Having had experience with various blood pressure monitors over the last 3 years, I can say with certain confidence that Omron is the industry leader. The Omron HEM-7201 is one of their mid-to-upper range models and is excellent for tracking blood pressure for upto 2 members of a family via the multi-user memory.When somebody asks me about my suggestion for buying a BP monitor, this is the model I recommend for the following reasons:(1) Clinically validated for accuracy – big plus(2) Memory for 60 readings per user for 2 users(3) Automatic averaging feature for 3 readings taken within 10 minutes(4) Backlight – very useful for people with vision problemsWhen it comes to accuracy, I have not seen BP monitors from other manufacturers that are even close to Omron. People complaining about accuracy or consistency should read my tips below for understanding the proper way to take a BP measurement. Another thing that stands out with the Omron BP monitors is the battery life, which lasts for more than a year even with daily use.A useful thing to point out is that Omron's regular cuff size has tolerance for about ± 3cm. This is important specially if you are looking for a large cuff size as those are not only extremely hard to find, but are expensive as well. For obese people who absolutely need the large cuff size, the only option that I have had experience with is Omron HEM-7132. Although that model sells for almost the same price, it lacks many features that are available in Omron HEM-7201.Things to keep in mind when taking a blood pressure measurement:(1) Best time to take a BP measurement, especially for tracking, is immediately after you wake up. Also see tip #7. This would be your resting heart rate (RHR) reading which should remain pretty consistent. More random measurements could be taken during the day for additional data points.(2) Do not take a measurement immediately after walking from somewhere. For accurate and consistent measurements, you should be seated in the same position for 15 minutes before putting the cuff on and taking the measurement.(3) Strictly no movement or talking while the BP machine is in operation. The only slight movement should be from your normal breathing. Stay relaxed and breathe normally.(4) Sit on a chair placed in front of a table that allows you to rest your forearm parallel to the floor -- at the level of your heart. Also, do not sit cross-legged. Your legs should be bent from your knees so that they are almost perpendicular to the floor; you could keep them slightly out in front of you. In short, sit in a relaxed, upright position.(5) Put the cuff on immediately before taking a measurement. Do not leave the cuff tightened around your arm for a long time if you are taking multiple measurements and then averaging them out. If you want to take multiple measurements for getting average then loosen/remove the cuff and wait 5 minutes in-between the readings.(6) Do not measure your BP for 60-90 minutes after having food or taking a bath/shower. The BP is elevated during and for at least an hour after these activities. Similarly, do not measure your BP after any sort of physical exercise or emotional stress unless you are specifically tracking the BP for those situations.(7) Do not measure your BP if you feel the need to urinate or empty your bowels. Go use the toilet and then follow tip #2.(8) Last but not least, try to take the BP measurements sitting in the same posture at the same time or after the same activities every day. This will give you consistent measurements and should help you catch any changes in your BP more accurately. This is very important for titration, i.e., adjusting the dosage of your BP medicine(s).If you found this information helpful, please hit “yes” below to encourage me to write more reviews :)

Average product....features are useful for beginners.LED backlight & additional power socket are very useful.reading are still lower than mercury BP apparatus.But close to other electronic BP instrument.BEGINNERS MUST BUY THIS PRODUCT .AS IT SHOWS CUFF TIES PROPERLY OR NOT / BODY MOVEMENT which cause wrong readings./IRREGULAR HEART BEAT DETECTION .PLS DONT BUY A BP INSTRUMENT WHICH DOSE NOT HAVE THIS FEATURES.IT REALLY HELPFUL FOR BEGINNERS.This review is based on cross checking with mercury bp instrument and rossmax bp instrument(old one.)

Dear TeamI am disappointed of the performance of your Blood pressure monitor.Because i read your manual book and the videos in you tube of your blood pressure monitor, But it showing big difference in the reading at the same time.Due to this i don't get the correct reading and I checked it with the doctors sphygmomanometer and it showing great difference.RegardsROBIN JOSEPH9495909711

Not consistently accurate. I'm a cardiologist and I have taken measurements on the same person with this apparatus & a conventional mercury manometer immediately after one another. At times the readings were within 5 mm.Hg but at some other times, the difference was gross - even up to 20 mm.Hg which makes it clinically not dependable.Further, the on - off switch doesn't give the appropriate tactile response ( the click - click sensation) when it is operated & makes u feel it can malfunction any time.All in all, not a very good experience.

Indian arms are often thin. The flexible arms band fits well even if the arm is thin. The measurement is so convenient that even a school going child can manage it. That's the positive side.The readings are are not the same when two of them are taken in a succession. This fluctuation leaves the user wondering if the first reading is to be believed or the second! Good for a general indication. It is not a substitute for a precise reading that a doctor can take.