This is my second home wireless blood pressure monitor. I have used the small Omron wrist based unit before, and this Withings blood pressure monitor is certainly an improvement over that one. It seems more reliable and accurate (although that’s not saying much – see bellow), but most importantly it allows me to wirelessly access all of my blood pressure data away from the monitor, and store and follow that data in a very neat way over a period of time.

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 Withings pressure monitor does not perform any better or worse than most good quality 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.).

In order to get the pressure readings you’ll need to connect this monitor to your smartphone or tablet. I had no issues downloading and running the iOS app and pairing this monitor up with my iPhone 4S. The app is still a bit clunky, and the same goes for the web interface. I wish there were an easier way to directly access your user data. I am not a professional developer, but I also like to tinker with the data and programs, and I wish there were an easy API that would allow me to access all of my blood pressure data for my own purposes.

One of the things I like the most about all of Withings products is their superb design. They look very modern, well-made and durable. This is certainly the case with this pressure monitor. It is one of the most fun looking medical measurement devices that I have come across.

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.