Huawei Watch D2 now official with updated design and on-device 24-hour ABPM blood pressure monitoring
Huawei has presented a successor to the Watch D, which has been joined today at a global launch event with the Watch GT 5 and Watch GT 5 Pro, as well as a smattering of new tablets. For reference, Huawei advertised the Watch D as being capable of measuring blood pressure directly via a built-in micropump that served as a quasi-blood pressure cuff.
Thus, the Watch D was more accurate at taking blood pressure readings than newer peers like the Apple Watch Series 10 or the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (curr. $599.98 on Amazon). According to Huawei, the Watch D not only surpasses its predecessor in this area, but it also has a sleeker design. Specifically, the Watch D2 supports Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) for 24-hour coverage.
As a result, the smartwatch can provide wearers with weekly blood pressure reports and information on how various activities affect it. With that being said, one must hold the wrist level with their heart to measure their blood pressure accurately. Hence, general blood pressure readings and those taken when sleeping may lack a degree of accuracy.
Incidentally, the Watch D2 also comes with a 1.82-inch display, an integrated GPS module and Huawei's new TruSense sensor, just like the Watch GT 5 and Watch GT 5 Pro. Moreover, the Watch D2 can monitor skin temperature levels and can take an electrocardiogram (ECG). Despite all these improvements, the Watch D2 is available in Europe for just as much as its predecessor. While the smartwatch retails for €399 (~$444), pre-orders placed between September 19 and September 24 will receive a complimentary pair of FreeBuds 5i (curr. $89.99 on Amazon) earbuds, among other bonuses.
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