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Omron 5 Series BP742
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$39.83 - $114.39
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Type: Arm monitors
About - Omron 5 Series BP742

The Omron 5 Series BP742 is part of the blood-pressure monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood-pressure monitor models like the 5 Series BP742 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 - Omron 5 Series BP742
info Irregular heartbeat detector Yes
info BP risk category indicator Yes
info Multiple user memories Yes
info Two cuffs or one that fits most No
info Can download memory to PC No
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User Reviews - Omron 5 Series BP742
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1.0
Awkward cuff and difficult to handle.
12/18/2012
Pros
Big Font Is Easy To Read
Cons
Awkward To Fit Cuff
Difficult To Carry With
Too big and heavy
Too Many Errors
Best Uses
Comment:
Because of its shape and weight, I can't handle the machine with one hand. This is not a problem if you can leave it on a table all the time.<br /><br />The cuff is spring-loaded, making it difficult to fit.<br /><br />Would not recommend this.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
 
3.0
blood pressure monitor
2/21/2012
Pros
Cons
20-40mg varriance between
Best Uses
Comment:
cuff not easy to use readings vary too much
How long have you owned it:
Three-to-six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
2.0
Measured not reliable
12/15/2011
Pros
Ease of use checks
Cons
Unreliable varies
Best Uses
Comment:
I have used Omron BP monitors for ever. Now (it790) I have discovered that its measures vary 20% to 40% in test-retest comparisons; same or different arms.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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