Blood Pressure Monitors Review Overview 2019: The Best in Comparison

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Blood pressure monitor Purchase advice: Equipment and quality criteria

When choosing a measuring device, the following factors should be observed:

• Measurement type: Depending on your personal preference, an upper arm or wrist device can be selected. While the upper arm sphygmomanometer is a bit more cumbersome, but usually provides more accurate values, wrist sphygmomanometers are particularly compact and ideal for travel luggage. However, their use is not recommended for smokers, diabetics or people with vascular disease. Age-related vascular constrictions on the wrist can also occur in seniors and falsify measured values ​​determined there. If you want to be on the safe side, so better access the classic upper arm sphygmomanometer.

• cuff size: The standard cuff size of 13.5-21.5 centimeters for wrist gauges and 22-42 centimeters for upper arm gauges fits in most cases. If the cuff is still too tight or too wide, it must be replaced with a suitable model.

• Memories: The devices we tested have 30-200 memory locations for readings. Especially handy: some also calculate an average of the data (e.g., Medisana BU 510). Important: Once the space is full, old data will be overwritten. It is therefore worthwhile, in addition always a classic blood pressure pass to fill.

Upper arm blood pressure monitor with arrhythmia display and WHO traffic light color scale for precise blood pressure measurement

• display: A large display also helps people with visual impairments to read the data correctly. Our favorite Omron RS2 also displays a graphical classification for easy classification of the values.

• Quality: As products with CE markers do not guarantee measuring accuracy, the Deutsche Hochdruckliga e.V. (DHL) also tests blood pressure monitors and awards their Review seal to reliable models. Some blood pressure monitors also offer a blood pressure rating scale according to the guidelines of the World Health Organization (WHO). By Stiftung Warentest tested in the laboratory and recommended for purchase were both our favorite Omron RS2 (1st place) and its cheap alternative boso medistar + (2nd place).

• Price: Good equipment does not have to be expensive: Cheap models are already available for less than 20 euros. Our favorite, who is also the winner of Stiftung Warentest, is around 27 euros in the lower middle field.

• Maintenance & Care: After purchase, each meter should be calibrated in a pharmacy and, if regularly used, should be occasionally reconciled with physician readings to prevent dangerous measurement errors.

Wrist blood pressure monitor with 13.5 – 21.5 cm cuff size, 30 memory locations and cuff seat control

Recommendation Wrist Gauge Omron RS2: Sieger Stiftung Warentest

According to Stiftung Warentest, Omron RS2 offers "good measuring and repeatability." Furthermore, according to the experts, this sphygmomanometer is "hardly susceptible to faults." For its good quality is also awarded the seal of approval of the German Hypertension League and the many positive customer reviews. The only small drawback: neither App nor graphical evaluation of the measured data are offered by the manufacturer.

Omron RS2 already measures when inflating the cuff

(Omron) 

Omron RS2 Review Overview: Experiences and Tests in ComparisonSo far, the majority of testers and users are very satisfied with this blood pressure monitor and only the comparatively small number of memory locations has been criticized by some users.

• Stiftung Warentest rated the Omron RS2 as "accurate and robust". In the Review 05/2016, Omron RS2 was named Review winner by Stiftung Warentest with a grade of good (2.2).

• The team of testberichte-und-testsieger.com referred to the results of Stiftung Warentest. It praised the high accuracy, the ease of use and the good price-performance ratio. As a disadvantage, the operators of the comparison portal see the small number of memory locations. (As of: 09/2018)

• The operators of blood pressure balance.com awarded in the overall rating 80 of 100 percent and also rated the Omron RS2 blood pressure monitor as good. (As of: 09/2018)

• Amazon customers rated the Omron RS2 wrist blood pressure monitor as 4 out of 5 stars. (As of 10/2018)

Omron RS2 – price comparison, offers, availabilityThe Omron RS2 wrist blood pressure monitor is available from about 25 euros online or in pharmacies.

Wrist blood pressure monitor with 13.5 – 21.5 cm cuff size, 30 memory locations and cuff seat control

Cheap alternative: boso medistar + wrist sphygmomanometer

At Stiftung Warentest, boso medistar + came second only just behind the Review winner. Its advantages: It is cheaper than Omron RS2, can also calculate averages and display on a scale. In addition, boso medistar + offers three times as much capacity as our favorite with 120 memory slots. However, the application requires a special, oblique hand posture.

boso medistar + has integrated arrhythmia detection

(Boso) 

boso medistar + Review overview: reviews in comparisonApart from a few customers who had problems with the correct hand position, most of the reviews on boso medistar + are very good.

• The rating of Stiftung Warentest for boso medistar + was good (2,3). Overall, boso medistar + achieved second place in the wrist blood pressure monitor comparison of Stiftung Warentest.

• In the Review of blood pressure balance.com (09/2018) Boso cut Medistar + with good (83%).

• Customers rated the boso medistar + wrist blood pressure monitor at 3.9 out of 5 stars. (As of 10/2018)

boso medistar + – Price comparison, offers, availabilityThe boso medistar + blood pressure monitor is available from many online retailers or medical supply stores for less than 20 euros.

Wrist cuff with wrist cuff (13.5-21.5 cm), incl. Arrhythmia detection

Alternative with many memory locations: Hylogy MD-H21 in the Review overview

With 120 memory slots, Hylogy MD-H21 offers enough capacity even with frequent use. Immediately after the measurement, the collected data is converted into a blood pressure rating scale according to WHO guidelines and displayed clearly. In contrast to the models already presented, the Hylogy MD-H21 can also score with a date and time display on the large display. On the other hand, it does not (yet) have a seal of approval from the German High Pressure League.

This blood pressure monitor is also suitable for seniors and pregnant women according to the manufacturer

(Hylogy) 

Hylogy MD-H21 Review overview: reviews by comparisonCurrently, there are hardly any customer ratings or Review results for this blood pressure monitor, which was introduced to the market until 2018.

• Hylogy MD-H21 took 7th place in review 2018 Austria's blood pressure device comparison for review10best.com. (As of: 9/2018)

• Customers rated the Hylogy Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor at 4.2 out of 5 stars. (As of 10/2018)

Hylogy MD-H21 – price comparison, offers, availabilityThe MSRP of the Hylogy MD-H21 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor is 26.99 Euro.

Cheap wrist blood pressure monitor, measuring range: 30 to 280 mmHg; Pulse: 40 to 200 beats / minute

Recommendation Upper arm sphygmomanometer: boso medicus X

According to Stiftung Warentest, the boso medicus X upper arm sphygmomanometer is the "best (…) arm apparatus in the Review" and also convinces us with its easy handling, a large display and a reliable measurement without after-pumping.

With only 30 memory slots, its capacity is in the lower range of the models we tested, it measures very fast and takes only 21 seconds to collect the blood pressure values.

The boso medicus X Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor offers one-button operation

(Boso) 

boso medicus X review: reviews by comparisonAs a practical entry-level model without much frills, boso medicus X convinced not only Stiftung Warentest but also many private users. As a disadvantage, however, we see the lack of arrhythmia detection.

• boso medicus X was named Review winner in the category upper arm blood pressure monitors in issue 05/2016 of Stiftung Warentest. The experts in their Review report praised the practical one-hand operation and the very good instructions for use. They did not like the storage of the values ​​without date or time display.

• Amazon customers rated the boso medicus X upper arm blood pressure monitor as 4.2 out of 5 stars. (As of 10/2018)

boso medicus X – price comparison, offers, availabilityThe MSRP for boso medicus X is 59.90 euros.

Upper arm blood pressure monitor with one-button operation, incl. Large display and arrhythmia detection

Cheap alternative: Medisana BU 510 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor

Significantly cheaper than the Review winner is the Medisana BU 510 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. Its features include a generously dimensioned display that displays systole, diastole, heart rate, date and time. The Medisana BU 510 can be used by two different users, each with 90 memory slots.

A large display also allows people with visual impairment to use the meter

(Medisana) 

Medisana BU 510 Review Overview: Experiences and Tests in ComparisonSome customer reviews indicate that the cuff is badly processed and the battery is too fast. However, most users are very satisfied with above-average ratings for the Medisana BU 510 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor.

• In the blood pressure device comparison 2018 of stern.com reached the Medisana BU 510 upper arm blood pressure meter the 1st place. Above all, the testers were impressed by the practical traffic light display and the possibility that the device could be used by two different users. (As of 09/2018)

• The team from Blutdruckmessgeraete-tests.com awarded for BU 510 Medisana 4.7 out of 5 stars. Decisive for this very good rating were above all the measuring accuracy and the large, clear display, with which the handling is also simplified for older people. The minimum point deduction was only for the sometimes poor quality of the processing. (As of: 09/2018)

• Customers rated the Medisana BU 510 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor 51160 at 4.2 out of 5 stars. (As of 10/2018)

Medisana BU 510 – price comparison, offers, availabilityAccording to the manufacturer, the MSRP for the Medisana BU 510 upper arm blood pressure monitor 51160 is 34.95 euros.

Upper arm blood pressure monitor with arrhythmia display and WHO traffic light color scale for precise blood pressure measurement

Upper arm gauges with the largest cuff: Omron M500 in the Review overview

Omron M500 is also suitable for users with strong physique and can accommodate an upper arm circumference of up to 42 centimeters. In addition, the 2 x 100 memory upper arm blood pressure monitor offers the largest capacity of all models recommended by us. The only downside: At over 600 grams Omron M500 is also the heaviest device in comparison at the same time.

Mean values ​​can be displayed here for morning, afternoon or evening

(Omron) 

Omron M500 review overview: reviews by comparisonDespite the substandard rating of Stiftung Warentest, the Omron M500 blood pressure meter is very popular with consumers.

• In the Review of Stiftung Warentest the blood pressure meter OMRON M500 received the Review-verdict satisfactory (2.6). (As of 05/2016)

• At bloodpress-balance.com, the OMRON M500 blood pressure monitor achieved an "excellent result". The editors praised the "high quality and the colored LED display" of the meter. (As of: 09/2018)

• Amazon customers rated the Omron M500 upper arm blood pressure monitor 4.5 out of 5 stars. (As of 10/2018)

Omron M500 – price comparison, offers, availabilityThe manufacturer has set the MSRP for the Omron M500 blood pressure meter at € 72.50.

360 ° accuracy with Intelli Wrap cuff, suitable for upper arm circumference from 22 to 42 cm

Comparison list of all recommended wrist blood pressure monitors

For a better overview, we compared the most important data on the three wrist blood pressure monitors recommended by us here again.

Comparison list of all recommended upper arm blood pressure monitors

In the comparison of the three upper arm sphygmomanometers especially the weight differences and the different cuff sizes are striking.

Who should regularly measure blood pressure?

The high risk of hypertension lies in the resulting creeping and often unnoticed damage to internal organs. Therefore, everyone should check his blood pressure regularly to see if everything is okay and able to react if necessary.

The blood pressure of children is generally lower than that of adults

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What can be the cause of hypertension?

The causes of hypertension are very diverse and can be, for example, in a metabolic disorder, kidney disease or vascular disease. Also negative are stress, overweight, heavy alcohol consumption and nicotine on the blood pressure.

Perform blood pressure measurement – that's how it works

When measuring blood pressure, there are some basic things to keep in mind:

• Avoid physical exertion for 30 minutes before the measurement and do not eat, drink alcohol or drink coffee or smoke.

• Sit down quietly 5 minutes before the session and settle down.

• Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, take the measurement on the left arm.

• While measuring, position both legs straight and do not cross over. Sit upright and calm.

• Ideally, measure regularly at the same time of day and switch off any possible sources of interference (TV, digital radio, etc.).

Resting momentum and proper arm posture are crucial when measuring

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Blood pressure measured on the upper arm:

1. Release the arm and, if not otherwise prescribed by the doctor, always attach the cuff to the left upper arm.

2. If the arm is placed relaxed on a table, the upper arm measuring device is usually automatically at heart level.

3. Always pause for at least five minutes between multiple measurements.

Measuring blood pressure on the wrist:

1. Remove watch, bracelets or other potential interfering with the wrist.

2. Put the cuff 1-1.5 cm below the handball. Position the display of the sphygmomanometer on the inside of the wrist.

3. Keep the meter at heart level. In order to move as little as possible during the measurement, support the elbow at the table.

4. Always pause for at least five minutes between multiple measurements.

Measurement on the wrist is not suitable for smokers, diabetics and people with vascular disease and requires slightly more precision in performing than measuring on the upper arm.

These application errors can lead to measurement errors

There are several causes of incorrectly determined values, i.a. the following:

• Too tight or too loose fitting cuff

• Cuff was not kept at heart level

• The pauses between several measurements were less than 5 minutes

• Excitement and stress

• muscle tension

• Distraction from noise or speech

• In addition, changes from one hand to another can cause differences of up to 10 mmHg

Important: If unusual or clearly too high values ​​in case of doubt, consult a doctor.

What is the right blood pressure?

Blood pressure is measured in units of mmHg (millimeters of mercury) and is composed of the upper (systolic) and lower (diastolic) values. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and other experts, values ​​starting from 140/90 are to be classified as elevated. From then on experts speak of hypertension.

So Stiftung Warentest tests blood pressure monitors

At Stiftung Warentest, 15 Sphygmomanometers were tested on 32 volunteers in issue 5/2016 as part of a multi-week study. Stiftung Warentest tested each model six times at each Review subject and came to a total of 5760 values.

For better comparability, the well-tried combination of mercury column, double stethoscope and upper arm cuff was also used.

The following evaluation criteria were checked:

• Blood pressure measurement (60%)

• susceptibility (10%)

• handling (30%)

• Data transmission behavior (0%)

The figures in brackets indicate to what extent the results were weighted in the overall assessment.

The experts of Stiftung Warentest check each model several times

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What can one do against hypertension?

In addition to medication, a change in lifestyle habits can permanently reduce blood pressure. For example, by the following measures:

• Use less salt and more spices / herbs

• Reduce excess weight through more exercise

• Add a lot of fruits and vegetables to your diet and often eat Mediterranean food

• Do not smoke any more and drink only a little alcohol: men do not drink more than 20 g of alcohol a day (equivalent to 250 ml of wine, for example), women max. 10 g of alcohol per day (equivalent to 125 ml of wine, for example)

• Reduce stress and, if present, compensate for lack of sleep

Risk patients should regularly measure despite successful blood pressure reduction

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Conclusion: Blood pressure monitors increase the quality of life quickly and easily

Our review shows that measuring blood pressure does not have to be expensive or cumbersome. Thus, there are no more reasons to renounce this simple security measure. Finally, in addition to heart attack and stroke blockages of the pelvic and leg vessels or damage to the retina can be prevented and the general well-being can be increased by timely treatment to high levels.

Wrist blood pressure monitor with 13.5 – 21.5 cm cuff size, 30 memory locations and cuff seat control

Further tests and comparisons to blood pressure monitors

Upper arm blood pressure monitorsOmron M500 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor ReviewMedisana BU 510 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor 51160 Review Overviewboso medicus X Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor in Review OverviewWithings blood pressure measurement facilitates documentation

Wrist Blood Pressure MonitorsOmron RS2 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Review Comparisonboso medistar + wrist sphygmomanometer Review comparisonHylogy MD-H21 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor in Review Overview

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