Mark of Fitness WS-820 Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

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Product Description

Wrist blood pressure monitor with irregular heartbeat detection. Clinically proven accurate, detecs irregular heartbeat, permanent memory store 30 readings each for two people. Fully automatic.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.2 x 2.8 inches ; 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007RA6M8
• UPC: 757549000823
• Item model number: WS-820
  

Product Features

• Automatic wrist blood pressure monitor
• Proven accuracy
• Memory for 2 users
• Includes carry case
• Take it anywhere

 

Mark of Fitness WS-820 Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor

 

Customer Reviews

No BP monitor is going to be totally accurate all the time, even the upper arm cuff ones. BP can change slightly even while it is being measured. I wanted the MOST accurate wrist BP monitor available and did considerable research before selecting the Mark of Fitness WS-828, even if the name struck me as a bit odd.
Research indicated that the Mark of Fitness WS-820 is not only clincally proven accurate and top-rated in tests by the German Hypertension League, but it is one of only 13 percent tested by the League to merit It's stamp of approval. This is a big deal if you want accuracy.
But you must also do your part by keeping your wrist at or near heart level and your body free of muscle tension each time you measure your BP. And no talking or fidgiting. This is likely where negative reviewers were having problems with accuracy and consistency. Follow the instructions to the letter and you will be OK. Also remember to use the same wrist each time because BP in the right wrist will be slightly different from the left wrist.
I found my Mark of Fitness WS-828 from Amazon to be within two or three points of measurements made in the doctor's office with an upper arm cuff. It is even reasonably consistent with the local WallMart machine near the prescription counter.
I always take my BP with my wrist positioned against my chest near the heart. This seems to work well. The irregular heartbeat detector is a nice bonus.
In my book this wrist monitor rates a solid five stars.
UPDATE:
It's now January 25, 2012, more than five years since my original review (above). --- The little monitor is still working fine and I see no reason to change my original opinion other than to add that batteries in my unit seem to last a long time. I notice that Consumer's Reports rated the Omron tops, but on Amazon the Omron got many one-star reviews, about 20% being less than five stars. I think the Mark of Fitness WS-820 unit is better than the high-rated Omron and I don't intend to change.

It is very easy to use. I like the fact that you case store readings for future recall, such as when you go to the doctor. Is not at all bulky and comes with a great storage case for easy portability.