2 users/99 readings each; large cuff/display; operation via USB incl /4 AA batteries NOT incl – 3.5*
This is the 26th BP monitor that I have tried and ordered through Amazon either via purchase or the Vine program and it is an decent monitor. Almost every single monitor takes my BP within a few points of each other and this one operates within 5 to 8 points plus or minus from my gold star monitors. This one has two user modes which supposedly store 99 readings per user. Note that I did not take 198 readings, so this is unverified. After the reading, it displays systolic and diastolic pressure and pulse. What is excellent is that the display is color coded. A green backlight means the pressure is normal or low depending on the numbers displayed, an orange/yellow background indicates mild hypertension, and a red background indicates severe hypertension. It averages the BP after three successful BP readings. There is one large cuff provided so most people will be able to use this. There are two power options supplied and that is via the supplied micro-USB cable (an A/C adapter was not included) or via four AA batteries that are NOT included. Time settings are in 12 or 24-hour clock.<br /><br />INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE<br />- One BP unit<br /><br />- One BP User Manual<br /><br />- One User Guide<br /><br />- One large cuff<br /><br />- One micro-USB cable<br /><br />- One thin carry pouch<br /><br />FEATURES<br />- Up to 99 numbers can be stored for each of two users in memory.<br /><br />- Date and time settings are available.<br /><br />- Setting the date and time or selecting the user is a matter of using the set and memory buttons per the instruction manual.<br /><br />- The LCD Display readout is large for easy reading and having the color-coded display is great.<br /><br />- The cuff is 22 to 40 cm (8.66 to 15.748 inches).<br /><br />- The user guide is decent.<br /><br />- Accuracy is good and compares with the BP range taken on my two 5-star gold standard monitors.<br /><br />- Switching user modes is easy by pressing SET (when power is off) and then SET again to switch to the other user.<br /><br />- It displays an average after three readings.<br /><br />- The date and time settings are remembered after power is removed. I tested this for one.<br /><br />NEGATIVES<br /><br />- The reading has a backlight that goes out too quickly. I would have preferred it stayed lit a few more seconds.<br /><br />- The memory delete does not work as specified in the manual. It needs to say that when the display is off, press the MEM button until a BP reading is displayed, then while holding down the button, press the START/STOP for two seconds until the dotted lines appear.<br /><br />This is a decent BP monitor. Operation and setup of this unit is very simple and was explained well in the manual. To take my blood pressure, I affixed the cuff around my LEFT arm with my palm turned up. I made sure my arm was at heart level and my feet were flat on the floor. Then I pressed start and after a little bit, I had my reading. I pressed stop to turn off the unit. The systolic and diastolic pressures and pulse are displayed.<br /><br />In summary, this BP monitor displayed numbers within a 5-to-8-point range (+ or -) of my two go to monitors.  Blood pressure is never the same from moment to moment, so it is expected to get variable readings within a certain range even over several minutes. It is important for a user to learn how to take their BP to get an accurate reading or it may appear that a monitor is not working when, in fact, it is user error. There are many great videos online that can help teach this.<br /><br />This monitor holds a total of 198 readings if using all two user modes. Changing users and deleting old numbers is super easy but is not as written in the manual. The cuff is large enough for most individuals, although it is about one inch smaller than most large cuffs. The LCD Display is large and the color-coding is good to have but the display lights go out quickly, which is a negative. It displays an AVG after three readings, which is a plus. The current price of $29.99 is reasonable for this monitor.<br /><br />For those who are interested, I attached some notes about the other monitors I have tried.<br /><br />[[ASIN:B00KPQB2N Omron Series 5 Upper Arm BP Monitor]] – This is known as the gold standard of BP monitors and one I purchased a few months ago on Amazon. It stores 100 readings between 2 users. Unfortunately, it does not come with a case and it is battery operated but an AC adapter can be purchased separately. I love the arm cuffs on this monitor because one size fits most.  (5 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B00UB5EXNE A&D Wrist BP Monitor]] – This is the monitor I use most often in the winter so I do not have to disrobe to expose my arm. It stores 120 readings between 2 users. It is great for portability, comes with a hard case, and is battery operated only. In addition, it has C.P. G. (Correct Position Guidance) to ensure the user does not make an error. That only works if it is turned on. (5 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B01AFQK85K HealthSmart Upper Arm BP Monitor]] – This is great if a talking monitor in both English and Spanish is needed. It stores 120 readings between 2 users. In addition to battery operation, it comes with an AC adapter, two very flimsy cuffs, and a case. If the cuffs were better, this would be my favorite arm monitor. (4 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B07G3P5C1M Choice Basic Upper Arm BP monitor]] –  Super basic. Only stores 15 numbers in memory for one user without any date and time. There’s no case and it is battery operated only. (3 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B07G3D6BVG Choice Basic Multi-User Upper Arm BP monitor]] – This is good if storage for 4 family members is needed. It comes with a carrying case and it is battery operated only. (4 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B085VN5DQB Miecux Digital Upper Arm Monitor]] – The monitor is for 2 users w/99 readings each. Only a standard cuff is supplied & the cuff cable is short. The two power options available are 4 AA batteries or micro-USB (cable not supplied). (3 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B08GCPJ8C1 XUMAO Digital Upper Arm Monitor]] - The monitor is for 2 users w/99 readings each. There’s also an alarm feature. A larger-sized standard cuff is supplied but the cuff cable is short. The two power options available are 4 AA batteries or micro USB (neither is supplied). (3.5 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B08BC1DXHF 1by one Digital Upper Arm BP Monitor]] - This is a decent monitor with a large cuff so larger individuals can use it. It is only battery operated via 4AAA batteries and only has one user mode with 99 memory points. The biggest negative is the European date and time. (3.5 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B08HK71G16 Teyiyes Digital Upper Arm BP Monitor]] -This is a great monitor with a large cuff, two power sources (4 AAA batteries or A/C cable), and 2 user capacity 90 memory capacity for each. (4.5 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B08DTWKYC9 Etekcity Digital Bluetooth Upper Arm BP Monitor]] - The monitor is for 2 users w/90 readings each. It has a large cuff and two power sources (4 AAA batteries or A/C cable). The drawbacks are that I could not get the monitor to pair with the app with Bluetooth on and the angle of the display makes it difficult to read unless it is tilted back. Also, the time is only displayed as a 24-hour clock. (3 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B08KXWKDDM A ANJOCARE Upper Arm BP Monitor]] - The monitor is for 2 users w/250 readings each. It has a large cuff with a cord that is just a tad shorter than other monitors I tried. There is one power source included (4 AAA batteries). There is also a connection for A/C cord but that must be purchased separately. The LCD Display is large and easy to read. (4 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B08NT3QPMM KIUZOU Wrist BP Monitor]] – This monitor has two user modes w/99 readings per user. The cuff is large, so most people will be able to use this. Two AAA batteries are the only power option. There is a speech option which is set by default. Time setting is military time only. (3 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B081HCZPY2 Vive Precision Upper Arm Smart BP Monitor]] – This monitor has four user modes w/240 readings per user. The cuff is large enough to fit almost anyone. This can be powered by four AA batteries or A/C adapter – both supplied. It has a seven-day AM/PM average feature in addition to the regular average feature. Smart app does not work and keeps crashing. (3 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B091CKDZ9R Asobilor Large Display Upper Arm BP Monitor]] – This monitor has two user modes with 90 readings per user. The cuff is large enough to fit almost anyone. This can be powered by four AAA batteries (not included) or A/C adapter (included). It has a regular BP average feature. The display is large for easy reading. (4 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B09DPKZZB3 Sejoy Wrist BP Monitor]] – This monitor has two user modes with 60 readings per user. The cuff is large enough to fit almost anyone. This can be powered by the two included AAA batteries. The LED is large and the unit is simple to use and operate. Unfortunately, the BP is actually 20 points lower than it should be for the top number (systolic pressure) and 0 to 5 points lower for the bottom number (diastolic pressure) mostly due to the unit/cuff design that does not allow for a secure fit.  The respiration number is accurate, however.  (2 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B09DPPF2ZD URBEST Large Display Upper Arm BP Monitor]] – This monitor has two user modes with 90 readings per user. The cuff is large enough to fit almost anyone. This can be powered by four AAA batteries (included) or included USB cable (no A/C adapter). The display is large for easy reading. Time is in military time only (24-hour clock). The cuff inflation is so strong that this is the most uncomfortable monitor I ever tried. It caused my arm to go numb and left a mark and pain for hours. (2 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B09JYND7QX Aleshon Store Electronic Wrist BP Monitor with Voice]] - This monitor has two user modes with 99 readings per user. The cuff is large enough to fit almost anyone. This can be powered by two AAA batteries, NOT INCLUDED. The LED is large and the unit is simple to use and operate. There’s also a voice assist option. Unfortunately, the BP is around 10 points lower than it should be for the top number (systolic pressure) and 0 to 5 points lower for the bottom number (diastolic pressure). The closer the user holds the arm to heart level, the less the inaccuracy but it is still not as good as the gold standard.  The respiration number is accurate, however. (2 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B0995WJ42M Huuloo Upper Arm BP Monitor]] – This monitor has two user modes with 120 readings per user. This monitor is very basic as it does not have an average or irregular heartbeat feature. The cuff is large enough to fit almost anyone. This can be powered by four AAA batteries (included) or included USB cable (no A/C adapter). The display is large for easy reading. Time is in military time only (24-hour clock). There’s voice guidance. (3 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B09CPYQ3PN Backagin Home Upper Arm BP Monitor]]- This monitor did not work at all and kept displaying ERR4 indicating there is a cuff problem. As an FYI only, this has two user modes with 99 readings per user. After three readings it provides an average. The cuff is large enough to fit almost anyone. This can be powered by four AAA batteries (included) or included USB cable (no A/C adapter). The display is large for easy reading. Time is both in 12 and 24-hour clock. (1 star)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B08QH16BVY Urion Upper Arm BP Monitor]] - This monitor holds a total of 240 readings if using all two user modes. Operation is via 4 AAA batteries but the ones included were DEAD. The other power option is via a 6V adapter that is not included. The manual is comprehensive and clear. The cuff is large enough for most individuals. The LCD Display is large and easy to read. The readings are extremely accurate. Time is in military time only. This is a great basic monitor and would have received 5 stars if it were not for the DEAD batteries. (4 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B09FSNLQ21 Famidoc Upper Arm BP Monitor]] - This monitor holds a total of 240 readings if using all two user modes. It has an irregular heartbeat indicator. There is one very large cuff provided so most people will be able to use this. There is one power option supplied (two available but a USB cable was not included) and that is via four AAA batteries. The LCD Display is large and easy to read. Time settings are in the 24-hour clock only (a.k.a. military time). The biggest negative is that it does NOT have an AVERAGE feature for the BP readings like other monitors do. (4 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B09F3HTWYM AQESO Upper Arm BP Monitor]] This monitor holds a total of 198 readings if using all two user modes. There is one very large cuff provided so most people will be able to use this. There are two power options supplied, either via USB cable or via four AAA batteries. The LCD Display is large and easy to read. Time settings are in the 24-hour clock only (a.k.a. military time). The biggest negative is that it does NOT have an AVERAGE feature for the BP readings like other monitors do. It is also very basic and does not have an irregular heartbeat indicator. (4 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B09GVR6X6W PANACARE Upper Arm BP Monitor]] This monitor holds a total of 198 readings if using all two user modes. There is one very large cuff provided so most people will be able to use this. There are two power options supplied, either via USB cable (included) or via four AA batteries (not included). The LCD Display is large but sometimes not easy to read due to haze of other numbers. Time settings are available in 12 or 24-hour clock. The numbers are AVERAGED after two reads. BP takes a long time to register, so this is not a fast reader. Voice option is available. (3 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B09KXD6SNP Femometer Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor]] - This monitor holds a total of 198 readings if using all two user modes. There is one very large cuff provided so most people will be able to use this. There are two power options supplied, either via a Type C USB cable (included) or via four AAA batteries (included). The LCD Display is large and easy to read and color coded in orange, green, and red based on the hypertension level—which is EXCELLENT.  Time settings are in the 24-hour clock only (a.k.a. military time). The numbers are averaged after three BP and it has an irregular heartbeat indicator. (4.5 stars)<br /><br />[[ASIN:B09N92DMSH Difini Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor]] – This wrist monitor is cheap junk. It holds a total of 180 readings if using all two user modes. It has a large display and takes two AAA batteries NOT included. There is an average feature and irregular heartbeat indicator. The manual is incomplete. Accuracy is within range of my gold star monitors and this monitor would have received 4 stars had it not been for the cheap faceplate which falls off repeatedly because it is only taped on. There is a speech option which is set by default but can be turned off. There are NO date or time settings. (2 stars)
Rating: 4 stars