Blood Pressure Monitors Test
Here you will find various tests from renowned testing magazines on blood pressure monitors.
Comparison of IMTEST June 2024
- Omron RS7 Intelli IT
Rating: good (Grade 2.4)
Pro: Shows the highest measured accuracy in the test.
Con: The manufacturer's specification for high blood pressure is not WHO-compliant. - Withings BMP Connect
Rating: good (Grade 2.5)
Pro: Stores unlimited measurements for up to 8 users (via app).
Con: The central multifunction button is not labeled. - Braun Exact Fit 5 BP6200
Rating: good (Grade 2.5)
Pro: Two cuffs in different sizes are included.
Con: Significant inaccuracies were observed in pulse measurements. - Medisana BU510
Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.6)
Pro: Large LCD segment display with good, high-contrast font size.
Con: The pumping process is quite loud and was perceived as disturbing. - Sanitas SBC 22
Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.9)
Pro: For under 25 euros (via Amazon), the most affordable device in the test
Con: Values in a measurement series varied significantly.
Note: IMTEST commissioned an independent testing 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 complete test is linked in our sources.
Comparison of Stiftung Warentest November 2023
In the November 2023 issue, Stiftung Warentest tested 10 measuring devices. The focus was on measurement accuracy, where only the two Omron devices performed well.
| Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors | Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors |
| Omron RS4 Rating Good (Grade 2.4) |
Omron X7 Smart Rating Good (Grade 2.3) |
| Beurer BC 27 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.6) |
Visocor OM 60 Rating Good (Grade 2.5) |
| Visocor HM 60 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.9) |
Medisana BU 586 voice Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.6) |
| Medisana BW 335 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 3.1) |
Braun ExactFit 5 Connect Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.8) |
| Beurer BM 81 easyLock Rating Satisfactory (Grade 3.0) |
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| Boso medicus exclusive Rating Sufficient (Grade 3.9) |
The article also mentioned the accuracy of the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro. Stiftung Warentest found the measurement accuracy surprisingly good, but with the caveat of the necessary calibration, the limitation of the measurement range, and the lack of approval as a medical device.
Comparison of Stiftung Warentest September 2020
In the September 2020 issue, Stiftung Warentest tested measuring devices again. Of the 17 tested devices, 7 received an overall rating of "good".
| Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors | Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors |
| Omron RS7 Intelli IT Rating Good (Grade 2.4) |
Boso Medicus X Rating Good (Grade 2.3) |
| Boso Medistar+ Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.8) |
Medisana BU 535 Rating Good (Grade 2.4) |
| Beurer BC 21 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 3.0) |
Omron X3 Comfort Rating Good (Grade 2.4) |
| Veroval Compact Wrist Rating Satisfactory (Grade 3.0) |
Veroval Compact Upper Arm Rating Good (Grade 2.4) |
| Sanitas SBC 22 Rating Sufficient (Grade 3.9) |
Braun ExactFit 3 Rating Good (Grade 2.5) |
| Braun iCheck 7 Rating Sufficient (Grade 4.2) |
Sanitas SBM 22 Rating Good (Grade 2.5) |
| Medisana BW 320 Rating Sufficient (Grade 4.2) |
Aponorm Basis Control Plus Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.6) |
| Braun ExactFit 5 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.6) |
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| Visomat comfort 20/40 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.6) |
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| Beurer BM 51 easyClip Rating Sufficient (Grade 3.7) |
Comparison of Konsument January 2019
The Austrian testing 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 the wrist devices were particularly unconvincing, Konsument also published a table of wrist measuring devices from an earlier test that are still available on the market.
| Omron RS2 Good (66%) |
Boso Medistar+ Good (64%) |
Boso Medicus X Good (64%) |
Comparison of Stiftung Warentest November 2018
In the November 2018 issue, Stiftung Warentest tested blood pressure monitors again. None of the 14 tested devices could surpass the test winners from 2016. Particularly, the measurement accuracy of the tested devices was often unconvincing. The best rating for this point was "satisfactory". Only once was a rating of "good" narrowly awarded, and eight devices received "satisfactory". Five times, only "adequate" was achieved. The handling of the devices was consistently rated positively - all "test subjects" received the top rating of "very good".
Smart measuring devices that can transmit measured values directly to an app via Bluetooth were not considered in this test.
Devices in Test
| Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors | Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors |
| Omron RS 6 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.7) |
Braun Exact Fit 5 Rating Good (Grade 2.5) |
| Braun VitalScan 3 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 3.0) |
Visomat Double Comfort Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.6) |
| Aponorm Mobil Slim Rating Sufficient (Grade 3.9) |
Boso Medicus Family 4 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.7) |
| Sanitas SBC 15 Rating Sufficient (Grade 4.0) |
Omron M 400 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.7) |
| Medisana BW 315 Rating Sufficient (Grade 4.2) |
Beurer BM 28 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.8) |
| Visomat Handy Express Rating Sufficient (Grade 4.2) |
Aponorm Professional Touch Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.9) |
| Sanitas SBM 18 Rating Satisfactory (Grade 2.9) |
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| Medisana MTP Pro Rating Sufficient (Grade 3.6) |
Comparison of Stiftung Warentest May 2016
In the May 2016 issue of the magazine "test", Stiftung Warentest published a test report on 15 blood pressure monitors. Stiftung Warentest rated only three devices as "good", and two devices received only the rating "adequate" for measurement accuracy.
Devices in Test
| Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors | Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors |
| Omron RS2 Rating: good (Grade 2.2) |
Boso Medicus X Rating: good (Grade 2.3) |
| Boso Medistar+ Rating: good (Grade 2.3) |
Omron M500 Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.6) |
| Beurer BC 40 Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.7) |
Aponorm Basis Control Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.8) |
| Medisana BW 300 connect Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.7) |
Tensoval Comfort Classic Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.8) |
| Visomat handy Soft Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.7) |
Visomat Comfort Eco Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.9) |
| Sanitas SBC 21 Rating: sufficient (Grade 3.6) |
Sanitas SBM 38 Rating: satisfactory (Grade 3.0) |
| Aponorm Mobil Soft Control Rating: sufficient (Grade 3.7) |
Medisana BU 550 Connect Rating: satisfactory (Grade 3.1) |
| Beurer BM 85 Rating: sufficient (Grade 3.7) |
Interesting: The Beurer BM 85 performed quite poorly. In the ETM Testmagazin, it was still the test winner. Stiftung Warentest also evaluated the app in its test and thus significantly downgraded the device. This was also due to the fact that data is allegedly sent unencrypted.
Both Beurer and WEPA (Aponorm) criticized the testing methods. A re-evaluation took place.
ETM Testmagazin 02/2015
In issue 02/2015, ETM Testmagazin tested upper arm and wrist blood pressure monitors. Here are the tested devices with ratings:
| Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors | Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors |
| Panasonic EW-BW10 very good (93.4%) Test Winner |
Beurer BM 85 very good (93.3%) Test Winner |
| 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%) Price/Performance Winner |
Sanitas SBM 21 good (90.8%) Price/Performance Winner |
| Medisana MTP good (89.3%) |
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| ecomed BU-90E good (89.0%) |
Comparison of Stiftung Warentest December 2010
In the December 2010 issue of the magazine "test", Stiftung Warentest published a test report on blood pressure monitors. Although none of the devices achieved the rating "very good" in the comparison, the testers were overall quite satisfied. Especially the quality of the measurement results is consistently good. Accordingly, the title of the report from Stiftung Warentest is also "Hardly Any False Readings".
In addition to measurement accuracy, usability and instructions were also evaluated. Usability depends, among other things, on large buttons and an easily readable display. Whether it should be a wrist device or an upper arm blood pressure monitor does not matter for measurement accuracy. Upper arm devices bypass anatomical problems (such as thick bones or non-elastic veins). However, wrist devices are significantly more convenient. The test showed no advantage for upper arm devices. The test winner is a particularly handy device for the wrist.
Devices in Test
| Wrist Blood Pressure Monitors | Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitors |
| Panasonic EW-BW 10 Rating: good (Grade 2.0) Test Winner |
Aponorm Basis Plus Rating: good (Grade 2.1) |
| Omron RX Classic II Rating: good (Grade 2.3) |
Beurer BM 58 Rating: good (Grade 2.1) |
| Uebe Visomat handy Rating: good (Grade 2.4) |
Hartmann Tensoval duo control Rating: good (Grade 2.1) Editorial Note: The device received the certification from the German Hypertension League in 2011. |
| Boso medilife S Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.9) |
Homedics Thera P Rating: good (Grade 2.1) |
| Sanitas SBC 41 Rating: satisfactory (Grade 3.0) Price Winner |
Medisana MTX Rating: good (Grade 2.2) |
| Omron M4 Plus II Rating: good (Grade 2.4) |
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| Sanitas SBM 30 Rating: satisfactory (Grade 2.9) |
ÖKO-TEST June 2010
ÖKO-TEST tested eleven devices in June 2010. The test was re-published in the ÖKO-TEST Health Handbook in June 2012. The devices and their ratings:
- very good: Panasonic Diagnostic EW 3006 (achieved a rating of "good" (2.4) at 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
- adequate: 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
By Sabine Croci.
This article is medically reviewed. Last updated by Horst Klier (06/2024).
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