While blood pressure monitors are widely available, smartwatches with reliable and independent blood pressure tracking are still rare. Huawei Watch D2 might truly change that.
Unlike other smartwatches that require external calibration tools, the Huawei Watch D2 features a built-in ambulatory blood pressure monitoring system, making it the first wrist-based device of its kind. Certified by China’s National Medical Products Administration and the EU’s Medical Device Regulation, the Watch D2 is designed for continuous and portable blood pressure tracking—but it won’t be available in the U.S.
Huawei has designed the Watch D2 to measure blood pressure at preset intervals over a full 24 hours, calculating averages and tracking rhythms to provide a more detailed picture of a user’s cardiovascular health. Its TruSense System promises improved accuracy and speed, something essential for people managing hypertension or other heart-related conditions.
This stands in contrast to Samsung and Apple’s approaches. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 7 can track blood pressure, but requires calibration with a cuff-based monitor and lacks FDA approval for clinical use. Apple Watch, on the other hand, can collect blood pressure data from third-party devices but doesn’t measure it itself.
With cardiovascular health concerns on the rise, the demand for wearable blood pressure monitors is expected to grow significantly. Fortune Business Insights predicts a 9.2% annual growth rate in the blood pressure monitor market between 2025 and 2032, driven by conditions like hypertension and cardiac arrhythmia.
Meanwhile, Apple is rumored to be working on its own blood pressure monitor, with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggesting it could debut in the Apple Watch Ultra 3 this year. However, the feature has already faced delays in previous years, leaving its timeline uncertain. If Apple does move forward with the technology, it could accelerate mainstream adoption of blood pressure monitoring wearables, helping detect hypertension early—a condition that often goes unnoticed until it leads to more severe complications.
For now, Huawei’s Watch D2 stands as one of the most advanced options for wrist-based blood pressure monitoring, offering a glimpse into the future of health-focused smartwatches.