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Best Blood-pressure monitors

Which Blood-pressure monitors performed best in our tests?

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We tested 21 blood-pressure monitors to determine the best-performing models. Our expert lab technicians tested each Blood-pressure monitor based on the following criteria:

  • Accuracy
  • Convenience
  • Comfort
  • Average test time (sec.)

Below lists the Blood-pressure monitors that rated best in each of the tests our experts looked for. Learn about how these tests were performed and find out which Blood-pressure monitor is rated best when you subscribe.

Consumer Reports Ratings for Best Blood-pressure monitors

ratingsBest Blood-pressure monitor for Accuracy
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Accuracy is based on how the model's readings compared with those taken on a mercury sphygmomanometer used by two trained testers.


This Blood-pressure monitor which tested best for Accuracy has the following features: Irregular heartbeat detector, BP risk category indicator and Indicator on cuff if size is correct.

ratingsBest Blood-pressure monitor for Convenience
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Convenience is based on pluses and minuses of the model's features (such as irregular heartbeat detection, a blood-pressure risk category indicator, and multiple user memories).


This Blood-pressure monitor which tested best for Convenience has the following features: Irregular heartbeat detector, BP risk category indicator, Multiple user memories, AC adapter, Two cuffs or one that fits most and Indicator on cuff if size is correct.

ratingsBest Blood-pressure monitor for Comfort
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Comfort is based on opinion scores given by test subjects.


This Blood-pressure monitor which tested best for Comfort has the following features: Irregular heartbeat detector, BP risk category indicator and Indicator on cuff if size is correct.

ratingsBest Blood-pressure monitor for Average test time (sec.)
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Test time is the time (rounded to the nearest 5 seconds) each model took to complete a test on people with "average" and large-size arms.


This Blood-pressure monitor which tested best for Average test time (sec.) has the following features: BP risk category indicator, Multiple user memories and Indicator on cuff if size is correct.