Couple of things before I review this product on its merits alone, firstly this Blood Pressure monitor (so much easier than typing sphygmomanometer) is accredited by the British Heart Foundation. and is similar to the one which my GP surgery loaned me when they asked me to monitor my own blood pressure - so endorsed on two professional counts.
This is a very basic product and does not compare in terms of price to some which you can purchase say from pharmacy chains for between £10-15. It is however a much better quality product in terms of construction and the component cuff is similarly of a higher standard in my opinion.
The unit comes complete with batteries and a storage case and comprehensive instructions on how to use it. For those new to taking their own blood pressure, might I suggest that you visit the British Heart Foundation website where a nurse provides a simple demonstration of how to undertake a test at home. The unit has a simple display providing a systolic and diastolic reading, along with pulse record for each test. It does hold one reading in memory, unlike some more expensive models which store more, however, as I use an app on my phone/tablet I don't need that facility; plus I find the app far better and better to draw comparisons from day to day.
In terms of accuracy of reading, I have compared my readings over many years of monitoring BP at both home and in a clinical setting and can confirm that the readings that the machine records is consistent with that obtained from professional equipment.
So a five star rating for what I think is the best machine on the market for home use. It is cheap (ish), is well made, comes from a reliable manufacturer, is endorsed by the BHF records BP accurately and, as I transfer my readings to a free app anyway, I believe that it offers the best value - there are much more expensive models which transfer the data automatically to a dedicated app, but value for money this remains the Best Buy.
| Weight | 500 g |
|---|---|
| Units | 1 count |
| Brand | Omron |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
