has a chest sensor that allows you to accurately determine the frequency of contractions of the heart muscle and prevent extreme load.

Such models include Casio CHR-200-1V and Casio CHF-100-1V. The first can be used by people weighing 20 to 200 kilograms from the age of 15 and up to 70 years. The stopwatch has a notebook in which data on the average and maximum heart rate, the time spent in the optimum zone and exit from it, the training time and the energy expended on it are entered. This watch is a sports watch and can be used for fitness and jogging. The screen has a fluorescent backlight, which makes it possible to read readings even in the dark.

The second model is designed for small hands... It has a powerful battery that works without recharging for up to two years. The pulse is also displayed here, however, as in the first model, blood pressure is not measured.

and pulse

For self-measurement of blood pressure and heart rate, you can use special bracelets. They are compact, save readings with the indication of the dates of the measurements. The main manufacturers are located in Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Great Britain.

Japanese-made bracelets include:

• "Omron" - carried out without decompression, "intelligent" metering;
• "Andes" - in addition to blood pressure, arrhythmia is controlled, with the ability to use for different users;
• "Nissi" - also allows you to take measurements from different users.

The watch made in Great Britain is "Longuevita". Switzerland produces bracelets "Microlife", which show the pulse with an indication of the permissible limits, while indicating arrhythmia, hypo- and hypertension.

Young people after workouts prefer cheaper bracelets for measuring heart rate and blood pressure, which are equipped with just one button.

Fitness bracelets are becoming more and more popular, which allows synchronization with smartphones.

Benefits of bracelets:

• no need to occupy any special position to measure blood pressure;
• no additional effort is required to use the device;
• they are usually made from hypoallergenic materials;
• today there are a huge variety of models of various designs, which will allow anyone to make a choice in accordance with their taste;
• readings are displayed on the screen, many models are equipped with backlighting, so that readings can be seen at night and even when the electricity is turned off;
• devices from trusted manufacturers that have passed the tests are accurate enough.

The negative points are that all manufacturers use their applications for these devices, some models do not have sound alerts, not all are shockproof and waterproof.

Cost of various devices

Fitness bracelets can be bought at Eldorado stores. The price of a watch that measures blood pressure and heart rate ranges from 1,500 to 13,000 rubles. Heart rate monitors in medical stores cost from 3,500 to 13,000 rubles. The price of a sports watch with a blood pressure monitor and heart rate monitor is about the same.

Manufacturers approach

Omron, one of the largest manufacturers of blood pressure monitors, has also developed a smartwatch that measures blood pressure. However, here the device does not only consist of a watch, in addition, it also includes a device that is fixed on the shoulder. This is because any movement on the wrist potentially creates error. These devices have sensors that signal whether it is possible to measure pressure in the position that a person's hand has taken. Measurement is automatically carried out when the hand is in the region of the heart.

High-quality smart watches that measure blood pressure and heart rate must undergo a multi-level check, receive approval from medical associations, certificates, and then can go for sale in specialized medical stores. Most of these clocks, sold on the Internet, are considered pseudoscientific and do not cope with their task.

Finally

Thus, a watch that measures heart rate and blood pressure is not a fantasy. When the models of these devices pass all the necessary procedures and their sufficient accuracy, they can be used by people in various situations as compact means that can always be with them. There are models that measure not only blood pressure, but also atmospheric pressure.

The variety of heart rate monitors can confuse even sophisticated athletes - a large number of manufacturers are now entering the market for sports watches and fitness trackers. However, despite the variety of offerings, all heart rate monitors are similar in their principle of operation.

Cardiosignal

Our heart has electrical activity - however, other organs also have it, but that's another story. It was the heart that was the first organ whose activity was accurately measured using special instruments - this was back in 1902. Since then, technologies have changed significantly and now the device for measuring the pulse weighs less than 100 grams instead of the initial 270 kg (!).

So, the chest strap of the heart rate monitor usually has 2 electrodes and a transmitter that transmits data to devices - a watch, phone or tablet.

The accuracy of such measurements is very high - manufacturers claim 99% coincidence with the ECG data. The data obtained in this way usually makes it possible to analyze not only heart rate data, but also R-R intervals which can also be helpful.

The disadvantage of this method of measuring the heart rate is the need to wear the sensor, as well as the fact that from time to time it will run out of battery - it should not be changed often, but nevertheless.

This method of measuring the heart rate is preferred by all seriously training athletes, both professionals and amateurs.

But progress does not stand still in last years other methods of measuring the pulse that do not require wearing a tape, such as plethysmography, are gaining popularity.

Plethysmography

This mysterious word means a method of studying blood flow, based on the registration of fluctuations in the volume of any part of the body, associated with the dynamics of blood circulation in the vessels.

In sports gadgets, photoplethysmography is mainly used - that is, the filling of the vessels is recorded using an optical sensor.

It happens like this - one part of the sensor, the emitter, "shines through" the desired part of the body, and the other part receives the signal reflected from the tissues. The vasoconstriction and dilation caused by arterial pulsation will alter the characteristics of the reflected signal.

At the moment, there are several ways to implement the technology (note that here we are talking about trusted manufacturers and massively widespread devices).

The first is the in-ear pulse measurement offered by the Jabra brand. To measure your heart rate, you need to insert a special Jabra Pulse earpiece into your ear, which, in addition to measuring the heart rate, will play music from your player or smartphone, as well as give you voice prompts about the course of your workout or about incoming calls.

The device is able to transmit the pulse both to a smartphone and to a watch that works with Bluetooth Smart - Polar V800, for example.

The second implementation option is to measure the heart rate from the place where the watch is located, that is, from the wrist.

Many manufacturers of sports gadgets actively use this technology, and Polar was no exception - in 2015, the watch was released. The watch is a synthesis of a fitness tracker and a sports watch, it measures the heart rate from the wrist, but at the same time it is friendly with a chest strap - if you need very accurate heart rate data.

Disadvantages of optical sensors

The technology is still imperfect, but it meets the needs of most amateur athletes in the world.

Temperature affects the accuracy of the displayed data environment- the device may "lie" a little in the cold.

In addition, during particularly intense movements, for example, on sharp running accelerations, the sensor moves a little on the hand, shakes - the result may be incorrect heart rate data.

Also, a sharp jump in heart rate during exercise can lead to incorrect readings - our tests have shown that optical sensors do not cope very well with such situations.

To obtain accurate data, the strap of such a watch must be tightly pressed in the user's hand - otherwise, the receiving sensor will simply not be able to accurately receive the reflected signal.

However, for everyday heart rate measurement, as well as for moderate-intensity workouts, such a watch is quite a suitable option.

Outcomes

So if you are a lover healthy way life and yours physical activity dispenses with working to the limit of its capabilities, explosive accelerations and very sharp movements, you can easily use a gadget with an optical sensor, such as Jabra or.

If your workouts involve serious work involving sharp accelerations, shaking (on a mountain bike or trails for example), you train in cold weather - we advise you to use a good old chest strap. By the way, you can use the A360 together with a chest strap by putting it on serious training, and the rest of the time using an optical sensor.

And we are waiting for new technologies and proposals from manufacturers!

We will, of course, talk about wrist watches - only they can measure the pulse, so you will not see a cuckoo clock or chimes here. And we are sure that you did not come for them. Let's take a look!

Heart rate smart watch

A wristwatch with heart rate measurement can also be smart. More precisely, it is even more correct to say that most are pulse sensors. Such sensors "coexist" with other useful functions, which makes the models of "chronometers" super functional.

For example, models and running on the Android Wear operating system. With their help, you not only control the pulse and monitor your activity with the help, but you can also control the functions of the phone and receive all notifications on it: calls, letters, notifications social networks, and also get access to voice commands "Ok, Google". At the same time, both pairs work with Wi-fi, which means that notifications will come regardless of how far you are from the smartphone!

Almost all similar functions are available in, however, this clock works on the basis of its operating system and is synchronized with its own application. It works in tandem with IOS and Android devices and is also a watch that can measure the heart rate.

Recently, many solutions have been created for those who do not want to change their watches for other models. Smart straps appear that receive notifications,. Interesting and specific "gasket" between back side dial and your wrist. And it is also equipped with a heart rate monitor.

"FitHours"

A very good solution for those who do not need "annoying" functions is the fitness watch "" with the most accurate heart rate monitors. The company develops technology for NASA and professional sport equipment, and in the market of consumer wearable electronics, watches with heart rate measurement are widely known, of which there are several models to this day.

The simplest - autonomous - that track calorie consumption, activity, save data for seven days. Then the C300, which can already be connected to a smartphone, to observe the same functions. - a model capable of analyzing sleep, a detailed review of which we recently published. And also - - a round Lifetrak with an ultraviolet sensor.

All watches have the ability to periodically measure the heart rate for 20 - 30 seconds, for which you just need to press a button.

You can buy such a heart rate watch at a price of 4,500 rubles, and this makes them quite competitive among the choice of both sports and smart models. At the same time, the functionality of the watch does not disappear anywhere: the time and date are always visible on your display.

SmartHealth - heart rate watch

Another watch that measures the pulse is. The heart rate sensor there is the same as in Lifetrak,. However, they are even slightly cheaper.

The fact is that SmartHealth do not have the ability to synchronize, show one-day activity statistics, store 24-hour data in memory, and only time is shown on the display in 12H format.

Simple, functional!

Different methods

Despite the fact that we have listed the most interesting, accurate, functional wristwatches with a heart rate sensor, we must say that these sensors are different. For example, smartwatches with heart rate measurement are overwhelmingly equipped with optical heart rate monitors that translucent the skin and give readings based on this.

Lifetrak, on the other hand, is a watch with a heart rate measurement function based on a different technology. The models send an electrical impulse, just like an EKG, and process this data to show you your heart rate.

The rest is subtleties and nuances, and we will talk about them shortly.

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Content

For sports activities today there are many gadgets with which you can organize a competent and optimal training process... One of them is a watch with measurement of blood pressure and heart rate, which can be ordered in a specialized online store with delivery by mail. Such devices will be needed not only for sports, but also in Everyday life when it becomes necessary to monitor blood pressure in the presence of certain diseases.

Blood pressure watch

Smart watches with blood pressure measurement have appeared on the market relatively recently. With their help, you can monitor your health from anywhere. Outwardly, they are very similar to a wristwatch, and are worn on the wrist. They act as follows: when measuring pressure and heart rate, these indicators are transmitted wirelessly for processing a special electronic "filling", which then displays the data on the dial. Many models that are on sale in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities are equipped with built-in clocks.

A watch with blood pressure and heart rate is an excellent accessory for athletes when performing physical exercise... At this time, it is important to assess the state of your body, because at first it may seem that everything is fine, but then suddenly health deteriorates. Sports gadgets help to control the athlete's well-being, especially since modern models are equipped not only with a blood pressure monitor and heart rate monitor, but also with a pedometer, with which you can choose the optimal pace, duration of classes and the frequency of rest periods.

The heart rate monitor measures the vibrations of the vessel walls. With the help of a tonometer, the pressure in the aorta is measured. Excessive physical activity can dramatically increase blood pressure, which in some cases leads to heart attack or stroke. A watch with a heart rate and pressure monitor will help prevent such consequences in time. They must be used in accordance with the recommendations given by the manufacturers in the instructions:

• The blood pressure is calculated by entering a basic parameter. People who suffer from hypo- and hypertension need to enter their normal value, which corresponds to their age, structure, and pressure, which causes the appearance of unpleasant symptoms.
• Athletes need to enter readings in a calm state and after activity (i.e. physical activity) as basic parameters - the latter are determined after performing a set of exercises that are provided in the instructions.
• It is important that the back cover of the gadget fits snugly against your hand, because the supply of pulses will pass through it. Reliable information can be obtained by using only the left hand.

Clock with tonometer and heart rate monitor function

Smart smart watches are presented today in a large assortment. Such electronic devices can be shock and waterproof, touch screen, silicone strap, futuristic design, etc. Modern models in the form of comfortable bracelets are equipped with electronics that can show the pulse indicating the permissible limits - while it can indicate hypo- and hypertension, arrhythmia. There is also a medical watch on hand that will allow you to monitor your blood pressure on a daily basis. Popular models include:

EgoCSM S9

Another great purchase for measuring pressure can be the EgoCSM S9 gadget. This gadget has a built-in MTK2502 chip, the function of remote control of the camera, music, the ability to receive notifications and alert the user using vibration, an alarm clock. Suitable for both men and women. In addition to smart watches, user manuals, the kit also includes a USB cable:

• model name: EgoCSM S9;
• price: 2708 rubles;
• characteristics: interface - Bluetooth 4.0, support for operating systems - iOS, Android, strap material, cases - steel, mechanism - manual kinetic, touch screen size - 1.77 inches, resolution - 240x240, battery capacity - 380 mAh, additional functions - measurement pressure, alert about calls, messages, sleep tracker, pedometer, etc.
• pluses: durable, stylish, multifunctional, capacious battery;
• cons: not waterproof, no GPS.

X9 PLUS

You can also measure your heart rate and blood pressure with the X9 PLUS smartwatch with a rubber strap. The device will monitor your heart rate in real time. The reminder function works through vibration, so you will not miss a single call, even in noisy environments. The dial, unlike some other analogs, is presented in a rectangular shape:

• model name: X9 Plus BLE 4.0;
• price: 1457 rubles;
• characteristics: support for Bluetooth - Bluetooth 4.0, waterproof, protection - IP67, OLED touch screen - 0.95 inches, battery capacity - 100mAh, charging time - about 90 minutes, standby time - 7 days, body material - alloy , strap - rubber, OS support - Android 4.3 / iOS 7.0 and higher, dial size - 3.05x2.95x1.08 cm, strap - 25.5x2.8 cm, functions - pedometer, heart rate monitor, sleep monitoring, sedentary warning;
• pluses: excellent functionality for low cost, compactness, design;
• cons: takes a long time to charge.

QS80

The perfect fitness bracelet is the QS80. This waterproof model with built-in NRF51822 chip is equipped with a health tracker, message reminder function. The device measures blood pressure, monitors your sleep state, taking care of your health at any time. This watch with heart rate monitor and pressure is ideal for those looking for an inexpensive, compact option that will be virtually invisible during training:

• model name: QS80;
• price: 796 rubles;
• characteristics: support for Bluetooth - Bluetooth 4.0, protection - IP67, built-in memory - 32 KB, screen type - touch OLED, battery capacity - 70 mAh, charging - 60 minutes, standby time - 15-20 days, body made of ABC, TPU strap, OS compatibility - Android 4.3 / iOS 8.0 and higher, dial dimensions - 4.55x2 cm, strap - 24.6x2 cm, wrist diameter - 16.5-23.5 cm, functionality - heart rate monitor, pressure meter, monitoring, sleep, pedometer, remote notifications, etc.
• pluses: compactness, low cost, functionality;
• cons: small battery, small display.

TRASENSE SH09

The Trasense SH09 smart gadget is ideal for those who lead active image life. With its help, you can control the pulse, the number of steps taken, calories eaten. This fitness bracelet is a compact wireless accessory that combines a comfortable design, modern look and many useful features. The considered model has a sustained design with streamlined shapes, smooth transitions. The bracelet is highly durable, resistant to temperature changes:

• model name: Trasense SH09;
• price: 1275 rubles;
• characteristics: OLED screen size - 0.86 inches, TPU strap (high temperature polyurethane), waterproof rating - IP67, battery capacity - 45 mah, standby time - 7-10 days, OS support - iOS 7.0 / Android 4.3 and higher, Bluetooth version - Bluetooth 4.0, dimensions - 40x18x12.9 mm, functional - heart rate monitor, remote control alarm, sleep analysis, movement tracking, calorie counter, steps, smart alarm clock and etc.;
• pluses: stylish, compact, good feature set;
• cons: small battery, small screen, more expensive than some analogues.

Prolike PLSW3000

The Prolike PLSW3000 watch with blood pressure monitor and heart rate monitor has a slightly curved case that fits comfortably on the wrist while wearing. This innovative and steel model is suitable for both athletes and people who care about their health. Full touch controls and a compact OLED screen make it easy to measure your blood pressure. The package includes a USB charging cable and a replacement strap:

• model name: Prolike PLSW3000;
• price: 2499 rubles;
• characteristics: OS support - iOS, Android 4.x, screen - OLED, diagonal - 0.9 inches, Bluetooth - 4.0, waterproof, body materials - glass, metal, body shape - rectangle, black strap - rubber, sensors - pedometer / accelerometer / heart rate monitor, functional - calorie measurement, sleep monitoring, reminder of insufficient activity, notification of messages, calls, battery capacity - 100 mAh, standby time - 168 hours, dimensions - 42x29x10 mm, weight - 48 g;
• pluses: durable, reliable, multifunctional;
• cons: not the most stylish design,

How to choose a watch with pressure measurement

When planning to buy a smartwatch, pay attention to a few points. One of them is the appearance of watches with pressure measurement and their dimensions. The compact stylish device will look aesthetically pleasing and almost invisible. Make sure the strap is the right size for your wrist. In addition, be guided by the following criteria:

• Functional. The more functions a pressure measuring gadget has, the better. In this case, be sure to make sure that the battery capacity is quite enough for the gadget to function for several days. Charging time is equally important - the less the better.
• The ability to synchronize with smartphones, computers with different operating systems.
• The information displayed by the watch must be accurate.
• Giving a signal about the approach of critical boundaries, which can be sound and vibration.
• The degree of protection against moisture. The higher it is, the better. In this case, the case must be shockproof.