Beurer Auto 400 Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor, Universal Cuff for Standard to Large Arms, Accurate Blood Pressure Machine with Color Coded Results and Irregular Heartbeat Detection

Very nice BP Monitor
I have been using the BM55 for about 6 years – the cuff wore out and it was easy to get a new one from Buerer. The older model was able to transfer the results to my computer but it was quite cumbersome. I decided to order the newest version to have a second monitor. The new model does connect to the computer which, as I mentioned, was not very efficient and I never referred to that old information anyway. The 60 reading rolling memory is more than enough. I also like the fact that this monitor can save info for two users. My administrative assistant likes to keep track of her BP as well. The BM55 has also been quite consistent. It never made sense to me that one’s BP could be so variable even when taken within minutes apart. The consistency assures me that it is likely quite accurate. The arrhythmia indicator is wonderful as I fight afib and, though I do not have dramatic symptoms, it is great to know if it is present or not. There is no learning curve to this machine except to learn how to access previous readings in the memory. The quality is exceptional for the price. I use the included carrying case regularly for vacations and travel.

Big, bold display!!!
I’ve always had low blood pressure, but lately it has run too low at doctor’s visits (I’m 50). My doctor suggested getting an at home blood pressure monitor, and this one was rated #1 by Consumer Reports.It’s very easy to use, and so far I haven’t had trouble with the cuff fitting or getting any error messages. The readout numbers are HUGE with a nicely backlit display. I can’t emphasize how great this is enough. I’m not blind or anything but I chose this one over others because of it’s high rating as well as being super easy to read.I’m taking off a star because I’m not sure about accuracy. I may even take this in to the doctor’s office next time to compare readings to see if they are at least in the ballpark range of my doctor’s office. I say this because one of the readings I’ve gotten so far has a number that has been 10 points higher than has been usual most of my life. There has been a sort of big range in readings, all on the high side (but still within normal) but I need to make sure it is accurate.It does store up to 60 of your most recent readings. This is great, but as far as I have figured out, they’re not shown as a list on the display. You literally have to scroll through them one by one, so it’s hard to remember numbers for comparison unless you’re actually writing them down. In fact, I would recommend writing them down in a notebook anyway, since you may need them over the long term for comparison, longer than the 60 days it records.One important point is that you should take the readings at the same time every day, and don’t eat before taking them. I’ve taken mine at various points during the day so perhaps that is why I am getting a wide variation on my readings.

Good, one-handed cuff, accurate and compact.
I bought the Beurer monitor based on a recommendation from Wirecutter. I generally trust their reviews. I have and have been using a monitor from another company.The Beurer wasn’t available anywhere, even places where you would expect it to be in stock, like Amazon. I waited and bought it when I saw it was available.I had questions about the accuracy of the device I was using and the BM55 is supposed to be very accurate. It seems that’s correct.The BM55 has some positive and not-so-positive characteristics that I will mention here. The positive aspects of the product are very important. The couple of negatives are not so negative as to dissuade a purchase.On the down side, this model doesn’t have Bluetooth or any way to move data from the device to your computer. I believe you can use their app and service as an intermediary. Bluetooth is not a big deal for me and Beurer has models that include the feature.Also on the downside, I find the inflation tube to be a bit short. I’ve tugged the meter while putting the cuff on. More than once. I wear the cuff on my right arm and the tube is connected to its plug as if it were being use by a left-armer, making the tube even shorter for me, though by just a very little bit.It also seems to me that the meter deflates the cuff a bit slower than the meter I had been using. Accuracy is more important than speed, so that’s not a big deal either.On the positive side, I know that the meter is accurate. I’ve compared its results to other meters.The cuff. The cuff it it’s best feature. The cuff can be put on by the person taking readings. It’s not necessary to have another person walk over to tighten and secure the cuff. You pull the end through a wide d-ring, or similar, and fasten the velcro. The velcro on this cuff is like that at a doctor’s office. It doesn’t slip and you won’t hear it tearing apart as the cuff inflates. The cuff is large enough for a fat arm. Beurer should offer an XL sized cuff though.All-in-all, I recommend the device. It’s inexpensive, accurate, not overly “clinical” looking, and easy to use.