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Clips work by observing transmission of light through the finger being absorbed by oxygen-carrying blood as opposed to the single chip wearable which depends on measuring reflected light. Different techniques, different patents.

Thanks for explaining this! I was wondering why "clip on" vs "wrist worn" would matter, and your comment cleared it up.

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