How to Compare Wrist Monitors

Wrist blood monitors are used to measure a person's blood pressure in the comfort of their home. The trade off for this convenience is often accuracy, so it is important that you evaluate accuracy when comparing wrist monitors.

Comparing Accuracy

• To test the accuracy of a wrist monitor, bring it to your next doctor's appointment. When the doctor takes a blood pressure reading, you can compare it to the wrist monitor's reading. Note that you should not wear the wrist monitor on the same arm as the one your doctor is using to check your blood pressure as it will interfere with the wrist monitor's reading.

Testing Comfort

• Comfort can be tested by wearing the wrist monitor. Other than the discomfort felt while the device measures your blood pressure, the device should be comfortable to wear.

Evaluating Price

• Price is the final factor in comparing wrist monitors. A good wrist monitor can last several years of daily use, so it is worth comparing user reviews along with the monitor's price tag.