A&D Medical LifeSource UA-767

This A&D Medical LifeSource automatic upper-arm blood pressure monitor receives excellent accuracy ratings in independent tests, along with an A/A, the highest possible rating from the British Hypertension Society (BHS), and a Recommended rating from the dabl Educational Trust. However, more than one expert reviewer expresses concerns about this unit's accuracy when measuring the higher blood pressure ranges. This may explain why most users say this unit is quite accurate, often after comparing it to their doctor's readings, a few report wildly varying readings and doubt its accuracy.

At first glance, the UA-767 is available in several different models, but most of them are different configurations of the same monitor with different-size cuffs and with or without an AC adapter. One of the most common complaints about this model is the cuff size range is mislabeled; customers had mixed results when trying to rectify this problem through customer service. Some of the online product information is confusing as well, users say: The manufacturer's lists show that a few sizes of the UA-767 offer a 30-reading memory function, but according to the product literature, each version of the 767 stores up to 90 readings in its memory.

Other features include a large, easy-to-read display, and a feature that warns you if your heartbeat is irregular. Customers generally find this unit to be easily portable, with quick setup and easy, straightforward use. However, several wish that the reading would stay on-screen a little longer, and one user comments that the hose is a bit short, so you have to keep the unit close by when doing readings. If you're more interested in features, consider the Omron 10 Series BP785 (*Est. $80) .

The most reliable expert source for reviews of the A&D Medical LifeSource UA-767 is ConsumerReports.org. The  (BHS) Society and dabl Educational Trust both offer information about the unit's performance and which standards it meets. User reviews on Walgreens.com and Amazon.com give better insight into how well the unit performs once you take it home.