Hypertensive patients and people diagnosed with VVD need regular blood pressure measurements. Our ranking of the best blood pressure monitors will help make a choice in favor of the most reliable and practical device for this purpose.
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Which tonometer is better to buy
A good blood pressure monitor must meet the individual needs of its owner. Therefore, it is necessary to choose it “for yourself”, taking into account a number of aspects:
1. Age. Teenagers and young people will be more convenient to use the wrist machine, although such devices do not have strict age restrictions. Older people are more likely to have a model with a cuff on the shoulder, where large vessels pass, and therefore the results are more accurate.
2. Hearing and sight. If you have a bad hearing, it makes no sense to buy a hand-held tonometer. And weak eyesight is a reason to look at automatic devices with large numbers on the display or the function of voice duplication of indicators.
3. Frequency of use. If you have to measure blood pressure daily and keep a diary, preference should be given to an automatic model with a function of storing results for a month or more. In case of periodic use of the tonometer, the semi-automatic variant or even the mechanic will do.
In some cases, additional functions may be required:
- data transfer to a computer or smartphone;
- Motion Sensor;
- indication of arrhythmia.
To buy a device that meets all your requirements, we recommend that you read the detailed guide on choosing a tonometer in the article: How to choose a blood pressure monitor for home use.
The best mechanical tonometers
The mechanical tonometer kit includes a cuff that is pumped with a rubber bulb, dial and phonendoscope (the latter can be purchased separately). But when measuring blood pressure with such an apparatus, the human factor turns out to be decisive: accuracy will directly depend on the professionalism of the measurer.
CS Medica CS-109 Pro - reliable professional device
A mechanical device with a dial and 3 cuffs on the shoulder of different sizes from 17 to 50 cm comes in a nice case.
There are no age restrictions for the use of the tonometer, and even older people who have sufficient experience in dealing with mechanics will appreciate the increased dial and clear indexes of the scale.
Advantages:
- premium design;
- accuracy of evidence;
- good build quality and materials;
- corrosion resistant mechanism;
- pouch bag with multiple compartments included;
- small price
Disadvantages:
- unreliable fastening of the sleeve;
- over time, the air intake in the pear clogs.
Medica CS-109 Pro - the choice of professionals. But for use at home by a person who does not have the skills to measure blood pressure, this device will not work.
B.Well WM-62S - classic at an affordable price
The mechanical apparatus with a standard adjustable cuff (20-40 cm) and a metal stethoscope in the kit weighs only 385 grams.
Pressure measurement error - 3 mm Hg. Art. Users believe that this model is the best in terms of price and quality.
Advantages:
- sufficient accuracy;
- soft pear with a light stroke;
- reliable fastening of a cuff;
- low cost
Disadvantages:
- rough cuff material;
- The complete case is very tight.
WM-62S is a classic version of the tonometer. It is simple, reliable, and will be easy to use, despite the mechanical type of device.
The best semi-automatic tonometers
In semi-automatic devices, as in mechanical ones, air is pumped into the cuff using a pear. But this person’s participation in the process of measuring blood pressure ends. Then the device does everything by itself: it checks the pressure level and calculates the pulse.
Little Doctor LD22 - a convenient model without unnecessary "bells and whistles"
The device with a cuff on the shoulder and an LCD screen gives a standard error of 3 mm Hg. Art., and the pulse measures with an accuracy of 5%. The size of the cuff lining - 25-36 cm, that is, the device is not designed for use by full people.
The main feature of this device is the smart Fuzzy Algorithm system. It takes into account the characteristics of the heartbeat and adjusts the degree of pumping of the cuff. This gives the necessary measurement accuracy, which other electronic models cannot boast.
Advantages:
- easy control with just one button;
- new batteries (4 pcs.) included;
- small weight of 245 grams;
- affordable price.
Disadvantages:
- pear tugovat.
The LD22 is convenient and compact. This is a kind of "golden mean" in its category: it has a discreet design, low cost and at the same time sufficient functional fullness.
Nissei DS-137 - with a wide display and convenient data display
The semi-automatic device “can” measure not only blood pressure, but also pulse in the range from 40 to 160 beats per minute. But when deviating from the limit values, it does not display the result.
The tonometer is controlled by one button. The complete cuff is a bit short and has only 22-32 cm in girth. But Nissei is capable of recording the last 30 measurements in memory, which distinguishes it from most budget devices.
Advantages:
- accurate and easy to use;
- efficient battery consumption;
- good quality materials;
- large display with large numbers;
- memory availability;
- acceptable price.
Disadvantages:
- automatically deletes one result when the memory is full;
- lack of storage case.
Nissei DS is suitable for both young people and elderly people who do not particularly respect the sophisticated modern medical equipment.
The best automatic tonometers
The machine itself will pump air into the cuff, lower it, determine blood pressure and calculate the pulse. Otherwise, the principle of operation of such a tonometer will not differ from the semi-automatic counterparts.
AND UA-669 - the most comfortable device
A nice device from AND is completed with a large cuff (22-43 cm), which does not cause discomfort in the measurement process. Of the additional features here it is worth noting the indication of arrhythmia and memory for 90 cells.
The device can be used both at home and abroad: it connects to the network through a special adapter, and in offline mode it switches to power from 4 finger-type batteries.
Advantages:
- interesting design;
- large cuff;
- calculation of average measurement values;
- comparison of results with WHO data;
- hybrid food.
Disadvantages:
- not cheap.
The UA-669 model has wide, but not bloated functionality, as well as decent build quality and materials. Apparently, the latter was the reason for the increase in the price of the device.
Omron BP786N - stylish and technological
Omron BP is the most advanced tonometer that syncs with the app on your smartphone. Its thin body is fixed on the cuff itself, but in the control device is no different from other machines.
But the measurements here are a little different: the Intellisense system corrects the results, focusing on the heart rate and oscillation, producing the most accurate result, regardless of the state of the patient’s vessels.
The device starts with one button and displays measurement data on a contrast screen. At the same time, they are transmitted to the phone, as well as recorded in the device’s memory. The cuff here is very long (22-42 cm) and is fixed on the shoulder itself.
Advantages:
- maximum accuracy, taking into account the characteristics of the patient;
- compact design - without wires and separate units;
- BT module for connecting to the phone;
- the ability to reconnect to the second smartphone;
- memory for 100 cells.
Disadvantages:
- expectedly expensive;
- Voracious mobile app.
The new Omron is a really advanced device, with which it is best to work through a smartphone. Young people will like it, but the older generation may not understand all its capabilities (although, of course, it will easily measure blood pressure).
Microlife BP A1 Easy - Super Precision Machine
The automatic tonometer with a soft cuff 22-42 cm long can work from a network and batteries. It looks unremarkable device in general was decently stuffed.
Only his memory is not enough - only 1 dimension. But there is a control pumping cuff, which does not allow painful squeezing, the option to identify atrial fibrillation and an indicator of the correct position of the sleeve.
Despite all these features, it is convenient to use the device thanks to a single control button.
Advantages:
- ease of use;
- compact size and weight of a little more than 300 grams;
- maximum measurement accuracy;
- lack of pain from the cuff;
- good functionality;
- 5 years warranty plus the same for free service.
Disadvantages:
- no network adapter included;
- remembers only the last dimension.
A1 Easy - the most accurate and easy-to-use tonometer “for one”. It will serve for years, without delivering any problems to the owner. But if you want to save on the purchase of batteries, you will have to purchase a branded adapter for it.
The best tonometers on the wrist
Devices of this type are preferred by young people who lead an active lifestyle and do not have vascular pathologies.
Carpal tonometers give accurate readings even with a weak pulse due to special software and a sensitive sensor.
B.Well PRO 39 - inexpensive wrist
Very compact device measuring 7x6x3 cm and weighs respectively 100 grams. It is convenient to use it, and most importantly - the tonometer very quickly gives the necessary readings.
The screen of B.Well PRO is quite large and at the same time shows data on blood pressure and heart rate. The cuff is covered from the inside with a soft, hypoallergenic material, and its width is adjustable between 14-19.5 cm.
Advantages:
- compactness;
- ease of use;
- fast and accurate results;
- indication of arrhythmia;
- comfortable cuff;
- democratic price.
Disadvantages:
- saves only the last result.
PRO 39 from B.Well is the easiest and most convenient blood pressure monitor, which clearly controls important indicators and saves your budget. However, to obtain the most accurate results, it is necessary to experiment the first time in order to find the right hand position at the time of measurement.
Little Doctor LD12S - for adults and teenagers
This wrist has a slightly longer cuff and is adjustable between 12-21 cm. Simply put, LD12S can be used to measure blood pressure not only in adults, but also in adolescents over 15 years of age.
The device runs on 3 small battery and automatically saves all data in memory. And here it is already possible to divide the results of two users, for each of which 90 cells are allocated.
Advantages:
- universal cuff size;
- accuracy of measurements;
- Fuzzy algorithm, taking into account the heart rate;
- democratic price;
- 5 years warranty.
Disadvantages:
- frequent battery changes are required;
- when the charge drops, it shows incorrect data.
LD12S is an indispensable device when two family members need to control blood pressure. Often, the blood pressure monitor is preferred by parents of adolescents with VVD and other health problems.
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