EMAY 6L Portable ECG Monitor

Introduction

EMAY 6L Portable ECG Monitor is a relatively affordable personal ECG that doesn’t require costly subscriptions to use.

Features

• Single lead and 6-lead capable
• Connect to PC or Mobile
• No account or subscription needed
• Exportable reports

Review

When it comes to portable ECG monitors, there are plenty of options on the market, many of which require costly subscriptions. Thankfully, this device stands out because it does not come with any subscription fees.
That said, the build quality leaves something to be desired. For a device priced around $150 at the time of purchase, it feels somewhat cheaply constructed. I don’t think it will end up breaking easily but I was definitely expecting it to have more of a robust feel. Additionally, getting an accurate reading can sometimes be challenging. Factors like dry hands, excessive movement, cold temperatures, or even having my phone nearby seem to interfere with the results, leading to occasional erroneous readings.

The EMAY 6L Portable ECG Monitor has three different ways to read information about your reading.

1. On-Device Display. The monitor itself has a basic display system and only three buttons for navigation, making it somewhat cumbersome to use. I would not recommend trying to read your data this way, although in a pinch it will work.

2. PC Application: There is also an application you can download onto your PC. This allow you to read the recordings off of your device and import them onto your computer. The application also allows you to export any of the readings into a PDF report allowing you to send it to your doctor. While functional, the user interface feels outdated, similar to software from the late ’90s. However, it gets the job done without major issues, offering a reliable way to access your data.
   

   

3. Smartphone App You also have the option of download an app for your smart phone. The mobile app is a much more polished experience compared to the PC software. You bind to the device via bluetooth and it allows you to pull the data off of your device. You are also able to create PDF reports from your readings on the app, just like on the PC.

   

My big complaint about the phone app though is that you don’t get to select which readings to download. As soon as you connect with your phone it will start pulling all of the readings down. If you only have one or two this isn’t an issue, however, a single reading can take 15 - 30 seconds to download. So, if you’ve not synced in a while and you have 20 readings, it could take a while to get the data. I find this to be a bit annoying, especially if there is only one or two reading I care about.

Despite the issues, the device’s biggest strength lies in its approach to privacy. No subscriptions and no account required is virtually unheard of in this day and age. When it comes to something like your personal health data it’s even more important. I am more than willing to deal with the clunky nature of the device knowing that I am not going to be required to pay additional monthly fees to be able to get readings about my own body.

Score

The EMAY 6L Portable ECG Monitor is a solid choice for those wanting a subscription-free, privacy-focused device to monitor heart health. While its build quality and software have some issues, its affordability, functionality, and lack of subscriptions make it a worthwhile option.

7/10