The Oxline Pressure Pro is the unanimous winner of our test receiving the most positive votes from our staff. In a category filled with countless options the Pressure X stands out thanks to its unparalleled precision and classic, easy-to-use interface. Oxiline succeeded by manufacturing a reliable device with today’s latest technology. Their implementation of the Vibra sensor makes this unit the most accurate device we tested. John Melrose, a paramedic with over 17 years of experience said, “Readings on the Pressure X Pro were incredibly precise compared to our hospital-grade vital sign monitor, we took over 20 readings and they were all just +/- 2mm Hg within parameters.”

“The Pressure X was the only monitor that did not have any wild readings,” says Dr. Lisa Lee. A wild reading is a reading that is more than +/- 15mm Hg away from a person’s normal reading range and clearly a device error.

On top of it’s precision, the Pressure X also includes a free smartphone app to track and share all your readings on unlimited profiles. And on top of that, Oxiline provides lifetime warranty on this device, something that is very hard to find with technology companies today. We highly recommend the Pressure X Pro for those that want to buy a pressure monitor once and never have to purchase another unit again.

The Withings BPM Connect is a modern and sleek device that also has a complete smartphone app. Similar to the Wellue Armfit Plus this device relies on the smartphone app to function. The negative is that the app has a monthly membership fee of $10. Considering the fact that blood pressure monitoring should be considered a lifetime practice for adults over 40 years old, paying a monthly fee is not viable for everyone.

In our precision test this unit scored +/- 5mm Hg compared to the vital monitor parameters. “The reading precision was acceptable, and the app is easy to set up and use,” reported Martin J. Lewis, one of our health expert writers. Most users also reported that the digits displayed on the device hardware were very hard to see especially during daytime.

This modern unit works well and provides one of the best apps that we tested. The greatest downfall is the steep price considering the monthly membership fee. We recommend it for those that are looking for a sleek and high-tech device and don’t mind the cost.

Welch Allyn is one of the best known medical device manufacturers in the USA. Of their many devices we tested the 1700 Series blood pressure monitor which was received with mostly positive reviews by our testees. Some of the great things about this device are its user friendliness and large digits which make it easy to read.

During our precision test the scores were consistently +/- 6mm Hg away from the parameters of our vital sign monitor. Even though the device is not as accurate as a hospital grade monitor, it does provide decent accuracy considering other devices we tested. “I was not happy to find out that this Welch Allyn device is consistently far from correct parameters, I had higher expectations,” says John Melrose, a paramedic with over 17 years of experience.

The Welch Allyn 1700 Series is a solid device with a great interface and mobile app. It’s readings are not the most accurate in the category but they are consistent and can prove to be a good reference for at-home monitoring.

The Wellue Armfit Plus is a feature packed blood pressure monitoring device that also includes an EKG and a robust smartphone app. This is part of a new breed of devices that are self inflating and rely more on the app usage. The Armfit Plus is incredibly small and great for traveling as well.

In our precision test this unit scored +/- 6mm Hg compared to the vital monitor parameters. Again, this may seem alarming but it was one of the best units we tested. “The main issue with the Armfit Plus is the set up and use difficulty,” says Joyce De Laurentis, one of our editors. Using the app proved difficult for almost all our testers and was especially discouraging for our less technology savvy users. That being said, once familiar with the app it does work very well and provides organized and exportable data. Another important factor to mention is the battery life, compared to other devices this was significantly worse. After a full charge the device has only about a week of battery life when using it daily.

The Wellue Armfit Plus is a portable and smart device that is great for technology savvy customers that want a solid device and travel frequently.

Omron is a well known brand that has many years developing blood pressure monitors and other devices. The Omron Series 10 is an easy to use and somewhat reliable unit. For the most part readings on the Series 10 were precise, however 7 out of the 20 readings we took were over +/- 10mm Hg apart from the vital sign monitor. To make sure this was not just a faulty unit we tested two devices and the imprecision was apparent on the other device as well.

What we did enjoy about the Omron Series 10 was their unique cuff system. It is very easy to use and provides a great fit. Another great feature is the smartphone app which is user friendly and has great functionality for both Apple and Android devices. “This device has a great size and digits large and visible,” says Dr. Lisa Lee, “It looks and feels well made, however we did find inconsistent readings during our test and that’s something that worries me when recommending a device to my patients.” It’s important to know that the Omron Series 10 is a good device that may have inconsistent readings, therefore it is recommended to take additional readings when digits are far away from a person’s regular parameters.