The Asus Vivowatch 6 Plus comes with blood pressure and ECG chops alongside a health coach
ASUS continues its foray into health-focused wearables by introducing the new VivoWatch 6 Plus at Computex 2026. And unlike many smartwatches currently flooding the market with vague AI promises and fitness buzzwords, ASUS is aiming for something more user-friendly: real-time health tracking supported by medical-style sensors and AI-driven health guidance.
The VivoWatch 6 Plus comes with built-in ECG monitoring, blood pressure tracking, body composition analysis, sleep monitoring, and stress tracking packed into a relatively compact smartwatch design. ASUS is also heavily promoting the watch’s new AI-powered health coach, which analyzes health data and provides personalized recommendations based on user habits and biometric learning.
The move shows how wearable brands are turning to preventative health monitoring rather than counting steps or tracking workouts.
A health-focused smartwatch built around sensors and AI
VivoWatch 6 Plus includes both ECG and PPG sensors that can measure heart rhythm and cardiovascular data directly from the wrist. ASUS says the smartwatch can track blood pressure trends without requiring a bulky cuff device, although, like most consumer wearables, it’s not intended to replace professional medical equipment.
The device also supports blood oxygen monitoring, skin temperature tracking, sleep analysis, activity tracking, and stress measurement. ASUS says the watch uses AI-powered analytics to generate insights about fitness patterns rather than presenting raw numbers.
One of the biggest additions is the integrated health coach, which provides personalized health suggestions based on long-term data collection. The company says the system can identify lifestyle patterns, recovery needs, and stress indicators to help users manage sleep, work, and recovery more effectively.
Battery life is also very focused. ASUS claims the VivoWatch 6 Plus can deliver days of runtime on a single charge while continuously monitoring health metrics in the background. The watch itself retains a more minimalistic design compared to heavy duty smartwatches. ASUS seems to be positioning it less as a rugged gaming wearable and more as an everyday health companion for average consumers.
Why Asus thinks health technology is the next big battle for wearables
The broader wearables industry is turning to health monitoring as hardware innovation in smartphones begins to slow down. Companies like Apple, Samsung, and Huawei are all investing heavily in wearable medical-style features ranging from ECG readings to sleep apnea detection and body composition tracking.
ASUS seems to be following the same direction, but with a stronger emphasis on AI-assisted health analysis instead of making a product focused on durability. That strategy can be important because wearable consumers are increasingly looking for actionable health information instead of endless biometric data that they don’t fully understand.
Of course, accuracy will always be the biggest question. Consumer-grade blood pressure tracking has historically been difficult to perfect, and regulatory restrictions still prevent many smartwatches from functioning as true medical devices.
Still, the VivoWatch 6 Plus shows how fast wearables are evolving beyond simple notification devices. The smartwatch market is increasingly turning into a competition for who can be your daily digital health assistant – and ASUS clearly wants a place in that conversation.
