Omron HEM-650 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS (Advanced Positioning Sensor)
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Product Reviews of Omron HEM-650 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS (Advanced Positioning Sensor)
Product Review: COULDN'T GET IT TO WORK - RETURNED IT
Summary: 1 Stars
i bought this one because i read a review of ALL wrist bp monitors and this one was the top rated.
i followed directions, but it didn't respond as stated. gave up trying to set date/time, and proceeded to take bp. the APS was troublesome. after several tries, couldn't get it in "correct" position, so it would not inflate. i returned it and ordered the HEM 629. hopefully, that one will work.
Product Review: Can not be relied upon for accurate BP readings
Summary: 1 Stars
I gave this product 1 star because it simply can not be relied upon. If you are watching your BP, you need to have an accurate reading. I have been using the Omron HEM-711 arm cuff for years, and verified its readings while in my Dr's office, and it is very accurate. I bought this wrist cuff because I thought it would be more portable, but was very disappointed in the accuracy.
The SYS reading was a much as 15 to 20 points below, and the DIA was around 10 points below what the arm cuff was telling me. The pulse reading was right on. The wrist cuff will not inflate until it is in the correct position relative to your heart, so I know I was wearing it correctly and had it positioned correctly.
This is completely unacceptable and downright dangerous if you're trying to keep a eye on your BP.
Product Review: Comment
Summary: 3 Stars
Portable and easier to travel with than my usual monitor. Record of past readings useful. Some difficulty positioning unit correctly over heart to read pressure.Omron HEM-650 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with APS (Advanced Positioning Sensor)Product Review: Completely inaccurate!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
I did quite a bit of research regarding blood pressure monitors, and most reviewers--individuals and institutions--seemed to agree that the Omrons are the best. I originally purchased the Omron HEM-780 (with arm cuff). The first device was not good, and would completely choke often plus it was not providing very accurate readings, so I had to exchange it.
Now back to the 650 . . . I am glad I have other means of checking my blood pressure (the 780 and a machine at work, in addition to the doctor's office) because if I only had the 650 and trusted it, I would be in trouble. I've checked its readings against the other monitors, and it consistently gives me normal, below normal, or much below normal readings, which is not accurate since I am having high blood pressure problems lately.
Not sure if it is this particular unit (just as it happened with the 780) or if it is just not a dependable model. Bottom line: I am not willing to exchange it and hope the next one is OK, and I am returing this device today.
Product Review: Constant Improvement
Summary: 5 Stars
Omron has made continuous improvement in wrist BP monitors over the years. This one makes two important advances for me: 1) automatic measurement averaging; and 2) Detection and display of irregular heart beat. Plus the monitor has become physically smaller, making it a bit more convenient to take along.