HealthWatch Review: A Round Smartwatch That Promises Blood Pressure and Oxygen Readings, Checked Against FDA Advice

Our verdict

Only as an everyday watch for steps and alerts, never as a health monitor. HealthWatch is a round, sporty smartwatch with a colour screen, step tracking, phone notifications and an IP67 rating, which is a pleasant enough package. But its headline features, blood pressure and blood oxygen readings, are exactly what the FDA warned against relying on from unauthorized wearables, and the page gives no accuracy data. The design also looks dated. HealthWatch scores 3.2 out of 10, held back by health claims the evidence does not support and its price.

The short version

• What it is: a round colour-screen smartwatch with heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen readings, step tracking and phone alerts.
• Price: $89 for one on 4 October 2026, with a five-pack for $267 preselected. Delivery was listed as free.
• Best trait: a watch-style design with the everyday basics.
• Biggest drawback: blood pressure and oxygen readings from wearables like this are not reliable for health decisions.
• Our score: 3.2 out of 10.

Pros & cons

The pros are about design and everyday convenience. The cons are about health claims, which are the reason most people would buy it.

How it works

HealthWatch uses an optical sensor on its underside: green and sometimes red LEDs shine into your skin, and a light detector measures how much is reflected as blood pulses through the vessels. From that signal, the watch estimates heart rate, and the software also produces blood pressure and blood oxygen figures.

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   Charge and pair

   Step 1: Charge the watch, install the companion app the seller provides and pair the watch with your phone over Bluetooth.

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   Wear it snug

   Step 2: An optical sensor on the back shines light into your skin to estimate heart rate, and the watch also estimates blood pressure and blood oxygen from that signal.

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   Track activity and alerts

   Step 3: Motion sensors count steps, and your phone sends call and message alerts to the screen. Treat health readings as rough estimates, not medical measurements.

Who it's for

HealthWatch suits someone who wants a round smartwatch for steps, calories and phone alerts, and who will treat its health readings as rough at best. It does not suit anyone who needs reliable blood pressure or oxygen readings.

• People who want a round, sporty watch with step counting and phone alerts
• Buyers who like a watch-style design more than a slim band
• Anyone who will treat its health readings as rough and use validated devices for real decisions

Why HealthWatch appeals

The name says it all: a watch that watches your health. The page promises a "new smartwatch which monitors your vital function in real time for a healthy lifestyle", with a heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen sensor, iOS and Android connection, a fitness tracker for steps, calories and distance, a fashion look with IP67 certification, a free "top class" smartphone health app, and alerts for calls and notifications.

The photos show two attractive round watches with bright colour screens, one with a grey strap and one with a striking red and black strap. It looks closer to a premium sports watch than a fitness band.

Who gets the most value

People who want a stylish watch that also counts steps and shows who is calling will get the most from HealthWatch. For them, the health readings are a curiosity, and the watch's everyday features do the real work.

People who like a traditional watch look

Many people find slim fitness bands look like gadgets. A round face with a sporty strap looks more like a conventional watch, which matters if you wear it to work or social events. That is a genuine design point in HealthWatch's favour.

People curious about their health

Curiosity about heart rate and activity is healthy. Watching your resting heart rate trend over months, or seeing how a daily walk raises your step count, can be motivating. The problem starts when readings such as blood pressure are treated as medical measurements.

Couples and families

Some households buy two matching watches, encouraged by the bundles. If two people want to count steps and see alerts, matching watches can be fun. But each watch needs its own app pairing, and neither should be used for health monitoring. One validated cuff monitor shared in the home is a better health purchase for a couple.

People who track for motivation

If seeing numbers on your wrist helps you walk more or sleep earlier, a watch like this can support good habits. Choose goals based on steps and active minutes rather than blood pressure or oxygen figures. Those are the areas where wrist devices are most useful and least likely to mislead.

Who should skip it

Skip HealthWatch if you need to monitor blood pressure or blood oxygen, if you might act on its readings, or if you can buy a similar round smartwatch for less.

• Anyone monitoring blood pressure or blood oxygen for a health condition
• People who might change medicines or skip appointments based on watch readings
• Price-conscious buyers, since similar round smartwatches are widely sold for less
• Swimmers, since IP67 is not a swimming rating

Are HealthWatch's blood pressure and oxygen readings reliable?

No, not for health decisions. In September 2025 the FDA warned people not to use unauthorized devices that claim to measure or estimate blood pressure, including software features on smartwatches and smart rings, because their safety and accuracy have not been reviewed. The FDA also says pulse oximetry has limits, with skin pigmentation, circulation, temperature and nail polish among factors that affect accuracy. The HealthWatch page offers no clearance or accuracy data.

The FDA's blood pressure warning

The FDA's safety communication, Do Not Use Unauthorized Devices for Measuring Blood Pressure, recommends against using unauthorized blood pressure devices, including wearable features. It warns that inaccurate readings could lead to missed or delayed diagnoses of high or low blood pressure.

Why a watch without a cuff struggles

Blood pressure is the force of blood against artery walls. Standard monitors measure it with an inflatable cuff that squeezes and then releases an artery. A watch without a cuff must infer blood pressure from the shape and timing of the pulse signal at the wrist, which changes with fit, movement, skin tone, temperature and individual differences. Standards developed for cuff monitors cannot validate these estimates.

The FDA on pulse oximeters

The FDA's pulse oximeter page explains that pulse oximeters estimate blood oxygen and have limitations and a risk of inaccuracy under certain circumstances. Factors include poor circulation, skin pigmentation, skin thickness, skin temperature, tobacco use and nail polish. The agency has studied accuracy differences between people with lighter and darker skin.

Wrist versus fingertip

Fingertip oximeters shine light through the finger. Wrist sensors rely on reflected light from tissue under the watch, which is harder to read accurately. Many smartwatch makers describe their oxygen features as for general wellness only, not for medical use. HealthWatch's page makes no such distinction.

What a cleared wrist monitor looks like

The Omron HeartGuide, which received FDA clearance in 2018, measures blood pressure with a small inflatable cuff built into its strap and cost $499 at launch. That shows what accurate wrist blood pressure measurement has required.

What "real time" monitoring would require

Real-time medical monitoring of vital signs, as hospitals do, uses calibrated equipment, alarms set by clinicians and staff who interpret the data. Consumer watches take occasional readings that you check yourself. The page's promise to monitor "your vital function in real time" blurs that distinction, in our view, and invites a level of trust the watch has not earned.

How readings can reassure or alarm wrongly

A watch reading of 118 over 76 can reassure someone whose actual pressure is much higher. A reading of 160 over 100 can frighten someone whose pressure is normal. Both are harmful in different ways. That is why the FDA advises using authorized devices for blood pressure, and why doctors usually ask for cuff readings.

What the offer page claims

The headline reads "HealthWatch, the new smartwatch which monitors your vital function in real time for a healthy lifestyle". The bullets are: heart rate, blood pressure and blood oxygen sensor; HealthWatch system connects to iOS and Android; fitness activity tracker (step, calories, distance); fashion look and waterproof IP67 certified; free top class smartphone health app; and alerts for notifications and calls.

"Monitors your vital function in real time" implies a level of medical monitoring that no evidence on the page supports.

What does HealthWatch do well as an everyday watch?

As a watch, HealthWatch covers the everyday basics: time and date on a bright colour screen, step, distance and calorie tracking, heart rate estimates and call and message alerts, in a round, sporty design rated IP67. Those features are useful for staying active and not missing calls. The page leaves out battery life, the app's name and the screen size, which are worth asking about before you buy.

The design

The round case and colour screen give HealthWatch a more traditional look than a slim band. The photos show a screen with large, colourful digits, the day and the date. One strap is grey, the other red and black, with a textured grip.

Who the design suits

The case looks large in the photos, which suits most adult wrists but may overwhelm a slim wrist. The bright strap colours make a statement; the grey version is more understated. If you want a watch for work and the gym, the grey looks more neutral.

The screen in the photos

The product photo shows the date 2017-10-26 on both watches. That suggests the photos, and perhaps the design, date from 2017. Smartwatch technology and apps have moved on since then. Ask support how recent the model and app are.

Screen readability

Colour screens are bright and clear indoors. Outdoors in bright sun, small colour screens can be harder to read than the monochrome displays on rugged sports watches. Many watches of this type raise the screen when you lift your wrist, which helps but uses battery.

Step and activity tracking

A motion sensor counts steps and estimates distance and calories. Like any wrist device, it can miscount when your arms are still or very active. The trend over days and weeks is more useful than any single figure.

Heart rate

Optical heart rate at rest can be reasonable on a snug watch. During exercise, movement makes readings less reliable. For training by heart rate, a chest strap is far more accurate.

Heart rate trends over time

Where a watch like this can be useful is in showing trends. A resting heart rate that drifts up over several days can follow poor sleep, stress, illness or overtraining. Noticing that pattern can prompt you to rest. Look at the trend in the app rather than individual readings, and remember that a sudden change with symptoms needs medical advice, not more watch data.

Notifications

The watch shows call and message alerts from your phone. On a small round screen, messages are usually short previews. You still need your phone to reply.

Sleep tracking

The page does not list sleep tracking, though many watches of this type include it. If yours does, it estimates sleep from movement and heart rate, which is useful for spotting patterns such as late nights but not precise about sleep stages. A large round watch can also be less comfortable in bed than a slim band.

Water resistance

IP67 means dust-tight and able to survive immersion at 1 metre for 30 minutes. That covers rain, sweat and washing hands. It is not a swimming rating, and hot showers and soap can damage seals.

How much does HealthWatch cost, and what are the add-ons?

On 4 October 2026, with the United States selected, one HealthWatch cost $89, shown as half of $178, with free delivery. The five-pack for $267 was preselected. The page code lists a $9 sedentary reminder, a $7 Bluetooth remote camera and a $5 USB car charger, and a 3-year warranty cost $14. Round smartwatches with similar features are widely sold for less.

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  The $7 Bluetooth Remote Camera add-on image

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  The $5 USB Car Charger add-on

HealthWatch price and bundles

You can check today's packages on the HealthWatch order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab).

The add-ons

• Sedentary Reminder: $9 (from $18). A buzz after long periods of sitting, a feature many watches include as standard.
• Bluetooth Remote Camera: $7 (from $14). Lets you trigger your phone camera from the watch.
• USB Car Charger: $5 (from $9). A USB plug for the car.

These are the same add-ons the seller offers with its ActiV8 band.

The "regular price"

The page shows $178 crossed out next to $89 with a countdown. We found no evidence of HealthWatch selling at $178.

What you are paying for

Round smartwatches with colour screens, step tracking and notifications are widely sold at low prices under many names. The HealthWatch page's 50% discount, countdown and free delivery present $89 as a bargain, but the hardware in the photos is a common type. Most of the price covers the page and the seller's costs rather than better sensors.

Spare straps and chargers

The page does not offer replacement straps or chargers. Watches of this kind often use a proprietary magnetic or clip charger. What to do: ask support how the watch charges and whether spare chargers and straps are available, because a lost charger can leave the watch unusable.

Who sells it

The order page and impressum name G Com Pte Ltd, at 137 Market Street in Singapore, with a company registration number, email and phone number. The footer says "G Com Pte Ltd - Hong Kong". We found no independent rating profile for the store. With the United States selected, the order page said charges would appear as drone720x.com.

Should you buy HealthWatch, a validated monitor or a branded smartwatch?

If health readings matter to you, buy a validated cuff blood pressure monitor and, if your doctor advises, a fingertip oximeter. If you want a smartwatch, a branded model has better-tested sensors and a maintained app. HealthWatch only makes sense as a style-led watch for steps and alerts, and even then, similar watches cost less. This is a case where the alternatives clearly win.

HealthWatch vs a cuff monitor

A validated upper-arm cuff monitor gives readings your doctor can trust. Pharmacies often check blood pressure for free and can advise on monitors. This is the right tool if you or your doctor want home readings.

HealthWatch vs a fingertip oximeter

If a doctor has asked you to check your blood oxygen, a fingertip pulse oximeter from a pharmacy is the usual tool. It is still affected by the factors the FDA lists, such as skin pigmentation, cold fingers and nail polish, but it reads through the finger rather than from the wrist. Ask your care team which model they recommend.

HealthWatch vs a branded smartwatch

Major brands' smartwatches have better-tested heart rate sensors, full notifications, apps, and in some cases cleared features such as ECG for atrial fibrillation. They need frequent charging and cost more. None of the mainstream models we know of is cleared to measure blood pressure without a cuff.

HealthWatch vs ActiV8

The same seller's ActiV8 review covers a slim band with the same blood pressure claim and the same add-ons. HealthWatch has the more watch-like design; neither is cleared for blood pressure.

HealthWatch vs T-Watch

The seller's T-Watch is a rugged digital sports watch with a long claimed battery life and no health readings beyond steps. If you want a simple watch without misleading health numbers, it is the more honest choice of the two.

What makes a health feature trustworthy

Look for regulatory clearance for the specific measurement, published validation studies, clear instructions about accuracy limits and a maker that stands behind the claim. Features labelled "for general wellness only" are honest about their limits. HealthWatch's page meets none of these tests for blood pressure or oxygen.

Other wearables we have reviewed

Our invisaWear review covers a safety wearable that sends alerts to contacts, and our Hume Body Pod review a body composition scale. Browse more wearable reviews.

If you still want HealthWatch as an everyday watch, check today's packages on the HealthWatch offer page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab) and order one.

Who should be most careful with HealthWatch?

People with high or low blood pressure, heart or lung conditions, diabetes, pregnancy-related blood pressure concerns and older adults should be most careful, because they are the people most likely to act on readings. For them, a wrong number from a watch can delay diagnosis or prompt the wrong decision. Use validated devices and your doctor's advice, and treat the watch as a step counter.

Why these groups matter most

The people most interested in a watch that measures blood pressure and oxygen are often the people for whom those numbers matter most. That is exactly why accuracy matters. A gadget for a healthy person's curiosity can be a source of real harm when someone with a condition relies on it, even occasionally.

People with high blood pressure

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which is why accurate measurement matters. A watch that shows normal readings when your pressure is high could delay treatment. Use a validated monitor and keep your appointments.

Why home cuff readings help

Home readings with a validated cuff give doctors a fuller picture than a single clinic reading, because blood pressure varies through the day and some people's pressure rises in clinics. If your doctor asks for home readings, a validated monitor makes them meaningful. Watch readings do not.

People on blood pressure medicine

Never change the dose or timing of medicine based on a watch reading. If home readings worry you, measure with a validated cuff and contact your doctor or pharmacist.

People with lung conditions

Blood oxygen matters for people with conditions such as COPD or after serious respiratory illness. Wrist readings are not reliable enough for these decisions. Follow your care team's advice about which oximeter to use and when to seek help.

Pregnancy

Blood pressure is checked routinely in pregnancy because changes can signal complications. Use the measurements your midwife or doctor takes, and a validated monitor if they ask you to measure at home.

Older adults

Older adults are often the target of health watch marketing. They also face higher risks from blood pressure problems. Family members buying a gift should consider a validated cuff monitor instead, or a simple step counter without health claims.

People with diabetes

Diabetes raises the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease, and people with diabetes are often asked to monitor their blood pressure. Use a validated cuff monitor. The FDA has also warned against smartwatches and rings that claim to measure blood sugar without a finger prick, so be wary of any watch making glucose claims.

Athletes and active people

Fit people often have low resting heart rates and may see unusual readings from a budget watch. During hard exercise, wrist heart rate can lag or jump. If you train seriously, a chest strap and a sports watch from an established brand give more dependable data.

People with darker skin

The FDA has highlighted accuracy differences in pulse oximetry between people with lighter and darker skin. If you have darker skin, be especially cautious about wrist oxygen readings.

Is HealthWatch legit, and what should you check before buying?

HealthWatch is a real product from a named seller, and a watch should arrive if you order. Before buying, decide that you will not use its health readings for decisions, ask about the app and battery, change the preselected five-pack, and know that refunds need a returns number and that return postage is yours to pay. Each point below ends with one action.

Do not rely on the health readings

What to do: use a validated cuff monitor for blood pressure and follow medical advice for oxygen. Treat the watch's readings as entertainment at most.

Ask about the app and model

What to do: ask support for the app's name, the model year and the battery life. Check the app is available and recently updated in your app store.

Check the selected bundle

The five-pack for $267 was preselected. What to do: change it to one watch before entering your details.

Membership offers

The page code contains text for a "Gadget Discount Club" membership, free for 30 days and then "a small fee of $9 may apply". We did not see it on the order page with the United States selected. What to do: read every checkbox and post-purchase page.

Refunds and returns

The page code promises a 30-day guarantee with a full refund or replacement, less shipping and handling. The terms focus on defective or damaged products, which may be returned within two years once you have a returns number. Return postage is at your cost and is not reimbursed.

What to do: pair and test the watch on the day it arrives, and contact support straight away if anything fails.

Check the charger

What to do: ask whether a charger comes in the box and whether it is a standard cable or a special clip. A proprietary charger is easy to lose and hard to replace.

Check the strap fit

What to do: ask for the case size and strap length, especially if you have a slim or large wrist. A loose watch gives poorer heart rate readings and slides around during exercise.

How to buy HealthWatch the smart way

1. Decide you want it as an everyday watch, not a health monitor.
2. Open the HealthWatch order page (opens G Com Pte Ltd in a new tab) and select your country.
3. Change the preselected five-pack to one watch.
4. Skip the add-ons unless you specifically want them.
5. Note the card statement name, drone720x.com, and save your order email.
6. Buy a validated cuff monitor separately if you need blood pressure readings.

How did we score HealthWatch?

HealthWatch scores 3.2 out of 10: claim accuracy 0.3, build durability 0.9, price competitiveness 0.4, usability 1.1 and owner satisfaction 0.5, each out of 2. Its everyday features are fine, but its headline claims of real-time vital sign monitoring conflict with FDA advice, the page gives no accuracy data, the design appears dated, and basic features are sold as add-ons.

What owners say

We found no Trustpilot profile for the gadgetxaura.com store and no independent retailer reviews for this HealthWatch. Some reviews online for "HealthWatch" belong to other stores and products with the same name, so treat them carefully. Owners of similar budget round smartwatches often like the look and price and complain about health readings that differ from cuff monitors, clunky apps and strap wear.

How the score breaks down

We use the five criteria on our how we test page, each out of 2.

What we did, and did not, do

Nobody on our team has worn HealthWatch. We read the offer page our link opens with the United States selected, its code and the seller's terms on 4 October 2026, along with the FDA's blood pressure safety communication, the FDA's pulse oximeter page, coverage of the Omron HeartGuide and the top-ranking HealthWatch pages.

How to use HealthWatch sensibly: setup, readings and care

Use HealthWatch for time, steps and alerts, and keep health readings in perspective. Wear it snug above the wrist bone, set your details in the app, choose which alerts you want, and take it off for swimming and showers. If a reading worries you, check it with a validated device or talk to a doctor rather than acting on the watch.

1. Charge it fully. Note how long the first charge lasts.
2. Install the app and pair. Use the app named in the leaflet.
3. Enter your details. Age, height and weight improve estimates.
4. Wear it snug. About a finger's width above the wrist bone.
5. Choose alerts. Calls and key messages only.
6. Set activity goals. A realistic step target you can build on.
7. Check health worries properly. Use validated devices and medical advice.

Using the watch to build habits

Use daily step targets, reminders to move and a regular bedtime alarm, if the app supports one. These everyday features are where watches like this can genuinely help. Review your weekly step average rather than single days, and raise your target gradually.

Checking a reading that worries you

If the watch shows a blood pressure or oxygen figure that worries you, stay calm and check it with a validated device, ideally twice. If the validated reading is also outside your normal range, or you feel unwell, contact your doctor or a pharmacist. If you have symptoms such as chest pain or breathlessness, seek urgent help.

Getting steadier heart rate readings

Sit still for a minute before checking, keep the band snug and the sensor clean. Readings during exercise jump around; look at resting trends instead.

Comparing with a cuff

If you are curious, take a reading with a validated cuff monitor and then with the watch, several times over a few days. If the numbers differ widely, you have learned how far to trust the watch.

Wearing it during exercise

For walks and gentle cycling, wear the watch a little higher on the forearm and slightly tighter than usual, which steadies the sensor. For weight training, wrist flexing interferes with readings, so do not worry if heart rate jumps around. Clean the strap afterwards, because sweat left on silicone can irritate skin.

If you swim, cycle in the rain or work up a heavy sweat, take extra care with the seals. IP67 protects against brief immersion in still water, not against long sessions, jets of water or soap. Dry the watch thoroughly after heavy sweating, especially around the buttons and the charging contacts, where moisture can cause corrosion over time.

Caring for the watch

Wipe the sensor and strap after exercise, rinse off sweat with a damp cloth and let it dry. Take it off for showers, swimming and saunas.

Battery tips

Turn off continuous health measurements if the app allows, reduce screen brightness and limit alerts to stretch battery life.

Keeping an honest health log

If you want to track your health, keep a simple log of cuff blood pressure readings, weight, steps and how you feel. Use the watch for the step column. Share the log with your doctor if they ask. Mixing watch blood pressure readings into the log can confuse the picture, so leave them out.

When to seek medical help

Chest pain, shortness of breath, fainting, sudden weakness or confusion need urgent medical help, whatever any watch shows. Never wait for a watch reading before calling for help, and never let a normal-looking reading reassure you when you feel unwell.

Setting the time and language

Most watches of this type set the time from your phone when they sync. If the language or date format is wrong, change it in the app. If the watch shows an old date, as in the product photos, sync it with your phone to update it.

Cleaning the sensor

Sweat, lotion and dead skin build up on the sensor window and can affect readings. Wipe it gently with a soft, slightly damp cloth every few days, and dry it before wearing. Avoid alcohol or harsh cleaners on the strap, which can crack silicone over time.

Removing it from the app when you sell it

Before giving the watch away or selling it, unpair it from the app and reset it, so your activity history is not left on the watch or linked to the new owner's phone.

If it stops syncing

Check Bluetooth is on, the app is open and allowed to run in the background, and re-pair if needed. On Android, exclude the app from battery optimisation.

Other questions about health smartwatches

Do any smartwatches measure blood pressure accurately? A small number of devices with built-in cuffs have FDA clearance, such as the Omron HeartGuide. Watches that estimate blood pressure from optical sensors alone are not authorized by the FDA for that purpose, and the agency has warned against using them.

Can a smartwatch detect a heart attack? No consumer watch is designed to detect heart attacks. If you have chest pain, shortness of breath or other warning signs, call emergency services immediately.

Is a high heart rate on my watch a reason to worry? Watches can misread, especially during movement. If your watch shows an unusually high or low resting heart rate and you feel unwell, seek medical advice. If you feel fine, check your pulse by hand and see whether the reading repeats.

What is a normal blood oxygen level? Healthy adults usually have blood oxygen levels in the mid to high 90s per cent, but readings depend on the device and the person. If you have a lung or heart condition, your care team will tell you what is normal for you and which device to use.

Can I use the watch to track my children's health? Children's watches should be chosen for safety and simplicity. Do not rely on health readings for children; talk to a doctor about any concerns.

Why do two watches give different readings? Different sensors, algorithms, fit and positions on the wrist all change readings. That variation is one reason regulators require validation before devices can claim medical accuracy.

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