Rank #9 in Best Blood Pressure Monitors 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the £159 Model Comes Last
OMRON RS2 Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Omron RS2 is a wrist blood pressure monitor at £33.99, with a cuff the bullet copy gives as 13.5–21.5 cm and a memory the Item Highlight field puts at 30 measurements. It sits at number 9 in this guide. The rating line reads 4.4 out of 5 from 1,830 ratings, but the star breakdown that comes with the page adds up to 100 ratings — 67 five-star, 19 four-star, 6 three-star, 2 two-star and 6 one-star. Two totals, two different pictures of where the 4.4 comes from.
The listing also disagrees with itself in smaller ways. The Best Sellers Rank field puts the RS2 in "Electric Arm Blood Pressure Monitors" although the product is described throughout as a wrist monitor and a "suitable alternative to upper arm cuffs". The spec table gives Band Size as 21.5 centimetres, which is the top of the 13.5–21.5 cm range in the bullet copy rather than a size on its own, and the fifth bullet calls it the "RS2 Intelli IT" while the model name is RS2 and the model number is RS2I. Everything here is taken from the Amazon listing for the Omron RS2 — the prices, figures and wording are the seller's, not the result of testing by us.
How those 1,830 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £33.99 |
|---|---|
| Customer rating | 4.4 out of 5, from 1,830 ratings |
| Star breakdown on the page | 100 ratings: 67 five-star, 19 four-star, 6 three-star, 2 two-star, 6 one-star |
| Position in this guide | #9 of the blood pressure monitors collected |
| Best Sellers Rank | 22 in Electric Arm Blood Pressure Monitors (as listed) |
| Cuff size | 13.5–21.5 cm in the bullet copy; Band Size listed as 21.5 cm |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Memory | 30 measurements (Item Highlight) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“This monitor is absolutely brilliant! I am so pleased I took the plunge on this model because it's one of those approved by the NHS, which means I no longer have to have an appointment just to take a blood pressure test at my my local surgery. It's very easy to use, requires 2 AAA batteries, and away you go. The cuff is a little tight to put around the wrist but in comparison to the cuffs used at the top of the arm, it's painless. I highly recommend this product, don't hesitate if you're thinking of buying it.”
Verified purchase“Very good item no around getting tube 5 stars plus”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Blood Pressure Monitors 2026: 10 Ranked, and Why the £159 Model Comes Last.
Questions people ask
What size wrist does the Omron RS2 cuff fit?
The bullet copy gives a measuring range of 13.5–21.5 cm. The spec table lists Band Size as 21.5 centimetres, which is the top of that range rather than a separate size.
Does the rating line match the star breakdown?
The rating line says 4.4 out of 5 from 1,830 ratings. The star breakdown supplied with the page adds up to 100 ratings across the five levels, so the two totals do not match.
What batteries does the Omron RS2 take?
The listing states Battery Powered and the final bullet lists batteries among the items included, but it does not name the battery type or size.
Does the Omron RS2 come with a case?
Yes. The final bullet lists a storage case among the items included, and the spec table lists Included Components as Case.
Is the Omron RS2 clinically validated?
The bullet copy says it is clinically validated, and states the validation is based on the European Society for Hypertension (ESH) or International Organisation for Standardisation criteria.
Is this the RS2 or the RS2 Intelli IT?
The fifth bullet refers to the "RS2 Intelli IT", while the spec table gives the Model Name as RS2 and the Model Number as RS2I. The listing does not explain the difference.
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