Omron HEM-790IT

Amazon.com user reviews offer the best feedback regarding the Omron HEM-790IT blood pressure monitor, highlighting many pros and some cons. The U.K. online retailer SuperLiving Pharmacy focuses on specific features in rating the Omron HEM-790IT (known as the Omron M10-IT in Europe). The website Blood Pressure Update looks at a variety of Omron models but doesn't compare them to other blood pressure monitors or explain how the Omron HEM-790IT was selected as best.

The Omron HEM-790IT is a self-inflating, upper-arm blood pressure monitor that gets high ratings for accuracy and software management in reviews. The PC connection lets you chart your blood pressure on your computer with the included software, making it easy for home users to track changes as well as upload information to health care providers. The software is not compatible with Macs, and some users report difficulty with computers running Windows Vista. Others find it difficult to use the dual-user settings. For those on a budget, reviewers recommend the Omron HEM-650 Wrist (*est. $40), which gets good marks for convenience, but some users say accuracy can be an issue unless you get the positioning just right.