My verdict: Recommended

The flabbergasted question of a doctor following the local Notfallpraxis why my grandma home possessed no sphygmomanometer, I informed me about the devices available on the market. Since they (my grandma ...) is actually set to a very good blood pressure and therefore it primarily dealt with sporadic measurements, for example, when things "not good" go out of her inexplicable reasons (... because they may be but with a 190 systole walking around as the occasion of a medical conversion happens), the device should be cheap and a 90-year permit self-testing. On the website of the German Hypertension Society I informed me of "tested units". In this sense, tested units to determine reliable values ​​(test by standardized auscultatory reference measurements). I think nothing of forearm or wrist gauges - because one simply does not measure blood pressure ... - it should be a device with upper arm cuff. The Omron M400 was awarded the contract because it has been tested on the one hand by the German Hypertension Society, on the other hand it has an ME good value for money, and the company is known relative to the other.
In fact, the unit makes a good impression in terms of workmanship and usability. The display of the essence (systole and diastole) is easily recognizable for elderly users. The measuring process basically works by pressing only one button: switching -> Start measurement -> off. This has made my grandma immediately. -D
Applying the cuff to yourself is always a bit tricky, with the supplied product but quite well done. The measured values ​​appear yet quite realistic, a beep when the measurement indicates when the device has detected the pulse wave. Since this signal is synchronisisert with the pulse, you can even see or hear arrhythmias. In measuring operation, the M400 inflates to approximately 170 mmHg. The pressure is then released very quickly, so that this unpleasant phase of the measurement is reduced to the bare minimum. If the blood pressure higher than 170 mmHg, however, the unit is pumping after. The measurement procedure designed overall pretty fast unless you certain "laboratory conditions" complies (cuff correctly fitted at heart level, let arm lying relaxed, etc.). If the device is not used, it can be completely stored in the attached zip pocket. Batteries are included - a connection for a power supply unit is available, but not part of the delivery. Overall, a solid workmanship, good usability and an appropriate price-performance ratio. Therefore full points ...