Omron Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor Reviews

If you are on the market for a new blood pressure monitor and want more features without breaking the bank, look no further than the Omron BP785 10 Series Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor.

The Omron BP785 10 Series is an automatic blood pressure monitor which utilizes an upper arm cuff and is part of the extensive lineup offered by industry-leading Omron.

This model is a solid mid-range pick that has several advanced features to set it apart from the basic monitors which merely give you a reading without any additional information.

What sets the Omron BP785 10 Series apart from the typical home blood pressure meter are the advanced features that are included in this model.

This monitor performs every basic function you expect, and more!

Dual Sensors – Why Just Take One Reading?

Have you ever taken your blood pressure and had trouble believing whether or not the reading was accurate?

Well, the Omron 10 Series contains dual sensors which automatically double check each individual reading to ensure accuracy once you press the START/STOP button.

Turning the unit on turns on the Calibration Check System light, which remains lit unless the dual sensors detect an error, at which point the Calibration Check System light flashes and an error message is clearly shown on the LCD digital display screen.

So no need to fret over the accuracy of your reading because the Omron BP785 unit will just tell you to retake your blood pressure when it detects a faulty reading.

TruRead & Advanced Averaging – Let The Device Do The Work For You

This is easily done with the TruRead function of the Omron BP785, which can be set to take three consecutive measurements in intervals ranging from 15-120 seconds. The average of the three readings is displayed and you can also access the three individual readings used to compute the average.

It is also crucial to record your blood pressure over time to track trends and know whether you consistently have high blood pressure. The Advanced Averaging feature stores 8 weeks of averages for both morning and evening readings.

Additionally, the monitor stores up to 100 measurement values, so you can keep your doctor up to date on the latest trends to determine if you should increase or decrease the dosage on any medications.

*Note: Along with each blood pressure measurement, the Omron 10 Series monitor also records your pulse rate to give you further information about your cardiovascular health.

Multiple Users – Great For Couples!

Not only does the Omron BP785 record up to 8 weeks of A.M. and P.M. averages and 100 sets of blood pressure and pulse measurements for one person, it also has the capability to track those same statistics for an additional user, making this meter great for couples.

All that you have to do to tell the machine who is currently using the machine is to toggle the User ID Selection Switch between the ‘User A’ and ‘User B’ options.

Cool Tip: If you are the sole user of the monitor, one idea is to do 100 measurements as User A and then do the next 100 measurements as User B…That way you will have double the data to share with your doctor!

The Guest Mode even allows one-time users to check their blood pressure and pulse without storing any data and affecting your weekly averages.

ComFit Cuff – One Size Fits All

Omron’s patented ComFit arm cuff included with the monitor fits both normal and large arms between 9″ and 17″ (220 mm to 420 mm) in circumference, so no need to special order a large cuff for this machine.

The ComFit cuff is pre-formed and is a premium cuff which does not come standard with Omron’s more basic models. If you are looking for a comfortable cuff, it will be worth it to purchase the BP785 over the lower-end BP machines which come with less ergonomic cuffs.

Large, Legible Display

The LCD digital display contains large numbers to clearly indicate your systolic and diastolic blood pressure as well as your pulse.

See below for other important features located on the display.

Additional Indicators and Symbols

• Cuff Wrap Guide – Indicates whether the cuff is securely placed for an accurate reading
• Hypertension Symbol – Is displayed when your weekly average reading is greater than 135/85
• Irregular Heartbeat Symbol – Tells you when there are two or more irregular rhythms detected during a reading
• Movement Error Symbol – Lets you know if you are wiggling too much during operation

Some users have stated that they commonly receive error messages stating that the cuff is improperly placed or that they believe it is uncomfortable. This can usually be alleviated just by following the 7 step process for correctly applying the cuff that is outlined in the included instruction manual.

What Powers This Device?

You can use 4 AA batteries (not included) or the included AC adaptor. We were disappointed to learn that Omron does not include batteries for this advanced monitor.

If you choose to use batteries, there is a Low Battery Indicator which lets you know when it is time to pop in some new Energizers.