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

Compare to 10 series model 7450
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 REVIEW Both 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.

Great product
My doctor suggested that I should have a blood pressure monitor at home so I can periodically measure and monitor my blood pressure. He suggested this model. I have it now for over two months now. Since it can be used by two persons and stores data on cell phone app, now my wife and I both can regularly monitor our blood pressures. And it’s quite accurate. We take two or three measurements each time. Although the numbers are not always the same, they are not too far apart as well. Generally speaking, it is a great product for home use.

East and accurate
This is easy to use. I messed up the first time setting it up because the tube fell into the cuff in transit and the cuff doesn’t fully open easily, not does the cuff easily remove once attached, so if you’re new to these like me, be mindful of that.If you’re using this on the iPhone you have to specifically go into the Omron app, go to settings and under linked devices, click link Apple Heath to get it to sync. It is turned off by default and won’t prompt you for permission.It comes with 4 AA batteries and a power adaptor, but it advises to use the batteries if possible. It also comes with a nice carry case that stores them all easily.It’s just a simple switch to go between the two users if you’re synchronizing to the app. If you aren’t, then no worries. If you are and you forget to switch, it’s easy to delete the wrong reading in the app.It does a true reading thing where it checks, waits sixty seconds, checks a second time, waits sixty seconds and checks a third time. It’s fiddly to get that feature to turn on and off and honestly, that’s the worst I can say about this. It took me maybe fifteen minutes to figure it out.It seems accurate. Both myself and my roommate are getting mid afternoon readings very close to those we get in the doctor’s office.

Exactly as pictured and works perfectly

Great purchase, it’s so nice to be able check my blood pressure whenever I want. The monitor is for two users and has a guest feature, so if some it at your home and not feeling well you could check their BP and pulse.Like many reviewers here I too had some difficulty pairing the unit to the app. However I’ve figured it out.When following the set up instructions user 1 has to set up an account with a verified email address. When pairing the monitor too the app the switch on the monitor has to be set to user 1 and on the app you have select user 1 as well. As long as you do that the pairing should be smooth. For user 2, user 2 will have to have the app on there own phone and set up an account with there own verified email address and when pairing select user 2 on the monitor and user 2 on the app.The OMRON app sync’s easily with Apple Health app. Select sharing on apple health app. Select apps then select OMRON connect then turn it on then you can select what you want the OMRON app to write and read on the Apple health app.When I take my blood pressure I open the OMRON app and the Apple health app turn on the BP monitor take my blood pressure and the readings show up instantly on the OMRON app and after a few seconds the readings automatically sync to Apple Health. If you forget to open both apps before you take your BP just open both apps and on the OMRON app top right just tap the little Sync button and within a few seconds both apps are updated.I have location services set to Never on my iPhone for the OMRON connect app and it works perfect.I hope this review will help those having difficulty with the setup