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At-home testing

How to Choose an At-Home Blood Pressure Monitor

What to look for in a validated home blood pressure monitor, how we evaluate them, and example picks for different needs.

Medically reviewed by Amara Okafor, MDWritten by Priya Nair, MPHUpdated on

Home blood pressure monitoring helps you and your doctor see your real numbers over time. The most important things are that a monitor is clinically validated and the cuff fits your arm.

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Our picks

Best overall

Example Upper-Arm Monitor (sample)

Price: $$4.6/5

Best for: Most people monitoring at home

An upper-arm cuff monitor with a clear display, memory for two users and irregular-heartbeat detection.

Pros

  • Validated upper-arm design
  • Stores readings for two people
  • Easy-to-read display

Cons

  • Cuff may be too small for larger arms

Best for larger arms

Example Wide-Range Cuff Monitor (sample)

Price: $$$4.4/5

Best for: People with an arm circumference over 42 cm

Comes with an extra-large cuff option for accurate readings on larger arms.

Pros

  • Wide cuff range
  • Averages three readings

Cons

  • Bulkier to store
  • Higher price

Best for travel

Example Travel Monitor (sample)

Price: $4.1/5

Best for: Checking readings away from home

A compact, battery-powered upper-arm monitor that packs into a small case.

Pros

  • Compact
  • Affordable

Cons

  • Smaller display
  • Single user

How we chose

  • Clinical validation: we only consider monitors listed on an independent validation register.
  • Cuff fit and comfort: tested across a range of arm sizes.
  • Ease of use: clear instructions, readable display and simple buttons.
  • Medical review: a clinician on our medical review board checks our recommendations.

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Comparison

ProductPriceCuff typeMemoryApp
Example Upper-Arm Monitor (sample)$$Upper arm2 × 100 readingsYes
Example Wide-Range Cuff Monitor (sample)$$$Upper arm (XL available)1 × 200 readingsNo
Example Travel Monitor (sample)$Upper arm1 × 60 readingsNo

Frequently asked questions

Are wrist monitors accurate?

Upper-arm monitors are generally preferred. Wrist monitors can be accurate if validated and used at heart level, but small changes in position affect readings.

How do I know my cuff size?

Measure around the middle of your upper arm and check it against the cuff range printed on the box.

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