Top five blood pressure monitors

We’ve tested blood pressure monitors from brands including iHealth, Nokia and Omron, among others. Here we round up our pick of the very best we’ve found, including some for less than £30.
Our tough testing has uncovered brilliantly accurate Best Buy blood pressure monitors, whether you want an upper arm cuff for using at home or a light and portable wrist cuff.
However, we’ve also found some disastrous Don’t Buy devices which simply aren’t up the job. These inaccurate devices are not only a waste of time and money, they could also cause you unnecessary worry. The second table on this page reveals which devices to avoid.
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And here are three blood pressure monitors to avoid
A blood pressure monitor may have plenty of features or a hefty price tag, but that’s no guarantee of performance. In fact, we’ve found some advanced monitors that perform poorly for accuracy. A blood pressure monitor that gets readings wrong is simply a useless device.
How much do I need to spend on a blood pressure monitor?
We’ve tested blood pressure monitors that range in price from £15 right up to more than £100 and our tests have revealed that price has no correlation to the accuracy of a device.
Paying more for a monitor often means you're getting a wider range of features - such as the facility to memorise your readings for future reference, the ability to date and time-stamp your readings or wireless connectivity. The latter is found on ‘smart’ blood pressure monitors that can send data to your smartphone, although not all are compatible with both Apple and Android devices. This can be a useful way to keep track of readings, especially if you already use health and fitness apps to monitor other aspects of your lifestyle, or as an easy way to share data with others, including your GP.
Although it might sound appealing to buy a blood pressure monitor that includes all the latest bells and whistles, we’ve uncovered some expensive, feature-packed models that scored a measly one star for accuracy, but some brilliantly accurate Best Buys for less than £30. That’s where our reviews can help. Don’t waste your money on a monitor that has plenty of features but gives you inaccurate blood pressure readings.

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