Customer Reviews

Omron HEM 629 Auto Inflate Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

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I am a nurse. I saw one of these blood pressure cuffs being used by another nurse, and asked her about it, then, promptly ordered one for myself. At that time it was 100.00, through a cnursing catalogue. I work in a busy rehab center where I take atleast 8-20 blood pressures daily. What my patients say about this is, "Wow, it didn't tighten my arm at all." "Didn't hurt a bit." "I've never seen one like it."
A doctor and myself measured readings done manually and readings done by this little machine, and found either way to be only a couple of numbers different.
My mom loves it, and we found the same model on Amazon for alot cheaper than 100.00. I have had poor experiences with another wrist blood pressure monitor that was 39.99. This little Omron is quick, easy, and correct.
Some of it's features: If you move your arm while you take the blood pressure, it shows an E for error. The batteries last about three motnhs. On this model, there is no battery indicator. It stores over 10 blood pressure readings. It also measures the pulse. There's no date or time stamp, but I didn't have good luck with the model with that feature.
To me, every house should have one of these cuffs, not the cheaper priced cuffs that donot work. I've used it at home and at work consistently, and I will buy the exact same cuff again. I hope Omron doesn't stop making them.

This is a great product. My stepfather has developed very thin skin as he has gotten older and has to have his BP taken frequently every day. The regular arm cuff has caused quite a bit of damage to his arm. This cuff is around the wrist where the skin is a little thicker, thus saving his skin and not having to worry about infections to his upper arm. Also love the large digits on the screen. He is much happier and more willing to have his BP taken now. Thank you, Omron!

I have been using Omron blood pressure wrist monitors for a few years now.
I found this particlar one to be of excellent value and a great Workhorse.
This one you can use in bed and get a true reading just by elevating your arm by your side to heart level.
It reads within a Few units up or down as compared to a doctors office unit.(very accurate)
Very close if not right on. A bit noisy but a fine instrament..

This is a great gadget and I feel that the results are pretty accurate. I have found that you really need to position this in just the right spot on your wrist, though, as it seems like an inch higher or lower makes a big difference. I've found that placing the lower edge about where the lower edge of my watch normally sits seems to have the most accurate readings (about 1.5" from my palm).

The diastolic pressure seems consistent, but the systolic (higher number) changes by 20mg or more between two readings taking one right after the other. Also found similarly dramatic differences when switching from one arm to the other. Good to give you an idea of where you are, but I wouldn't rely on it for very accurate one-time readings, particularly with the systolic.

Also note, if you get a wrist monitor, it's important to hold your wrist at chest level - it will be falsely low if it's above your heart and falsely high if it's below your heart.

I bought the wrist monitor to save some money, but just spent a few extra dollars to replace it with an arm cuff one.

This baby has helped me track my heart through all the highs and lows and ultimately allowed me to assist my doctor in verifying that something is seriously wrong with my blood pressure. We're yet to verify what the culprit is... but this little guy helps me know when to slow down or kick it up a notch.

I would highly recommend this guy if you're looking for a wrist-inflatable blood pressure monitor. It's been consistant, reliable, and informative for both myself and my doctor.

I loved the idea of a wrist blood pressure monitor, so I was happy to get this one. At first, I thought my blood pressure was lower - then I tested a couple family members and then tested it against other monitors. It was always low, so I returned it for another one. Same thing, so the manager at Rite Aid let me try one more - it was also 20 - 25 points low every time.

I am pretty disappointed as it was quick, comfortable and easy to use. If accuracy is important, you might want to test this against some other blood pressure monitors, though. Maybe I got 3 faulty units in a row, but that doesn't seem very likely.

My wife and I were looking for a wrist model pressure monitor that was accurate and reasonably priced. I did a lot of looking at reviews here and other sites. I also looked in local stores as well. I found this model in one of our big-chain pharmacy outlets for $69.95. Just for the heck of it, I came here and looked and found the same unit for $45 with no shipping costs. It was a no-brainer and we are very pleased with the unit we bought here. Aside from the cost, which was secondary after deciding on this particular unit, it was the reviews by previous customers, including a nurse that convinced us to take a chance on the Omron HEM-629. It is reasonably priced, is accurate, and you don't need to be an RN to operate it. If you are looking for a wrist unit, and do not need ultra-tech stuff, then this is a good buy for the money.

My doctor told me to buy a cuff to check my blood pressure from time to time. I didn't know what brand to choose so I came on to Amazon and read the reviews..I am very pleased with my choice of Omron. Directions are easy to understand, fits perfect on my wrist. works terrific. Great price for the money.

Amelia Petre/Ridgefield, CT.

I bought this unit about 3 weeks ago and within one week the cuff pump doesn't pump up as it should. I checked with the seller (bought it online), she said that she has the same experience once.

I called Omron and they said that I can send it in for repair along with $5.00 for return postage. I told them that this is a defective unit (manufacturer's defect), they should not charge customer for return postage.

I feel that Omron who shipped the defective product should have the courtesy to paid for their own postage. The fault is with them and not consumers, thus we should NOT have to paid for their mistakes.

This is the first and last for me, I do not recommend buying any unit from Omron. There are many other choices, make sure that you do your research and watchout on those rules regarding warranty information.

Good luck.

Unhappy consumer