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8 Sensors in 8.5 Grams: What Each One Does

ECG, PPG, SpO2, HRV, sleep, stress, activity, temperature — explained simply.

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Wellex Research
7 min readMarch 12, 2026

Precision Tech, Consumer Simplicity

Every Wellex band contains 8 sensors that continuously monitor your body. Here’s what each one does — in plain language.

1. ECG (Electrocardiogram)

Detects irregular heart rhythms. The same technology that costs $3,000 in a clinic. Wellex reads your heart's electrical signals through the band on your wrist.

2. PPG (Photoplethysmography)

Measures heart rate using light. The red LED on the underside of your band shines through your skin and reads blood flow changes. Continuous, 24/7.

3. SpO2 (Blood Oxygen)

Monitors blood oxygen saturation. Normal is 95-100%. Drops below 90% can indicate problems. Wellex catches changes before you feel symptoms.

4. HRV (Heart Rate Variability)

The #1 predictor of longevity and recovery. Higher HRV = younger biological age. Wellex tracks your HRV trends over weeks and months.

5. Sleep Tracking

Deep sleep, light sleep, REM cycles, sleep latency, nighttime movements. Your AI coach uses this data to optimize your sleep schedule.

6. Stress Detection

Reads your autonomic nervous system to detect stress in real-time. Knows when you need to breathe, rest, or push through.

7. Activity Tracking

Steps, calories, active minutes. But unlike fitness trackers, Wellex correlates activity with your WVI and yield — making movement financially rewarding.

8. Skin Temperature

Continuous temperature monitoring. Can detect illness onset 24-48 hours before symptoms appear. Your early warning system.

All 8 → One Number: WVI

These 8 data streams combine into your WVI score. One number that tells you everything about your health — and determines how much you earn.