Customer Reviews

Panasonic EW3109W Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor (White)

5 star:		(207)
4 star:		(35)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(6)
1 star:		(17)

 

 

Cross tested this with another and it comes out accurate. It is billed as a portable, but it seems a little big for travel. I thought it would be smaller. The readout part of the monitor of it is 8.5" long, and about 2.5" in diameter. Appears to be built to last. Comes with a nice travel pouch.

I have been using blood pressure monitors for over 12 years and compared to others I have been using this one is FAR better.... here is why: (1) The construction quality is excellent... beautifully made (2) It is extremely quiet, almost in-audible compared to others I have used (3) The cuff design is unusual and a huge improvement over the conventional cuff design on other units... this one has a flexible shaped insert inside the inflatable cuff that forms a "tube" shape that makes the cuff very easy to slide over your arm and to easily wrap the Velcro to hold it in place. I eventually learned that I could leave the Velcro "closed" and simply slide the cuff off after use and easily slide it back on for a new measurement without opening the Velcro.(4) Yes, is is made in China BUT in a PANASONIC factory. (5) I have not yet compared the readings to those in my doctors office but likely it will be very close since it is ~ same as the older very noisy one I have been using that does closely match the doctors measurements.

This Panasonic blood pressure monitor is the tiniest I've seen, but it does the job just fine. It comes with a manual, a set of batteries and a soft cloth carry bag (a power adapter is available separately). The display is large and easy to read. The cuff has an embedded C-shaped spring which makes it easy to fit to your arm by yourself.
An excellent, reliable product perfect for traveling.

I purchased this blood pressure monitor to replace an older one which I had bought at Walgreen's Drug Store. I chose it mainly because Panasonic makes great products and it looked small. After using it for about a month, I'd say it is VERY accurate. I checked my BP today and then saw my doctor and got the exact same numbers. It is also compact, good looking and comes with a nice travel pouch. My only complaint is that the arm strap is hard to wrap by yourself with one hand (and I have good dexterity). My older unit had a metal rod which made this a very simple task. I'd give it 5 stars if it weren't for this.

Looking to replace an automatic cuff of another brand, which after years of solid service had died, I found this Panasonic automatic blood pressure cuff. Having priced them at local stores I found the price at under forty to be exceptional for a cuff that would fit both my arm (12") and my husband's arm (16"). I took a chance and ordered it off Amazon and am so happy with my purchase!

The cuff is already in a semi-contoured tube (no flopping around), so sliding your arm into it is very easy. Placing the cuff so that the line from the unit to the cuff runs like a straight line to your pinky finger is one of the only things you really have to pay attention to for an accurate reading. The other things are not to take your blood pressure right after eating (a universal rule of thumb), have your arm approximately at the same height (on a table next to you) as your heart when taking your blood pressure reading, and take one reading, not multiple readings one after the other, for the best results.

Securing the cuff with the velcro closure is very easy, but don't put it on too tightly. Once you push the button to start the test, the cuff gets quite tight, and may even feel uncomfortable, but it's only for a very short while. The entire testing process takes no more than 30 seconds. My last reading took 13 seconds.

The readout is large enough to easily see it, despite the unit itself being surprisingly small. Overall it does an excellent job and meets all my criteria for this product: good price, accurate, fits many sizes of arms, and easy to use. I recommend this blood pressure monitor for anyone looking for a simple device that does the job.

UPDATE: July 28, 2011
A year later this cuff is still working great with daily use. Highly recommend it for ease of use, accuracy and durability.

Panasonic has been my brand of choice in all things electronic for years, and this blood pressure monitor validates my preference.

The design is attractive yet practical; the cuff wraps around the device, a huge improvement over the typical box with a tube hanging out. And I compared it to a professional doctor's monitor to confirm its accuracy.

First rate by any measurement!

This one is really awesome. Takes accurate readings. Very easy to use.
Memorises the daily readings and gives an average too. The only issue is
the band around the arm has to be tied exactly the same way it is mentioned in the manual. If this is not done the readings seem to vary.
Thanks,
Saravana Kandasamy

This is a great monitor for the money. One set of batteries will give you 500 measurements, no sense in buying the AC adapter model for twice the price. You can also just buy the adapter separately for a lot less.

PROS

Compact
Very easy to use and accurate
Remembers and averages previous measurements
Cheap, includes batteries

CONS

The monitor is certainly smaller than Omrons, but it is a little too bulky to be considered portable.
The cuff and case material feels very cheap and may not last.
Can't erase individual measurements from memory

We ordered this based on other reviews and are very satisfied with it. Product quality is good and the readings are accurate-my wife took it with her to her last doctor appointment and it read within 3 points of the doctor's reading. I decided not to buy the optional AC adapter as we can always get one later if we find the batteries don't last long enough(and it's one less Adapter floating around!).

Everything about this product is 5-star. It is well built, easy to use, very affordable and most importantly, accurate. I brought it with me to my doctor's office and compared it with their readings, twice. It was right on the money both times.