OmronPlatinum Blood Pressure Monitor, Upper Arm Cuff, Digital Bluetooth Blood Pressure Machine, Stores Up To 200 Readings for Two Users (100 readings each)

I’m happy with this monitor, the readings seem fairly accurate. I like that you can set it to take 3 separate readings at short intervals and it shows the average of the 3. For me, that shows a more accurate reading than just doing it once.I’m trying to keep a log of my blood pressure so I downloaded the app onto my IPhone and my results sync to it each time I take a reading. The app records the readings and shows an average over a week, a month or a year. What I’m not happy with is the app froze on my IPhone this morning and the only option was to delete the app and reinstall it. After doing that, all my history was gone so I can’t see my averages for the week, month or year. My readings are still in the memory of the monitor but there doesn’t appear to be a way to recover them to the app. So I’m just starting back at square one and building new averages as from today. Let’s hope the app doesn’t freeze again and I lose all my history again. I checked all the FAQ’s on the app but it doesn’t appear that there is anyway to recover your history from the monitor to the IPhone app. Disappointing!Update: I contacted Customer Support regarding the issue with the app. Their reply was prompt and they informed me that there is an option within the app to save all readings to their cloud. Although this was not clear in the instructions, I have now set the app to save all my readings. Their Customer Support was excellent, hence I have now increased my rating to 5 star.

Over several years, I have found Omron to have a good reputation for accuracy and durability as well as a price that seems to be a bit higher than industry average. They also offer a confusing range of blood pressure monitors ( and other items ). There's the 3 series, the 5 series, the 7 and 10 series, the Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum models, the evolve, a do-all EKG model and at least one wrist model.About seven years ago, I started with the 10 series which came with a pre-formed, "comfit" cuff. I recorded my vitals in a journal notebook, averaged the results weekly and transferred the data to a quarterly graph. My doctor loved it.After about two years, I upgraded ( ? ! ? ! ) to the 10 series model BP 786n with Bluetooth, an available AP and again with the "comfit " cuff. The AP may have improved over the years, but, at the time, I was less than impressed with its performance and utility. Nor was I thrilled with Omron's apparent desire for Carte Blanche as to how my personal and medical information was to be used. I have not used Bluetooth or the AP on any of my blood pressure machines but have continued to make manual entries on my graph and in my journals.Recently I had to retire my trusty model BP 786n and purchased a Platinum model BP 5450 which came with a less than ideal fabric carry bag and a wrap-around, D-ring cuff.I found using the new cuff, one handed, to be annoyingly awkward. No problem, I still had my "comfit" cuff. I swapped it out and it seemed to work fine and I was satisfied until I noted in the manual states that cuffs not supplied with each model are " not compatible ". An e-mail from Omron simply stated that the Platinum BP 5450 was designed for use with the D-ring cuff and they couldn't guarantee accuracy if another cuff was used. A phone conversation with a tech added the issue arises from the algorithms used to compute blood pressure. I was also advised that they had a 10 series model BP 7450 which came with the desired " comfit " cuff. Now I have both.........PLATINUM BP 5450 / 10 Series BP 7450 COMPARISON and REVIEWBoth machines have the same size, shape, footprint, apparent weight, good accuracy and very much the same functionality. There are a small number of differences. Notably the bezel around the screen on the 10 is black and on the platinum it's silver. The cuffs are as noted. There is one more button on the top right ( next to the "memory" button ) of the platinum and marked with a "sunrise" logo. This gives access, with the "rocker" button, to seven weeks of "morning" averages. The 10 series doesn't have the button or the function. Other buttons are identical. Incidentally, the manual for the platinum was multilingual, the10 series was English only.Set-up and routine use of both machine's are essentially the same; you should get familiar with the buttons as the "set up" will time out if you take too long. The right side of the display is the newest reading, the left side is the previous one. Both machines are noticeably quieter than my old model 786n. They also use batteries significantly faster, probably due to the larger, more complex display. I've made it a point to use the included AC adapter.Both machines have "tru-read" capability where the machine takes three readings at designated intervals then displays the average. For those who believe tru-read takes too long...... reduce the interval or turn off tru-read. I believe it improves accuracy and use it at 30 seconds.I have had an issue with "ghosting" of the display if it isn't viewed within a narrow angle. This may be universal. I have eliminated the ghosts by adjusting my seat height and tilting the machine towards me.All things considered, I couldn't recommend choosing one machine over the other. Both give results which are spot on with expectations. The morning average button or lack of it is up to individual users as is the preferred cuff. I prefer the comfit cuff but I could understand how some might think it stiff and uncomfortable. Some will prefer the wrap around but I find it awkward.I think you've made a good choice if you pick either.Update for information only: For several months I have alternated using both machines as boxed, both machines using only the "comfit" cuff and just the platinum alternating the cuffs. Results are inconclusive as my personal blood pressure is not steady enough to give a reliable base line. However, there is also no clear indication that the comfit cuff shouldn't be used. Readings for both machines using either cuff have been within expected ranges.Things that make you go: Hmmmmmmm. On the underside of both machines are two grooves just above the battery compartment. These grooves are not mentioned nor are they pictured in either manual. I determined that if you take two #14 wood screws ( or similar ) and install them horizontally, at eye level, on a vertical surface about 14mm apart, the monitors may be mounted for almost perfect display. I can't say that this is the grooves intended purpose and I found, for my purposes, such mounting to be unhandy.

Excellent device, which has reliability and accuracy reported by major organizations - look them up. I have purchase 4 of these machines, for use in various settings and with several relatives. All performed well. I have compared them with traditional manual cuffs and even a mercury manometer, with good results. There are several versions of this product, especially the gold and platinum models. We have found the backlit platinum version to be the best for visibility, with the white on black numerals. It is certainly better in low light and for persons with limited vision. I have mentioned elsewhere that any single BP reading will vary to a degree, which is why you need to take several readings and look at the average. That variation also occurs based on the machine, setting and operator. A BP reading taken as soon as you set foot in your physician’s office, without time to rest, will probably not be as accurate as one taken after you have had time to relax and settle. That is the main benefit of this device, in that you can take your readings in the comfort of your home and bring them with you to your physician’s office. I have read several articles that report automated BP machines may be more accurate than manual BP machines. This is a little embarrassing, in that after 40 years as a practicing physician, I thought I could take a better BP than any machine. So, I have swallowed my pride and bring a record of my home BP readings on this machine to all my physician visits. You might visit the American Heart Association sites and read their opinions on how to take BP readings. They are enlightening and address some of the more “interesting” comments in some reviews.

works to do the basic job of getting the blood pressure data from the little white toy into your phone... but doesn't share its data with anybody. I can't send my data to my doctor. I can't export it into or sync to Samsung health.... Google fit? nope.there is very little added value from this product compared to the same omron white toy box that is $70 less. the app is not worth the difference.