This is my second home wireless blood pressure monitor. I have used the small Omron wrist based unit before, and this upper arm blood pressure monitor is a noticeable improvement over that one. It seems more reliable and accurate (although that’s not saying much – see below), and allows for an easier reading and more long term information storage.

The arm strap for this monitor should fit most arms. However, if your upper arms are particularly well developed, it might be a snug fit. I have reasonably muscular upper arms and this product works fine for me, but if you are, say, a bodybuilder then you might have some issues with it.

I am really not sure how accurate this pressure monitor is. In fact, I have my misgivings about all pressure monitors. I’ve had instances of having two different “professional” pressure monitors at doctor’s office give me two vastly different measurements within the matter of minutes. Blood pressure can fluctuate a lot, but the issues of correct placement of the monitor can also be crucial. With that in mind, I’d say that this MeasuPro pressure monitor does not perform any worse than most high quality professional pressure monitors. It seems to get the general ballpark of what I expect my blood pressure to be well. It also shows the appropriate changes in blood pressure following my daily physiological changes (running on a treadmill, drinking a double espresso, etc.). Furthermore, even though I have not heard of MeasurePro brand before testing this monitor they seem to be a very professional and well run home medical device company, and they seem to be fairly reliable.

One of the things I like the most about this product is its elegant design. It looks very modern, well-made and durable. It definitely feels like an appropriate product to have in your medical device cabinet. I really like the extra large screen, which provides you with a lot of useful information and is really easy to read.

One shortcoming of this monitor is that there is no easy way of transferring its information to a computer or a smartphone. In the age when more and more devices are becoming “connected,” a stand-alone device of any kind risk becoming obsolete in the not too distant future. I hope to see the future editions of this blood pressure monitor work more seamlessly with other consumer electronics products.

Overall, I am very happy with this blood pressure monitor and would recommend it to anyone looking for a convenient regular way of monitoring your blood pressure. Its long warranty is a particularly attractive incentive, as it will provide you with a peace of mind about its reliability for many years.

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