Huawei Watch D3 brings cuff-based blood pressure tracking to Europe

Huawei’s Watch D3 is now available in Europe, bringing blood-pressure monitoring by an inflatable cuff built into the smartwatch’s strap. The device also offers 24-hour ambulatory monitoring, which can take readings during the day and overnight, though daytime measurements may require the wearer to stop and position an arm correctly.

The cuff-based design distinguishes the D3 from watches that estimate blood pressure using optical sensors. The strap’s airbag tightens around the wrist to take a reading, and the watch can record blood pressure before and after some exercise. Huawei’s Health app can display longer-term trends alongside sleep and activity data, and generate a report to share with a doctor, according to reviewers.

The watch is listed at about £400 in the UK and €449 in Germany, with retailer prices and launch offers varying by market. European sales include offers such as a free Huawei Scale 3 in the UK through Huawei’s online store, according to reported listings. The available offers differ by retailer and country.

Reviewers found that the device made regular measurements more convenient, but the supplied testing does not establish its accuracy through controlled...