The 6 Best Blood Pressure Monitors for Easy At-Home Use

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Get accurate, consistent readings at home with these cardiologist-approved, editor-tested blood pressure monitors.

Loren Brutsch is a writer and editor for Health.com. She has a master's in publishing, is a certified personal trainer, and has over six years of experience in strength training and bodybuilding. Combining her love of wellness and her love of writing—Loren specializes in creating content that promotes healthy living.

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An at-home blood pressure monitor is an important tool for people with hypertension who want to keep their blood pressure in check. Using a home blood pressure monitor doesn’t necessarily need to be for those who struggle with heart conditions, though. Even healthy individuals should monitor their blood pressure. “Heart attacks, strokes, renal failure and peripheral vascular disease can often be avoided with early interventions. Know your blood pressure, even if you’re healthy,” says Bradley Serwer, MD, Interventional Cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer at VitalSolution.

However, not all home blood pressure monitors are built equally. Our editors put 35 blood pressure monitors to the test in our lab with the help of an on-site nurse, who cross-checked them for accuracy using a stethoscope and standard blood pressure cuff (this is the way medical professionals measure blood pressure in clinical settings). Then, we evaluated them for ease of use, portability, and data display. These are the blood pressure monitors we recommend to ensure yours is within a healthy range. We also had a doctor from our Medical Expert Board check this article for medical and scientific accuracy.

Although there are three different types of blood pressure monitors (arm, wrist and finger models), neither the cardiologists we interviewed for this story nor The American Heart Association recommend using finger or wrist models. For this reason, we only recommend arm monitors.

"Home blood pressure readings should complement—not replace—medical care,” explains James Lyons, MD, Physician & Medical Consultant at Synergy Houses. It’s important to track your data and then share it with your healthcare provider routinely.

While one high blood pressure reading isn’t cause for concern (because our blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day), it’s important to take note of consistently high or low readings. “If your average blood pressure reading is greater than 130/80, you have Stage I hypertension and should be evaluated by your primary care provider. If your blood pressure is greater than 180/100 or if you have symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath or severe headache, you should seek immediate attention,” says Serwer.

Our Health team tested 35 blood pressure monitors in our testing lab. To select the products for testing, we only used monitors that were validated by Stride BP, an international nonprofit organization associated with the International Society of Hypertension, and Validate BP, an independent certification for blood pressure monitor accuracy, based on the American Medical Association.

With the help of an expert nurse on-site, each of our editors established a baseline for their blood pressure to compare the accuracy of each model we tested. To establish the baseline reading, our on-site nurse used a stethoscope to measure blood pressure—the same way it’s done in a hospital setting or doctor’s office. She inflated the blood pressure cuff, listened for the sounds via the stethoscope, and then slowly deflated the cuff. She continued to listen as blood flowed through the brachial artery (the artery that supplies blood flow to the arm from the heart) to establish the baseline reading.

We then evaluated the monitors based on the following criteria. The monitors we recommend were consistently accurate in our test, easy to use and set up, and had a comfortable fit for most users.

Loren Brutsch is an editor at Health.com who has covered health topics, medical devices, and fitness since 2022. She’s an ISSA-certified personal trainer and a Precision Nutrition-certified nutrition coach. She understands the value of tools that help people keep their health markers in check and has interviewed countless medical professionals throughout her career as a health journalist.

Loren interviewed multiple physicians and cardiologists to report this story, including:

If you’re wondering what brand cardiologists and emergency medicine experts most often recommend to their patients, the resounding answer is Omron, which stands out in terms of accuracy and quality. "I recommend at-home blood pressure monitors from Omron. They're user-friendly, and in my experience, Omron's monitors also tend to be the most accurate,” says Sharayne Mark, MD, FACC, General Cardiologist at Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia.

During testing, our editor loved how the Omron Complete BP7900 has an easy setup, offers a sturdy travel case, and provides a quick and easy app connection through Bluetooth. The app holds your test history and walks you through each feature so you know exactly where to look for past data. This monitor also offers a comfortable cuff that expands to a full 17 inches, larger than most cuff sizes, to accommodate more users. Our editor was pleasantly surprised by how this blood pressure monitor offers EKG readings—something he didn’t even know he needed.

The device itself doesn’t display past readings, but the data is easily accessible in the free app, which offers unlimited cloud-based storage. It’s also a bit bulky, which isn’t ideal if you frequently need to travel with your monitor. If you’re hoping for a monitor that’s easier to transport (and you’re willing to sacrifice the EKG readings), our pick for best portable monitor, Greater Goods Smart Pro-Series Blood Pressure Monitor, may be a better pick for you.

Getting an accurate reading at home may not be as easy or consistent as the readings you’ll get in the doctor’s office. To get more accurate readings, Lyons suggests “taking two to three readings, about a minute apart, and averaging them can give a clearer picture of your blood pressure.” However, the Equate 8000 Series blood pressure monitor takes three consecutive readings back-to-back and then averages the data to take the leg work out of it for you and improve accuracy.

This monitor blew our editor away with how easy it is to use; it’s ready to use right out of the box, the readings are easy to interpret, and the cuff is comfortable and easy to adjust. The monitor even reads your results aloud if you struggle with vision impairment. Our editor also loves that it indicates an irregular heartbeat reading and can store data for up to two users.

This monitor is a little heavy, which makes it difficult to travel with. However, it’s not oversized and is still more portable than other options.

Lyons also recommends A&D Medical. After testing the UltraConnect Wireless blood pressure monitor, we could see why. This monitor impressed us with its consistently accurate readings, comfortable cuff, and portable size. While it doesn’t come with a travel case, the monitor and cuff are small enough to tuck into a small travel bag.

However, the most enticing thing about this monitor is its app functionality. We love that the app is simple and quick to set up (as long as you read the instructions). “The app does all of the work for you and automatically updates with no delays at all,” our tester explained. The app also calculates your average daily readings and comes with a handy symbol key to make reading your results easier.

This monitor doesn’t work without the app, so if you struggle with a mobile device, this may not be the best pick for you. Also, the cuff size is a bit large and may not be ideal for small arms.

If you’re new to taking your blood pressure at home and don’t want to shell out a bunch of cash on a fancy model with extra features, the Equate 4000 Series blood pressure monitor may be your best option. In addition to this monitor’s affordable price, our editor loved the thinner armband, which made it easier to put on her arm and felt comfortable with zero pinching or scratching.

She also appreciated how straightforward and intuitive this monitor is. It doesn’t come with an app, so if tech or mobile devices aren’t your thing—no problem. Plus, it offers color-coded results (green for good, yellow for okay, and red for bad) for easier readings. Lastly, this monitor has a large display with bold, bright letters and numbers for those who struggle with vision problems and carrying cases, making this portable monitor even easier to travel with.

In comparison, we also tested the Beurer Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor, Auto 400 (BM72), which is affordable, intuitive, easy to use, and has bright, bold numbers on a large display. However, our editor struggled to fit the band on her arm properly, and it also doesn’t come with an app. For that reason, we recommend the Equate 4000 Series over the Beurer.

While some may love that this monitor doesn’t require an app, others may consider this a disadvantage. If you prefer a few more bells and whistles to help you collect your data, check out other options on this list.

After testing, we felt that the Greater Goods Smart Pro-Series blood pressure monitor is almost like a smaller version of the Omron (our pick most recommended by experts) without the EKG function. Like Omron, this monitor has a free app, and the connection is quick and easy. Our editor found this pick was incredibly accurate and consistent, and the strap for the cuff is super secure, which can also help with accuracy. Like the Equate 4000 Series blood pressure monitor, the Greater Good monitor has color-coded readings to make deciphering your results that much easier. It’s quick, simple, and reliable when it comes to getting your results.

The best part about this monitor, though, is that it’s handheld, which makes it a great option if you need to take your blood pressure while you travel. It can fit into small bags, but it also comes with a travel case that has a handle if you want to carry it separately.

In contrast, we also tested the Dario Blood Pressure Monitoring System and found it was suited for traveling. However, the buttons on the device are unclear, and the display feels outdated, so we still recommend the Greater Goods monitor if you’re frequently on the go.

The screen size could be better utilized for more detailed readings.

After testing the Medline Digital Upper Arm blood pressure monitor, our tester said, “The monitor did a beautiful job displaying my readings. It has big and bold blood pressure and heart rate readings on the screen, which caters to those with visual challenges.” He was also impressed with the accuracy of the readings, the comfortable arm cuff that didn’t scratch at all, and the small size that lends to easy portability.

This monitor does come with an app, but our editor loved that it’s not required to use the monitor. So, if you’re not partial to mobile devices or if you simply don’t care to track your recordings in an app, you’re free to just use the monitor on its own. That being said, the app is easy to set up, and you can manually enter recordings in the app later if you decide you’d like to start using it. The Medline blood pressure monitor is also ready to use right out of the box, which our editor found convenient.

It’s a bit slow to deliver readings. However, we think that’s a small price to pay for accuracy.

While everyone’s needs are different, there are a few factors that make certain monitors more worthwhile for most users in general. Consider whether you want a smart monitor that syncs to an app or if you prefer a simple, no-frills option. Either way, when shopping for a new blood pressure monitor, Lyons recommends looking for options that are: