Blood Pressure Monitors Recommended by Professional Organisations

Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the American Medical Association US BP Validated Device Listing
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
★★ 2-Star Blood Pressure Monitors ★★ | ||||
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![]() | A&D UA-1020 | ![]() | Welch Allyn ProBP 2000 | |
![]() | A&D UA-1200BLE | |||
★ 1-Star Blood Pressure Monitors ★ | ||||
![]() | Welch Allyn Connex ProBP 3400 with SureBP | |||
Other Validated Blood Pressure Monitors | ||||
![]() | A&D UA-704 | ![]() | A&D UA-705 | |
Blood Pressure Monitors Validated in a Specific Population | ||||
![]() | Welch Allyn Home 1700 (H-BP100SBP) | |||
Blood Pressure Monitors with a possible MDR Equivalence to a Validated Device | ||||
![]() | A&D UA-1030T | ![]() | Omron M7 Intelli IT (HEM-7320) | |
![]() | Omron BP7900 (HEM-7530T-Z) | |||
Blood Pressure Monitors without Evidence of Scientific Validation | ||||
![]() | A&D UA-705V | ![]() | Omron BP7100 (HEM-7121-Z2) 3 Series | |
![]() | Omron BP5100 (HEM-7122-Z) Bronze | ![]() | Omron BP7200 (HEM-7150-Z) 5 Series | |
![]() | Omron BP5250 (HEM-7151T-Z) Silver | ![]() | Omron BP7250 (HEM-7150T-Z) 5 Series | |
![]() | Omron BP5350 (HEM-7341T-Z) Gold | ![]() | Omron BP7350 (HEM-7340T-Z) 7 Series | |
![]() | Omron BP5450 (HEM-7343T-Z) Platinum | ![]() | Omron BP7450 (HEM-7342T-Z) 10 Series |

Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the British and Irish Hypertension Society
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those where the cited paper refers to a different device and those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
BIHS Recommendations: Not recommended
Not recommended for pregnancy
Not recommended for pregnancy in those with large arms
Listed Previously
Adults
Children
The Elderly
Pregnancy
Obese Adults
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Obsolete
Research Device

Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the German medical professional association Deutsche Hochdruckliga (German Hypertension League)
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
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Obsolete

Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the European Society of Hypertension
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Symbols: Adults
Children
Pregnancy
Discontinued
Obsolete
Research Device

Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the Canadian national organisation for hypertension prevention and control Hypertension Canada
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Hypertension Canada Recommendations: Gold Rating
Silver Rating
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the Japanese Society of Hypertension
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those where the cited paper refers to a different device and those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by Stride BP
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those where the cited paper refers to a different device and those without evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Stride BP Recommendations: Preferred
Adults
Children
Diabetes Mellitus
The Elderly
Pregnancy
Obese Adults
Chronic Kidney Disease
Other Symbols: Discontinued
Obsolete
Research Device
Blood Pressure Monitors Satisfying MDR Criteria

Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors that satisfy MDR (EU) 2017/745 criteria
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Symbols: Adults
Children
Diabetes Mellitus
Pregnancy
Research Device
Blood Pressure Monitors Recommended by Consumer Organisations

Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the Australian consumer organisation Choice
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the US consumers' magazine Consumer Reports
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
CRUS Recommendations: Excellent
Very Good
Good
Fair
Poor
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the German consumer organisation Stiftung Warentest
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
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Medaval rating of Blood Pressure Monitors recommended by the UK consumers' association Which?
Monitors are listed according to clinical validation.
Medaval certification is awarded only to devices with the most accurate measurement technology. For accreditation, proof of validation and adherence to international standards is scrutinised by Medaval with independent peer-review.
Devices without evidence of validation include those without either a published paper proving validation or evidence of possible MDR equivalence to a validated device. Medaval will update devices where scientific proof of validation or equivalence is provided.
Warning: Wrist monitor accuracy requires strict adherence to manufacturer instructions. If the monitor is not positioned correctly, the results can be very inaccurate.
Devices not recommended by Which?: Listed Previously
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★★★★★ Certified 5-Star Blood Pressure Monitors ★★★★★ | ||||
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![]() | iHealth Feel BP5 | |||
★★★★ Certified 4-Star Blood Pressure Monitors ★★★★ | ||||
![]() | iHealth Sense BP7 (KD-972)![]() | |||
★★★ 3-Star Blood Pressure Monitors ★★★ | ||||
![]() | Omron Evolv (HEM-7600T-E) | |||
★★ 2-Star Blood Pressure Monitors ★★ | ||||
![]() | Withings BP-800 | |||
★ 1-Star Blood Pressure Monitors ★ | ||||
![]() | Omron 637IT (HEM-637IT-E)![]() | ![]() | Omron M7 (HEM-780-E)![]() ![]() | |
Other Validated Blood Pressure Monitors | ||||
![]() | A&D UA-704![]() | |||
Blood Pressure Monitors Validated in a Specific Population | ||||
![]() | Kinetik BPM1C![]() ![]() | |||
Blood Pressure Monitors with a possible MDR Equivalence to a Validated Device | ||||
![]() | Boots 56-90-447![]() | ![]() | Lloyds LBPK1![]() | |
![]() | Braun ExactFit 5 (BP-6200) | ![]() | Omron M2 Basic (HEM-7120-E) | |
![]() | Braun Vitalscan 5 (BPW-4300)![]() | ![]() | Omron Pro Logic PL100 (HEM-7101-PR) | |
![]() | HoMedics BPA-2000-EU | ![]() | Omron RS2 (HEM-6121-E) | |
![]() | HoMedics Mibody 360EU![]() | |||
Blood Pressure Monitors being Audited | ||||
![]() | Beurer BC 31![]() | ![]() | Beurer BM 40![]() | |
Blood Pressure Monitors without Evidence of Scientific Validation | ||||
![]() | Boots 56-90-439![]() | ![]() | Kinetik BPx1![]() | |
![]() | Boots 66-13-918 | ![]() | Lloyds LBPW1![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() | Boots 82-01-749![]() | ![]() | Maplin BP-202H![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() | Braun VitalScan Plus (BP-1600)![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() | Maplin N47GH![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() | ibp HL168ZA![]() | ![]() | Medisana HGC (51237)![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() | ibp HL868ZA![]() | ![]() | Medisana MTV (51120)![]() ![]() | |
![]() | Kinetik BPM3C![]() | ![]() | Philips DL8765-37![]() |