Blood pressure monitor tests
Here you can find various tests from well-known review magazines and publications on blood pressure monitors.
CHIP test 02/2026
CHIP tested a total of 19 devices. They published 5 recommendations.
- Omron X7 Smart
- Rating: Very good (1.2)
- Pros: Warns about user errors · Very good cuff · Excellent display · App support · Detects atrial fibrillation
- Cons: Quite heavy
- Measurement accuracy: Very good (1.0)
- Category: Overall winner
- Sanitas SBM 22
- Rating: Good (1.6)
- Pros: Warns about user errors · Up to 4 users · Comes with a pouch
- Cons: Quite heavy · Measurement takes a long time · Hard to put on
- Measurement accuracy: Very good (1.2)
- Category: Best value (upper-arm device)
- Withings BPM Core
- Rating: Very good (1.3)
- Pros: Warns if you move · ECG measurement · Detects atrial fibrillation · Up to 8 users
- Cons: Small display · Only works with an app · Hard to put on
- Measurement accuracy: Very good (1.1)
- Category: Top alternative
- Medisana BU 572 connect
- Rating: Very good (1.3)
- Pros: Excellent display · Very good cuff · Fast measurement · App support
- Cons: Exporting readings is a bit cumbersome
- Measurement accuracy: Good (1.9)
- Category: Also great (upper-arm device)
- Beurer BC 54
- Rating: Good (1.6)
- Pros: Easy to put on · Checks cuff is positioned correctly · Fast measurement · 5-year warranty
- Cons: More prone to measurement errors
- Measurement accuracy: Good (2.4)
- Category: Best for the wrist
BILD newspaper test 05/2025
Product tests are new in the BILD newspaper. In early May 2025 they published their test of blood pressure monitors. Five upper-arm and wrist devices with inflatable cuffs were tested. Here are the results of that test:1st place: Omron M500 Intelli IT Test score 2.2 (good)
2nd place: Braun ExactFit 5 Connect BUA6350EU Test score 2.3 (good)
3rd place: Withings BPM Connect Test score 2.9 (satisfactory)
4th place: Omron RS7 Intelli IT Test score 3.1 (satisfactory)
5th place: Beurer BC 54 Bluetooth Test score 3.9 (sufficient)
Smartwatches with blood pressure functions were also tested in a second test. First, the then-current Samsung models Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 were tested. These calculate blood pressure from the pulse wave measured by optical sensors. Regular calibration with a conventional blood pressure monitor is necessary. This method of measuring blood pressure was also continued in Samsung's follow-up models.
2nd place: Braun ExactFit 5 Connect BUA6350EU Test score 2.3 (good)
3rd place: Withings BPM Connect Test score 2.9 (satisfactory)
4th place: Omron RS7 Intelli IT Test score 3.1 (satisfactory)
5th place: Beurer BC 54 Bluetooth Test score 3.9 (sufficient)
Smartwatches with blood pressure functions were also tested in a second test. First, the then-current Samsung models Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Watch Active 2 were tested. These calculate blood pressure from the pulse wave measured by optical sensors. Regular calibration with a conventional blood pressure monitor is necessary. This method of measuring blood pressure was also continued in Samsung's follow-up models.
Second, the Huawei Watch D2 with a built-in air cushion in the strap was tested. The measurement is done using the conventional principle of inflating and deflating the air in the built-in cuff.
The result for both types of smartwatches was disappointing: the technology isn't mature enough yet.
The result for both types of smartwatches was disappointing: the technology isn't mature enough yet.
Comparison ETM Testmagazin 02/2025
The ETM Testmagazin compared a total of 11 blood pressure monitors in the February 2025 issue, divided into three groups. The split was between upper-arm monitors with and without data retrieval, and wrist monitors. We find the division into devices with and without data retrieval a bit odd ultimately this refers to devices that can only be used properly together with the manufacturer's app. Only two wrist devices were tested. Because of this split, Beurer devices clearly dominate the test: more than a third of all devices came from this manufacturer.
Upper-arm blood pressure monitors with data retrieval
- 1st: BM 53 from Beurer (very good, 94.2%)
- 2nd: BM 27 from Beurer (very good, 92.1%)
- 3rd: BM 28 from Beurer (very good, 92.0%)
- 4th: X2 Smart+ from Omron (good, 91.5%)
- 5th: BU 512 from Medisana (good, 87.2%)
Upper-arm blood pressure monitors without data retrieval
- 1st: BPM Core from Withings (very good, 93.4%)
- 2nd: Index BPM from Garmin (very good, 92.3%)
- 3rd: BPM Connect from Withings (good, 91.3%)
- Upper-arm blood pressure monitor with smart app from ETA (good, 91.2%)
Wrist blood pressure monitors
- 1st: BC 87 from Beurer (very good, 95.0%)
- 2nd: SBC 22 from Sanitas (very good, 92.0%)
IMTEST comparison June 2024
- Omron RS7 Intelli IT
Rating: good (score 2.4)
Pro: Shows the highest measured accuracy in the test.
Con: The manufacturer's definition of high blood pressure is not WHO-compliant. - Withings BMP Connect
Rating: good (score 2.5)
Pro: Stores unlimited readings for up to 8 users (via app).
Con: The central multifunction button is not labeled. - Braun Exact Fit 5 BP6200
Rating: good (score 2.5)
Pro: Two cuffs in different sizes are included.
Con: Quite high inaccuracies were observed in pulse measurements. - Medisana BU510
Rating: satisfactory (score 2.6)
Pro: Large LCD segment display with good, high-contrast font size.
Con: The pump operation is quite loud and was found disturbing. - Sanitas SBC 22
Rating: satisfactory (score 2.9)
Pro: By far the cheapest device in the test for under 25 (via Amazon).
Con: Some readings in a series differed noticeably from each other.
Note: IMTEST commissioned an independent test laboratory. However, each device was tested with only 3 measurements on 3 subjects. That's not much. Overall we find the selection of devices and the information in the test not very helpful. The full test is linked in our sources.
Stiftung Warentest comparison November 2023
In the November 2023 issue, Stiftung Warentest tested 10 monitors. The focus was on measurement accuracy; only the two Omron devices scored "good".
| Wrist blood pressure monitors | Upper-arm blood pressure monitors |
| Omron RS4 Rating: Good (Score 2.4) |
Omron X7 Smart Rating: Good (Score 2.3) |
| Beurer BC 27 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.6) |
Visocor OM 60 Rating: Good (Score 2.5) |
| Visocor HM 60 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.9) |
Medisana BU 586 voice Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.6) |
| Medisana BW 335 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 3.1) |
Braun ExactFit 5 Connect Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.8) |
| Beurer BM 81 easyLock Rating: Satisfactory (Score 3.0) |
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| Boso medicus exclusive Rating: Sufficient (Score 3.9) |
The article also discussed the accuracy of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Stiftung Warentest found the measurement accuracy surprisingly good, but noted the need for calibration, the limited measurement range, and the lack of approval as a medical device.
Stiftung Warentest comparison September 2020
In the September 2020 issue, Stiftung Warentest again tested monitors. Of the 17 devices tested, 7 received the overall rating "good".
| Wrist blood pressure monitors | Upper-arm blood pressure monitors |
| Omron RS7 Intelli IT Rating: Good (Score 2.4) |
Boso Medicus X Rating: Good (Score 2.3) |
| Boso Medistar+ Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.8) |
Medisana BU 535 Rating: Good (Score 2.4) |
| Beurer BC 21 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 3.0) |
Omron X3 Comfort Rating: Good (Score 2.4) |
| Veroval Compact Handgelenk Rating: Satisfactory (Score 3.0) |
Veroval Compact Oberarm Rating: Good (Score 2.4) |
| Sanitas SBC 22 Rating: Adequate (Score 3.9) |
Braun ExactFit 3 Rating: Good (Score 2.5) |
| Braun iCheck 7 Rating: Adequate (Score 4.2) |
Sanitas SBM 22 Rating: Good (Score 2.5) |
| Medisana BW 320 Rating: Adequate (Score 4.2) |
Aponorm Basis Control Plus Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.6) |
| Braun ExactFit 5 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.6) |
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| Visomat comfort 20/40 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.6) |
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| Beurer BM 51 easyClip Rating: Adequate (Score 3.7) |
Konsument comparison January 2019
The Austrian test magazine published a test of 14 blood pressure monitors in the January issue of the magazine.
| Wrist blood pressure monitors | Upper-arm blood pressure monitors |
| Omron RS6 Average (56%) |
Braun ExactFit 5 Good (61%) |
| Braun Vital Scan 3 Average (50%) |
Visomat Double comfort Average (58%) |
| Aponorm Mobil Slim Less satisfactory (32%) |
Boso Medicus family 4 Average (56%) |
| Sanitas SBC 15 Less satisfactory (30%) |
Omron M400 Average (56%) |
| Medisana BW315 Less satisfactory (26%) |
Beurer BM 28 Average (54%) |
| Visomat Handy express Less satisfactory (26%) |
Aponorm Professional Touch Average (52%) |
| Sanitas SBM 18 Average (52%) |
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| Medisana MTP Pro Less satisfactory (38%) |
Since wrist devices in particular were not convincing, Konsument also published a table of wrist monitors from an earlier test that are still available for purchase.
| Omron RS2 Good (66%) |
Boso Medistar+ Good (64%) |
Boso Medicus X Good (64%) |
Stiftung Warentest comparison November 2018
In the November 2018 issue, Stiftung Warentest once again tested blood pressure monitors. Of the 14 devices tested, none were able to beat the 2016 winners. In many cases the measurement accuracy of the tested devices was not convincing. The best rating for this criterion was "satisfactory". The overall rating of "good" was only given once, and eight devices scored "satisfactory". Five devices were only "sufficient". Handling of the devices was consistently rated positively here all tested devices received the top rating "very good".
Smart devices that can send measured values directly to an app via Bluetooth were not considered in this test.
Devices in the test
| Wrist blood pressure monitors | Upper-arm blood pressure monitors |
| Omron RS 6 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.7) |
Braun Exakt Fit 5 Rating: Good (Score 2.5) |
| Braun VitalScan 3 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 3.0) |
Visomat Double Comfort Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.6) |
| Aponorm Mobil Slim Rating: Sufficient (Score 3.9) |
Boso Medicus Family 4 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.7) |
| Sanitas SBC 15 Rating: Sufficient (Score 4.0) |
Omron M 400 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.7) |
| Medisana BW 315 Rating: Sufficient (Score 4.2) |
Beurer BM 28 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.8) |
| Visomat Handy Express Rating: Sufficient (Score 4.2) |
Aponorm Professionell Touch Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.9) |
| Sanitas SBM 18 Rating: Satisfactory (Score 2.9) |
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| Medisana MTP Pro Rating: Sufficient (Score 3.6) |
Stiftung Warentest comparison May 2016
In the May 2016 issue of the magazine "test", Stiftung Warentest published a report on 15 blood pressure monitors.
Stiftung Warentest assessed only three devices as "good" and two devices received only the rating "sufficient" for measurement accuracy.
Devices in the test
| Wrist blood pressure monitors | Upper-arm blood pressure monitors |
| Omrom RS2 Rating: good (Score 2.2) |
Boso Medicus X Rating: good (Score 2.3) |
| Boso Medistar+ Rating: good (Score 2.3) |
Omron M500 Rating: satisfactory (Score 2.6) |
| Beurer BC 40 Rating: satisfactory (Score 2.7) |
Aponorm Basis Control Rating: satisfactory (Score 2.8) |
| Medisana BW 300 connect Rating: satisfactory (Score 2.7) |
Tensoval Comfort Clasic Rating: satisfactory (Score 2.8) |
| Visomat handy Soft Rating: satisfactory (Score 2.7) |
Visomat Comfort Eco Rating: satisfactory (Score 2.9) |
| Sanitas SBC 21 Rating: adequate (Score 3.6) |
Sanitas SBM 38 Rating: satisfactory (Score 3.0) |
| Aponorm Mobil Soft Control Rating: adequate (Score 3.7) |
Medisana BU 550 Connect Rating: satisfactory (Score 3.1) |
| Beurer BM 85 Rating: adequate (Score 3.7) |
Interesting: The Beurer BM 85 fared quite poorly. In the ETM Testmagazin it had still been the test winner.
Stiftung Warentest also evaluated the app and severely downgraded the device, partly because data were reportedly sent unencrypted.
Both the company Beurer and the company WEPA (Aponorm) criticized the test methods. A re-evaluation took place.
ETM Testmagazin 02/2015
The ETM Testmagazin tested upper-arm and wrist blood pressure monitors in issue 02/2015. Here are the tested devices with ratings:
| Wrist blood pressure monitors | Upper-arm blood pressure monitors |
| Panasonic EW-BW10 very good (93.4%) Top pick |
Beurer BM 85 very good (93.3%) Top pick |
| Omron RS8 very good (92.3%) |
Omron M500 very good (93.2%) |
| Beurer BC 58 good (91.4%) |
Panasonic EW-BU 15 very good (92.3%) |
| Hartmann Tensoval mobil good (91.2%) |
Medisana BU 550 Connect very good (92.2%) |
| Medisana BW 300 connect good (91.1%) |
Hartmann Tensoval duo control good (91.9%) |
| boso medistar+ good (91.0%) |
boso medicus vital good (90.8%) |
| Sanitas SBC 21 good (89.8%) Best value |
Sanitas SBM 21 good (90.8%) Best value |
| Medisana MTP good (89.3%) |
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| ecomed BU-90E good (89.0%) |
Stiftung Warentest comparison December 2010
In the December 2010 issue of the magazine "test", Stiftung Warentest published a report on blood pressure monitors. Although none of the devices in the comparison received the rating "very good", the testers were overall quite satisfied. Above all, the quality of the measurement results was consistently good. Accordingly, the title of the Stiftung Warentest report is "Hardly Any False Readings".
In addition to measurement accuracy, operation and instructions were also evaluated. Operation depends partly on large buttons and an easy-to-read display. Whether a device is for the wrist or the upper arm makes no difference for measurement accuracy. Upper-arm devices avoid anatomical problems (for example with thick bones or non-elastic arteries). Wrist devices, on the other hand, are clearly more handy. The test showed no advantage for upper-arm devices. The test winner is a particularly handy wrist device.
Devices in the test
| Wrist blood pressure monitors | Upper-arm blood pressure monitors |
| Panasonic EW-BW 10 Rating: good (Score 2.0) Top pick |
Aponorm Basis Plus Rating: good (Score 2.1) |
| Omron RX Classic II Rating: good (Score 2.3) |
Beurer BM 58 Rating: good (Score 2.1) |
| Uebe Visomat handy Rating: good (Score 2.4) |
Hartmann Tensoval duo control Rating: good (Score 2.1) Editor's note: The device received the German Hypertension League's seal of approval in 2011. |
| Boso medilife S Rating: satisfactory (Score 2.9) |
Homedics Thera P Rating: good (Score 2.1) |
| Sanitas SBC 41 Rating: satisfactory (Score 3.0) Best buy |
Medisana MTX Rating: good (Score 2.2) |
| Omron M4 Plus II Rating: good (Score 2.4) |
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| Sanitas SBM 30 Rating: satisfactory (Score 2.9) |
ÖKO-TEST June 2010
ÖKO-TEST tested eleven devices in June 2010. The test was republished in the ÖKO-TEST Health Handbook in June 2012. The devices and their ratings:
- very good: Panasonic Diagnostic EW 3006 (received the rating "good" (2.4) in Stiftung Warentest 1/2008)
- good: Boso-Medistar S
- good: Omron MIT Elite Plus
- good: Tensoval Mobil
- satisfactory: Medisana MTS
- satisfactory: Omron R5 Professional
- satisfactory: Sanitas SBM 03
- satisfactory: Tensoval Duo Control
- satisfactory: Visomat Comfort 20/40
- sufficient: Beurer BC 20
- poor: Braun Vital Scan Plus BP 1600
Sources:
- https://www.test.de/Blutdruckmessgeraete-im-Test-5007166-0/
- https://konsument.at/blutdruckmessgeraete012019
- https://etm-testmagazin.de/tests-und-themen/blutdruckmessgerte-im-test/
- https://www.oekotest.de/gesundheit-medikamente/11-Blutdruckmessgeraete-im-Test_100966_1.html
- https://www.imtest.de/kaufberatung/blutdruckmessgeraet-bluthochdruck-blutdruckpass-gesundheit-messen-test-medisana-sanitas-omron-braun-withings/17452
- https://etm-testmagazin.de/tests/11-blutdruckmessgeraete-im-test-2025/
- https://www.bild.de/kaufberater/blutdruckmessgeraete-test/
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Author Horst Klier has been dealing intensively with high blood pressure since 2002 – initially from personal experience and since 2009 as a developer of BloodPressureDB – and, thanks to his app and specialist platform used millions of times and numerous publications, he is now regarded as an established blood pressure expert. As the author of several health guides and professional articles, he explains complex topics clearly and in a practical way.
Author Horst Klier has been dealing intensively with high blood pressure since 2002 – initially from personal experience and since 2009 as a developer of BloodPressureDB – and, thanks to his app and specialist platform used millions of times and numerous publications, he is now regarded as an established blood pressure expert. As the author of several health guides and professional articles, he explains complex topics clearly and in a practical way.
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