94.0
Best for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts tracking recovery or altitude effects
- 10-second fast readings
- SpO2 range up to 100 percent
- Large LED display
$18
Head to head · Health Monitors
Track Smart Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor vs Gen-2 Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use
Ravvy scores Track Smart Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor at 89.85 and Gen-2 Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use at 89.43. Track Smart Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor takes the overall pick, best for seniors and tech-conscious users looking for color-coded visual feedback.
Ravvy pick
89.8
$40
A reliable and affordable choice for home monitoring that trades advanced multi-user profiles for a highly intuitive color-coded display and seamless app syncing.
$80
Buy the Dario Gen-2 if you want effortless health data logging and a highly readable screen, provided you don't mind relying on AAA batteries.
How they score
| Factor | Track Smart Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor | Gen-2 Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 93 | – |
| Accuracy | 91 | 91 |
| Portability | 88 | 88 |
| Readability | 95 | – |
| Connectivity | 85 | – |
| Setup Ease | – | 86 |
| Display Clarity | – | 95 |
| Data Integration | – | 93.5 |
Track Smart Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
What owners praise
- Traffic-light backlit display for instant interpretation
- Seamless Bluetooth syncing with iOS and Android
- Clinically validated for ESH 2010 accuracy standards
- Comfortable wide-range cuff fits most arm sizes
- Affordable price point for a smart-enabled device
What to know first
- Lacks native multi-user switching on the physical device
- Requires 4 AAA batteries with no included AC adapter
- App setup can be finicky during the initial pairing
Skip it if hospital environments or users who refuse to use a smartphone for long-term data tracking
Gen-2 Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use
What owners praise
- Vibrant color-coded backlit display
- Unlimited data storage via the smartphone app
- Dual-user mode for shared household use
- Detects irregular heartbeats and pulse irregularities
- FSA and HSA eligibility simplifies purchase
What to know first
- No AC power adapter included
- Requires 4 AAA batteries for operation
- Bluetooth syncing can occasionally require a reset
Skip it if users seeking a plug-in wall power option or those without a smartphone
Specs side by side
| Spec | Track Smart Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor | Gen-2 Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use |
|---|---|---|
| UPC | 856362005005 | 850033352061 |
| ASIN | B01C5QS1T8 | B09WC33J7K |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) | Large |
| Band Size | 22-42 cm | 8.75-16.5" (22-24 cm) |
| Batteries | 4 AAA batteries required. (included) | 4 AAA batteries required. (included) |
| Brand Name | iHealth | DARIO |
| Model Name | KN-550BT | Gen2 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count | 1 Count |
| Item Weight | 0.44 kg | 282 g |
| Display Type | Large Display | Large Display |
| Manufacturer | Andon Health Co., Ltd. | GUANGDONG TRANSTEK MEDICAL ELECTRONICS CO., LTD |
| Model Number | 550BT | DH-1217-05 |
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93.5
Greater Goods
Bluetooth Smart Blood Pressure Monitor for Home Use
Best for health conscious couples and patients needing to share digital logs with doctors
- Wirecutter Top Pick status
- Irregular heartbeat detection
- Unlimited cloud storage via app
$65
93.4
Best for proactive patients and seniors who need to share detailed heart data with their doctors
- 6-Lead Professional Data
- PC and Mac Compatibility
- Integrated 2.4-inch Color Display
$169