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Blood pressure monitors

HoMedics Automatic BPW-040
 
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$27.99 - $41.99
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Type: Wrist monitors
About - HoMedics Automatic BPW-040

The HoMedics Automatic BPW-040 is part of the blood pressure monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood pressure monitor models like the Automatic BPW-040 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Accuracy:
Accuracy is based on how the model's readings compared with those taken on a mercury sphygmomanometer used by two trained testers.

Convenience:
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).

Comfort:
Comfort is based on opinion scores given by test subjects.
Features & Specs - HoMedics Automatic BPW-040
info Irregular heartbeat detector Yes
info BP risk category indicator Yes
info Multiple user memories No
info Two cuffs or one that fits most Yes
info Can download memory to PC No
info More portable than most Yes
info Large digit display NA
info Data averaging function Yes
info Included cuff sizes (in.) One size 5.3 - 7.7
info Available cuff sizes (in.) -
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User Reviews - HoMedics Automatic BPW-040
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2.0
Homedics automatic BPW-040
3/9/2013
Pros
cheap
Cons
Cuff Fails Within 4 Month
Best Uses
A Spare To Another Monito
Comment:
I measure my BP twice a day and have done so for over 10 years. This one is the fourth unit replaced under warranty. All failed within 6 months and were replaced free without complications by Homedics. The problm is that the cuff starts to leak and will not pump up or give a reading. The electronics are fine
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
 
1.0
Digital Monitors are no good
12/23/2012
Pros
VERY CHEAP PRICE
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I measure my blood pressure with a manual shygmamomter.It read 130/90.The electric one read 190/100.Not close.Only very expensive digital blood pressure monitors work well.Like the ones in the hospital.
How long have you owned it:
A month or less
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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