The 25 Top-Rated Blood Pressure Monitors to Take Control of Your Health
Hypertension is often called “the silent killer,” because it has the tendency to sneak up and wreak havoc. An estimated one in six people with hypertension don’t even know they have it, compounding this health epidemic.
Enter the home blood pressure monitor, an easy and inexpensive way to quick-check your BP, every day. Many home monitors make it simple to stay on top of your readings, offering easy-to-read backlit LCD display with visual (red-orange-green) indications of your BP levels.
What’s more, a home blood pressure monitor offers the ability to take consistent and accurate BP readings. This is especially true if you suffer from “white coat hypertension,” or elevated blood pressure readings when in a clinical setting (like a doctor’s office). Once you get used to taking your BP at home, your anxiety will abate and you’ll be able to take accurate readings, whenever, wherever.
Steps to take an accurate home blood pressure reading:
- Sit quietly, in an upright position with your feet on the floor. Do not cross your legs.
- Relax in this position for at least 5 minutes.
- Straighten out your left arm with your palm facing up.
- With your arm on a table, attach the wrist or upper-arm cuff with the hose/tube slightly off-center, tending toward the inner side of your arm. Close the cuff; it should be comfortable, neither tight nor loose.
- Take two or three deep breaths before you begin. Try to stay relaxed.
- Press start. Do not move during the test.
- If you want to take another reading, wait at least 5 minutes for your BP to return to normal.
And now, without further ado, 25 of the best home blood pressure monitors available today:
The NURSAL blood pressure monitor uses an upper-arm band (8.66″ to 16.5″ circumference), WHO indicator (green, yellow, red for fast review), and large LCD screen to help you monitor your systolic and diastolic BP anywhere, anytime. Each reading takes just seconds, and you’ll appreciate an internal memory that records up to 180 readings (with time and date stamp), to give you a better understanding of your long-term blood pressure.
Key Features:
- Record readings for two separate users (180 readings total, 90 readings per user)
- Easy-to-read LCD display with automatic operation
- Portable for use anywhere
This upper-arm blood pressure monitor from Paramed is designed for two users, with storage for up to 120 readings (60 per user). In addition to checking your systolic and diastolic blood pressure with auto-pump and release, this device also measures heart rate, detects cardiac arrhythmia, and, of course, tracks your blood pressure.
Key Features:
- FDA approved
- For monitoring of two separate users, with storage of up to 120 readings
- Easy-to-read display
From big-name Panasonic comes this portable upper-arm blood pressure monitor, so you can test your BP on the go. (We love Panasonic’s digital filter technology, which helps quickly and reliably measure your BP.) And, to help you easily identify a problem, readings above 139 (systolic) and/or 89 (diastolic) automatically flash on the easy-to-read LCD screen. You’ll also appreciate its easy-to-use operation, which inflates the cuff automatically and comfortably.
Key Features:
- Easy-to-use, one-touch operation with auto-inflate
- Flash-warning system immediately alerts you to high systolic or diastolic BP
- Slim and portable, for anywhere use
AlphaMed is designed with ease-of-use in mind, employing one-key measuring so you can test your BP alone, in seconds, no matter where you are. The quick-read blood pressure classification index gives you a visual assessment of where your BP stands, and the device will also display your current pulse. As with similar BP monitors, two users can share this device; it has memory storage of up to 90 historical readings, per user (180 readings total). We appreciate the auto shut-off feature (3 minutes), too.
Key Features:
- FDA approved with CE0123 certification
- Scratch-resistant LCD screen clearly displays measurements, time and date
- 12-month, worry-free warranty
If you need more than the standard 90 historical readings, you’ll love the Care Touch Platinum Series blood pressure monitor. This upper-arm reader (arm circumference: 8.5” – 16.5″) can track historical data for 2 users, with a memory of up to 250 readings per user; it also displays an average of your last 3 readings. Results are displayed in less than one minute. Auto shutoff is enabled.
Key Features:
- FDA approved
- Irregular heartbeat indicator alerts you immediately to a problem
- 1-year warranty
For razor-sharp accuracy, this monitor employs a double-pulse detection algorithm (DPDA), which twice-tests your blood pressure for higher proven accuracy over single measurements. Additionally, this device measures during inflation (MDI) to deliver results in just 30-40 seconds. Colored AHA indication will provide visual classification of your BP, and the device will also alert you to an irregular heartbeat.
Key Features:
- Versatile cuff size (9”-17”) with extra-long cuff hose (31”)
- Monitors two users with storage of 120 readings (60 per user), and additional readings available via mobile app
- iProvèn Health App connects to your iOS or Android smartphone, to provide easy access to your historical readings
You’ll love this portable monitor from Vive Precision! It’s capable of tracking and recording readings for two separate users, it store 250 measurements per user. The device will display a visual assessment of your blood pressure. The device will also show your current heart rate (pulse), and will warn you to an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia).
Key Features:
- Can track up to 2 users, with storage of up to 500 measurement readings (250 each)
- Fully automatic inflation works at the push of a button
- 2-year guarantee
The Omron 10 Series blood pressure monitor offers some of the best features on the market today, starting with its advanced accuracy to ensure precise readings. Instead of measuring your BP just once, this device takes three consecutive readings, each one minute apart, and then calculates the average, per guidelines from the American Heart Association. The BP level bar will immediately display how your reading compares to other home BP levels, and an indicator light will let you know whether your blood pressure is in the green or showing hypertension (orange).
Key Features:
- Accommodates two users, with up to 100 historical readings each (200 total readings)
- Easy-to-read screen is backlit and displays extra-large digits with indicator lights
- Easy-Wrap ComFit Cuff fits all medium-large arms, and inflates around the entire arm to avoid incorrect cuff positioning
Swap an arm cuff for a wrist cuff, with this Care Touch blood pressure monitor. This nifty device will not only display your systolic and diastolic blood pressure in under a minute, but will also display your pulse and warn you to any irregular heartbeat. Additionally, the internal memory function will track up to 60 historical readings (one user).
Key Features:
- FDA approved
- Backlit LCD screen is very easy to read, even in the dark
- 1-year warranty
This lightweight, portable blood pressure monitor makes it easy to check your BP on the go, with a simple wrist cuff and fast readings. We love the built-in Advanced Averaging technology, which averages the last three readings (over 10 minutes) and displays the average, for consistency and accuracy. In addition to blood pressure, this monitor tracks your pulse and will warn you to arrhythmia.
Key Features:
- Designed for one user, with memory storage of 60 historical readings
- Hypertension indicator immediately warns you if a reading exceeds normal home-reading levels
- Irregular heartbeat detection
The 1byone digital blood pressure monitor uses a versatile upper-arm cuff (fits arm circumferences of 8 ¾” to 16 1/2”) to capture precise BP measurements. We like that it’s easy to use, with fully automatic inflation and quick readings of systolic and diastolic BP, plus pulse. The extra-large, backlit LCD is easy to read, even in the dark, and the built-in alerts will immediately warn you to hypertension or irregular heartbeat.
Key Features:
- FDA approved
- For 2 users, with memory of 60 historical readings per user (120 readings total)
- 2-year warranty
The Omron 7 Series blood pressure monitor employs an easy-to-use wrist cuff, making this device both portable and unobtrusive. We love the indicator lights, which help you find the correct position to take your BP, as well as the quick and quiet inflation; take your reading, discreetly, anywhere. The blood pressure level bar gives you instant understanding of your reading, and the heartbeat detector will alert you instantly to arrhythmias.
Key Features:
- For one user, with memory storage of 100 historic readings
- Tested and validated for accuracy, just as precise as upper-arm monitors
- Advanced Averaging will average 3 readings over 10 minutes, for improved accuracy
Care Touch is back with this wrist-cuff blood pressure monitor, which offers great features like a large, easy-to-read LCD screen, automatic power-off, and fast readings. In addition to reading, recording, and assessing your blood pressure, this monitor also features an irregular heartbeat indictor, to alert you to arrhythmia.
Key Features:
- FDA approved
- Up to 2 users, with storage of 90 historical readings per user (180 readings total)
- Fast response delivers accurate readings in under 1 minute
This SIMBR blood pressure monitor is easy to use: simply place the cuff around your upper arm, secure the Velcro, and press start; the monitor will take it from there. Readings are fast and accurate, and display not only your systolic and diastolic readings, but assess them on the WHO hypertension scale, from green to red.
Key Features:
- Certified with CE, RoHS and the FDA
- For 2 users, with storage of 90 historical readings per user (180 total readings)
- 18-month warranty
If you’re looking for a dedicated blood pressure monitor for home or office use, this entry from [email protected] Digital might be just the ticket. Designed for desktop use, this monitor uses an upper-arm cuff (arm circumference of 8.67”-16.5”) and one-button start to quickly and accurately take readings. The three-color hypertension indicator and irregular heartbeat indicator will immediately alert you to any problem.
Key Features:
- Desktop design – ideal for home, office or clinical use
- Designed for 2 users, with storage up to 60 historical readings per use (120 readings total)
- Large LCD display is backlit for easy reading
If you’re technologically inclined, the Balance Bluetooth BP monitor is for you. The upper-arm cuff (arm circumferences of 8 3/4″ to 16 1/2″) has the same high accuracy of other Balance monitors, and adds on Bluetooth tech to send readings directly to the smart device of your choice. The accompanying app helps you keep an eye on your overall blood pressure trends, and what they mean for your health.
Key Features:
- FDA-cleared monitor
- For 2 users, with up to 60 historical readings per user (120 readings total)
- 2-year warranty
This upper-arm BP monitor from AlphaMed offers a bevy of features, including an extra-large cuff, one-button operation, and the ability to average your past three readings. What’s more, it offers the WHO classification indicator for easy visual identification of hypertension, as well as an irregular heartbeat indicator and automatic power-off.
Key Features:
- CE0123 certification and FDA/UDI approved
- For 2 users, with storage for 90 historical readings per user (180 readings total)
- Easy-read backlit LED screen
This upper-arm cuff (arm size of 8.6”-12.6”) blood pressure monitor from JinHam offers easy operation and a high level of accuracy. The device has one-button operation, meaning it’s very simple to use, and results are also easy to read on the large, clear LCD screen. We appreciate the cuff is soft, so as not to irritate the skin.
Key Features:
- USA quality checked, FDA approved, with CE and RoHS certificate
- For 2 users, with storage of 90 historical readings per user (180 readings total)
- Powered by 4 AA batteries or 6V adapter (not included)
Blood pressure wrist monitors have come a long way in the last few years, as evidenced by this entry from MeasuPro. The device offers one-step measuring at just the push of a button, and executes a highly accurate reading in just minutes. In addition to measuring your systolic and diastolic blood pressure, this monitor displays your results as a green-yellow-red reading, and also alerts you to an irregular heartbeat.
Key Features:
- Adjustable wrist cuff fits wrist sizes from 5.3”-8.46”
- For 2 users, with storage of 60 historical readings per user (120 readings total)
- 2-year warranty
A single push of a button sets this upper-arm BP monitor working. The ComFit cuff fits arms up to 12.6”, while the device displays a fast and accurate reading on the large, backlit LCD screen. Three color segments (green, orange, red) make it immediately clear where your blood pressure level stands – you can even add a voice reading, for those with trouble reading the screen – and the device also offers irregular heartbeat detection.
Key Features:
- Average your last 3 readings, taken over a course of 10 minutes
- For 2 users, with storage for up to 90 historical readings per user (180 readings total)
- 2-year warranty
This wrist-cuff blood pressure monitor from CurveLogic offers the features you need: one-key measuring, quick & silent operation, guaranteed accuracy, and both a hypertension indicator and irregular heartbeat detection. It will also take the average of your last three readings, so you have a better understanding of your BP, and enables auto shutoff in 2 minutes, to save energy.
Key Features:
- FDA approved
- Scratch-resistant acrylic for long-lasting use
- 24-month worry-free warranty
This small and unobtrusive blood pressure monitor uses an adjustable wrist cuff (5.3” to 8.5”) to take quick, accurate measurements of your systolic and diastolic blood pressure. We appreciate the large, easy-to-read LCD screen, as well as the fully-automatic operation, which you activate with just the push of a button.
Key Features:
- FDA approved
- For 2 users, with storage for 90 historical readings per user (180 readings total)
- 30-day return/refund and 24-month warranty
This offering from Care Touch offers much more than the standard 90 readings/user, with a huge 500 readings memory (250 readings per user). What’s more, it delivers ultra-fast readings in under a minute, will calculate the average of your last three readings, and will also sound the alarm if an irregular heartbeat is detected. The large LCD screen is easy to read.
Key Features:
- FDA approved
- For 2 users, with storage of up to 250 historical readings per user (500 readings total)
- 1-year warranty
This dual blood pressure/pulse monitor from BESUNTEK is very compact, making it portable and easy to carry. It measures both your systolic/diastolic blood pressure and pulse, and displays results on the large, backlit, easy-to-read LCD screen. The device is easy-to-use, with a one key operation button.
Key Features:
- WHO classification indicator
- For 2 users, with storage of 90 historical readings per user (180 readings total)
- FDA approved
The VALLENN upper-arm blood pressure monitor offers the ultimate in comfort, thanks to its contoured cuff that fits medium to large arms. You’ll also appreciate the device’s precision and accuracy, for correct and consistent readings on the large, easy-to-read LCD display. The device also takes your pulse and displays your blood pressure reading via the BP level indicator.
Key Features:
- FDA approved and CE certified
- For 2 users, with storage of 90 historical readings per user (180 readings total)
- 24-month worry-free warranty
