The GreaterGoods Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor is an all-in-one, cordless, wireless, cuff-integrated unit, making it our best overall pick. It comes with a simple smartphone app for tracking blood pressure readings over time. The unit is rechargeable, so no worries about replacing batteries. It can also operate with AC power connected. It fits an 8.75- to 16.5-inch circumference upper arm. Pros:
One pieceRechargeableBluetooth app
Cons:
May not be good for larger armsApp is a bit basic
With the largest backlit display on the market, this device is ideal for those, such as the elderly, who have trouble looking at smartphones or small digital displays. It doesn’t have Bluetooth, but it’s priced to go at $45. Pros:
Big, backlit displayAffordableAutomatic upper arm machineAccurate adjustable digital BP cuff kit
Cons:
No smartphone connectivity
Some folks just need a bigger cuff to take a more accurate reading. And for those people, the LifeSource is the best choice. Able to accommodate a 16.5- to 23.6-inch arm circumference, you should be able to measure the blood pressure of a professional bodybuilder, no problem. Pros:
Good for larger armsExtra large cuffQuick inflation
Cons:
No smartphone appPricier than other models
Omron’s Evolv looks like something you might even see on a futuristic sci-fi show, like Star Trek. And it wouldn’t be out of place there, because not only does it work with Omron’s smartphone application, which can track two users’ blood pressure histories over time, but it also integrates with Alexa as well as the AliveCor Kardia cloud service, so you can track blood pressure and mobile ECG readings from the same app. Pros:
Smartphone appDual user profile supportAlexa-enabled
Cons:
May not fit larger armsSmaller display
The Omron Platinum does everything the Evolve does, but it allows for more than two users and has more of a clinical-style, detached upper arm cuff rather than an all-integrated cuff unit. It comes with an AC adapter, so you don’t have to worry about charging it. A high morning average indicator alerts the user if systolic or diastolic measurements are out of the normal range in the morning when there is a higher risk for heart attack or stroke. Pros:
Alexa-enabledDual user profile supportAC adapter
Cons:
App costs extra
Smartphone connectivityAll-in-one, upper-arm style designsUnits with large displays for elderly or vision-impaired patientsClinical-style multi-piece configurations for ease of useUnits with large cuff accommodationDevices with remote clinician monitoring capabilities if needed
Our least expensive device on the list is under $50 and features a large backlit display. There are certainly units on the market that are cheaper than $45, such as the more entry-level units in Omron’s product portfolio, but you then start sacrificing features such as display size, backlight, blood pressure history tracking, upper-arm cuff configurations, multiuser, and even basic app connectivity.
