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Omron 7 Series BP652
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$49.99 - $148.30
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Type: Wrist monitors
About - Omron 7 Series BP652

The Omron 7 Series BP652 is part of the blood-pressure monitor test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, blood-pressure monitor models like the 7 Series BP652 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 7 Series BP652
info Irregular heartbeat detector Yes
info BP risk category indicator Yes
info Multiple user memories Yes
info Two cuffs or one that fits most Yes
info Can download memory to PC No
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User Reviews - Omron 7 Series BP652
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(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Accurate and Convenient
11/10/2012
Pros
Accurate and Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comment:
I've used this model for almost a year and love it. Though it can be difficult at times to locate the best arm position, it's still the best monitor for me. I bought one for my mother and she also loves it. What matters most to me is accuracy and I periodically take mine to the doctor's office with me. The blood pressure from the Omron matches the doctor's office.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
No problems
10/21/2012
Pros
Accurate
Easy to use
No Cuff To Deal With
Cons
none
Best Uses
Comment:
I've tried four or five different blood pressure monitors, both cuff and wrist types, and this one is not only the easiest to use and smallest to store, it's the only one that agreed very closely with my doctor's.<br /><br />I don't use the memory feature, though, as I use the iPhone app Blood Pressure Companion (which is excellent, too, BTW).
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(5 of 7 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Best available at consumer prices
9/17/2012
Pros
Affordable
Fast
Reliable
Cons
Position Sensitive
Best Uses
Daily monitoring
Comment:
This unit is so easy to use that it becomes a habit to perform a check several times a day. While monitoring my blood INR levels (Coumadin treatment) I've found that my BP has dropped from previous levels. The doctor tells me Coumadin should have no effect on BP, but I'm not convinced. I now track my BP 4 to 6 times a day in order to give my doctor hard facts to consider.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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