Consumer article lookup

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  Alan6984 on 06/01/2022 - 11:43

  +1

  You used to be able to get this in libraries if memory does not fail me (at least some years ago).

  Not sure if that would be convenient for you, or if they still 'stock' Consumer Magazine, so maybe call to check before you go down that path!

  Alan.

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  Tmurder91 on 07/01/2022 - 08:30

  +2

  On my phone so a bit hard with formatting sorry. But here’s the full dump of their review

  This well-priced arm blood pressure monitor is accurate. But we don’t recommend it because it isn’t clinically validated.
  Test results
  80
  Systolic pressure accuracy
  80
  Diastolic pressure accuracy
  80
  Heart rate accuracy
  Good points
  Good heart rate accuracy.
  Good systolic blood pressure accuracy.
  Good diastolic blood pressure accuracy.
  Large digital display easy to read.
  Can store 60 readings for 2 people.
  Has BP risk traffic-light indicator on side of display screen.
  Large diagram on arm cuff to show placement of cuff.
  Has irregular heartbeat display.
  Can be operated from mains power (adapter is an optional extra).
  Comes with storage bag.
  Bad points
  Not clinically validated.
  Buttons require firm pressure to push.
  Model

  Avg price
  $42
  Clinically validated
  No
  Specifications

  Type
  Arm
  Syncs with an app
  Cuff size supplied
  22-42cm
  Batteries
  4 x AAA
  Features

  Can operate from mains power
  Irregular heart beat display
  Hypertension display
  Number of user profiles
  2
  Number of stored readings
  60
  More Info

  Notes
  From Kmart only

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  Madao on 07/01/2022 - 08:35

  +1

  Keen to hear what model you choose to go with in the end and why you chose it

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  EPA on 07/01/2022 - 08:41

  +1

  Lowest priced recommended is: $73
  Heart Sure
  Blood Pressure Monitor BP100

  • 

    bigcheese on 07/01/2022 - 08:52

    +1

    You can get the BP100 from Life Pharmacy.
    Free shipping until Sun 9th Jan.
    15% off with code: 15OFF2022 makes it $67.99

    https://www.lifepharmacy.co.nz/home/shop-by-brand/heart-sure…

  • 

    elbrownos on 07/01/2022 - 13:47

    Strangely the BP100 isn't clinically validated either. Did Consumer say it is?

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  elbrownos on 07/01/2022 - 13:39

  Thanks everyone.
  I would get the Kmart one since I'm not bothered that it's not clinically validated, and the BP100 is 60% dearer.
  But it's out of stock all all the Kmarts near me and not available online. So I'll go for the BP100 which is also reasonably priced and well reviewed.