A place |
Name |
Feature Rating |
1 | Omron | The most famous and popular manufacturer of tonometers |
2 | A & D | The best choice of models, simplicity and ease of management |
3 | Microlife | Qualitative models of all types |
4 | Beurer | Best quality, exceptional reliability |
5 | B.Well | Tonometers of all types, the use of high technology |
6 | Hartmann | Highest accuracy class |
7 | Nissei | High-tech tonometers at an affordable cost |
8 | Little doctor | The presence of children's models of blood pressure monitors |
9 | Medisana | Variety of options - synchronization with smartphone, WHO scale, arrhythmia indicator |
10 | Armed | Availability of models with voice accompaniment |
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It depends on the correct selection of the tonometer how accurate the measurement results will be. Do not purchase medical equipment of dubious, unknown manufacturers. When choosing, be guided by the tasks, the functionality of the device, additional options and, of course, the reputation of the company. Tonometers in pharmacies are available in a wide range of brands. A choice of mechanical, semi-automatic and automatic models, fixed on the wrist or shoulder. They differ in appearance, set of features, cost. In order not to get lost and choose the best model for home use, you first need to decide on the manufacturer. We decided to facilitate your task by making a rating of the best companies producing tonometers.
Top 10 best firms tonometers
There are not so many well-known manufacturers of tonometers, so we could include all the best firms in the rating. The companies described below offer customers high-quality pressure measuring instruments for home use and medical facilities.
10 Armed

A country: Russia
Rating (2019): 4.5
The Russian company, which has been supplying medical equipment with high-quality, accurate and inexpensive tonometers for over twenty years. Devices are made on modern equipment using the latest developments in the field of medical measuring equipment. Tonometers from this brand receive the highest marks from users.
Armed tonometers were especially popular after the release of the model with voice accompaniment. This is the best option for visually impaired pensioners. After the measurement is completed, the device pronounces aloud the results. But there are simple mechanical models that are characterized by maximum measurement accuracy.
9 Medisana

A country: Germany
Rating (2019): 4.6
Another fairly well-known German company that uses modern developments in its tonometers. A big plus of the company is the availability of budget and expensive models in the assortment. Inexpensive tonometers are very simple, have minimal functionality, but at the same time are reliable and easy to use. The screen of the brand's tonometers is wide, with a large font - the numbers are perfectly visible on it. The error in measurement is minimal - does not exceed 3 mm Hg. Art.
More expensive models of tonometers on the shoulder and on the wrist have advanced functionality, provide new features for monitoring and controlling blood pressure. Some devices have an unusual design, they are synchronized with the smartphone, they warn the user about the increased pressure and arrhythmias. The manufacturer is known for precisely a wide selection of modern models with additional options. The company produces only automatic blood pressure monitors.
8 Little doctor


A country: Singapore
Rating (2019): 4.6
The company Little Doctor International is engaged in the development and manufacture of high-quality medical equipment.One of the activities is the production of modern, functional tonometers. Strict control in the enterprise allows you to create devices that meet all international standards. Tonometers provide accurate and fast measurement. The company produces all types of devices. Automatic tonometers use an oscillometric measurement method, the accuracy of which is almost not affected by the human factor. If you follow all the measurement rules, the error will not exceed 2 mm Hg. Art., which is the best indicator among similar devices from other manufacturers.
The company's range includes mechanical, semi-automatic and automatic models with cuff fixation on the shoulder, as well as modern, compact wrist tonometers. The peculiarity of the company is that it offers consumers not only adults, but also children's blood pressure monitors with a small cuff size.
7 Nissei


A country: Japan
Rating (2019): 4.6
The world-famous Japanese company that produces high-tech, accurate and most convenient for home use models of automatic blood pressure monitors. The world's first digital electronic device was released by the company in 1987. Since then, the produced models of tonometers are constantly being improved, meet all standards, provide excellent accuracy in measuring pressure and pulse. The product range of the company is represented by standard models of tonometers and complex monitoring systems.
The manufacturer specializes in the manufacture of only automatic models of instruments for measuring pressure. Users can choose simple and inexpensive devices at low cost, or give preference to complex, functional models with a double measurement method, the ability to maintain separate logs for two users. There are shoulder and wrist devices.
6 Hartmann


A country: Germany
Rating (2019): 4.7
The company from Germany PAUL HARTMANN AG produces various medical products. Tonometers manufactured under the brand name Tensoval® appeared in Russia only in 2005. They are not familiar to users, because the model range is not too wide. It includes only four automatic tonometer. Three models with a cuff on the shoulder and one model with a cuff on the wrist. Despite the meager choice, the available devices are characterized by impeccable quality, a good set of options, the use of modern technology.
For example, one of the shoulder models uses two methods of pressure measurement at once, which makes it possible to obtain correct indications even in people with serious rhythm disturbances (atrial fibrillation) and heart disease. After clinical trials in several leading European institutions working on the fight against hypertension, this device was given the highest accuracy class. Other models also have a fairly wide range of options, accurate, easy to use and reliable.
5 B.Well


A country: Great Britain
Rating (2019): 4.7
B.Well Swiss is known for paying close attention to the quality of its products. The quality monitoring system implemented at the enterprises helps to monitor the compliance of the manufactured tonometers with various European and international standards. Efficiency, safety and high quality of blood pressure meters are confirmed in Russia. Customer reviews say a lot - individual brand products deserve the highest customer ratings.
The manufacturer produces all types of tonometers - mechanical and electronic. Automatic models are in great demand, represented by three product lines.
- PRO. Simple tonometers with the main set of functions. Differ in affordable cost. In the line there are models of all types - with fixation on the wrist and shoulder, automatic and mechanical.
- MED. The line includes only automatic models that have an extended set of functions.Improved memory options are available, a WHO scale for determining pressure compliance with the norm, and some other additions.
- TECHNO. Devices developed with high technology. They are considered the most effective, equipped with a wide range of options.
4 Beurer


A country: Germany
Rating (2019): 4.8
Less well-known in Russia, but common in Europe is a company that manufactures various medical devices, including pressure measurement. The company offers users high-precision tonometers of various types - simple and inexpensive mechanical models, more complex and functional semi-automatic and automatic devices. All devices are primarily distinguished by very high quality of assembly and components. When developing new models of tonometers, modern developments are used. Devices are equipped with a wide range of options. For example, most models have a function to recognize arrhythmias, save the last pressure measurements in the device’s memory, the calendar and the clock.
But still the main advantage of the BEURER tonometer is exceptional reliability. If the devices of some Chinese manufacturers break down after a couple of years, German tonometers serve for many years without reducing the measurement accuracy. An additional advantage is the ergonomic design, comfortable fixation of the cuff on the arm, pressure measurement without pain from squeezing.
3 Microlife


A country: Taiwan
Rating (2019): 4.8
Another largest manufacturer of medical equipment for the home and specialized institutions. Automatic tonometers companies are well known in Russia, are popular among users. They use an oscillatory pressure measurement method. This method has been used in medical institutions for more than thirty years when maximum accuracy is required. Therefore, MICROLIFE tonometers are high-precision devices, which is achieved by analyzing vibrations when the pressure in the cuff is released.
The manufacturer, unlike many, is not limited to the manufacture of exclusively automatic models. The range of the company has tonometers of all existing types - mechanical, automatic, semi-automatic. They can be fixed on the shoulder or wrist. The most modern and expensive models are equipped with a large set of options. But, regardless of the complexity of the device, the manufacturer has provided ease of management and analysis of the measurement results.
2 A & D

A country: Japan
Rating (2019): 4.9
The Japanese company that has been working in the field of medical technology since 1977, is considered one of the leading manufacturers not only in Russia, but throughout the world. All new products are manufactured using the latest technology. A & D was the first to receive a patent for a home blood pressure monitor using an oscillometric measurement method. Currently, professional tonometers for medical institutions and models for home use are produced under the brand. Automatic tonometers firms are among the best. Several features of devices:
- One control button. The most simple operation simplifies the process of measurement by older people - they simply press the "Start" button and evaluate the results obtained.
- Large display. There are only three lines on the screen - systolic, diastolic pressure and pulse. The numbers are large, very clear.
- Selection of cuff size. The standard cuff is designed for a volume of 22-32 cm. The manufacturer offers models of tonometers with an enlarged painless cuff SlimFit.Comfort measurement is achieved through the use of an additional compensation valve.
Many A & D models come bundled with network adapters. That is, the device can work both from batteries and from the network.
1 Omron


A country: Japan
Rating (2019): 5.0
One of the best, most famous and popular companies producing high-quality tonometers for home and medical institutions. Offers users semi-automatic and automatic models. All instruments for measuring pressure are distinguished by maximum accuracy and ease of use. The main features of the tonometer company Omron:
- Virtually all models use Intellisense smart metering technology.
- In semi-automatic and automatic tonometers, a cuff on the shoulder is fan-shaped for maximum comfort in measuring pressure.
- Available models with fixation on the shoulder and wrist. Both options are distinguished by maximum accuracy of readings.
- A wide range of tonometer models - from low-cost semi-automatic with manual air pumping to the best modern devices, equipped with a variety of options, at a higher cost.
- The main element - the pressure sensor is sensitive, accurate, manufactured only in Japan.
By purchasing the Omron tonometer for your home, you are making the right choice. In Russia, this brand of medical equipment is considered the best-selling, reliable, durable.