The Omron
Platinum BP5450 (Amazon) is part of the
Blood Pressure Monitors test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Blood Pressure Monitors
models like the Platinum BP5450 (Amazon) 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.