Choosing a pulse oximeter: rating of the best models in 2021

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The rating of the best pulse oximeters presented below is based on positive reviews and includes household and professional models. The TOP 10 pulse oximeters include:

• Riester Ri fox N is a German oximeter with simple controls and automatic switching on. With its help, you can measure saturation and pulse in 10 seconds, as well as assess health indicators using the pulse filling indicator. The sensor is housed in a shockproof housing and has an extended warranty of 2.5 years.
• Pulse oximeter WERTZ SG-5455 (PRC). Displays data in 4 options; in addition to saturation and pulse, it displays a histogram of pulse intensity on the color screen. Controlled with one button.
• ARMED YX-301 (Russia) is a portable oximeter for self-monitoring from the domestic brand Armed. It is extremely easy to use, has a color screen, which additionally displays the pulse wave.
• Pulse oximeter JZK-303 (PRC) is a small device with a color LCD display, screen rotation function and a convenient control key. Like other portable models from the rating, it is powered by two AAA batteries and has a battery charge indicator.
• ARMED YX-200 (RF) - oximeter with a clear two-color display. Measurements are carried out in a few seconds, there are 2 options for displaying data and one button for control.
• Pulse oximeter MJZ208 (PRC) is a budget device with a monochrome LCD display. Shows the level of blood oxygen saturation, heart rate and pulse intensity histogram, controlled “in 1 click”.
• Pulse oximeter ChoiceMMed MD300C12 (PRC) for adults and children. Main characteristics: weight without batteries is only 28 g, LED display, screen rotation in 4 directions, display of a bar graph of heart rate intensity, one-touch control.
• Oxytest 1 (Russia) is a professional medical pulse oximeter for long-term monitoring. It operates from a household/car network or battery, is equipped with an adult and/or child sensor, has an alarm with adjustable threshold values, and a large LED display.
• Pulse oximeter ChoiceMMed MD300C21C (China). Main advantages: 6 options for displaying information, graphic indication of the pulse waveform (plethysmogram), color screen with 10 brightness levels.
• Pulse oximeter ChoiceMMed MD300C2 (PRC) - model with a patented 6-mode color display. Displays a pulse plethysmogram to assess the functioning of the central nervous system and blood vessels, has adjustable screen brightness, and comes with a strap and case.

The finger pulse oximeters presented in the rating are characterized by reduced energy consumption and have an auto-shut-off function. You can view the models from the rating of medical pulse oximeters in the catalog below. [td]

TOP 10 best finger heart rate monitors

The best finger heart rate monitor for personal use should be found among the following:

• ChoiceMMed MD 300 C22,
• NELLCOR Oximax,
• RiesterRi-fox N,
• HUMAEROcheck,
• Armed YX301.

All of them are compact, easy to use, durable, and affordable. And the accuracy of the devices allows them to be used even in clinics and hospitals.

Sensor Choicemmed MD 300 C22

The Choicemmed MD 300 C22 sensor can be used at home and to monitor the condition of patients in a hospital; many first-level medical institutions are equipped with it. The device is intended for:

• pulse measurements;
• determining the level of oxygen in the blood;
• study of the tone of small vessels using a graph of heart rate (plethysmography).

It has 6 operating modes that can be changed at your discretion. To study the state of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, you need to put the Choicemmed MD 300 C22 on your finger. The device is characterized by accuracy of readings when used for adults, regardless of health status. It can also be used for children, but the data may be slightly skewed.

The pulse oximeter runs on 2 AA batteries and can operate continuously for 30 hours. It is easy to find in online stores and pharmacies and is affordable. The device turns on by pressing a button. It turns off on its own shortly after removing your finger from the sensor.

Wristband NELLCOR Oximax

The NELLCOR Oximax wristband accurately reads readings even with a weak signal, that is, it can be used with equal effectiveness for a newborn child and an adult, in normal and critical health. Like the previous copy, it is put on the finger and measures:

• pulse rate within 20-250 beats per minute;
• saturation;
• plethysmography.

The “clothespin” is connected via a cord to a portable display, on which the indicator values ​​are displayed. It has an alarm that triggers when the heart rate and oxygen volume in the blood are critical.

This device is larger than the previous one, but it can also be used at home. NELLCOR Oximax requires 4 AA batteries, which will provide 20 hours of continuous operation. And if they are lithium, then up to 40.

Finger device RiesterRi-fox N

The RiesterRi-fox N finger device is manufactured by an international company, therefore it differs:

• durable and bright LED display;
• high accuracy of pulse measurement results (30-235 beats), saturation (70-100%);
• compactness and ease of use.

It runs on 2 pinky batteries. If you use the device continuously, it will last for 30 hours. To turn it on, you need to place your finger in the niche and press the button. The device turns itself off 8 seconds after it is removed.

RiesterRi-fox N is intended only for adults when it is necessary to monitor the condition of a sick or healthy person involved in sports. And it is quite expensive, so it is mainly purchased by clinics. But the device can also be used at home due to its ease of use.

HUM AEROcheck

HUM AEROcheck is a German-made device, therefore reliable, accurate and convenient:

• counts pulse from 30 to 235 beats per minute;
• shows blood oxygen saturation level from 70 to 99%;
• displays a graph of myocardial contractions;
• triggers when put on your finger;
• can also be used for children over 10 years old;
• using a button allows you to change the location of information on the display by 90 degrees and the brightness during the day or at night;
• The indicator flashes to indicate that the charge is depleted.

The device runs on 2 AAA batteries. The only downside is the relatively high price, but the quality fully justifies it. Therefore, HUM AEROcheck can be purchased for home use during sports or monitoring performance during the recovery period after illness.

OXIMETER Fingertip

The OXIMETER Fingertip device is a Russian brand and made in China, therefore it has an affordable price, but also high accuracy. It is used to measure pulse and saturation. Along with the indicators, a low battery indicator is visible on the screen.

One of the advantages of the OXIMETER Fingertip is its light weight. If other similar devices weigh from 50 g, then this one weighs only 30. This makes using the device especially convenient during sports. The result is shown on the screen within 5 seconds after placing your finger in the sensor and pressing the button. Red numbers on a black background of the display make them easy to see even with poor eyesight.

The device turns off automatically, first going into sleep mode.

Armed YX301

The Russian device Armed YX301 is known:

• increased pulse measurement range (from 25 to 250 beats), that is, it can be used by professional athletes and in critical health situations;
• the ability to determine saturation at values ​​from 70 to 100%;
• displaying a pulse wave on the display, that is, a graph of heart rate frequency.

Its readings are accurate and coincide with those given by more expensive analogues. The device is controlled by 1 button, with its help it turns on, and the numbers on the screen can be rotated 90 degrees if desired. Armed YX301 turns off on its own shortly after removing your finger from the sensor.

The device can be worn around the neck while playing sports, as the braid is firmly attached to it.

CONTEC CMS50D

Convenient and compact device with a 0.96-inch diagonal color screen. At a cost of approximately 5.5 thousand rubles, the gadget provides SpO2 readings and pulse rate (with a histogram), monitors the battery charge and ensures an error of no more than 2%. The ranges for measuring oxygen content in the blood are from 70 to 100%, pulse - from 30 to 250 beats/min. To save battery, the brightness can be adjusted, and if you remove it from your finger or lose contact with the sensor, the gadget turns off after 5 seconds.

The advantages of the model include operation for 36 hours from 2 AAA batteries, weight only 50 g and compact dimensions. Other features include simple controls and clear operating instructions for the device included. The only downside, according to users, is the lack of batteries in the set - they must be purchased separately.

Little Doctor MD300C23

The list of the best models for monitoring blood oxygen levels includes the MD300C23 device from the famous Singaporean brand Little Doctor. With a price of 4,200 rubles and a weight of only 31 grams, the gadget is easy to use and has minimal error (no more than 2%). Measurements are performed quickly, and when removed from your finger, the device automatically turns off. The results are displayed on a bright screen with 6 data display modes.

Among the advantages of the device are the ability to adjust the screen brightness, loud sound indication and low power consumption, which allows the gadget to operate for up to 30 hours on 2 AAA batteries. And also a large measurement range of 70-99% for SpO2 and 30-235 beats per minute when determining pulse. MD300C23 is certified in Russia as a medical device, and after verification it can be used even in medical institutions.

OXYTEST-1

When choosing which company is better to buy a pulse oximeter, you should pay attention not to domestic products. The catalogs of this brand include the Oxytest 1 model - it is expensive, but accurate, reliable and multifunctional.

The device, which costs about 25,000 rubles, is equipped with a screen with large print, a cuff and a clothespin for use by adult patients and children. And even an alarm that turns on when the contact of the sensor with the finger is interrupted, when the patient is in an alarming state or when the charge level drops below normal.

The list of advantages of the model includes high accuracy (error no higher than 2%), which is ensured not only by electronics, but also by the lighter weight of the sensor, and measurements within 15 seconds. Other features include a long charging cable and a convenient location of the power connector, protecting the battery from complete discharge and overcharging. The pulse oximeter comes with a leatherette cover. The only drawback, besides the high price, is the relatively large size of the main part of the device.

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Device for measuring pulse on a finger: price

The price of a device for measuring pulse on a finger is:

• 1000-2000 rubles, if you order a pulse oximeter from China without a certificate;
• 2500-4000 rub. when purchasing a more accurate and reliable device that has documents for use at home;
• 9000-12000 rub. for certified medical devices used in regular clinics;
• 15000-65000 rub. for high-precision devices used in hospitals and intensive care units.

In Moscow, a pulse oximeter can be bought for 1600-6000 rubles, which depends on the quality of the device and the manufacturer. Delivery is considered separately. In St. Petersburg, prices for different types of pulse oximeters are similar to those in the capital.

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Aiqura AD805

If you want to save money on a pulse oximeter for your home, the AD805 from Aiqura may be a good option. A compact device for determining pulse and oxygen in the blood is highly accurate, has minimal power consumption and costs only 2,000 rubles.

The reasons for the device to be included in the rating of pulse oximeters include the presence of 4 modes for displaying data on the screen, high image clarity and measurement of oxygen levels in the blood in the range of 35-100%. The pulse is determined within the range of 25-250 beats per minute. The weight of the device is only 50 g, and on 2 batteries it works for at least 15-20 hours. The only disadvantages noted are the lack of instructions in Russian.

Smarterra O2

Among the top devices recommended for purchase is the Smarterra O2 model, which can be purchased for about 2,000 rubles. Easy to use and compact, the device weighs only 29 g and displays data on the screen 20 seconds after the start of measurement. Measurement accuracy is 2%, at the level of professional equipment. The display is large and bright, suitable even for elderly patients with low vision and for use in low light conditions.

Among the advantages of the gadget are high speed, reasonable price and small size. However, as user reviews show, the actual level of accuracy is inferior to professional equipment, and the build quality is not very high.

How to choose a finger pulse meter for healthy people and a medical one for sick people

A finger pulse meter, including a strictly medical one intended for clinic patients, is worth buying, guided by several rules:

• Pay attention to the presence of a certificate. Not all devices have it, but without this document you cannot be sure of the accuracy of the readings given. Therefore, for a healthy person, a device without a certificate can be purchased. But for the patient - no, since errors in determining pulse and saturation can cost life.
• Find out the spread of indicators detected by the device. A healthy person does not need to demonstrate heart rate values ​​from 20-30 beats to 250, since he does not have such values.

But for a seriously ill patient, a device with high sensitivity is needed that can detect even a thread-like pulse. A simpler device, if there is a strong deviation from the norm in any direction, simply will not show it.

• Pay attention to the cost. A pulse oximeter for an athlete can be bought for 1500-3500 rubles. Miniature medical devices usually cost more.
• Consider appearance and compactness. Most devices are worn on the finger; on the same body there is a display with heart rate and saturation numbers. But among medical pulse oximeters there are those in which the screen exists separately from the “clothespin”; they are connected by a USB cable. It is inconvenient to use them during training. And for the patient, the devices are ideal because the readings are not distorted if the patient moves.

ChoiceMMed MD300C12

When choosing which is the best pulse oximeter to buy for up to 5,000 rubles, you should pay attention to the MD300C12 from the well-known medical equipment manufacturer ChoiceMMed. The measurement accuracy of the gadget is 98%, the price is from 4 thousand rubles, the weight is 50 g. The readings are given in the form of a number, and the pulse is also given using a special scale - a pulse bar. The battery life reaches 30 hours.

Among the advantages of the device, it is worth noting the charge display and automatic shutdown when removed from the finger. The device is easy to use, and the accuracy is consistent with that specified in the technical specifications. The disadvantages include the long duration of measurements and poor visibility in the sun.

How accurately does the device work?

The accuracy of the device depends on its quality, but, as a rule, these devices give correct readings. The error is no more than 2-3%. The figures closest to real values ​​are given by devices with a remote coupling.

This is, for example, the PM-60 Mindray, which senses saturation from 0 to 100%, suitable for measuring indicators in infants and adults. But the cost of the device is from 32 thousand rubles, so it is not practical to buy it for home. Such pulse oximeters will be useful in hospital intensive care units. Of the above devices, NELLCOR Oximax has a remote coupling.

You should not try to buy the most expensive pulse oximeter possible to monitor your health. After all, information about the volume of oxygen in the blood and heart rate alone is not enough for assessment. Pulse oximetry data should be considered in conjunction with others: temperature, general health, etc.

The following may prevent the device from taking correct readings:

• Incorrect use of it. For example, when a finger is not fully inserted into a niche, or they actively move during measurement.
• Nail polish. The presence of gel polish is especially undesirable, since a thick layer affects the sensitivity of the device.

Armed YX200

The model, which costs 2,900 rubles, is quite suitable for everyday measurement of heart rate and oxygen content in the blood. Moreover, both at home and on the road - thanks to its small dimensions of 66 x 35 x 30 mm. The device screen is divided into 2 parts: the pulse value is shown at the bottom, and the SpO2 data is at the top. It uses just one large and convenient button to control it, and when removed from your finger, it automatically turns off after 8 seconds.

The advantages of the device include an error of only 1% when measuring heart rate and 2% for determining oxygen. And also - high build quality, a significant measurement range and a charge indicator. Among the user's disadvantages, the lack of screen backlight is noted.