Its shape allows tight wrap at the elbow and minimum pressure on the arm. When it comes to comfort, the Omron X2 Basic features a 22-32-cm cuff that suits the majority of users easily. This makes it especially convenient for elder users who may have troubles using modern gadgets or/and have weak sight. Actually, it has nothing but one button to press, after which, in less than a minute, the readouts will appear on the screen.
It has a large screen and portable size, making it convenient for on-the-go use. Being fully automatic, this device inflates the cuff to the ideal level that is not too high, so a user doesn't have the unpleasant feeling of pressure while using it.īesides measuring blood pressure, the Omron X2 can also be used to detect irregular heartbeats and hypertension. It offers a variety of advantages that guarantee comfortable, fast and accurate blood pressure readings. The Omron X2 Basic is a decent representative of classic upper arm tonometers that still has a card up a sleeve. And, most importantly, it gives very accurate results. The quality is high overall, the cuff is easy to fit and test yourself while working one-handed. Yet, you can input the readings manually into the Braun Healthy Heart app to monitor your blood pressure fluctuations there.Īll in all, it's a frills-free monitor by a reputable brand that is a pleasure to use. Though, take note that it can store only the latest reading and, accordingly, can't let you track your health history. We also like that the cuff has a piece of foam bar at the end to prevent sliding.Ī large, easy to read display shows the results quickly and, afterwards, it saves the results to memory. The armband is high-quality with reliable velcro and the fit isn't too tight. A kind of emergency stop function.īy the way, the cuff has a universal fit and suits any arm circumference from 22 to 42 cm. In general, the armband gets nice and tight before relaxing but if you experience discomfort, you can press the main button and the cuff will immediately deflate. Also, the device is very easy to use - you just put the cuff on, press the button and off it goes. It's a clinically accurate machine validated by the European Society for Hypertension, which delivers p rofessional accuracy and consistent results. It’ll help you keep track of your progress and highlight potential Atrial fibrillation, thus allowing you to minimise the risk of a stroke and embolism.īraun is a big name in the healthcare industry, and the ExactFit 1 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor fully lives up to big expectations from the brand. Even better, you can ask Alexa to inform you about the latest readings even without a need to pick up your phone.įor sure, the Omron X7 is a very high-tech device that can give you much more than simple blood pressure readings.
Another way to check your readings is by using your smartphone - all you need is to pair the monitor with it by enabling Bluetooth and downloading the Omron Connect app.
Moreover, the unit has a dual-screen mode, allowing you to compare your latest results with previous readings and weekly averages.
Running in the AFib mode, the X7 also takes 3 consecutive readings and gives you the average one. In this blood monitor, the AFib function indicates potential risks with high specificity (93.%) and sensitivity (95.5%). It is a nice touch considering how often AFib goes unnoticed and how many heart problems occur in the result of not detecting it in time. To get started, you can either press start or hold the "start" button for two seconds, with the latter option being used to not only measure your pressure but also detect the possibility of AFib (Atrial fibrillation). Simply wrap the cuff in any position around your upper arm and the smart guide will signal if it’s placed correctly. To begin with, it comes fitted with the advanced Intelli Wrap Cuff that takes away all the guesswork of cuff placement on your arm. Without addressing its exceptional accuracy, we would like to start off with the specs that make it stand out from the competition. The X7 Smart is one of the most sophisticated blood pressure monitors on the market and surely the smartest one in Omron’s lineup.